100+ Fun Things To Do At Home All Year Long
If you’re running out of ideas to keep your kids busy this year, I get it! After all, there are only so many times you can play Candy Land. That’s why I’ve rounded up several favorite fun things to do at home to keep the whole family entertained all year long.
Fun Things to Do at Home with the Kids
I’ve got everything from cooking and crafting to exercising and adventure. These things to do with the kids will surely be a hit with the whole family! Ready to discover some favorite things to do outside and inside all year long?
Keep reading to see some favorite challenges, printables, crafts, games, and more. You’re going to love these ideas!
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Fun Things to Do Indoors
I don’t like to let the weather stop us from getting outside. I’m a fan of year-round outdoor activity, but even I can admit there are some days when you just need to keep the kids indoors. However, kids weren’t built to be cooped up inside, and you’ll need some fun things to do right in the living room.
I’ve got everything from recipes you can make together to crafts and indoor nature tables. Check out some awesome indoor fun activities to get you started thinking about fun things to do inside.
Things to do at Home for Kids
DIY Slime
Slime gets a bad name for being somewhat messy, but with some preparation, it’s also a ton of fun for kids of all ages! I’ve got lots of DIY slime recipes you can explore with your kids indoors all year long. Check out my themed slime to add to your unit studies or celebrate upcoming holidays.
Enjoy some fun sensory play and build fine motor skills with these slime recipes:
- Rainbow Slime
- How to Make Slime with Contact Solution with Free Slime Printables
- Galaxy Slime
- Fluffy Snow Slime
- Popcorn Slime
- New Year’s Eve Slime
- Incredibles Slime
Magic Milk Science Experiment is a fun and simple experiment for children of all ages. This color-changing milk experiment will become one of your family’s favorite chemistry experiments.
Your kids will love exploring space and science with Galaxy oobleck sensory play.
DIY Seed Bomb Activity
Love the garden but can’t get outside? Try my DIY Seed Bomb Recipe. It’s a great way to teach kids about recycling and the plant life cycle. Plus, you’ll get some fun seed bombs you can use to spread kindness and cheer all over your neighborhood the next time you’re outdoors!
Tile Art
This super cool Tile Art is perfect for kids and adults of all ages. It’s fun, easy to make, and they turn out beautiful.
Things to Do Outside in the Backyard
I love getting outside with kids. There’s so much to learn and explore about the natural world right in your backyard! Check out some super creative things to do outside in the backyard all year long below.
Shaving Cream Playdough
This easy Shaving Cream Playdough Recipe will have your kids playing for hours. It’s super soft, silky, and moldable, which makes it perfect for an afternoon of squishy fun.
Rainbow Ice Art
In the winter months, try this Rainbow Ice Art STEAM project for all kinds of learning fun. You can use this activity to talk about states of matter, weather, color mixing, and temperature too. Plus, it’s just so creative!
DIY Mud Kitchen
Setting up outdoor play areas for kids is a great way to encourage outdoor exploration. Give your kids all sorts of things to do outside with a DIY mud kitchen. You can create your very own outdoor kitchen with recycled materials to make it budget-friendly and fun for kids too.
Things to Do with the Kids All Year Long
There are so many fun things to do with the kids all year long! Don’t let the season stop you from having a lot of fun with your kids this year.
Check out these fun activities to do with kids every season.
Fun Things to Do at Home with Family
Spring Activities
My list of 26 Fun Spring Activities for Families is a great place to begin. In this article, you’ll discover scavenger hunts, kite flying activities, and instructions for DIY birdfeeders you can build together.
Are you interested in art projects you can do on a rainy day this spring? Art is a great way to encourage your kids to work together and explore their creativity.
Check out these 33 Best Art Ideas for Spring to inspire your creative minds this season.
Unit studies are a great way to have fun and cultivate an atmosphere of learning with your kids this Spring. Check out my Spring Theme Unit Studies and lesson plans for some great ideas on how you can learn and have fun at the same time this season.
Everyone loves simple science activities, and this jelly bean science is perfect for a spring afternoon. Watching the way colors look and see the beauty of the colors running together from the jelly beans is a fun experiment to see.
Summer Activities
Keeping kids busy in during the summer months is the key to avoiding the dreaded “boredom.” Sometimes, it’s good for kids to be bored because it gives them a chance to exercise their imagination. Sometimes, you want something fun to do on a hot summer day.
Instead of sending your kids away to an expensive summer camp, why not get in on the fun with a summer camp at home experience? Check out these favorite Summer Camp Art Projects to get started with ideas that are creative and fun.
Then, explore these summer camp themes:
Heading to the beach this summer, print out this beach scavenger hunt to do with your family.
Fall Activities
I just love this season! The weather is so perfect during the fall months, making it easy for me to get outdoors and find fun things to do with kids. Check out some of my favorites with my free printable list of 30+ Fun Things to Do in Fall with the Whole Family.
If you’re really more of an indoor person, I totally get it. Check out my list of 37 Best Fall Indoor Activities for the Whole Family to explore fun crafts, games, and activities you can all enjoy in your own home this fall.
Plus, don’t miss my Autumn Drawing Challenge for a fun, competitive activity you can use to explore your creative side this season. Have fun comparing your pumpkins and leaves to everyone else you know with this little drawing challenge that’s fun to do all autumn long.
Grab the Ultimate Fall Bucket List. It includes 100 ideas like picking out your pumpkins, making caramel apples, and getting cozy in front of an outdoor fire. Don’t let these wonderful fall days pass by without enjoying every moment.
Winter Activities
Winter is cold, and sometimes it feels like it goes on forever! What do you do to have fun in the long winter months after the holidays? I’ve got tons of fun things to do with kids you’ll want to explore.
Check out a few fun winter activities below:
Winter Animals Preschool Activities
Montessori Activities for Winter
35+ Winter Craft and Art Ideas
These DIY Birdseed Ornament Treats are so much fun to make, and your backyard birds will love them too.
Adding this fun Winter Nature Study for Kids Journal Page into your day will bring many memories and joy to your learning.
This snow dough playdough recipe looks like real snow, but it’s also easy to make and a super fun snowman activity for the kids. Creating little snowmen is fun for toddlers up to teens.
After making gingerbread slime and falling in love with it, we knew gingerbread playdough was a must-make. Try it with your kids and friends this holiday season.
What are your favorite things to do with kids for fun? Do you have fun things to do outside or indoors?
Share your favorite activities and ideas in the comment section so I can check out a few of your great ideas with my kids too.