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# Fun Things To Do At Home with Kids: 89+ Family Activities for All Ages
- URL: https://www.ourfamilylifestyle.com/fun-things-to-do-at-home-with-kids/
- Published: 2020-03-15T03:28:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-30T03:03:59.000Z
- Description: We believe that the relationships built in the home help us all foster better relationships outside the home. We find fun things to do at home. Here are family activities for all ages.
- Author: Staci Salazar
- Tags: Activities for Kids, Family

There is nothing I enjoy more than spending time with my family. They are my absolute favorite people in the world, and I love the bond we have. Not only Colby and I with our kids, but their [sibling bonds](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/tips-to-encourage-strong-sibling-bonds/) as well.

![Fun Things To Do At Home with Kids: 89 Family Activities for All Ages](https://storage.ghost.io/c/04/b6/04b60537-dad4-499b-b73c-0551021827f5/content/images/2026/01/fun-things-to-do-at-home-with-kids_-89-family-activities-for-all-ages-1.png)

## Things To Do At Home

We take great pride in how well we've been able to help foster a family environment of love among our family of nine.

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We believe that the relationships built *in the home* help us all foster better relationships *outside the home*. I constantly remind my children how important it is to start **inside the house** first.

> “If you want to bring happiness to the whole world, go home and love your family.”  
>  
> Mother Teresa

They can't love others and treat them with respect if (1) they can't do that for themselves and (2) if they can't do that for their siblings.

**For more reference, benefits of family bonding includes:**

- Cultivates love
- Encourages [communication](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/communication-key-to-building-character-in-children/)
- Strengthens [healthy relationships](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/relationshipgoals-in-your-childs-eyes/) & connections
- Reinforces respect and inclusivity
- Boosts social skills
- Invites loyalty
- Bolsters [confidence](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/ways-build-confidence-teens/) and self-worth
- Promotes listening and learning from others
- Creates laughter
- Develops leaders
- Emboldens happiness and [gratitude](https://www.amazon.com/365-Days-Gratitude-Cultivate-Attitude/dp/1652440739?qid=1577719372&refinements=p%5F27%3AStaci+Salazar&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Staci+Salazar&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=f287c5aa57ec94f9072346345fbf9b53&language=en%5FUS&ref%5F=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl)

I could honestly go on and on. And with two [adult children already grown](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/cant-believe-daughter-graduating-from-college/) and out on their own, I can see the results of this in my own family.

Knowing all of that, it's no surprise we love finding fun things to do at home with kids. As our children grow, we simply adjust the rules here and there, or find new things to do.

We've found that it's truly all about the [quality time](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/cruise-builds-family-bonds/) you put in.

#### Ready to start planning your family day?

### Here are 89 family activities for all ages:

**Indoor Activities**

1. [karaoke](https://www.amazon.com/Karaoke-USA-GF845-Complete-Microphones/dp/B01MAWQVBV/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?ascsub&cv%5Fct%5Fcx=karaoke&cv%5Fct%5Fid=amzn1.osa.86adf8af-8bf0-47bb-bf17-a93b1b1876f1.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en%5FUS&cv%5Fct%5Fpg=search&cv%5Fct%5Fwn=osp-search&keywords=karaoke&pd%5Frd%5Fi=B01MAWQVBV&pd%5Frd%5Fr=22ba3bff-8a18-4334-b57c-8bda7210a3f0&pd%5Frd%5Fw=ey0et&pd%5Frd%5Fwg=vxi3G&pf%5Frd%5Fp=dac4d66e-658f-4cae-b10d-a35ac5eca0c3&pf%5Frd%5Fr=AE2JTY230ZGS8DZC4VJX&qid=1584217916&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=189196ea9ee6d4e9fa5348ab1d67862d&language=en%5FUS) night
2. [board games](https://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-A5826079-Clue-Game/dp/B01JYVHMVA/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?ac%5Fmd=1-1-Ym9hcmQgZ2FtZXMgZm9yIGZhbWlsaWVz-ac%5Fd%5Frm&cv%5Fct%5Fcx=board+games&keywords=board+games&pd%5Frd%5Fi=B01JYVHMVA&pd%5Frd%5Fr=fbf7ad67-3ccb-4951-b98a-8d6efaa22ce3&pd%5Frd%5Fw=KkXqR&pd%5Frd%5Fwg=hsHCK&pf%5Frd%5Fp=de19e82a-2d83-4ae8-9f5c-212586b8b9a0&pf%5Frd%5Fr=BGR672A37HWXAG2KJ59F&psc=1&qid=1584217968&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=407332076ceddf46c82540e6bdfc82d7&language=en%5FUS)
3. [card games](https://www.amazon.com/Bicycle-Standard-Playing-2-Pack-Colors/dp/B00001QHVP/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?ac%5Fmd=4-4-Y2FyZCBnYW1lcw==-ac%5Fd%5Frm&cv%5Fct%5Fcx=board+games&keywords=board+games&pd%5Frd%5Fi=B00001QHVP&pd%5Frd%5Fr=36007060-8d9e-4b08-8e77-d13f48d9ab45&pd%5Frd%5Fw=TXFXh&pd%5Frd%5Fwg=duHsL&pf%5Frd%5Fp=de19e82a-2d83-4ae8-9f5c-212586b8b9a0&pf%5Frd%5Fr=ERW80WPP948K8A8Q5GD6&psc=1&qid=1584217997&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=5ba883b34cfba197576adfb38abc7ca1&language=en%5FUS)
4. host a [tea party](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/whimsical-tea-party-tips-etiquette/)
5. indoor camping
6. blanket races (*one person sits on blanket while other pulls*)
7. old fashioned pillow fight
8. hide-and-seek or the reverse (*one person hides, everyone else seeks*)
9. play "would you rather"
10. [puzzles](https://www.amazon.com/Buffalo-Games-Signature-Collection-Cinque/dp/B00ITTI3VW/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?ascsub&cv%5Fct%5Fcx=puzzles&cv%5Fct%5Fid=amzn1.osa.73472133-b3e5-45c1-bb04-6bcdd1402219.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en%5FUS&cv%5Fct%5Fpg=search&cv%5Fct%5Fwn=osp-search&keywords=puzzles&pd%5Frd%5Fi=B00ITTI3VW&pd%5Frd%5Fr=94b7b4a2-9c0e-4736-8a17-46173bc8965c&pd%5Frd%5Fw=BnydI&pd%5Frd%5Fwg=4FsiU&pf%5Frd%5Fp=dac4d66e-658f-4cae-b10d-a35ac5eca0c3&pf%5Frd%5Fr=C5TJ80R78DKCF7DBKPGA&qid=1584218025&s=toys-and-games&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=fef60aae9c2ec86fd8f921aa9ddf38d1&language=en%5FUS)
11. game of telephone (*first person starts by whispering a phrase into neighbor's ear and it passes along until said aloud by last person*)
12. indoor scavenger hunt
13. [painting party](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/diy-at-home-painting-party/)
14. [Science projects](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/rain-cloud-jar/)
15. decorate shirts with markers or a [Cricut](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/things-i-love-cricut-explore-air-2-diy-birthday-banner/)
16. indoor movie night
17. charades
18. International Theme Night (*pick a country; cook recipes, create crafts, and dress up to celebrate what you learn about it*)
19. enjoy a [staycation](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/summer-staycation-ideas-families/)
20. put together a family [time capsule](https://www.amazon.com/Aerospace-Technology-Capsule--Airtight-Waterproof/dp/B00CBL1IZM/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1453414096&sr=1-1&keywords=time+capsule&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=fc7fb9cf3697027df549e4ebf74261eb)
21. put on a magic show
22. make [homemade ice cream](https://daysofadomesticdad.com/national-ice-cream-day-with-homemade-ice-cream/)
23. [Jackbox.tv](https://jackboxgames.com/)
24. have a [talent show](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/family-talent-show-small-budget/)
25. paper airplane contest
26. host a family game show
27. play [dominoes](https://www.amazon.com/Regal-Games-Double-Dominoes-Reusable/dp/B07JQ6ZX7Y/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?ac%5Fmd=2-0-VW5kZXIgJDI1-ac%5Fd%5Fpm&crid=2N7INVEHD0EF6&cv%5Fct%5Fcx=dominoes&keywords=dominoes&pd%5Frd%5Fi=B07JQ6ZX7Y&pd%5Frd%5Fr=6cf39f4e-f8c1-4faf-b381-715aed401ce4&pd%5Frd%5Fw=YbGMU&pd%5Frd%5Fwg=ysY37&pf%5Frd%5Fp=516e6e17-ed95-417b-b7a4-ad2c7b9cbae3&pf%5Frd%5Fr=NJY95YFZ7Y8WKBTEAHVK&psc=1&qid=1584219782&sprefix=dom,tools,287&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=9b17fb4292ddbb785f076fff47c2748b&language=en%5FUS) or create domino chains to knock over
28. dance party
29. truth or dare
30. dress up and have formal night (*let the kids play restaurant*)
31. play [BINGO](https://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Wire-Cage-Bingo-styles/dp/B000F0GXTM/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?keywords=BINGO&qid=1584219030&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=d3e4946cdfacfdf80d6d05b772d9ad47&language=en%5FUS)
32. create a family vision board
33. set up your own escape room
34. host a [murder mystery](https://www.amazon.com/Talking-Tables-Murder-Mystery-Players/dp/B07VVCJXFW/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?keywords=murder+mystery&qid=1584218108&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=1fd81ed8cf186c4696bc6e186defb699&language=en%5FUS) dinner (several free versions here)
35. choreograph a dance
36. design a family board game
37. [virtual museum tours](https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours)
38. blind taste test
39. watch old family videos
40. [Minute-to-Win It](https://teachmama.com/minute-win-games-kids-family/) competition
41. have a family photo shoot
42. spa day
43. [craft](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/tag/crafts/) night
44. [coloring contest](https://www.amazon.com/Adult-Coloring-Books-Set-relaxation/dp/B01AYZFYB0/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?ascsub&cv%5Fct%5Fcx=coloring+book&cv%5Fct%5Fid=amzn1.osa.3d88947d-e844-487d-8126-01fbef198909.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en%5FUS&cv%5Fct%5Fpg=search&cv%5Fct%5Fwn=osp-search&keywords=coloring+book&pd%5Frd%5Fi=B01AYZFYB0&pd%5Frd%5Fr=33dd30fd-d69f-4524-b652-b90907271cb1&pd%5Frd%5Fw=C9y1V&pd%5Frd%5Fwg=9jY8M&pf%5Frd%5Fp=dac4d66e-658f-4cae-b10d-a35ac5eca0c3&pf%5Frd%5Fr=QJ814AFNKN6F7C20AD7K&qid=1584218221&s=toys-and-games&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=c208e400d5744c71f2ce7b9b79060f2e&language=en%5FUS)
45. fashion show
46. put on a play
47. [declutter](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/start-living-simpler/) for yard sale
48. Mad-Libs

**Outdoor Activities**

1. backyard picnic
2. stargazing
3. geocaching
4. [outdoor movie night](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/how-to-host-an-outdoor-movie-night/)
5. four square
6. [tetherball](https://www.amazon.com/Franklin-Sports-Recreational-Tetherball-Set/dp/B00FPQQYOU/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?dchild=1&keywords=tetherball&qid=1584218413&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-9&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=e44cb6954c71dc581a659cd2e52ff0ea&language=en%5FUS)
7. [cornhole](https://www.amazon.com/GoSports-Cornhole-Set-Aluminum-Frame/dp/B01G3J35AS/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?ascsub&cv%5Fct%5Fcx=corn+hole&cv%5Fct%5Fid=amzn1.osa.a03a6d99-889c-4637-a6da-9b523074f3eb.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en%5FUS&cv%5Fct%5Fpg=search&cv%5Fct%5Fwn=osp-search&keywords=corn+hole&pd%5Frd%5Fi=B01G3J35AS&pd%5Frd%5Fr=85ba34f8-a1d7-47e6-870a-168b3fdc16ec&pd%5Frd%5Fw=Iqnjd&pd%5Frd%5Fwg=cZktF&pf%5Frd%5Fp=dac4d66e-658f-4cae-b10d-a35ac5eca0c3&pf%5Frd%5Fr=M5GEHD4NAQY7F692JJ5P&qid=1584218522&s=toys-and-games&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=0021cc3be61b78adc22862d51c167bd1&language=en%5FUS) tournament
8. create an outdoor obstacle course
9. take a scenic drive
10. [backyard Olympics](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/activities-for-children-backyard-olympics-summer/)
11. [family field day](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/outdoor-field-day-games-for-kids/)
12. NERF [carnival games](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/carnival-themed-nerf-games/)
13. eat [S’mores](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/hersheys-milk-chocolate/)
14. play tag or other [classic outside games](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/backyard-games-panasonic-lumix-g7/)
15. [jump rope](https://www.amazon.com/ArtCreativity-Inch-Nylon-Ropes-Kids/dp/B07XLNWRMQ/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?keywords=jump+rope&qid=1584218636&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyQlpTTkFPTlNTMDNYJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjc4NzUxMTJFT0lKVEZZVTlJRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTYzNTA1UlZUQlM5NzI4RkROJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=a8331fb1082dff68e0028c485b6c29e6&language=en%5FUS) contest
16. tent [camping](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/camping-with-kids-zte-spro-2-att/)
17. [water balloon games](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/backyard-water-balloon-games/)
18. make a giant slip and slide with a [tarp](https://www.amazon.com/B-Air-BA-GT-8X10-BL-GTRP810-Grizzly-Waterproof/dp/B0053QUAAG/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?ac%5Fmd=4-3-aGVhdnkgZHV0eSB0YXJw-ac%5Fd%5Frm&cv%5Fct%5Fcx=tarp&keywords=tarp&pd%5Frd%5Fi=B0053QUAAG&pd%5Frd%5Fr=a75b6619-a60e-40de-85dd-6e93e956073a&pd%5Frd%5Fw=yivVP&pd%5Frd%5Fwg=KG01Q&pf%5Frd%5Fp=de19e82a-2d83-4ae8-9f5c-212586b8b9a0&pf%5Frd%5Fr=YG7WM09W9M9RKEG3RC9Q&psc=1&qid=1584219689&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=19f11e23635351920b109f28d8daf29e&language=en%5FUS) and water sprinkler
19. nature scavenger hunt

![Curiosity leads to creativity and ingenuity](https://storage.ghost.io/c/04/b6/04b60537-dad4-499b-b73c-0551021827f5/content/images/2026/01/curiosity-leads-to-creativity-and-ingenuity-3.jpg)

**Preschool Activities**

1. [cardboard box play](https://daysofadomesticdad.com/cardboard-box-projects/)
2. shaving cream
3. create with building blocks
4. animal charades
5. make [slime](https://www.ourfamilylifestyle.com/sensory-play-craft-ideas/), [play-dough](https://daysofadomesticdad.com/diy-galaxy-playdough/), [floam](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/diy-floam/)
6. sticker art
7. yogurt painting
8. DIY stamps
9. put on a [puppet](https://www.amazon.com/JOYIN-Imaginative-Stocking-Birthday-Supplies/dp/B07L444ZX1/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?keywords=puppet&qid=1584218739&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-11&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=ced4aa5244e2bf56e70bcb06bb621b1a&language=en%5FUS) show
10. have story time
11. [sidewalk chalk](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/5-sidewalk-chalk-games/)
12. play shadow puppets
13. paint with sponges
14. play dress-up
15. [finger painting](https://www.amazon.com/Crayola-Washable-FingerPaints-Stocking-Stuffers/dp/B00MC7WV6K/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?keywords=finger+paint&qid=1584218798&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=d14c8103fc2bc676460c4c1a093639ca&language=en%5FUS)
16. thread cereal on a string
17. create [sensory bags](https://www.ourfamilylifestyle.com/sensory-play-craft-ideas/)
18. ice cube fun
19. [bubbles](https://www.amazon.com/Darice-Solution-Top-Works-Machines-Birthdays/dp/B07RYBB4NZ/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?keywords=bubbles&qid=1584218871&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=ea4a47c753e806f375fade5d1d567fca&language=en%5FUS)
20. [tissue paper](https://www.amazon.com/Supla-Wrapping-Birthday-Festival-Decorative/dp/B07KN1KX54/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?ascsub&cv%5Fct%5Fcx=tissue+paper&cv%5Fct%5Fid=amzn1.osa.93163a82-7d00-481b-8946-7ed0531d42dc.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en%5FUS&cv%5Fct%5Fpg=search&cv%5Fct%5Fwn=osp-search&keywords=tissue+paper&pd%5Frd%5Fi=B07KN1KX54&pd%5Frd%5Fr=759deaca-a7ce-401d-909f-f5f2ed372133&pd%5Frd%5Fw=FylMS&pd%5Frd%5Fwg=hBRGU&pf%5Frd%5Fp=dac4d66e-658f-4cae-b10d-a35ac5eca0c3&pf%5Frd%5Fr=BK9B6FG95DT1AQ5S1G1C&qid=1584218900&s=toys-and-games&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=633ac466e59f20c93ebe710c58770bab&language=en%5FUS) collages
21. water play
22. create thumbprint pictures
23. Catch bugs, pick flowers and leaves, or collect stones from your backyard and discover what these are made of with a help of a kids microscope.

Most of these [family activities](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/activities-for-kids/) can be done with things already found around your house. Otherwise, they can still be relatively cheap to do. Ingredients for a recipe or supplies for a craft and you're good to go!

#### **What are your family's favorite things to do at home?**

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