August is….Family Fun Month! No one really knows the origins of Family Fun Month, but what better excuse to enjoy some time with your family before school starts back up!
HOW TO OBSERVE
Here are some fun ideas to take Family Fun Month to the next level!
- Go to the movies: The newest Winnie the Pooh installment, “Christopher Robin” comes to theaters August 3rd. Celebrate this timeless classic, great for all ages.
- Take a trip to the zoo: Whether you’re on the East Coast or near the Rocky Mountains, the zoo is the perfect day trip for the family. Check out this list of the top zoos in America and see if one is close to you. http://www.uscitytraveler.com/americas-10-best-zoos/
- Have a backyard bonfire:This is an easy and inexpensive way to have some family fun. Make s’mores, roast hot dogs, tell ghost stories by the fire, there are countless ways to have fun in your own backyard. You could even consider having an outdoor movie night: https://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/diy-outdoor-movie.html
- Go on a scavenger hunt:A scavenger hunt can be as simple as finding different things around the house or take it outside and explore your local mall or neighborhood. Have younger children? Split up into teams or have another family come join you for the fun! Here are some fun ideas for a mall scavenger hunt. https://icebreakerideas.com/mall-scavenger-hunt-lists-ideas/
- Family Game Night:This could range from board games, charades, or even a Rock Band marathon, whatever game fits your family’s style. Don’t have a game in mind? Here are some ideas https://playtivities.com/20-family-game-night-ideas/
Other ideas could include:
- Go on a picnic
- Visit a water/amusement park
- Take a trip to the local children’s museum
- Play a game of charades
- Run through the sprinklers (at home or at a playground)
- Make s’mores
- Put a jigsaw puzzle together
- Go on a treasure hunt (try a scavenger hunt at the grocery store)
- Play hide and seek
- Play miniature golf
- Go to the beach and build a sand castle
- Have a fashion show
- Sit down and have a sing-a-long; teach your children some of your favorite childhood songs
- Build an indoor fort, tent or teepee
- Have a water balloon fight
- Go to library story time
- Go through your childhood pictures and share a special memory with your child
- Make a backyard obstacle course
- Blow bubbles (you can even make your own)
- Go horseback riding
- Have a tea party
- Toss a frisbee around
- Cook as a family
- Spend an evening star gazing
- Go to the zoo or aquarium
Take the time to turn off the television, put away all the electronic gadgets that attract attention but discourage interaction, and enjoy one another. Think of the memories you could create!
Resources:
- https://nationaldaycalendar.com/family-fun-month-august/
- https://www.babble.com/kid/august-is-family-fun-month-31-ideas-to-celebrate/
- http://voiceofplay.org/blog/make-plans-national-family-fun-month/