70+ Indoor Activities for Kids [Screen-free]
Rainy day? Tired kids? We’ve got you covered with over 70 offline, no-prep activities to keep children busy, learning, and laughing — without screens.
We all know the feeling — it’s raining, the kids are bouncing off the walls, and you’re out of ideas.
That’s why we created this ultimate list of screen-free, easy-to-set-up activities for kids of all ages.
You’ll find ideas for quiet time, active play, crafts, learning games, and more — all doable with minimal prep.
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Try Martial Arts
Martial arts classes help children build confidence, strength and self-discipline in a positive and supportive environment.
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Times Table Dash
Hunt for the correct timestable answer in this fun maths dash around the room!
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Join a Youth Club
Youth clubs offer a relaxed, safe space where children and young people can hang out, try new activities and build friendships outside school.
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Pirate Adventure
Transform your living room or garden into the high seas! Build a pirate ship, hunt for treasure, and explore the world of swashbuckling make-believe.
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Fabric Sensory Tunnel
Create a cosy tunnel using a blanket and chairs, and encourage your baby or toddler to crawl through and explore. Great for movement, discovery and plenty of peekaboo fun.
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Space Mission
Turn your living room into a spaceship and let kids explore new planets, meet aliens, and complete intergalactic missions in this creative space-themed role-play.
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Story Cubes
Use story cubes, pictures, or simple prompts to spark your child’s imagination and create fun, spontaneous stories together.
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Texture Treasure Basket
Fill a shallow basket with safe household items of different textures and let your baby explore through touch, sight and sound. A calm and engaging sensory experience.
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Sock Puppet Show
Create characters from old socks and put on a silly show filled with voices, stories and giggles.
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Rose Perfume
Make a simple rose-scented perfume using fresh petals and water — a lovely way to enjoy nature through scent and creativity.
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Read a Book Together
Cuddle up with a good book and dive into a world of imagination. Reading together builds language skills, emotional bonds, and a lifelong love of stories.
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Play a Board Game
Break out a favorite board game for some screen-free family fun! Great for rainy days, slow afternoons, and building important life skills through play.
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Make a secret den
Pillows, blankets, and a little imagination—that’s all you need to build the perfect secret den! It’s a cozy retreat for reading, relaxing, or playing pretend.
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Animal Impressions
Waddle like a penguin, stomp like an elephant, or slither like a snake! Animal Impressions is a hilarious way for kids to move, play, and get creative together.
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Balloon Keepy-ups
Swap out regular balls for balloons and let the indoor fun fly! Balloon Ball is a safe, energetic game that challenges kids to keep the balloon in the air for as long as they can.
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Fifteens: A Sweet Northern Irish Treat
This simple no-bake recipe from Northern Ireland is perfect for little hands. Mix marshmallows, biscuits, and cherries for a deliciously nostalgic treat—just count to 15!
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Mystery Drawing
Get ready to giggle! Take turns drawing parts of a mystery creature—without seeing what the others drew. Unfold the paper for a big reveal full of surprises!
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Hide and Seek
A timeless favorite! Hide and Seek gets kids moving, thinking, and laughing as they search high and low for their hidden friends.
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Indoor Treasure Hunt
Turn your home into an adventure zone! Create a clue-based treasure hunt that will have kids solving riddles and racing around the house to find a hidden prize.
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Host a Comedy Show
Laughter is the best medicine—and a great confidence booster too! Help your child create a mini comedy set and let them shine as the star of their own stand-up show.