85+ Family Activity Ideas and Tips for More Family Bonding

If you’re looking for ways to create more meaningful family time, you’re in luck! In this blog post, we will provide over 85 ideas and 25 tips for bonding together to get you started. From things to do together as a family, to questions to ask each other, to places to go, we have you covered. We know how busy life can be and that it’s not always easy to find time for quality bonding moments with our loved ones. But it is definitely worth the effort!

87 Family Activity Ideas

No matter how old your children are, carving out time to spend together as a family is important. Here are 87 things you can do together as a family to create a more meaningful time together, whether it’s on a weekend or after dinner once or twice a week.

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1. Play Games Together
2. Go On Walks Or Hikes
3. Cook Or Bake Together
4. Have Picnics In The Park
5. Do A Family-Friendly Activity Together (Bowling, Laser Tag, Etc.)
6. Volunteer Together
7. Go Stargazing
8. Tell Each Other Stories
9. Make A Photo Album Or Scrapbook
10. Do A Puzzle Together
11. Plant A Garden
12. Build Something Together (A Fort, A Gingerbread House, Etc.)
13. Visit A Museum
14. Weekly Movie Night (Outside)
15. Play Tag
16. Have A Water Balloon Fight
17. Fly Kites
18. Have A Dance Party
19. Make S’mores Around The Campfire
20. Have A Themed Dinner Night
21. Have A Family Game Night
22. Make Homemade Ice Cream
23. Play Tourist And Explore Your Own City
24. Have A Water Gunfight
25. Have An Indoor Picnic
26. Have A Nerf Gun War
27. Build An Obstacle Course
28. Play Truth Or Dare
29. Play “Would You Rather”
30. Karaoke Night
31. Have A Pizza, Taco, Pancake, Or Sundae Bar
32. Have A Bake-Off
33. Have A Guessing Game Night
34. Play Charades
35. Make Up Your Own Family Olympics
36. Have An Indoor Scavenger Hunt
37. Have A Build-A- Fort Night
38. Watch Family Movies From When You Were Growing Up
39. Play Tag In The Sprinkler
40. Have A Spelling Bee
41. Learn Asl Together
42. Have An Indoor Camping Trip
43. Watch The Sunrise Or Sunset Together
44. Have A Conversation Starters Jar To Pull From
45. Write Letters To Family Members Who Live Far Away
46. Have A Themed Movie Marathon (All Disney Movies, All Superhero Movies, Etc.)
47. Have An At-Home Spa Day
48. Learn How To Make Different Types Of Cuisine From Around The World
49. Have A Board Game Tournament
50. Make Homemade Holiday Decorations Together
51. Have A “No Screens” Day
52. Go On A Nature Scavenger Hunt
53. Make A Family Time Capsule
54. Have A Pajama Day
55. Read Together As A Family
56. Write And Perform A Play Or Skit
57. Make A Family Bucket List
58. Have Family Trivia Night
59. Watch A Movie In Reverse
60. Learn How To Knit Or Crochet Together
61. Learn How To Play Musical Instruments Together
62. Go To A Play Or Musical
63. Have A Talent Show
64. Create Your Own Family Crest
65. Have An Art Night
66. Take Family Photos Together
67. Make Breakfast In Bed For Each Other
68. Have A Build-A-Tower Contest
69. Play Jenga
70. Make Your Own Board Game
71. Have An Ugly Sweater Contest
72. Learn How To Do Magic Tricks
73. Have A Snowball Fight (If You Live In A Place Where It Snows)
74. Go Skiing
75. Go To A Waterpark
76. Visit A Petting Zoo
77. Make A Family Tree
78. Do Science Experiments Together
79. Visit A Planetarium
80. Start A Garden Together
81. Have A Scavenger Hunt In Your Neighborhood
82. Go Berry Picking
83. Make Jam Or Jelly
84. Visit An Aquarium
85. Visit A Farm
86. Have A Picnic In The Park
87. Do A Puzzle Together

Tips For Bonding As A Family: 25 Ways To Build Stronger Connections

In addition to spending time together, there are also things you can do to bond as a family. Here are 25 tips to get you started.

1. Make sure to have quality time together without distractions like phones or TVs.
2. Talk about things other than day-to-day happenings to get to know each other on a deeper level.
3. Do things together that everyone can enjoy.
4. Take turns to do things that each person enjoys.
5. Be respectful of each other’s opinions and feelings.
6. Encourage each other and build each other up.
7. Be patient with each other.
8. Learn how to apologize and mean it.
10. Forgive each other when mistakes are made.
11. Be there for each other during tough times.
12. Celebrate each other’s successes.
13. Pray together or meditate together if you have a shared spirituality.
14. Create traditions that you can do together as a family.
15. Take care of each other when someone is sick.
16. Make time for each other even when life gets busy.
17. Check-in with each other regularly.
18. Don’t take each other for granted.
19. Tell each other how much you love and appreciate each other.
20. Spend time together doing things that are just for fun.
21. Do things together that are meaningful and have a purpose.
22. Help each other out when help is needed.
23. Be supportive of each other’s dreams and goals.
24. Be there for each other through the good times and the bad.
25. Cherish each moment you have together as a family.
26. Focus on having fun together!

The Gist

The list goes on and on! The most important thing is to spend time together doing things that everyone enjoys. And don’t forget, quality time doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming. Sometimes the simplest things can make the biggest impact. And don’t forget to mix things up! Rotating through different activities will keep things fresh and ensure that everyone stays engaged.