{"id":8132,"date":"2021-01-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avery.com\/blog\/?p=8132"},"modified":"2026-04-16T18:36:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T01:36:47","slug":"29-fun-family-activities-for-when-the-kids-say-i-m-bored","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avery.com\/blog\/29-fun-family-activities-for-when-the-kids-say-i-m-bored\/","title":{"rendered":"29 Creative, Boredom-Busting Activities for Families"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-keep-your-kids-entertained-and-bond-with-them\">How to keep your kids entertained and bond with them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What does it mean when your kids say they\u2019re bored? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.todaysparent.com\/family\/little-kid-boredom-busters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">According to experts<\/a> it could be that they\u2019re being a little lazy, they need more challenging activities, or it\u2019s kid-code for wanting to spend more time with you. In the last case, family activities are the perfect solution to entertain your kids and make more time for bonding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy this curated list of fun family activities you can save for any time the kids (or you) are feeling bored. Whether you need a great family activity for spending quality time together\u2026 or just activities for challenging the kids and getting some quiet time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More articles you might enjoy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/blog\/party-favor-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">47 Easy Party Favor Ideas and How to Make Them<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/blog\/diy-greeting-card-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 DIY Greeting Card Ideas for Families<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avery.com\/blog\/free-printable-bookmarks\/\">Love<\/a><a href=\"\/blog\/free-printable-bookmarks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> to Read? Personalize Free Printable Bookmarks<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.avery.com\/f_auto,q_auto,c_scale,w_600\/web\/ideas\/article\/29-fun-family-activities-for-when-kids-say-im-bored-2\" alt=\"avery school supplies used for making diy family games examples shown are creating clue cards for an at home scavenger hunt and making your own finger twister game using avery color coding stickers\"\/><figcaption>Make cheerful DIY games using bright printable postcards and color-coding stickers. Colorful school and\/or office supplies are awesome for crafting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-browse-different-activities-by-interests-hobbies-and-purpose\">Browse different activities by interests, hobbies, and purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-games-and-toys-for-family-activity-night\">Games and toys for family activity night<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) <strong>Treasure hunt<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a series of clues or riddles and hide them in safe spots around your home and\/or yard. Leave a prize (or a coupon for a special reward) at the end of the trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) <strong>Kinetic<\/strong> <strong>sandbox<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Kinetic sand has all the sensory play benefits of regular sand without the mess! You can just buy some and dump it a shallow tray, or if you\u2019re feeling ambitious try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesprucecrafts.com\/how-to-make-kinetic-sand-4171510\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">making DIY kinetic sand<\/a> with your kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) <strong>Twisted fingers game<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your own mini game based on classic Twister\u00ae. Use simple color-coding stickers to recreate a tiny version of the famous game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) <strong>Puzzles<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A classic family activity for a reason. If your kids have mastered flat puzzles, you can even branch out to 3D puzzles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5) <strong>DIY slime<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Making DIY slime is great for practicing measuring skills, math and learning about chemistry. There are <strong><em>many<\/em><\/strong> recipes online, but we think this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steampoweredfamily.com\/activities\/slime-stem-activities-learning-with-slime-stem-and-fun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">STEM slime experiment video<\/a> is an awesome (and educational) family activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-family-activities-for-performing-arts-lovers\">Family activities for performing arts lovers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6) <strong>Talent show<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A great family activity that can give budding performers in your home the stage time they\u2019re missing during quarantine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7) <strong>Learn a dance<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Let your kids pick out a dance from their favorite music video or dancer. Find a tutorial online and learn it together for a healthy family activity that gets you moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8) <strong>Lip sync battle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfect for performers at heart, even if their singing belongs more in the shower than on a stage. Encourage costumes and pick judges to award points for each performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9) <strong>Neon dance party<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Shake up family exercise time with glow sticks and a black light if you have one. Then turn down the lights and turn up the music!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10) <strong>DJ of the day<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Get the whole family involved in taking turns making playlists for various family activities, such as pump up songs for household cleaning soothing songs for wind-down time before bed. You can draw lots on whose playlists gets played for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.avery.com\/f_auto,q_auto,c_scale,w_600\/web\/ideas\/article\/29-fun-family-activities-for-when-kids-say-im-bored-3\" alt=\"avery school supplies used for setting up family activities during quarantine for example creating setting up a gallery for a family art show at home and using marks a lot markers to show how to tie dye using permanent markers\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\"\/><figcaption>Arts and crafts are a time-tested at home activity for kids. Lean into it! Display their artwork and help them try new exciting crafts like DIY tie dye.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-crafty-family-activities-that-will-entertain-the-kids-for-hours\">Crafty family activities that will entertain the kids for hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11) <strong>Family art show<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Get the kids to \u201ccurate\u201d their own artwork, asking them to pick out their favorites. Create a \u201cgallery\u201d for the whole family to view and print your own achievement certificates to award to the artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12) <strong>Card makin<\/strong>g<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Making cards with your kids is an awesome family activity. You can go simple and just make greeting cards to give to friends and family or make cards to send a smile to people in your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13) <strong>Friendship bracelets<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Etsy is a great resource for cute friendship bracelet kits (complete with instructions) for kids. They\u2019re super fun for exchanging with friends and easy enough to mail in a regular envelope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14) <strong>DIY tie-dye shirts<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/soluble-science-making-tie-dye-t-shirts-with-permanent-markers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tie dye with permanent markers<\/a>? Bonus: it\u2019s a great at-home science lesson about chemistry, solubility and solutions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15) <strong>Sock puppets<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Making sock puppets is the perfect family activity that keeps on giving with hours of make-believe after the crafting is done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fun-family-activities-you-can-do-in-the-kitchen\">Fun family activities you can do in the kitchen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16) <strong>Learn a new recipe<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cooking is one of the best family activities for bonding. The sense memories of delicious smells and interesting textures like kneading bread dough will stick with your kids forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17) <strong>Indoor s\u2019mores<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Get right to the best part about camping\u2014 the snacks! Luckily s\u2019mores are easy to make over the stove, or using a candle. The kids will love making a blanket fort with you and snuggling in to enjoy their treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18) <strong>Homemade ice pops<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty of this family activity is that you can make your ice pops with almost any beverage. Iced coffee for mom, fruit juice, lemonade, chocolate milk\u2014the sky\u2019s the limit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19) <strong>Ice cream science experiment<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone loves ice cream. It\u2019s the perfect incentive for a STEM family activity. Try this simple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencebuddies.org\/stem-activities\/ice-cream-bag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ice-cream-in-a-bag recipe video<\/a> for a tasty at-home science experiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20) <strong>Grow something to eat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing your own food is a very rewarding and educational family activity. Herb gardens and tomatoes are easy for kids to grow inside. If you have space for an outdoor kitchen garden try some of <a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/content\/10-easy-vegetables-grow-seed\">the easiest vegetables to grow from seeds<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.avery.com\/f_auto,q_auto,c_scale,w_600\/web\/ideas\/article\/29-fun-family-activities-for-when-kids-say-im-bored-4\" alt=\"a picture of a family with a tent and telescope and fire pit set up in the backyard enjoying an at home camping family activity shown next to a box of conversation cards made with avery business cards and ultratabs\"\/><figcaption>Getting more fresh air and sharing your thoughts and feelings are healthy habits for the whole family. Try a backyard campout or adding conversation cards to any family activity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-outdoor-family-activities-the-kids-will-love\">Outdoor family activities the kids will love<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">21) <strong>Fairy garden<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Encourage kids to set up flowers, painted rocks, pebbles, twigs, small toys\/miniature furniture, etc. in order to attract \u201cfairies.\u201d Parents can get in on the fun and help fairies add things to the garden when the kids aren\u2019t looking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">22) <strong>Nature museum<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Have the kids spend a few days collecting interesting things from nature and setting up a display. When their \u201cmuseum\u201d is ready let them give you a tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">23) <strong>Backyard campout<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t go camping, make camping come to you! You can make this family activity as simple or detailed as you like, from just setting up a tent in the backyard, to <a href=\"\/blog\/setting-up-the-best-camping-party-for-your-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">throwing the best camping party for your kids<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24) <strong>Picnic lunch<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideal to do as a family activity or just to give kids a much-needed screen break during school days. Simply pack up lunch, grab a blanket and head out to the backyard..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">25) <strong>Map the stars<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Star gazing is a family activity that\u2019s probably as old as mankind. Help your kids learn to <a href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-0276-01.4UpPostcardTall.activity_starsearch_kt.2006-01.xml&amp;sku=8387&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">identify the constellations with print outs<\/a> they can reference. If it grabs their interest, investing in an inexpensive telescope can provide hours of entertainment for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-family-activities-that-build-community\">Family activities that build community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">26) <strong>Family conversation cards<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Make simple conversation-starter cards geared towards kids and incorporate them into daily family activities. It encourages listening and learning about your loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">27) <strong>Family kindness jar<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Set out a jar, blank business cards and markers or pens in a common area. Start each day with asking everyone to write down a compliment for a family member and drop it in the jar. End each day by picking a card to read out loud to the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">28) <strong>Senior pen pals<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a local senior home and ask if your kids can send cards and letters. This is a lovely family activity to help your kids connect with older generations and help combat loneliness in your local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">29) <strong>Caring cards<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Another amazing community-builder family activity. Have your kids make DIY get well soon cards and help them <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cardsforhospitalizedkids.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">send the cards to hospitalized kids<\/a> or people in convalescent homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-boredom-busting-family-activities-keep-kids-entertained-and-bring-you-closer-together\">Boredom-busting family activities keep kids entertained and bring you closer together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe family that plays together, stays together.\u201d It\u2019s a platitude with a lot of truth. Family activities that challenge kids, help them learn new things and give them more quality time with you make your family stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s your favorite boredom-busting family activity? Did it make our list? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tag us on Instagram<\/a> to share your favorites.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to keep your kids entertained and bond with them What does it mean when your kids say they\u2019re bored? According to experts it could be that they\u2019re being a little lazy, they need more challenging activities, or it\u2019s kid-code for wanting to spend more time with you. 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