August is Family Fun Month! We’ve rounded up some things you can do in the comfort of your home and some things your family can venture out of the house to do, if you feel comfortable!
Put away your devices and play some board or card games
Read a book together
Camp out in the backyard. If you’re feeling extra creative, check out ways to have a home movie theater
Go on a picnic to a scenic area in your neighborhood
Take a family bike ride
Design a day for each family member, the family member of the day gets to choose what they would like to do and how the rest of the family can celebrate them
Plant something in your garden
Host a talent show, where each family member showcases their talents
Have an arts and crafts night
Set up sprinklers or an inflatable pool outside. Stay protected with our sunscreen roundup
Make a family tree of your extended family
Volunteer as a family
Take a virtual trip or tour to someplace new! Like this trip to the Amazon Rainforest
Visit a museum
Play miniature golf
Visit a local farm or place to pick your own fruit
Take a weekend trip to a local beach. Check out our post on beach essentials
Go to the Zoo or Aquarium
Take a hike at your National Park
Go to your local boardwalk and enjoy boardwalk treats