12 Fun Activities for Quality Family Time

At times when everyone at home is glued to their screens, quality family time has become more important than ever. Here are 12 fun activities for you and your family!

May 15 is International Family Day, a time to reflect on the significance of family and cherish moments spent together, reminding us that we need to pencil in time with them into our busy schedules. Family fun doesn’t always mean you need to leave the house and go outside; quality time can be had indoors, in the comfort of your living room! 

Let's knock off a few of these fun family activities, and we bet you’re going to smile, laugh, and enjoy yourselves.

12 fun family activities to do at home!

1. Make a family tree

Your children might know their grandparents, but what about their great-grandparents or their great-great-grandparents? 

Creating a family tree can be a fun craft project where you draw a tree and name every member in each generation. It's an amazing way for children to understand their roots and learn where they come from. 

2. Play cards

Card games are a great way to keep children's minds and hands occupied during downtime. It can also promote friendly competition. Whether it's a classic card game like Go Fish or a more complex one like Throw Throw Avocado, there is no end to the variety of card games. 

Some simple card games for young children include:

• Go Fish
• UNO
• Crazy Eights
• Old Maid
• Snap
• Concentration/Memory games
• I Doubt It

Teach your little ones the rules of the game, and they’ll be off having fun and jolly time!

3. Have a picnic

Get some sandwiches, juices, fruits, and chips, and load all of these in a basket. Bring it wherever you want, whether inside a blanket fort or on your lawn and spend quality time with your kids during this time.

4. Get cooking

Cooking is a great way to have some family fun and bond with your kids. The list of benefits of cooking is endless, from learning math to creating something delicious. 

You can bake cookies, cakes, or your child’s favorite food together.

Also read: Cooking with kids! 9 benefits of letting your child help in the kitchen

5. Plan a treasure hunt

Let your child turn into a little detective and go on a treasure or scavenger hunt in your home. One of the family members can create a list of things to find in the form of clues, and everyone else can hurry to find all the items on the list. Whoever finds all the correct items first wins!

6. Have a movie marathon

Family fun definitely includes watching movies together. Whether it’s about their favorite animated movie on pets or an ice queen freezing a village, children will definitely enjoy that quality time together.

7. Play charades

Game nights aren’t just for adults. A fun family activity that everybody could play is charades. Write random words or movies and put them in a bowl. Divide your family into teams, play the game, and act on the word.

Also read: Holiday-themed charade ideas for children and adults

8. Enjoy stargazing

Have you ever slept under the stars? Those twinkling stars in the sky at night will surely mesmerize your little ones. Try finding the different constellations in the night sky and teach your kids to do the same. You can tell them how the Pole Star assisted sailors and travelers by pointing to the north, making it easier for them to find their way during the ancient era.

9. Have an arts and crafts day

Clear off the kitchen table and lay all your arts and crafts materials on it. Have a great time being crafty, from making a rainbow windsock to fingerpainting, you can do anything together.

Also read: Finger painting: the handprint tree

10. Conduct a science experiment

Children are always curious to know the “why,” “what,” “how,” and “when.” So, do a science experiment, like a rainbow walking water science experiment.

Also read: Colorful Walking Water Science Experiment for Kids

11. Magic show

A little magic dust and tricks could be the way to the perfect night for children. Look up a few magic tricks online and watch your child’s jaw drop as you perform these magic tricks. 

12. Take a family picture

A great memory of a perfect family day is getting a picture of your family. Let the picture be casual, natural, and candid. Set up your camera on a tripod and snap away! And, of course, don’t forget to frame the picture to cherish the memory forever.

With these 12 fun family activities to do at home, there's something for everyone, from cooking and crafting to games and stargazing. These activities not only bring families closer together, but they also create lasting memories that will be cherished for years to come. So, gather the family and try out some of these activities for a fun-filled day or evening at home!

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