Activities for Dads & Kids

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Here are some ideas for easy, free or low-cost ways to spend quality time with your kids. Use the filter on the left to find activities appropriate for your children's ages.

Donate a book.

Gather your already read books and donate them to a local library, school, or shelter. The books will be enjoyed again, you will reinforce to your children the value of reading, and they will gain a better understanding of the importance of giving to others.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! This week we celebrate families and friends who are like family. Take the time to celebrate being together with the important people in your life. Enjoy family time by playing some old-fashioned board games! You can even do this virtually!

Geography Awareness Week

The third week in November is Geography Awareness Week, a time to recognize places and the relationships between people and their environments. Check out the National Geographic Explorer Classroom for all kinds of activities you can do with your kids from ages preschool to high school. #GeoWeek2020

World Kindness Day

World Kindness Day is a global day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. This day, celebrated on November 13 of each year, has the purpose of helping everyone understand that compassion for others is what binds us all together. So, take this week to teach your children about being kind by doing something kind for someone else. #MakeKindnessTheNorm #WorldKindnessDay

Become a Bat Advocate

October 24-31 is Bat Week, a time to raise awareness about the need for bat conservation. Bats are amazing creatures that are vital to the health of our natural world and economy. Become a bat advocate with your kids and plan an activity in your town to celebrate and educate others on bats. Or, check out bats live by visiting a bat viewing site. #BatWeek

24 Healthy Fall Snacks for Kids

Have a little fall fun with snack time! Check out these 24 Healthy Fall Snacks for Kids that you can make together and that are great for any age. Whether your child snacks on the go or during a break from virtual learning, these are sure to make you and your child slow down and smile.

Hiking with Family

October is the perfect time to go on a hike with your family. Take in the trees changing color; spend time away from technology; and get in a little exercise. Check out alltrails.com to see the difficulty level of trails, the terrain, and what other explorers say about their experiences to help you decide if that trail would be a good fit for you and your family!

Engage Kids Through Sports!

Fall can be a great time to Engage Kids Through Sports! Take the time to enjoy the cooler air, the quality time, and help build confidence and sportsman-like conduct. Make playtime a time to connect!

Make a Career Book!

Ahh, Labor Day. A day dedicated to the American worker, as well as a last hurrah to the joys of summer. Labor Day is an excellent time to talk to your child about jobs and work – right in your own neighborhood. You can give your child a jump start on the school year by taking a walk through your neighborhood and talking about the different jobs that people do, then showing them how to make their very own “career book.”

Exercise with your kids!

August 2-8 is deemed National Exercise with your Child week. Summer is winding down. Carve out 15 minutes or less every day to complete these challenges together with your kids. Parents - the best way you can get your kids interested in moving more is by moving yourself. Even better, do something together. Get babies involved by just holding them while moving, or holding their hands as they are starting to walk. If you are not physically together, share a video of each of you exercising.

Parents' Day

In the United States, Parents' Day is held on the fourth Sunday of July which this year is July 26. On this day each year, Americans recognize outstanding parents, celebrate the teamwork in raising children, and support the role of parental guidance in building a strong, stable society. So, celebrate with your kids and give yourself a pat on the back for being a great parent! #NationalParentsDay

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