10 Fun Indoor Family Activities on a Budget

On days when rain or cold weather keeps us inside, it can be difficult to keep everyone entertained. Luckily, there are several fun in-home activities for both kids and adults that won’t break the bank. Avoid cabin fever with these ten activities!

Board Games

Just about everyone owns a board game or two – you could even try to create one of your own as a fun family activity. Board games are always a great option for entertainment and quality family time.

Card Games

There are plenty of family friendly card games for all ages – Go Fish, Crazy Eights, and Rummy are fun games to play. Springbok has a great six-pack of kid-friendly card games the whole family can enjoy!

Jigsaw Puzzles

Jigsaw puzzles are fun for the whole family! There are a variety of piece counts to choose from – there are even puzzles that have both smaller and larger pieces combined into a single puzzle so the entire family can puzzle together. Check out some of Springbok’s family puzzles!

Scavenger Hunt

Create a scavenger hunt and have your kids decode clues to find objects in your house. There could even be a prize at the end – make it interesting! Download our free printable – simply print, cut out, and place the clues around the house! To add even more fun, place the clues in envelopes along with puzzle pieces for each clue. Once all the clues are found, the puzzle can be put together.

Crafts

The number of craft projects one can do from home is endless. Scrounge up some art supplies from around the house and get to crafting! Some fun ideas include: making greeting cards for grandparents, sun catchers, or windchimes.