Family is all about love but sometimes we skip spending quality time with them and our dear ones due to our jam-packed schedule, and that is completely normal. However, hashing out a family picnic or even a few activities with your family brings joy and benefits

Savoring Time With Family

Enhances the bonding between parents and children.

Removes communication barriers

Understanding behaviour

Unlocks the confidence of kids

Improves school’s performance

The family has trouble agreeing on a single activity which is why we bring you 11 incredible ideas. Add them to your bucket list and you will make memories to cherish forever.

Dive deeper with us and unlock sheer excitement.

Pack  a Picnic

Nothing beats a family picnic. Set up a menu for high-tea and ask each member to suggest some fun activities. Pack your bags, and a picnic basket, Sail towards your favorite park. Double the fun and arrange an outdoor cooking session and get loads of vitamin D. If you’re not able to go outdoors, just go to your backyard or you can even have fun on your living room’s floor.

Stage a Culinary Showdown

If your family is a foodie then this is the perfect activity you can do.

Choose the type of cooking and decide if you want to have a themed contest or if the participants will be given surprise ingredients. To boost the thrill, each member can bring a dish to the table.

Finalize the rules, establish a timeframe for each contestant to cook, and also set scoring criteria for presentation and taste. Ensure the rules are lenient as per the age of participants

Open-Air Cinema

Stars and screen, what a perfect combination. Huddling around the TV is not so fun but for an exciting experience, all you require is a projector or you can even DIY it then organize a cozy set-up with blankets and fluffy pillows, and unleash the real enjoyment.

Planning a movie night and no snacks? Well, that could be a bummer so get yourself some popcorn, drinks, pretzels, and whatever you like. You can also shop from the store and customize your snack box.

Movie dilemma, pick from the hat!

Beat Bash

Blow off steam by dancing the night away with your family. It’s a perfect idea to stimulate your brain.

Have a dance party or you can also organize a cosplay either, everyone could channel their favorite characters and this is going to be pure bliss.

Music can tell a lot about people so make sure that everyone gets a chance to play songs from their playlist.

Late-Night Adventures

Post-sunset activities are ideal for summers and weekends.

Treasure hunt: Explore your backyard like a safari and plan a treasure hunt quest.

Stargazing: Lay on the grass and gaze at those shining stares and even name them.

Shadow play: Tell stories, make shadow animals with hands, or play shadow hide-and-seek.

Bonfire: Ignite the fire and gather around it at a safe distance now sing songs, play guitar, or just gossip, the bonfire will double the enjoyment.

Board Games Supremacy

Board games reveal the fun and enhance bonding among family members. The benefits could include:

Improved kids’ language

Importance of teamwork

Reduce stress

Enhanced critical thinking skills.

Break from technology

Tune their focus

Choose a game of your choice and go for a match. Make teams, e.g. kids vs. parents or boys vs. girls. Remember to bring treats to share, be it freshly baked pizza or anything of your choice.

Design a Scrapbook

Gather around and let everyone show off their designing skills and creativity by crafting out a scrapbook, filled with colors and beautiful drawings, sprinkling some glitter as well. When you will take it out again, it will evoke nostalgic feelings.

Initiate a start-up

Initiating a little start-up for your kids will not only be a good activity but this can be the first step of improving their management skills. Get them a lemonade stand, parents and kids will engage in pricing it, serving, and where to set up the stand. This family activity will shape your kid’s basic financial literacy and entrepreneurship ideas.

You can also plan on baking and selling treats to neighbors.

Discover Your Inner Artist

Gather around and let your art shine, every member will showcase their art skills and release their inner artists. The family will experience multiple approaches to art, you can choose resin art, you can tie dye together, and you can create murals as well. You can do anything when it comes to art.

Take a Day Trip

Going stir-crazy? It’s your sign to plan a day out.

Below are some ideas you can follow:

Water picnic: pack your swimsuits and head towards any beach, pool, or water park, sail on a boat and what could be more fun than a water balloon fight?

Sports: Drive to a nearby sports stadium and play badminton, cricket, tennis or basketball. You can also opt for sports like ice skating, water skiing, and disc golf.

The idea does not end here, set up a game of capture the flag or steal the bacon in your yard and you’ll see them laughing until their side aches.

Museums: Plan a short trip to the Museum and be amazed by incredible artifacts and displays. Uncover hidden treasures, learn about history, and enjoy a fun and educational day out with your family.

Amusement parks: Go on a wild adventure, or take a thrill ride by visiting a theme park or any safari land, this will create everlasting memories and a stronger bond. Make sure to multiply the fun with some tasty treats.

Volunteer: Take time out and participate in a volunteer program, because there’s nothing better than helping others, this will develop a sense of empathy among your kids.

There are thousands of ideas about family fun activities or even more but whatever you choose to do, make sure to make loads of memories together. For more inspiration, keep checking your local and countrywide news.

Take a Home Vacation

You’re strongly longing for vacations but you can’t go away? Why worry when you can enjoy a staycation and you’ll never run out of fun ideas that you can do at home.

Staying home doesn’t mean NO VACATIONS, however, Travelling virtually, learning amazing magic tricks, camping, or hosting a game show, are no less than having vacations with your loved ones.

Apart from Home vacation, you can also plan an in-town escape and visit all the places in your city that your family has always wanted to.

Family First

With a list of these fun ideas, you can make some lovely memories with your family. Always remember, try not to make anybody feel left out regardless of activity, involving each member is the strategy to create stronger bonds.

Always try new activities because you never know which activity will become your family’s latest obsession!