Have some fun.
Rainy days or school closures can mean long days stuck inside, and finding ways to entertain the kids can be hard. We’ve put together a must-read list of easy ways to entertain your family with fun indoor activities for kids!
Get Creative in the Kitchen
Let your kids get messy while creating something delicious. Bake their favorite sweet treat and let them join along in the fun. Use bakeware sets to create multiple items at once, like cupcakes and a cake with the same batter. The baking process can be fun while also teaching your kids about measurements. Delegate cleaning tasks evenly while the treats are baking, allowing you some alone time and keeping the kids busy. Set up your dining table or another easily accessible area where they can decorate with sprinkles and frosting. You get to enjoy the treats when they are done!
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Create a Movie Theater
Create your very own home movie theater for a special night of fun. Have a movie marathon of your family favorites or have a special showing of a new film. Make the designated movie room cozy by adding bean bag chairs, extra pillows, throws, and your favorite snacks. Silence your phones and add a popcorn machine to make it feel like you are actually at the movies.
Tip!
Have your kids make movie tickets to give them an extra activity beforehand.
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Make an Obstacle Course
Use soft blocks and play items like climbers, tunnels, and ball pits to create the ultimate obstacle course. Have your kids race against each other or race against time. Climbing on soft activity blocks helps prevent injuries, improves coordination, and helps your kids burn off any extra energy.
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Have a Game Night
It’s time to play some games. From board games to table games, you are bound to find a game that your family loves. It is great for a rainy day activity or a game night in with the kids. Choose a few of your favorites to play and keep track of the family winner or play for fun. It is a great way to put the electronics down and get competitive. Create a dedicated space for your game area to help keep your playroom or living area a bit more organized.
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Start a Tournament
Get a tournament going with your family and make a whole day of it. Opt for a game like air hockey, ping-pong, or foosball. Use a whiteboard or a chalkboard to help you keep track of who is winning each game. Don’t forget to bring snacks so you’ll have enough fuel to get you through the tournament.
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Make Art
Whether your kids love to paint or color, break out your craft supplies to let them get creative. Use an easel to let them paint portraits of each family member or their friends to hang up in their bedroom or playroom. Let their imaginations run wild with different supplies like paper, beads, and more. If you are worried they will get paint or glue all over themselves, opt for a smock or apron to help keep their clothes clean.
Practice Their Favorite Sport
Help your kids practice their favorite sports and keep them busy with a fun indoor activity. From playing indoor basketball to shooting into a hockey net, there are many sports-related activities to choose from. It will help them burn off some energy while having fun playing a sport they love.
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Go Indoor Camping
Create the ultimate camping experience in your living room. Set up a play tent or tepee for your kids, or break out your own camping tent. Make it feel like a real night of camping by making your favorite camping snacks, like s'mores and hot cocoa. Tell silly stories around a play campfire, or use a decorative telescope to search for stars. You can even add glow-in-the-dark star decals to your wall!
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Have a Tea Party
Whether you want to use ice tea, chocolate milk, or real hot tea, a tea party is a fun way to turn snack time into an elegant affair. Break out your child’s craft supplies and let them create invitations to invite each family member to their tea party. Have them use their dress-up boxes beforehand so they’ll be ready to arrive at their tea party all dolled up and ready to have their afternoon snack and “tea!”
Tip!
Have a bunch of Wayfair cardboard boxes laying around? Let the kids use their imaginations on the boxes and turn them into cars, animals, and more for an easy and fun indoor activity for kids!
