45 Fun Activities to Do as a Family

Obstacle Course - Use items you have on hand like balls, hula hoops and scrap lumber to create an epic indoor or outdoor obstacle course. You'll be surprised how a few sprints back and forth and through an obstacle can really get the heart beating.
Garden - Make no mistake, gardening is hard work. It takes constant effort from preparing the soil to weeding. Working together in the garden, picking and shelling beans is an activity from a bygone tradition.
Build a Fort - There's nothing like a fort that creates a prop for a play or pretend. Break out the pillows, blankets and boxes for an epic afternoon of fort building. You can also set up a tent in the backyard for an easy fort to play inside.
Scavenger Hunt - Divide into teams and write a list of 10 items for the other group to find. Set the timer and head outside to see who comes back with the most items on the list.
Bake Something - Start a baking project the whole family can get excited about. Whether you create an elaborate dessert or create custom pizzas, it's a fun activity for the whole family.
Take a Class - Check out active classes for kids offered at your local YMCA or community center like gymnastics, sports and more.
Visit a Local Museum - Not every museum has to be a bore to your family. Some museums provide interactive activities that the whole family can enjoy.
Walk the Dog - Get your favorite four-legged friend(s) into the action — leash up and take Fido for a stroll. Stop at a park and play fetch for while to add some extra fun to the walk.
Chore Round - Make chore time workout time! Write five or six tasks on a whiteboard and see who can complete their list the quickest.
Yard Clean Up - Set the timer for 30 minutes and pick up as many sticks and leaves as you can. Many hands make a light load and cleaning together helps build service and teamwork in your family.
Play a Board Game - This is an easy way to plan an activity that brings out some fun competition. Board games come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and can be a short activity or a long one - depending on the one you select.
Dance Party - Sometimes an impromptu dance that breaks out with a fun song is the best way to have a dance party. Here's a favorite song that's quickly becoming a classic for breakout dancing.
Trampoline Park - Bouncing around on a trampoline is a great activity that combines fun and exercise. This is a great year-round activity.