Top Five Family Fun Things To Do

Parents are constantly searching for ideas to keep their children busy, but what about finding fun things for the whole family to do and spending quality time TOGETHER.

The list of family fun things is endless, and yes, you can share fun time with your family without watching T.V., playing video games or surfing the net.

Below are some fun family night ideas that will involve every age group in your family.

1. Play a Board Game

Board games help families bond with one another and show children they can learn while having fun. Get your family excited by asking them if anyone would like to play a board game.

There are numerous board games on the market today. Some popular family games include Monopoly, Life, Sorry, Clue and Scrabble. More modern board games include Cranium, Break the Safe and Apples to Apples.

Just make sure the board game you chose is family friendly and one that your entire family will enjoy. Also, make sure the game is suitable for the age range of your children.

2. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle

Give your children some happy memories of the entire family sitting around and putting together a jigsaw puzzle. This activity can be both fun and challenging for every member of the family.

Colorful jigsaw puzzles range from 100 to 500 pieces, so choose the one that suits your family's age group and puzzle experience.

3. Backyard Fun

For even more fun family game ideas, the perfect place is in your backyard. Here your family will have plenty of room to run, jump and play.

Enjoy playing a game of horseshoes, badminton or volleyball together. Let each family member throw yard darts and see who hits the bull's eye first. Other fun games you and your kids will enjoy are the old-fashioned sack race and the three-legged race.

Your kids probably have never heard of these, but they will love them.

Some family game ideas to enjoy during the hot summer months are water volley ball, water balloons and splash tag. These games will be great to play while the family is enjoying the nice, cool swimming pool.

Games are so much fun and a great way for your family to interact with one another. Your children will also get a thrill out of watching you participate.

4. Rainy Day Fun

On a cold, rainy day when your family is stuck inside, put together a family scrapbook. Let each family member pick out their favorite photos of vacations and other special events.

If your family is bored in the house, go bowling or visit a museum. Take a trip to the library and pick out books for each of you read later. Go shopping and let each family member pick out a small gift for a needy person in your community.

Even better, put on your rain gear and take a stroll in the rain. Let your kids splash in the puddles. They will be amazed!!!

5. More Family Ideas - Every Minute Counts

Enjoy every minute you can with your family. If you are not in the mood for games, other ways you can spend quality time together is by flying a kite, throwing a Frisbee (TM), riding bicycles together, go on a picnic at a park or just take a walk together and talk.

Have fun and remember, the family that plays together, stays together.