We all enjoy a great Family Fun Night, but you might want something other than “family movie night” to keep the good times rolling! I’m including 10 great ideas for a FREE family fun night (or pretty close to it)!!
(This post may contain affiliate links or Amazon links, which means I may earn a small commission if you click the link then purchase a product or service from the third party website. Purchasing a product or service from a link does not increase your purchase price, but it is a great way to say ‘thanks’ if you enjoy my content and find my suggestions helpful.)
Jigsaw puzzles
Puzzles are a great way to get everyone involved in “working” toward a common goal, and by doing so, you’ll finish that beautiful puzzle in no time!
Audio books
You may already subscribe to Audible, or an app through your library. Snuggle up with some blankets, get out some doodling supplies, and listen to a family-friendly adventure story or mystery novel.
Bake cookies!
What’s your family’s favorite cookie? Gather your baking supplies (hopefully you have them on hand already) and don’t be afraid to make a mess in the kitchen! Kids love being in the kitchen with their parents! Consider making cut-out cookies to decorate!
Paint together
Pinterest is full of ideas for easy painting projects. Or go freestyle! Plan your own in-home “paint-and-drink-hot-cocoa” night!
Play a new board game or card game
This is the time to dust off that game that’s been on your shelf for ages and give it a try!
Classic “20 questions”
I can’t even count how many times I played this when I was growing up. This game doesn’t require any supplies, it’s fully portable, and every round is different and unique!
Camp-out in your yard or living room
Use whatever you have at home to build a tent or fort if you don’t have a real tent. Tell silly stories before bed and eat marshmallows, or roast some over a backyard campfire.
Hello, dance party!!
This is one of our family favorites! Select 3-4 songs to dance to or watch tutorials on fun dances to learn together! You can also bust out a copy of Just Dance as well! Many epic dance battles have happened in our house with this game!
Go on a night-time hike with flashlights and glow sticks!
Find a special place nearby to walk and stargaze! Listen carefully for any wildlife like owls who make lovely music at night!
Family Talent Show
Oh, the fun your kids will have with this idea! Let them plan and conduct a talent show all on their own! It’s sure to be a wild, free, and fun time!
Final Thoughts
I hope you found these 10 ideas for a FREE family fun night helpful! Which ones have you tried? Don’t forget to pin this for later, and remember to subscribe for more parenting and homeschool fun!
And Now for A Giveaway!!!
One lucky winner will receive $10 to their Pay Pal Account for your next family fun night! To enter, go to the Rafflecopter link below!
Also, don’t forget to check out these fabulous giveaways too!
My family has always enjoyed baking together! It is a great way to catch up and make something delicious!
thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for all the great ideas.
this grandma just baked a cake with the granddaughter. They will be over all day soon so I like the idea of the dance party. Thanks for the idea!
These are great ideas! Will definitely be doing some!
My grandchildren like to bake cookies, play board games and watch movies. Thanks for giving us some new ideas!
I commented on Halloween and Fall Stained Glass art post as Tracie Cooper on 11/04/2019
Our family loves to cook together!
Loving the ideas looking good
we love to do puzzles as a family
We bought a camper a few years ago. It has been the absolute best thing for our family.
So many great memories!
Those are some great ideas for a free family night. We enjoy playing board games together and watching movies.
These are awesome ideas. My kids already love doing a lot of these, but there are a few new things we can try.
I like the idea of puzzles and dance parties with fun music.
Love these ideas for a fun night in. With winter coming we will all have a lot of time indoors to hang out together. Thank you!
We have so much fun playing Uno
running out of ideas, thanks
Thanks for the great free ideas!
These are great ideas. Baking cookies is always fun!
No financial burden while having fun, good ideas.