Whether it's a rainy day, school's out day, snow day, or a less than perfect day for outdoor play, it's good to have a Plan B for indoor fun. These 25 ideas will rock your indoor fun day.
- Plan a board game day. Let each child (and adult) choose their favorite card or board game and enjoy. Here's an idea to Make Your Own! Board Game!
- Bake cookies or cupcakes. Take some to the neighbors too.
- Rock painting party. Check out this article to get started painting rocks.
- Build-a-thon with LEGOs or blocks. Use patterns or create your own.
- Decorate for the next holiday. Check out 25 Crafts to Enjoy Anytime ideas, such as homemade play dough.
- Make snow cream (in the winter) or popsicles (anytime). No popsicle molds? No problem, just use paper cups.
- Take a virtual trip to somewhere you've always wanted to visit.
- Play a game of Nerf ball. Your kids will love it!
- Play Charades, Simon Says, or I Spy.
- Invite neighborhood friends over to play.
- Create a family poster to hang in your family room.
- Sort through and organize toys, setting aside toys to donate. Check out this article to Teach Kids How to Help Others.
- Practice bowling in your hallway or basement, using a tennis ball and tissue paper or paper towel rolls.
- Look at old photos or your kids' baby books together.
- Research places to visit in your state. Here are some Day Trip and Staycation Ideas in Central Virginia.
- Read about the history of your city, state, or our country. Did you know that eight U.S. presidents called Virginia home?
- Create a made-up story with each family member adding to the story.
- Have a read-aloud story day, letting each child choose a favorite book or books.
- Bring nature indoors. Use items from nature to create a diorama or shadow box.
- Have a fashion show, using dress-up clothes or your children's clothes. Set aside anything that doesn't fit to donate.
- Watch your favorite movie or pick a few.
- Create an indoor beach day experience. Grab towels, change into swim suits, and let the kids hit the tub!
- Learn more about dinosaurs, superheroes, real life princesses, or your child's current obsession.
- Practice math skills using coins and Monopoly money.
- Build a fort with blankets or sheets.
Plan ahead for fun when you're stuck indoors. Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid be your guide to Find Your Family Fun® in Lynchburg and Central Virginia!
