Feeling like you’re stuck in a routine? I do. Now that summer is upon us, I really want to shake things up. If you’re looking for a few new ideas on how to infuse more family fun into your daily routine, or even just the weekend, keep reading. Today we’re sharing 10 ideas for family fun.
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Things Families Do Together At Home
We are definitely in the season of life where my teenager prefers to hang out in her bedroom. I don’t blame her. I vividly remember my own teenage years with my music, magazines, and my own phone line. Truthfully though, I wish my parents would have encouraged me to emerge more often for a family movie or a game of Scrabble.
These ideas are not groundbreaking. But maybe you need a gentle reminder that there are other things to do than everyone going to their own corners of the house.
- Plan a regular family game night
- Dedicate one night per week as game night.
- Change up your game selection each week. See our picks for the best board games for families.
- You can also invite other family or friends to partake in game night.
- Cook meals together as a family
- Meal prep and cooking doesn’t have to always fall on one person.
- Select who will do what after choosing what to make as a family.
- Take turns choosing and watching movies as a family
- Create a big list of movies you and your family would like to watch, draw from a hat to see what movie is selected for movie night.
- Set a vibe: turn down the lights, make popcorn, buy some special movie theater candy.
Quality Time Together with these Family-Friendly Activities
- Have a family talent show or karaoke night
- This is a great idea when extended family or friends visiting.
- Encourage younger kids to come up with a skit or put on a play for the adults.
- Make an effort to have meaningful conversations with each other regularly
- We love these family conversation starter cards: 200 Family Questions and 200 Questions for Teens
- Attend local festivals or events together
- With summer upon us, there are tons of local events you can attend as a family. County fairs, music festivals. Look at Eventbrite for events in your area.
Activities Outside of the Home for Families
There are many fun and engaging outdoor activities that families can enjoy together. Hiking is a great way to explore nature and get some exercise. Outdoor games like frisbee or soccer can also be a fun way to spend time together in a park or backyard.
- Make time for outdoor activities, such as hiking or picnics
- Plan sporty activities like pickleball, badminton or beach volleyball. We also love outdoor games like Spikeball or Kan Jam Disc Toss.
- Plan a weeknight dinner picnic.
- Find a local hike in your area. See our tips for hiking with kids.
- Take up a new hobby as a family
- Volunteer together as a family for a local charity or organization
- We recently volunteered as a family for a local race. It was fun and extremely inspiring seeing so many people finish the race.
- Look for a community garden in your area or beach clean up effort.
Get Inspired as a Family
- Plan a family vacation or weekend getaway
- Brainstorm ideas on where you would like to travel to as a family. Work together to plan all the details.
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