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Rainy Day Activities
If the weather outside has foiled your plans, never fear. We have tons of great ideas for rainy day activities. From arts and crafts to games to recipes kids can make themselves, we have plenty to keep them busy.
How to Make Sock Puppets
Stuff stray socks with cotton batting to turn them into a family of playful puppets.
How to Make a Jumping Origami Frog
Teach your child how to fold a sheet of origami paper into a frog.
The 10 Best Family Board Games of 2017
Try something new on your next game night. These family-tested picks are the best of the year!
5 Fun Rainy Day Toddler Activities
Don't let rainy days spoil all the fun. If you can't go outside, use these creative ideas to bring the fun indoors instead.
How to Make a Dragon Marionette
Kids can craft this dragon puppet from recycled carboard paper towel and toilet paper tubes.
Fun Tricks Every Parent Should Know
Of course your kids look up to you. But you'll truly be the coolest if you know how to make balloon animals, juggle, or tell a great story. It's easy: Just follow these directions.
Paper Stars
Make a constellation of paper stars with which to decorate your house, as featured in the June/July 2012 issue of FamilyFun magazine.
4 Indoor-Games to Stave Off Cabin Fever
These indoor activities are so much fun, your child will never know you had a hidden agenda. How's that for a game changer?
Checklist: Rainy-Day Activities for Baby
Instead of going stir-crazy at home when the weather's not cooperating, try out some of these rainy-day games and activities.
TV-Free Activities
Inspired by the families in our article "Why We Turned Off the TV"? Check out these fun things for your family to do when you say bye-bye to the boob tube.
6 Specialty Museums Kids (and Grown-Ups!) Will Love
Specialty museums are passionate places curated by passionate people. Never content to just show you a bunch of cool stuff, they go deep, with mind-boggling expertise and contagious enthusiasm. Even if you're just a mildly curious family zipping through town, each of these spots is worth the trip.
Fun Indoor Activities
Cooped up because of the weather? Bring the fun inside. These five ideas will brighten even the drabbest day.
Rock Mushrooms
Let your child decorate your garden, potted plants, or windowsill with easy-to-make rock mushrooms that won't wilt in the summer sun.
How to Make a Paper Bag Puppet
Decorate a brown paper bag with gift wrap scraps to make this adorable bird puppet.
Science Fun! 3 Experiments to Try at Home
Want to get your kids interested in science? Experiment! These easy, educational projects are fun for the whole family.
Vacation Countdown Caterpillar
Your kids will love tearing daily links from this adorable paper-chain caterpillar to count down the days until an exciting trip or event!
How to Make Snack Puppets
Attach fruits and veggies together with toothpicks to make these edible food puppets.
Make an Axle Racer
This toy zips across the floor under rubber band power -- and its wheels are made from pint container lids, giving you a great excuse to buy ice cream! Idea from FamilyFun magazine.
