Kids Activities

Homemade Glitter Playdoh Make Your Own Glitter Play-Doh!

Play-doh is always a hit with kids, so imagine the possibilities with this easy recipe for rainblow glitter play-doh!

Bubble Gum Party Have a Fun Bubbly Bash

Kids will go crazy over this super fun bubble party theme and moms will love how simple it is to pull together.

Hot ChocolateDon't Get Cabin Fever!

Trapped inside with the kids because you've got yourself a snow day? Keep the fun flowing and avoid cabin fever with these fun activities for the whole family.




Activities for Kids to Do

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DIY 4th of July Ring Toss Game

For any event with both adults and children in attendance, it's super important to have activities planned so the little ones don't get too antsy and cranky. Here's a simple yet fun DIY game idea both kids and adults can enjoy!
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Kid-Friendly DIY Patriotic S'mores Activity

Let the kids create their very own frosted s'mores with a make your own s'more table complete with all the fixings. It's a great activity and dessert idea in one children of all ages can enjoy.
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Kid-Friendly Flag Cookie Craft

Set up a make-your-own cookie creation bar at your next kid-filled event. We create flag cookies for the 4th of July, but you can easily customize this activity by choosing a cookie cutter and frosting colors to fit your party theme.
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Games and Activities for a Kids Spring Party

Food and decor are super important for any theme party, but when planning an event for children, games and activities are a MUST. We've got some great game ideas that are not only festive, but super fun for kids of any age to enjoy.
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Jelly Bean & Lollipop Spring Activity for Kids

Kids will have a ton of fun celebrating the arrival of spring with this activity. Plant Jelly Beans and overnight they grow into lollipops!
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10 Spring Activities For Kids

Get the kids creative this spring with crafts and activities to get them playing inside, outside and even in the bath tub!
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Top 5 Spring Ideas for Kids

Get outside with these kids games and activities for spring! We're mixing color, creativity and crafts together for five easy ways to get the most out of your refreshing return to the outdoors!
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Felt Ring Christmas Countdown Garland

Channel all that excitement for Christmas by having the kids make this felt ring Christmas garland. Not only is it a fun craft activity, but it's also a daily treat they can have fun with in the 25 days leading up to Santa's arrival!
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20 Fun Snow Day Ideas for All Ages

The best thing about the winter for kids, once the holidays pass of course, is a snow day. Those unexpected holidays always arrive with such promise! Don't let them fall flat - we've got 20 ways to have fun the next time you're snowed in.
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Bossy Ball

Get the most out of backyard fun and games with an updated version of the classic game of catch. This activity is great for the kids and can be adapted to fit any age group. Want to stay cool and play? Try adding pool commands onto a beach ball - you can waterproof paper by covering with tape or write directly onto the ball...
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Top Elf on the Shelf Shots via Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf may not be a tradition you grew up with, but it's certainly a Christmas activity kids today will learn to love and treasure. We're pretty sure this Elf on the Shelf activity will be around for many years!
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DIY Snowman Paper Craft

Stuck inside because of a snow day? No need to get cold or wet to build a snowman of your own - we've got a kid-friendly activity to whittle away the cabin fever and make some creative snowmen.
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Top 20 Christmas Movies to Watch

Make tonight a holiday movie marathon at home! Our top 20 Christmas movie list is full of some popular holiday favorites that are a must-see for every kid.
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Name That Christmas Song

Test the kids knowledge of holiday tunes with this party game. It's great for all ages as you can tailor your questions to the songs they love best!
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Games To Play With Autistic Children

Austic children often appreciate sensation - be it visual, audio or sensory - more than their counterparts. Here are a few engaging ways to entertain children with autism that respects their special needs and enhances the pleasure of sense.
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A Fancy Nancy Playdate for Girls

Fancy Nancy is one fabulous childhood heroine to admire - between her stylish, take-on anything attitude and great vocabulary, she's one little girl we're happy to celebrate with our own children. And it's not too hard or expensive to do at home.
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12 Ways to Entertain Tweens

Keep your tweens entertained with something other than video games. Here are some easy ideas to make the most out of their freetime that will make them feel as mature as they think they are, but still promises lots of family fun.
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How to Plan a Gingerbread House Decorating Party

This holiday season, gather the kiddies together and have them craft their own gingerbread house. Our gingerbread activities don't stop there, though! We're turning this game into a full out party.
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Outdoor Bubble Bath for Kids

Kids love bubbles but get frustrated by small wands and messy fingers. With this fun kids activity you get a lot of bubble with a little bit of effort. It's great for birthday parties and summer days when boredom might strike!
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Color Hop

Pre-schoolers love this fast paced game of moving from color to color, and parent's love it because it is simple to set up and can be played both outdoors or indoors.
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Indoor Oogielove Activities for the Kids

Turn a rainy day indoors into a day of fun with these printable Oogieloves themed games. They make great additions to favor bags at kids birthday parties, too!
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Pick Your Camp Party Retreat

The big surprise at this celebration are the tee-pees that surround the party space, so make sure you're ready to get going as soon as the excited guests catch their first glimpse of the set up!
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Eye Patch Sugar Cookies Craft

Whip up a batch of basic sugar cookies, then let the kids do the decorating work. This simple and fun party activity for kids is one that ends on a sweet note every time!
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12 Ways to Entertain Kids This Fall

Enjoy the beautiful colors of Autumn with a few family friendly activities to get the kids off the computer and enjoying the outdoors. And parents, don't think you're any better! We're declaring a work-free zone during these fun activity ideas.
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10 Fun Ways to Help Kids Get Ready for Back to School

Heading back to school might not be something every kid is looking forward to, but there are some fun ways to change that. We've got 10 fun ideas - check them out!
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Games to Play With Candy Corn

Candy corn isn't just for eating anymore! Keep Halloween alive for the kids by organizing some fun games and activities using this favorite Halloween snack. Finally, an excuse to play with your food!
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Sidewalk Scrabble

Sidewalk scrabble brings together two great family activities, board games and sidewalk chalk! This outdoor brain teaser is fun for all ages and educational. Get the fun started by connecting a few words about the graduate, and let your guests take it from there. Great for party hosted in the front lawn or near a driveway.
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Halloween Activities for Kids

Check out these fun and easy festive Halloween activities the kids will love!
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Panning for Gold Kids Party Game

This wild west inspired activity is perfect for the kids to enjoy outdoors. A little bit messy and a whole lot fun, they'll enjoy pretending they're actually discovering gold the old fashioned way the '49ers employed during the Gold Rush.
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Are You Ready for a Potty? A Potty Training Party!

Ready, set, POTTY! Potty training is a major milestone for both kids and moms. It marks a big moment when baby becomes more big kid than anything else. For moms, it's also liberation from diaper duty! Encourage your child to go potty and celebrate success with these easy ideas from mommy of two and Celebrations contributor, Karen Perkins.
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Back to School Activities to Ease First Day Jitters

Kids of all ages are sure to be overwhelmed with feelings of excitement, anticipation and a bit of the jitters on the first day of school. Ease them into the new school year with these fun activities to make the first day a special one.
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Celebrate Find a Rainbow Day: Because They Make Us All Smile

Find a Rainbow Day isn't the most well-known of holidays, but we think this April 3rd celebration deserves some acknowledgement. Rainbows always fascinate kids and even bring a smile to parents' faces, so we're celebrating all that's wonderful about these colorful arcs with some fun games and activities for the kids.
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Backyard Games Week Ideas - Endless Summer Fun for Kids

National Backyard Games Week is always celebrated the last full week before Memorial Day - this year, May 21st - May 28th 2012. Get ready for summer and take inspiration from the games we'll be playing with the kiddies this week, to encourage outdoor fun in the yard all summer long!
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Tips to Get Kids to Finish Their Summer Reading Lists

Don't treat those assigned summer reading lists like a chore - have the kids engage and enjoy their books! We've go 10 tips to help you help them finish their list before school starts in September.
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World Environment Day Crafts and Activities for Kids

June 5th is World Environment Day and a great time to get kids excited about the earth while still having fun. Check out these fun ideas for crafts, a DIY compost and more that kids can create this year to learn about environment this year!
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Olympics Party Playlist for Kids

As if you need to infuse an outdoor Olympic party for the kids with more fun and energy, we've got a dynamite playlist to fit the mood. A mix of some older classics and newer anthems, they'll enjoy singing along to these tunes as they enjoy the activities you have planned!
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Meet the Oogieloves! (Printable Coloring Book Activity for Kids)

Later this summer the kids will be talking about one thing - The Oogieloves. Not sure who they are? Read this quick guide and then print out our free printable coloring book so the kids can enjoy some Oogielove fun early!
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Oogieloves Games for Kids to Play Outside

Not only will the kids enjoy the fun The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure will offer in theaters, they can continue the fun at home. Check out these Oogieloves activities to play out back!
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Summer Olympic Games for Kids

The Summer 2012 Olympics start on July 27th and there's bound to be lots of excitement and fun surrounding the events in London. Share that anticipation with the kids using these fun games and activities inspired by the Olympics. They're great for birthdays or plain old summer fun!
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Summer Memories of Chasing Fireflies

Teach the kids to catch fireflies, or as you might know them, lightening bugs. It's a childhood memory we all grew up with and they should, too. All that's required is a mason jar with little holes poked in the top and sharp parent eyes to make sure the littlest ones resist the urge to taste one!
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The Lorax Earth Day Activities for Kids

Dr. Seuss's The Lorax hits theaters March 2nd and we're loving the idea of taking his story and using it to inspire kids to be more friendly to the planet. With Earth Day right around the corner, take advantage of the film's furry character and teach the kids all about Earth Day with these fun activities!
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BBQ Activities for Kids

Have some fun at your BBQ party with the kids. We like to get ours engaged in whatever we're celebrating and this BBQ celebration made it super easy to do that. First the kids got involved with building their own burgers, then they enjoyed some watermelon silly style while we snapped away on our camera. Cute!
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Bubbles, Bubbles and More Bubbles: Activities for a Bubble Party

A bubble party would be an absolute bust without a ton of bubble blowing, so its important to have lots of bubbles on hand to be sure the air is never clear of these floating gems. Check out these ideas for bubble themed activities that are sure to get carried away.
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Giant Marbles

Giant Marbles is a family activity that everyone can enjoy and the perfect garden game for those long summer afternoons.
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Olympic Activities for Kids

Have your little athletes start training for the Olympics early by organizing some fun Olympic themed activities! We've put together some of our favorite ideas for games, activities, and Olympic themed snacks!
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