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Whether you’re stuck inside on a rainy day, staying home for a break, or just need simple ways to keep your kids entertained without screens, this mega-guide is here to help. We’ve pulled together the best ideas from our blog to create one easy-to-browse collection of fun, engaging, and low-stress at-home activities for kids.
From backyard games and pool fun to indoor crafts, sleepover activities, learning activities, and virtual resources, you’ll find inspiration for every age, season, and energy level. Just scroll through and click the links to explore each post in more detail.
🌳 Outdoor & Active Play
Get the wiggles out with these backyard games, sidewalk activities, and poolside fun. Whether you’ve got a big yard or just a driveway, these ideas encourage fresh air, movement, and simple play.
🎨 Crafts, DIY & Creative Fun
Encourage your kids to get creative with hands-on projects that are colorful, clever, and fun to make. From slime and tie-dye to simple science and gardening, these DIY activities are perfect for curious minds.
- Easy Tie-Dye Patterns for Kids
- 100 Quick & Easy Science Experiments
- Indigo Tie Dye Techniques
- Homemade Crafts to Make & Sell
- Easy Homemade Slime
- Fast-Growing Seeds for Kids
Cozy days call for creative activities! We’ve rounded up the best entertaining games and home-based questions for children that turn any space into an adventure!
🚀 Quick Lists
Just need ideas, and fast? These easy-to-browse lists and guides are full of simple activities and practical resources for every age, mood, and schedule.
- 100 Fun Activities for “Bored” Kids
- Staying Home? 100 Fun, Easy Activities
- 25 Simple (And Free!) Things To Do
- 100 Fun Play Date Ideas
- 50 Best Daily Activities for Toddlers
- 50 Best Shape Activities for Preschoolers
- 35 Best Activities for 3-Month Olds
- How To Create a Homeschool Schedule
Home-based activities are perfect for consistent development. Our comprehensive toddler activity guide ensures you have the right activities for each developmental stage.
🎲 Games, Icebreakers & Bonding Activities
Keep the laughs going and the connection strong with fun Q&As, classic party games, and family-friendly conversation starters. Perfect for dinner time, sleepovers, or anytime you want to engage without screens.
- “Most Likely To” Questions for Kids
- Hilarious Questions to Ask Your Kids
- “Never Have I Ever” Questions for Kids
- “Morning Meeting” Questions
- Hypothetical Questions for Kids
- “Would You Rather” Questions for Kids
- Fun Sleepover Activities
- “Getting to Know You” Activities For Kids
- The Family That Plays Together: Fun Ways to Bond
Among the many at-home activities that build responsibility and life skills, creating a chore routine stands out – and our printable chore charts for kids make it easy to get started.
📺 Movies, Digital & Virtual Fun
Need a little downtime? These ideas blend screen time with connection — from family movie nights to video chat games and online learning tools.
- Best Family Movies
- FaceTime Games To Play With Family
- Fun Zoom Games For Kids
- Christmas Movies That Are Rated G
- Free Educational Websites For Kids
- Ultimate At-Home Virtual Resource Library
Keeping kids engaged indoors. Turn “I’m bored” into “That was fun!” with our daily parenting advice guidebook.
🧪 Brain Boosters & Trivia Fun
Feed your child’s curiosity with trivia questions and brain games that are both fun and educational. These posts are great for quiet time, car rides, or even adding a little learning to your routine.
👉 Looking for even more? Browse all our Trivia Questions for Kids.
📚 Cozy Up With a Good Book
Sometimes the best at-home activity is simply settling in with a great story. Whether you’re looking for bedtime reads, spooky chapter books, or educational options, we’ve got recommendations for every age and interest:
- 100 Must-Read Classic Children’s Books
- Classic Books Your Fourth Grader Will Love
- Best Chapter Books for Third Graders
- Best Books for Your 1-Year-Old
- Best Science Books for Your 1st Grader
- Must-Have Baby Books for Your Nursery Library
- Best Scary Books for Kids (That Won’t Keep Them Up All Night)
- Best Audiobooks for Families
For kids who love a good scare during reading time, our collection of age-appropriate scary books offers spine-tingling adventures that are perfect for cozy afternoons at home.
Whether your kids are into crafts, outdoor games, movie nights, or trivia contests, there’s something here for everyone. Bookmark this post so you’re never out of ideas when you’re at home with the kids.
And if you’re planning a birthday or holiday, be sure to explore our Birthday Party Activity Ideas, too!
Calie Herbst, Editor-in-Chief of Milwaukee With Kids, has spent over a decade combining her experiences as a parent of three to create a hub for Milwaukee’s family adventures.
Her decade-long teaching career in Milwaukee Public Schools and academic background, including a Master’s in Teaching from Marquette University and dual B.A.s in Sociology and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, fuel her passion for inclusive and engaging family content.
Calie is also a recognized voice in local media, contributing to WISN Channel 12 News, WTMJ Wisconsin Morning News, Fox 6’s Real Milwaukee, and B93.3.
Discover more about Calie’s journey and editorial approach on her About Page and Editorial Policy Page.
