Father’s Day is here and there’s no better gift to give Dad than quality time! Here are a few quick, easy, and free ideas on how to spend a perfect day with kid’s first superheroes–their Dad’s!
The added bonus? Besides being fun, these activities also boost problem solving skills and comprehension for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids of all ages and learning styles!
Fun, easy, free Father and kid activities perfect for Father’s day and everyday!
Cafe Dad
Spend the day preparing Dad’s favorite meals and then enjoying the time together when you share the deliciousness! Create a personalized recipe book for an added bonus gift!
Cool Treat for the Coolest
Take your dad out for his favorite ice cream or ices or cook up your favorite popsicle recipe at home. There’s no one cooler than Dad and a great way to show him–a cool treat to share!
Perfectly Puzzling
Make a puzzle of your favorite kid and Dad photo and spend the afternoon putting the puzzle together! Puzzles are great sensory and motor skills practice for kids of all ages.
Chess Challenge
Chess is an excellent way to build important problem-solving skills in little ones as well as getting those fine motor skills going. Don’t know how to play? Here’s a perfect opportunity to learn together! Make it a routine and we promise you’ll make memories and learning skills that will last a lifetime!
Outdoor festivals
Summer is brimming with outdoor music events, street fairs, carnivals, etc. Find one near you and spend the day together exploring the community!
Scavenger Hunt
Create a list of Dad’s favorite things and go on a treasure hunt. Hide clues in the form of snacks, tasty drinks, and little gifts around the house and town for Dad to solve along the way.
Build Something
And we do mean anything! There are millions upon millions of easy to make DIY crafts. Give Dad a chance to show off his artistic, crafty, and handy skills. Need a few ideas for DIY projects? We’ve got thousands of them right here.
Guitar Hero
What’s Dad’s favorite song? Create your own dance and rendition of the song to perform for the most willing audience– Dad! Don’t forget to teach Dad the dance routine so he can join in!
The Book of Dad
Write and illustrate a short version of a favorite father-child memory. Write why the memory is so special and how Dad made it even more extraordinary. Make sure to ask Dad to share his own favorite memory of his Father.
Go Take a Hike
There’s nothing better than the outdoors. Hiking means enjoying the beautiful scenery and having the unique opportunity for uninterrupted time just kid and Father to talk, bond, navigate and problem solve throughout the journey.
Farm Friendly
Find your nearest local farm and spend the day learning about the fruits and vegetables growing all around you. Pick fresh seasonal veggies and fruits to take home and let Dad show off his cooking skills to prepare a yummy, local dinner together.
Totally Techie
What’s Dad’s favorite age-appropriate video game? Something vintage perhaps? Challenge Dad to a round or two or four and see if his skills really are sharp!
We hope you enjoyed our fun, easy, and free Father and kid activities. Got any more to share? We’d love to hear them!
Don’t forget, the most important part of Father’s Day is simply to spend time enjoying those incredible Father’s we love so much!
