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40 Indoor Activities for Kids

By Renae Gonzalez and Kara Murphy, publisher of Macaroni Kid Erie, Pa. January 22, 2025

Stuck inside? We've all had those days where we look at our kids and think: How on earth am I going to keep these kids entertained for the next 12 hours?

Check out our list of 40 ideas for easy, indoor fun on those days you're stuck at home.



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1. Read a book
2. Play freeze dance
3. Have a staring contest
4. Write a story
5. Draw a picture
6. Play a card game
7. Make a blanket fort
8. Bring outside toys in
9. Play red light, green light
10. Play hide-and-seek


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11. Build with cardboard
12. Have a dance party
13. Play Simon Says
14. Go on an indoor scavenger hunt
16. Make an indoor obstacle course
17. Have a pillow fight
18. Watch a movie
20. Make a paper clip chain


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22. Take a nap (you wish)
23. Stack canned food
24. Blow bubbles (yes, inside!)
25. Play hopscotch
27. Build with blocks
28. Play dress up
29. Write a letter & mail it
30. Make music with pots


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31. Look at old photos
33. Have a tea party
34. Craft
36. Walk like animals
37. Build pretzel log cabins
38. Do yoga
39. Let the kids take pictures for a change
40. Play tic-tac-toe