32 Fun Family Activity Ideas To Do Together As A Family

1. PLAY A CARD GAME

Oh card games rock! I’ve mentioned we love playing UNO before, but there are many more. You can play SNAP! or Go Fish! too.

2. VISIT THE BEACH

I love the beach as a family trip. You can swim, build sandcastles, or just totally chill out. We go super early to avoid that bright, cranky sun.

3. GO ON A PICNIC

Packing the picnic basket is part of the fun, so get the kids involved. Grab some bread rolls, bottles of water, salad and some chicken teriyaki kebabs.

4. GO GEOCACHING

This is the best fun. All around the world little gems are being hidden, waiting for you to find them. I use this Geocaching App, and it’s so much fun. Just pack a pen, a little notepad, and some little trinkets to put into the Geocache when you find it.

5. GO TO THE LIBRARY

Visit your local library and borrow some new books. My girls LOVE doing this!

6. HAVE A STAYCATION

No need to jet off to another part of the world for a getaway, stay where you live. Book a hotel {cheap is good!} and explore your home town.

7. GROW A HERB GARDEN

All you need is a pot, some herbs {you can grab them from your supermarket}, and some soil and you’re on your way. Let the kids go crazy. Best of all you get to eat your garden later.

8. EXPLORE A NEW PLAYGROUND

There are so many amazing playgrounds around our beautiful country. Check out this Playground Finder, and check out a new one close to you.

9. PLAY A BOARD GAME

Get out your old board games and have a family game night. Try Twister, Monopoly, Pictionary or anything else you’ve got hanging in the cupboard.

10. GET THE TO KIDS NAVIGATE

A fun game I used to play with the kids I looked after was this; I’d blindfold the kids and then drive for around 15 minutes, making sure they didn’t peek. Then I’d tell the kids to try and get us home. They loved the challenge!

11. LET THE KIDS COOK DINNER

This will depend on the age of your children of course, but they love knowing they’re contributing to dinner. If they’re old enough to chop, let them chop up ingredients using a kid safe knife, or if you’ve got teens on your hand… let them make the whole dinner.

12. GO FOR A BIKE RIDE

Get on your bikes and explore the world as your ride along.

13. PLAY SHOW & TELL

My girls love this! They love show and tell at school, so they’ll do the same at home… and we get involved too. Stand in front of your family and talk about something, showing it off.

14. GET IN YOUR GARDEN

I know this sounds weird, but my kids love weeding. We put on our gloves, crank some music and weed together as a family. They love the quality time together.

15. GIVE TO YOUR NEIGHBOURS

Teach your kids about giving, and have them bake something, or pick flowers to give to a neighbour. It’s a great way to get to know the people who live near you, but also teach generosity too.

16. MAKE A CUBBY

We recently made a proper cubby in our backyard, which I love… but before then I’d make cubby houses out of the lounge with sheets, or under the dining table. Kids love a good {or bad} cubby house!

17. WATCH A SPORTING GAME

I know some people will roll their eyes at this, because sport… but trust me the atmosphere at a game is as fun as the game, or even moreso. It’s great for kids to see the fun in team sport, and to get excited about supporting a side too.

18. GO TEN-PIN BOWLING

This is an awesome family activity. If you’ve got a big family, you can even make mini-family teams!

19. GO ON A NATURE WALK

Explore a little nature track and check out plants, wildlife and the beautiful scenery.

20. GO ROLLER-SKATING

Perhaps it’s been years since you wore skates, but it’s still a fun activity to do. Our local rink has free lessons on Saturday mornings, so check out your rink and see what they offer. My daughter has these skates which she loves, she’s been skating around at home and at the netball courts too.

21. PLAY FRISBEE

Pack a frisbee, head to a local field and have fun!

22. CREATE A FAMILY ARTWORK

Buy a canvas from a local cheap shop, and some paints and get together to make an artwork together. It will make a great talking point in your home.

23. VISIT A LOCAL FARM AND PICK FRUIT

Near home we have strawberry farms and other farms where you can go and pick fruit. Find one near you and get together to collect some goodies from the garden.

24. PLAY UNDER THE SPRINKLER

Just like you did as a kid!

25. TRY A NEW FOOD OR CUISINE

Look up a directory of your local eateries and pick somewhere entirely new. Let your tummy travel to Japan, Mexico, Malaysia or where ever your taste-buds take you!

26. PLAY PUTT-PUTT GOLF

Try for a hole in one! A little competitiveness between family members is always fun.

27. DO A PUZZLE TOGETHER

I’m not talking a small one, get a HUGE puzzle that really challenges you and tackle it as a family.

28. GET BAKING

Bake cookies, or a cake together and have fun in the kitchen. I’ve got a whole heap of tried and tested recipes for you to try.

29. GO CAMPING

Even if it’s in your own backyard! Try camping as a family.

30. GO ON A PHOTO WALK

Have your family play photo a day, or take photos while you go on a little walk. I love the little Instax cameras for kids because the photos are instant and so much more fun!

31. HAVE A FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

When I ask Lacey what her favourite thing from her childhood is, she tells me about the movie nights I used to host for her. I’d make her buy a ticket from me, I’d put on a movie, serve her popcorn and we’d chill out together. It was and is so much fun!

32. RAID THE RECYCLING

Get crafty, and raid your recycling to make fun creations. Turn your trash into art just by adding some glue, a bit of sparkle and a whole lot of creativeness.

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32 Fun Family Activity Ideas To Do Together As A Family

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1. PLAY A CARD GAME

Oh card games rock! I’ve mentioned we love playing UNO before, but there are many more. You can play SNAP! or Go Fish! too.

Read more

2. VISIT THE BEACH

I love the beach as a family trip. You can swim, build sandcastles, or just totally chill out. We go super early to avoid that bright, cranky sun.

Read more

3. GO ON A PICNIC

Packing the picnic basket is part of the fun, so get the kids involved. Grab some bread rolls, bottles of water, salad and some chicken teriyaki kebabs.

Read more

4. GO GEOCACHING

This is the best fun. All around the world little gems are being hidden, waiting for you to find them. I use this Geocaching App, and it’s so much fun. Just pack a pen, a little notepad, and some little trinkets to put into the Geocache when you find it.

Read more

5. GO TO THE LIBRARY

Visit your local library and borrow some new books. My girls LOVE doing this!

Read more

6. HAVE A STAYCATION

No need to jet off to another part of the world for a getaway, stay where you live. Book a hotel {cheap is good!} and explore your home town.

Read more

7. GROW A HERB GARDEN

All you need is a pot, some herbs {you can grab them from your supermarket}, and some soil and you’re on your way. Let the kids go crazy. Best of all you get to eat your garden later.

Read more

8. EXPLORE A NEW PLAYGROUND

There are so many amazing playgrounds around our beautiful country. Check out this Playground Finder, and check out a new one close to you.

Read more

9. PLAY A BOARD GAME

Get out your old board games and have a family game night. Try Twister, Monopoly, Pictionary or anything else you’ve got hanging in the cupboard.

Read more

10. GET THE TO KIDS NAVIGATE

A fun game I used to play with the kids I looked after was this; I’d blindfold the kids and then drive for around 15 minutes, making sure they didn’t peek. Then I’d tell the kids to try and get us home. They loved the challenge!

Read more

11. LET THE KIDS COOK DINNER

This will depend on the age of your children of course, but they love knowing they’re contributing to dinner. If they’re old enough to chop, let them chop up ingredients using a kid safe knife, or if you’ve got teens on your hand… let them make the whole dinner.

Read more

12. GO FOR A BIKE RIDE

Get on your bikes and explore the world as your ride along.

Read more

13. PLAY SHOW & TELL

My girls love this! They love show and tell at school, so they’ll do the same at home… and we get involved too. Stand in front of your family and talk about something, showing it off.

Read more

14. GET IN YOUR GARDEN

I know this sounds weird, but my kids love weeding. We put on our gloves, crank some music and weed together as a family. They love the quality time together.

Read more

15. GIVE TO YOUR NEIGHBOURS

Teach your kids about giving, and have them bake something, or pick flowers to give to a neighbour. It’s a great way to get to know the people who live near you, but also teach generosity too.

Read more

16. MAKE A CUBBY

We recently made a proper cubby in our backyard, which I love… but before then I’d make cubby houses out of the lounge with sheets, or under the dining table. Kids love a good {or bad} cubby house!

Read more

17. WATCH A SPORTING GAME

I know some people will roll their eyes at this, because sport… but trust me the atmosphere at a game is as fun as the game, or even moreso. It’s great for kids to see the fun in team sport, and to get excited about supporting a side too.

Read more

18. GO TEN-PIN BOWLING

This is an awesome family activity. If you’ve got a big family, you can even make mini-family teams!

Read more

19. GO ON A NATURE WALK

Explore a little nature track and check out plants, wildlife and the beautiful scenery.

Read more

20. GO ROLLER-SKATING

Read more

21. PLAY FRISBEE

Pack a frisbee, head to a local field and have fun!

Read more

22. CREATE A FAMILY ARTWORK

Buy a canvas from a local cheap shop, and some paints and get together to make an artwork together. It will make a great talking point in your home.

Read more

23. VISIT A LOCAL FARM AND PICK FRUIT

Near home we have strawberry farms and other farms where you can go and pick fruit. Find one near you and get together to collect some goodies from the garden.

Read more

24. PLAY UNDER THE SPRINKLER

Just like you did as a kid!

Read more

25. TRY A NEW FOOD OR CUISINE

Look up a directory of your local eateries and pick somewhere entirely new. Let your tummy travel to Japan, Mexico, Malaysia or where ever your taste-buds take you!

Read more

26. PLAY PUTT-PUTT GOLF

Try for a hole in one! A little competitiveness between family members is always fun.

Read more

27. DO A PUZZLE TOGETHER