If you are looking for fun activities for the whole family that are also a lot of fun and different from your typical family movie night activities, keep reading! We have 13 unique family activities at home that will keep young kids and older kids entertained for hours.

Image shows a collage that includes different family activities from Kids Activities Blog.
Family time is about to become a thousand times funner!

Best Things To Do With The Entire Family

Whether you have a special family reunion or simply need different fun family night ideas, we have them all. Family activities provide a unique opportunity to spend quality time with the most important people in your life. Believe it or not, the best ways to create new memories can be done right in your living room with common objects like cardboard boxes! *giggles*

These fun family activities are a great way to create a new family tradition to do every weekend or just whenever you want to reduce screen time and just try new things for family game night.

Let’s get started!

Indoor Activities for Families

1. Surviving Being Stuck at Home 101: Indoor Activities to Stay Busy And Happy

Snow days mean indoor activities day! Here are tons of snow day activities for when cold winter weather strikes that will keep both older children and younger kids occupied.

Image shows a young girl wearing winter clothes out in the snow blowing a ball of snow.
Follow this winter to-do list to keep your kiddos busy!

2. This Glowing Game Lets Your Kids Battle Like A Ninja Samurai

This glow battle game is perfect for either indoor or outdoor activities! This kit lets your kids battle like ninja samurai and play all sorts of battle games.

Image shows a picture of four kids playing with glow in the dark toy swords.
Simple fun for kids of all ages.

3. Simple Games: Bean Bag Toss {Preposition Practice}

Try this educational adaptation to the basic bean bag toss game that will help your little ones learn their prepositions. You can make an older children version of the game too.

Image shows two pictures of an DIY toss the bag game on the floor.
The best part about this game is that they’ll be learning too.

4. Kids Games: Obstacle Course

Let’s combine creativity, imagination, and physical activity in one single fun game that is great for family members of all ages – obstacle courses!

Image shows two pictures of a young girl playing in an obstacle course.
Obstacle courses are great fun for kids.

5. Indoor Scavenger Hunt Printables

Did you know that indoor scavenger hunts can be as much fun as outdoor scavenger hunts? Download this indoor scavenger hunt printable that is so much fun for kids of all ages.

Image shows a set of printable indoor scavenger hunt game.
Can you find all of the objects?

6. How to Make Slime With Kids

Making slime is a fun way for kids to learn about science while enjoying the benefits of sensory play. Learn how to make your own slime here! From The Spruce Crafts.

Image shows a DIY slime with animal toys on top.
Playing with slime is always a great choice.

7. At Home Treasure Hunt With 10 Clues

This at-home treasure hunt is so much fun for the entire family! The best part is that it takes very little prep, and kids will have fun for a long time. From Playtivities.

Image shows a collage of different treasure hunt clues
We’re sure this will become a personal favorite of yours!

8. DIY: Homemade Gummy Bears

Try these homemade gummy bears – all you need is your favorite package of Jell-O, a gummy bear mold, and unflavored gelatin. Tasty and fun! From Indy’s Child.

Image shows a child holding a yellow gummy bear.
So tasty!!

9. 32 Fun, Creative and Educational Things to Do With Cardboard Boxes

The next time you have a cardboard box lying around, try some of these creative ideas with your kids. These are perfect for young children as they include lots of motor skill practice and educational activities. From Indy’s Child.

Image shows two children playing with a cardboard box with holes and colored pipe cleaners.
So simple yet so much fun.

10. Baking Sheet Magnet Boards

Let’s learn how to make your own baking sheet magnet boards with items from the Dollar Store! This project is part organization, part wall decor, and part fun activity for kids. From Love Grows Wild.

Image shows a DIY magnet board with farm animals and the alphabet.
Let’s learn while having so much fun too.

11. Fun Family Activities At Home

Here are some ideas for family fun you can do today, all without going out — or going crazy trying to keep them busy! You’ll find lots of fun things and tips for your day in with the family. From A Marvelous Family.

Image shows two pictures of children playing different indoor activities, like watercolor, puzzles or wood shapes.
Enjoy these fun ideas!

12. DIY Hallway Laser Maze -Indoor Activity for Kids

Here’s another fun indoor activity for your little ones! Make your own DIY hallway Lazer maze using streamers and tape, and watch them have endless hours of fun. From Happy Mom Hacks.

Image shows two pictures of a kid playing a lazer maze indoors made with stramers and tape.
Super easy and fun.

13. Easy Coffee Filter Butterflies Kids Craft

Toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-age kids can use their imagination to create their own beautiful butterflies at home and then decorate their rooms with them! From Happy Mom Hacks.

Image shows different coffee filter butterfly crafts with pipe cleaners.
Aren’t they so pretty?

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What was your favorite unique family activity at home?



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