When not planned right, our days can often feel like a blur, stockpiled with completing chores around the house. While not optimal, it leaves little to no room for cherishing valuable quality time with your loved ones. What if, instead of the usual hustle, this weekend you seized the day and created unforgettable memories with your family? If that is where your heart is at, then buckle up as we take you through a list of engaging family activities. These will have you and your kids bursting with laughter, love and even a little healthy competition. Get ready for a mega-dose of family bonding and pure enjoyment this weekend!
10 Fun Family Activities to Try This Weekend
The summer holidays are a great time to explore both outdoor and indoor games for the family. The weather is perfect for planned trips or even an exciting day in. Here is a list of family bonding activities that will help you turn long weekends into memorable adventures brimming with joy:
Nothing says friendly competition like a round of board games with the family. Be it a simple round of Sequence with a deck of cards, a round of UNO that seldom ends on a quiet note, or a lengthy racket of Monopoly. They are all easy to learn and offer endless replay ability, making them a great pick for individuals of all ages. Create a comfortable ambience with cosy cushions, loads of snacks and watch the drama unravel. If you have younger ones at home, you may always switch to Snakes and Ladders or Ludo or other family board games to keep them entertained.
For households that are too filmy to be bothered, this is the ultimate activity for you! Instead of streaming your favourite movies, turn the event into a premiere. First, select a movie, have each dress their favourite part and whip up snacks that appear in the film. Moreover, go the extra mile by becoming a filmmaker and assemble your own blockbuster dream with Sunfeast’s “Filmy Poster Maker”. Simply click your family in their filmy avatars and post it on the preferred template on the tool. Voila, family movie night just got more entertaining!
Cooking with your little ones can be an exceptional way to bond and teach them culinary skills, especially if there’s pizza involved. Sort out clear stations, prepare the ingredients and, most importantly, don't be afraid to get messy. Setting out the dough, picking the toppings and loading the pizza with oodles of cheese will prove to be pure fun for the family!
One of our favourite family activities to try at home is assembling a time capsule. Ask your children and the elders to gather items that symbolise happiness in their lives. Go around and allow each member to introduce their trinkets to the others. Gradually, organise these items neatly in a safe container, seal it tight and decide on a date in the future to open it. The anticipation will make the grand reveal more special.
Lego has been an integral part of everyone’s childhood. Hence, it makes for a common indoor game for the whole family. This weekend, turn this child's play into an engaging competition. Set a theme from your child's favourite storybook and watch their imagination run wild as they build. All you need to do is play along, tap in if they need help and present them with a little healthy competition.
For a burst of excitement and active fun, build an indoor obstacle course for your kids and family. You may do so with furniture, pillows, blankets as well as toys, to set up dynamic hurdles, targets and timed games. This can help you put their agility, motor and problem-solving skills to the test. Bonus: have a little celebratory ceremony at the end; your kids will love it!
7. Local Family Weekend Getaways
If you too want to just sit back and relax, then you may always do well with a change of scenery. Recharge as a family with weekend getaways. Even if it is a short drive away, a break from routine will do you good. Research a nearby local destination, perhaps a day or two's worth of exploring a natural reserve, cultural landmark, botanical garden or even a zoo.
8. DIY Backyard Camping Experience
Well, if a day's worth of travel seems unlikely, then haul a tent in your backyard or even balcony and lay out some mats and pillows for a DIY camping experience. Urge the grandparents to chime in with engaging stories as you and the children roast marshmallows and set up battery-operated candles. Such weekend activities allow your little ones to enjoy mock camping in the comfort of their own home.
One of the fun things to do with family on a planned outing is a photo scavenger hunt. Pick a theme like “nostalgia”, i.e., with your favourite old photos. Instead of listing items to find, ask each family member to reenact the pictures and capture them without letting the others know. The individual with the most number of funny photos is the winner. Bonus Tip: once you announce a winner, turn these fortunate clicks and the older snapshots into a video with “Photos for Life” tool, making your concerns about “how to make a photo into a video” disappear in a jiffy. These videos will allow you to reminisce and deepen your family's bond.
Mango season is about to hit soon! So, make the most of it with fun activities like a fruit-picking excursion to a local farm or orchard. All the members of your household will revel in amazement at the process of how their favourite fruit hits and stands. Moreover, who can turn down a chance to enjoy the season's freshest mangoes right at the source?
You get through the ultra-busy days, and it's the weekend again. Well, with this list of family activities, you can turn time off into a precious occasion filled with laughter and creative pursuits. This time doesn't have to be extravagant. All it takes is a little effort, and these knick-knacks can make for a memorable adventure for your family.
1. How can we make family time a regular habit?
Start small, like playing board games with the family consistently. This soon will become a routine, and then you may set out designated days or times, much like scheduling any important task. Gradually every member will weigh in on their likes, and soon you will have a regular event on your hands!
2. What if my family have different interests?
It is to be understood that everyone in your household will have diverse likes and interests. This makes for a perfect opportunity to explore different fun family activities at home every week or so. It exposes others to new hobbies and allows mutual appreciation to flourish in your household.
3. What are some fun ways to document our family fun?
Some cool ways to document family bonding activities are by creating a scrapbook or a digital album. You may use the photos and videos from the outings and save these into the album with fun little anecdotes to later revisit these cherished memories.
4. How can we involve grandparents or other family members in our activities?
To include aged members like grandparents, choose family fun activities that are easily accessible and enjoyable across generations. Apart from indoor games, outdoor camping can be a great way to collectively relax for the whole family.
