Fun Things To Do With Your Family During Lockdown

With so many families in lockdown, and the COVID-19 cabin fever kicking in, we’re bringing you 23 fun ways to switch things up!

It’s no fun being stuck at home for days on end, and it can be really challenging for kids to handle as well. So how can you break up the day? We’ve got loads of fun ideas for the whole family that won’t break the bank, and will make the days more fun.

23 Fun Things To Do With Your Family At Home During Lockdown

1. Watch the sunrise

Head outside in your PJs, with a coffee in hand and watch the sunrise as a family.

2. Do some Epsom Salt Painting

This is a new way to paint, and our members are loving it. Whip up the epsom salt paint and watch the kids get creative.

3. Bake white chocolate banana bread

Everyone loves banana bread, but have you tried white chocolate banana bread? It’s total game-changer.

4. Have a paper plane competition

Give everyone an A4 piece of paper and see who’s plane can fly the furthest. A little family rivalry never hurt anyone!

5. Toss together some rainbow rice

This is so pretty, and you’ll have everything you need at home to make this rainbow rice. It’s great for sensory play.

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6. Wash your car

With the weather warming up, and time on your hands, it’s a great opportunity to get the kids outside and busy cleaning the car.

7. Create salt dough Christmas decorations

Get a head start on Christmas by making and baking salt dough decorations.

8. Find a penpal for your little ones

Do a callout on Facebook and ask your friends from other states if they’d like a little pen-mate. Kids love stalking the postie for mail, and sending it is fun too.

9. Make cloud playdough

Cloud dough; It’s like normal playdough only so much softer

10. Make a DIY desk organiser

Use up empty toilet rolls and turn them into a colourful DIY desk organiser for the kids desks.

11. Whip up 2-ingredient lemon bath bombs

When you can’t go to a real day spa, make a spa at home. Create these 2-ingredient bath bombs and fill the tub.

12. Create crayon art

Use broken and leftover crayons and turn them into this fun crayon art.

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13. Make non-toxic finger paint

Made from pantry ingredients, and totally toddler-friendly, this non-toxic finger paint is great for kids of all ages.

14. Race in marble run craft

Create this interactive marble run and race your family to find out who is the winner!

15. Let the kids cook up an easy air-fryer baked potato for dinner

Such an easy dinner the kids can make it! These air-fryer baked potatoes are delicious, and easy to make. Put your feet up while the kids cook.

16. Play a board game

Pull out the board games and play one you haven’t in a while. Or head online and buy a new one. Our family loves Scattergories. It’s a great educational way to have fun with the family.

17. Watch the sunset

Pack a picnic, head out to the front lawn and watch the sun go down.

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18. Paint rocks and hide them

With lockdown rules allowing families to exercise once a day, you can go for a walk and hide painted rocks along the way.

19. Update your home with DIY sofa covers

Give your sofa a fresh new look by creating these DIY sofa covers at home.

20. Make fairy pink playdough

What’s the best kind of playdough to make? Fairy pink playdough. Whip up this easy recipe and play with the kids.

21. Whip up no-cook non-toxic playdough

Want to make playdough but don’t want to turn on the stove-top? This is the non-cook playdough recipe for you.

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22. Join a photo a day challenge

One thing that costs nothing and is fun to do, is a photo a day challenge. The Fat Mum Slim photo a day challenge is all about capturing what you’re grateful for. All photography skill levels are welcome.

23. Have a movie day

Pop the popcorn, and make little tickets for the movie. Get the kids to hand in their ticket and take a seat on the lounge for a movie day.

What’s your favourite thing to do as a family during lockdown?

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38 Comments

- - meedee said
  - 22 May 2024
    10:57 am
I was all alone during lockdown so i just spent a lot of time reading

- - mom443421 said
  - 01 Dec 2023
    11:52 am
Fingers crossed no more lockdowns, but some fab ideas on here!

- - mom486197 said
  - 12 Jun 2023
    4:15 pm
Lots of fantastic ideas in this article and ones I am going to add to my winter rainy day list for this year. These would have Ben great during COVID lockdown but are also suitable for those winter rainy days where you want to stay in.

- - mom462038 said
  - 30 Jun 2022
    9:04 pm
Wow, covid lockdowns, this is a blast from the past

- - KellyB said
  - 17 Oct 2021
    3:20 pm
I wish I had seen this post earlier in lockdown! It has definitely given me some ideas for the weekends though.

- - nadine_hill said
  - 08 Oct 2021
    2:19 pm
Some great ideas here – anything creative goes down well in our household!

- - Frankiielot said
  - 23 Sep 2021
    9:59 pm
Gonna try that rainbow rice! I’ve been seeing it all over Instagram from different businesses and have been contemplating buying some but this is much cheaper, thank you!

- - mummabear said
  - 14 Sep 2021
    2:24 pm
Such great ideas! You can still have fun in lockdown

- - BellaB said
  - 08 Sep 2021
    7:02 pm
I’m just running out of enthusiasm for anything that takes effort.

- - natalie j said
  - 01 Sep 2021
    9:49 pm
great ideas – we have been doing lots of rock painting and hiding

- - ~Loui~ said
  - 01 Sep 2021
    12:55 am
I love these ideas! We need some fresh things to do. Thank-you for posting

- - cupcakes29 said
  - 31 Aug 2021
    7:26 pm
oh wow ! this is a fantastic list, thankyou ! I’ll be getting these together, no more “muuuuuummm I’m bored” here !

- - Zmijka86 said
  - 27 Aug 2021
    12:13 pm
Love the suggestion. I think I will start making Christmas decorations with my kids

- - shanika said
  - 27 Aug 2021
    8:24 am
Love these suggestions. My kids love to do family Kahoot! game.

- - tessie said
  - 24 Aug 2021
    3:07 pm
These are some brilliant ideas to keep everyone occupied

- - snazzy007 said
  - 22 Aug 2021
    8:11 pm
Some really good ideas for everyone and all seasons

- - tea4tee said
  - 20 Aug 2021
    4:32 am
I live these ideas! Particularly the painted rocks one, so cute!
- tea4tee replied
  
  20 Aug 2021 , 4:33 am
  *love
- - rovermum said
  - 18 Aug 2021
    9:23 am
Our son is older so we’ve binge-watched some TV shows and enjoyed that time together.
- mom93821 replied
  
  20 Aug 2021 , 6:48 am
  We like to have a movie day as a treat too!
  - mom478886 replied
    
    20 Aug 2021 , 4:50 pm
    
    Yes sometimes I don’t have the energy for all these activities and some screen time keeps us all sane
- - mom93821 said
  - 18 Aug 2021
    7:47 am
I love that so many of these fun things to do are budget friendly.

- - BellaB said
  - 17 Aug 2021
    7:26 pm
I’m exhausted just looking at this list, but my kids would certainly like some of these things.
- Ellen replied
  
  18 Aug 2021 , 3:57 am
  Yep I had many lovely creative hours with my 2 eldest kids, but my 2 younger kids with special needs have changed my perspective too !