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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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.
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Make Homemade Modeling Dough
Whip up a batch of soft, squishy modeling dough with ingredients from your kitchen! It’s a fun, hands-on way for kids to explore creativity, textures, and shapes.
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DIY Scrapbook
Turn treasured moments into lasting keepsakes! Scrapbooking is a creative and heartwarming activity that lets kids decorate, design, and reflect on their favorite memories.
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Riddle Time! Brain Teasers for Clever Kids
Give those growing minds a fun workout with a riddle challenge! Take turns guessing silly, tricky, or classic riddles to build logic, problem-solving, and laughter.
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Put on a Play: Create, Rehearse & Perform!
Let your little star shine! This fun activity encourages creativity, confidence, and teamwork as kids write, rehearse, and perform their very own play.
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Paper Airplane Challenge
Create and test different paper airplane designs in this exciting STEM activity that combines creativity with basic physics concepts.
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Rainbow Slime Making
Create colorful, stretchy slime while learning about chemical reactions and non-Newtonian fluids.
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Indoor Obstacle Course
Create an exciting indoor obstacle course using household items to promote physical activity and problem-solving.