Great Ways To Get the Family Out and About

(Newswire.net — November 10, 2022) — Finding activities to do with the whole family can be really difficult, especially if you have kids of differing ages. What is there to do that a 15, 12, and 8-year-old might all want to do together – especially if one of those people (I wonder which!) isn’t that excited to spend any time with their super annoying parents right now? There are some solutions that work pretty well when the stars align; for example, a movie night at home or a themed dinner where everyone pitches in with the cooking.

But wouldn’t it be nice, once in a while, if everybody got outside together? Some quality family time outside of the house and experiencing something new is a very appealing goal, but it can be really hard to know what exactly will work out. Luckily, that’s where we come in – we’ve decided to be very nice and help you out with a few ideas that might offer you the family fun you’re looking for.

1. Find a sport you all enjoy

This may sound like a tall order, but if you try enough things you’re bound to find something that sticks, and this option is also a great way to make sure everyone gets their exercise in too. So whether it means going trampolining together once a week (too optimistic?) or buying a family set of tennis rackets, finding a sport to do together can be a great way to bond.

2. Find a local adventure park

An adventure day out is something that appeals to any age group – who doesn’t want to zipline through some trees or get to clamber about in exciting environments? This is also a great option if there’s been any particular family tension lately – it acts as a group bonding experience while additionally keeping everybody distracted enough to avoid anything bubbling over. Sneaky, eh?

3. Plan a local walking route

Though this might sound boring, walking as a group is actually a great way to end up having at least one conversation with each member of the group as the walking formation undulates throughout the day. To make a day of it, why not pack a picnic as well and stop at a pretty viewpoint to relax and enjoy the outdoors?

Finding quality time with the family is difficult enough in itself, never mind figuring out how to spend that time. Hopefully, this short list will have offered you some inspiration on what to do to get your family out and about!