Family Bucket List Ideas by Age, Budget and Season
A good family bucket list is short, shared and on the calendar. Here is a master list by age, cost and season, and a simple way to choose together.
Category: Kids Activities
Things to do with kids at home and outside, by age, weather and budget.
Summer Bucket List for Kids: 50 Ideas by Age and Cost
Build your list before school lets out. Here are summer ideas sorted by age and cost, with water play, day trips and rainy-day backups.
Free Things to Do With Kids: Libraries, Parks, Free Days and More
The best free activities are usually close to home. Here is where to look, which discount programs exist and how to find free events in your own town.
Christmas Bucket List for Families: 30 Free and Cheap Things to Do
Thirty ways to fill December with shared moments, from a free lights walk to a tree farm trip. Pick six to ten and check them off together.
Snow Science Experiments for Kids, With What Each One Shows
Real snow makes a free science lab. Here are seven simple experiments with supplies, steps and a short explanation of what each one shows.
Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids: Find-It Lists by Season and Age
A scavenger hunt turns any walk into a mission. Use these find-it lists by season and age for parks, backyards and city sidewalks.
Rainy Day Activities for Kids That Need Almost No Setup
A good rainy day mixes quiet and loud. Here are low-setup ideas sorted by energy level, with picks for toddlers, school-age kids and tweens.
Easy Science Experiments at Home With Kitchen Items
You do not need a lab. Ten experiments use baking soda, cornstarch, milk and other kitchen items, with ages, adult help and cleanup for each.
Winter Bucket List for Families: 40 Ideas for December Through February
Forty things to do together from December to February, from sledding to citrus picking, with a choice for every climate and budget. Pick ten and check them off.
Boredom Jar Ideas: How to Make One and 50 Activity Slips to Put In It
A boredom jar turns "I'm bored" into a quick pick instead of a standoff. Here is how to make one together, plus 50 ideas sorted by time and energy level.