Family activities are a really fun to do thing with one’s family in weekends and holidays. In today’s busy world where everyone has endless to-do lists and constant demands from their work, school, and other responsibilities, it’s rare to have quality time with family. Family is the gift we are born with however, we are unable to enjoy the perks of this precious gift. When was the last time you had a fun activity with your family in the absence of workload considerations and your smartphones, laptops, and so on? It is quite difficult to remember the last time, isn’t it? Well, here are nine ideas for fun family activities you would not wanna miss.
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Game Night as Family Activities
The easiest and most comfortable activity you can do with your family sitting on your comfort couch in your living room is to have a family game night . Choose board games, card games, or trivia. Let each family member pick a game so everyone can have something that they enjoy the most. Now, add some funny punishments and reward snacks to make it more interesting. You can even try theme game nights such as mystery or fantasy.
Outdoor treasure hunt
Explore a local park or your backyard in search of some interesting treasure by creating a treasure hunt. Each family member gets an item such as a coin, feather, pine cone, etc. Now, each member hides their item and drops the clues for other members to find it. The one who finds the hidden item of any other family member winds the hunt. Add a reward such as free from laundry duty for a week to increase enthusiasm in the hunt.
Picnic in a peaceful natural space
Have a family discussion to select the spot for a family picnic. Assign specific duties to each family member. Pack a picnic bag with everyone’s favorite food and head to the selected destination. Carry some sports stuff such as frisbee, and football to have an amazing afternoon and a memorable picnic.
Cooking together in the kitchen
Everyone loves to have a delicious meal with their family. But, what about preparing a meal together? Pick a simple recipe that everyone can help with such as pasta, pizza, mo:mo, etc. Go grocery shopping for the ingredients and cook together. Cooking together will be a new learning experience filled with joy.
Star gazing from the backyard or rooftop
Stars are one of the most beautiful views that one can observe. Set up a comfy mattress in your backyard or rooftop. Grab a torch, some snacks, and warm blankets. Spend the night under the stars with your family unleashing the fabulous experience of the past from each and every member.
Movie Marathon
Movie night or movie afternoon is the amazing time you are missing with your family. Pick a movie series such as Harry Potter or some peak comedy Bollywood movies with unlimited jokes even some mystery-themed ones. Grab the popcorn along with everybody’s favorite drink and relax.
Pottery session
Pottery is one of the most satisfying forms of art. In today’s fast-paced world, we have lost the virtue of patience. Have a pottery session with your loved ones and you can actually feel the break you need from your hectic life. Take some artificial clay and make something of it together with your family or book a pottery session. It will be the most satisfying experience.
Gardening hour
Creating something on your own gives a magical feeling. Buckle up with your gardening tools and start planting beautiful flowers, and delicious vegetables using the help of each member of the family. Grow some organic food and flowers in your backyard or rooftop. The teamwork of a family generates some delicious and mesmerizing gardens.
Family photoshoot
Photos are the best invention of mankind, they capture our moments and help us nourish it forever. Organize a family photoshoot with different themes such as opposite roles in which each member of the family takes the get up of another member or movie themes and others. Start your own family photo tradition and recreate it over the years.
