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.

Be a drama queen or king!

Dramatic play encourages kids to exercise their imaginations and creativity. Pick a few pretend scenes or roles to act out and let your children go wherever their imagination takes them! Maybe they want to be an astronaut, a doctor, or a teacher. The sky is the limit!

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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

July is National Ice Cream Month!

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in the month which this year is July 19. So, go out with your kids and have some ice cream! If you live in the New York or San Francisco areas, visit the Museum of Ice Cream. Be adventurous and try a flavor you have never had before. If you can’t go get ice cream together in person, send a gift card, or find a time to talk about your favorite flavors, shops, and stories involving ice cream! #NationalIceCreamMonth

National Simplicity Day

National Simplicity Day is celebrated every year on July 12. The unofficial holiday encourages people to embrace simple living and a simple outlook towards life and recognizes the life of author and philosopher Henry David Thoreau. It also promotes participants to do one thing to make the world a better place. So, plan something you can do with your child to make the world better. #NationalSimplicityDay

July 7 is Father Daughter Take a Walk Day

July 7 is Father Daughter take a Walk Day. Make this an annual tradition and take a walk together. Father Daughter Take a Walk Day celebrates the special relationship between fathers and daughters and reminds you to set aside time to spend together. If you are unable to be with your daughter on this day, take separate walks, and then have a phone conversation about what you saw, smelled, and felt on your walk. #FatherDaughterTakeAWalkDay

June 30 is Meteor Watch Day!

June 30 is Meteor Watch day. The best meteor watching occurs in the sky right before dawn. So, wake the kids up really early and go lay on a blanket to watch for meteors. Learn more about meteors from the American Meteor Society.

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