40+ Things to Do as a Family During Quarantine

A few years ago, I created a post 44 Things to Do During a Family No Spending Month. I went back and researched the post and noticed that so many of them are fitting for our lives today, as we are practicing #socialdistancing.

So, if you are searching for some unique ideas to pass the time while at home, check out these 40+ Things to Do as a Family During Quarantine. I’ve linked past blog posts, Pinterest pins, and links to product ideas based on much of our experiences.

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Connect with Family Virtually

Have a virtual dance/karaoke night via Skype with people you miss.
Invite friends/family for tea virtually.
Send a photo journal via Neveo to distant family members, especially your elders.
Send random tokens of appreciation via Paperless Post Invitations.

Outdoor Activities

Have a family picnic in your backyard. Keep the meal simple. Focus on the memories.
Grill your dinner and eat outside instead of cooking in the kitchen.
Have Sunday breakfast outside. Set the patio table and make it cute!
Go play outside. Get out those drones, bikes, and sporting equipment for active play.

Organizational Activities

Clean all of the bedroom closets in the house.
Organize your wardrobe after you try on everything.
Create or redo a wall gallery in your home.
Organize printed photos.
Wash all hair brushes, combs, and makeup brushes.
Clean each bathroom and take inventory of needed supplies and/or repairs.
Clean the kitchen and take inventory of needed supplies and/or repairs.

Connect with Your Immediate Family

Have a Family Board Game Night.
Encourage at-home family play with children such as helping them learn a new skill such as typing, creating a sensory bin, or even a puppet show.
Talk about ideal summer life including vacations, staycations, visiting relatives, camps, summer school, part-time jobs, etc.
Have a family photo shoot using your own camera/timer/tripod.
Have a movie marathon. Get out the old VHS or mini screen projector, if you have them.
Cook a new dinner recipe using ingredients you already have.
Have a family reading night, but get creative. For example, everyone could read on their own, or choose an audiobook and listen to it together and discuss.

Virtual Fun Activities

Make a free virtual appointment to meet with a Money Mentor or Financial Advisor to discuss creating a budgeting, saving for college, and or retirement.
Create a family Youtube channel or Family Hashtag and Instagram account.
Spend the day virtually visiting local museums and parks. Create travel ideas with them.
Spend the day virtually exploring places in your community that you’ve never been and journal the experience.

Get Ahead in Life Activities

Create your Lifebook or take a free class online to add to your resume and update your skills. I personally like Alison and Hubspot. They offer an amazing variety of up to date courses, assessments, and certificates of completion.
Try ABC Mouse, Adventure Academy, or Reading IQ with your children free for 30 days.
Brainstorm and write out a gift list and budget for the year including birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, etc.
Update resumes, cover letters, and/or portfolios using Canva.
Discuss post high school plans with your children.
Have a vision board and goal setting night as a family. Discuss individual goals, as well as family goals. I bet you will learn how to encourage and connect with each other in new ways.

Romantic and Loving Activities

Put the kids to bed earlier and have a romantic evening indoors or curl up together and watch Netflix.
Brainstorm ideas for your next five dates with your significant other.
Read the 5 Love Languages or take the test online and discuss your love languages.
Plan your wedding, anniversary, or another special occasion together.