The Family That Plays Together Stays Together - Family Fun Night

Family Night Activity Ideas:

Have an indoor picnic – This is a neat one when the weather is bad. Spread blankets on the floor, make potato salad and get out the squirt guns.

Make a movie – If you have a video camera this one can be hilarious. Let the kids put on a play, or do a remake of your favorite movie.

Have a game night – Remember playing board games as a child? Well your favorites are still around. Monopoly, Parcheesi and a host of new ones. And if you have little people Hasbro still has those delightful games we loved as kids - Candyland, Hi Ho Cherri-o or Chutes and Ladders.

Tee off – Make a miniature golf course in your backyard. Gather doormats, dustpans, paper cups, lightweight balls and mini clubs. If it’s raining set up indoors. This is a favorite of Jyl Steinbeck, America’s Healthiest Mom and her family.

Play ball – Baseball, basketball, soccer or football. Pick whichever your family enjoys, gather up your equipment and hit the field.

Old fashion theatre night – rent some oldies, pop some popcorn and make milk shakes. Black and white comedies are a blast. If you kids have never seen Abbot and Costello they are in for a treat.

Swimfest – Have a pool party. Bring out the floaties and the beach towel and have some water fun. Don’t have a pool or it’s chilly outside? Call up the local hotel that has an indoor pool. Most will let you swim for a fee or rent it for a block of time.

So what are you waiting for? Get out the calendar, have a family planning meeting and schedule in some fun. You will be glad you did and so will your kids. The whole gang will find themselves eagerly watching the calendar to see when the next Family Fun Night is.