Bonding on a Budget: 25 Free at Home Family Activities

There’s nothing better than creating memories with the family. Here’s a list of fun family-friendly activities to try next time you’re bored at home.

1. Create an obstacle course: Use household items to set up a fun and challenging obstacle course.
2. Have a family game night: Play board games, card games, or video games together.
3. Build a fort: Use blankets, pillows, and furniture to build a cozy fort.
4. Have a dance party: Play music and dance together in the living room.
5. Make a family scrapbook: Print out photos and create a scrapbook together.
6. Do a craft project: Use materials you have at home to create something fun and creative.
7. Have a family movie night: Choose a movie to watch together and make popcorn.
8. Go on a scavenger hunt: Create a list of things to find around the house or in the backyard.
9. Have a picnic: Pack a lunch and eat it outside in your backyard.
10. Make homemade pizza: Let everyone choose their own toppings and make their own pizza.
11. Have a talent show: Take turns showing off your talents, whether it’s singing, dancing, or telling jokes.
12. Play a sport: Play basketball, soccer, or another sport together in the backyard or local park.
13. Make homemade ice cream: Use simple ingredients to make your own ice cream.
14. Have a family book club: Choose a book to read together and discuss it.
15. Do a science experiment: Look up simple science experiments to do together at home.
16. Make a time capsule: Gather items that represent your family and bury them in the backyard to open in the future.
17. Make homemade cards: Create cards for birthdays, holidays, or just to say “thank you.”
18. Have a karaoke night: Sing along to your favorite songs using a karaoke machine or YouTube.
19. Do a puzzle: Challenge yourselves with a jigsaw puzzle or crossword.
20. Have a family photo shoot: Use a camera or phone to take fun and silly photos together.
21. Do a DIY project: Build or make something together with materials you have at home.
22. Play charades: Take turns acting out words or phrases for the family to guess.
23. Have a backyard campout: Pitch a tent and spend the night camping in your backyard.
24. Write a story together: Take turns adding to a story and see where it goes.
25. Plant a garden: Plant a vegetable or flower garden in your yard or in pots on your porch.

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