8 Fun Kid-Friendly Activities For The Whole Family

It can be increasingly difficult to spend time together as a family in modern times thanks to long working hours and busy schedules. Luckily, there are plenty of activities you can do with your children that don’t require you to spend lots of money or take loads of planning to set up. If you are stuck for some ideas on what to do, especially if your kids are now off school on holidays, then take a look at some of these ideas and prepare to have some great fun with your loved ones.



8. Wash The Car

Washing the car might not seem like the most enjoyable experience for most people, however it is easy to turn this annoying chore into an entertaining time for the whole family. Children love playing with water and will likely be pretty eager to help out as long as they can splash around and enjoy themselves at the same time. Even better, they will be worn out from all of the fun they had and you’ll have a sparkling clean car


7. Visit a Museum

Like some of the activities in this list, visiting a museum has several advantages. It is not only a great way to get out of the house and have a family outing but it is also informative and a valuable learning experience. Many museums even have interactive exhibits that will make sure the kids don’t get bored while they are learning.


6. Bake Cookies

Not every activity you do with the rest of the family has to be taken outdoors. In fact, there is still a lot of joy to be had inside such as baking cookies. So, if you don’t have the opportunity to go outside because of travel problems or bad weather, why not trying cooking some treats with your kids. Why not make things a bit more fun by having a competition on who can make the best cookies, or have the best decorations. After all is said and done, you’ll have some yummy treats to share around.


5. Cycling

Cycling can not only be plenty of fun, but it is also a good way to get in some exercise and explore the area around you. Plenty of cities and towns now have designated cycle parks or routes through the countryside, allowing you to take your children to a variety of different locations. Attachable helmet cameras such as the Go Pro also mean you can film the entire ride.


4. BBQ

A BBQ is a traditional family activity that has provided food and fun for decades. They are the perfect way to get together with friends, giving a centerpiece to an outdoor party on particularly sunny days. Even if you don’t want to host so many people, a BBQ can still be ideal for just you and the kids.


3. Stargazing

Stargazing is another great way to teach your kids about the universe and science. You can pick up a decent telescope without spending too much money and then spend a night looking at the moon and the stars while learning about space. It’s even possible to make an adventure of stargazing by going camping in a field to get a better view of the sky without any light pollution.


2. Fly A Kite

Flying a kite is not just something that the children from Mary Poppins enjoy. It is actually a fairly easy to way to have a family outing and spend time with your kids. All you need is a kite or two and a wide open space, making parks, fields and beaches ideal spots. Not only is it really enjoyable but it is also not too tiring, meaning that you can keep playing for a long time.


1. Water Balloon Fight

Everyone loves a water balloon fight and even though it is an activity that plenty of adults still continue to do, it is of course best enjoyed between children – especially if they get a chance to team up against their parents. All you need is a bag of balloons, a tap or hose and a warm day then go outside and have the time of your lives fighting each other.