One of the world’s well-known celebrations is coming – Father’s Day. Interestingly, while most countries celebrate Father’s Day in June, but Australia celebrates it on the first Sunday of September. It also marks the beginning of Spring! This is a perfect day for kids to show their love to their dads. Have you run out of ideas on how to mark this special day? Here are 20 activity ideas for toddlers to enjoy a fantastic day out (or in) with their dads (Mommies, shout out for your me-time!)
10 Indoor Ideas to Date with Dad:
- Home Movie Night
Get into your favorite sleepwear, pick out great movie, make popcorn or prepare a snack platter, and enjoy a cozy movie night together!
- Cook Together
Preparing ingredient and cooking simple food with dad together can be fun and rewarding experience. Baking cookies can be a great idea where kids can shape and design the dough into what they think of their dads.
- Indoor Camping
Set up a tent in the living room, decorate the tent with fairy lights, grab some sleeping bags, soft toys, story books and snacks. What a magical dad-kids bonding time.
- Science Experiments
Conduct your own science experiment at home with simple ingredients, or get some kits from Amazon or local toy shops nearby. Record the experiments with your kids. It will be a memorable video for them to cherish when they grow up.
- Photo Silly Faces with Dad
Get instant cameras to shoot and print the funny faces that kids make with dad. Look up funny face ideas beforehand to achieve the best shots on this special day.
- Board Game
Board games such as Scribble, Monopoly Junior, Scavenger Hunt are perfect activities to play with your kids.
- Music Time
If you have any music instruments at home, just play and sing, have a jam session. You might be able to create music of your own together. If you don’t have instruments, turn on your favorite music and have a dance party!
- Lego Building Challenge
Take out all Legos and start designing and building a city with your kids. You can also set a theme and create something unique and imaginative.
- Home workout
Search for simple workout videos from Youtube and get your kids moving together.
- Indoor Obstacle Course
Be creative to use pillows, furniture, toys, and even broomsticks to create an obstacle course. You can challenge each other and see who can complete the course fastest.
10 Outdoor Ideas to Date with Dad:
Find a local trail to explore together. You can also pack some snacks for picnic in the middle of the trail.
- Fishing Trip
Research and pick a nice spot for fishing. Spend and enjoy the relaxing bonding time.
- Visit a Museum, Zoo or Aquarium
Pay visit to local museum, zoo or aquarium and learn new things together. It is an educational and fun way to spend the day.
- Visit Botanical Garden
Spend a day exploring botanical garden. Take lots of beautiful plants and flower photos to learn about them. You can also bring a collection box to collect beautiful flowers on the floor and create an art piece with them.
- Play Sports Games
Whether it’s mini golf, basketball or football, let’s move your bodies together.
- Water Park
Bring kids to water park to swim and play. Bring along some water toys with you for extra fun and make a splash with dad!
- Scenic Drive
Plan a long scenic drive to countryside. Stop wherever you want to enjoy scenic and interesting spots for photos and snacks.
- Gardening
Shop around for seeds and start a small garden with dad. Watching them to grow over time with your kids is satisfying. It is also a great time to learn about natural plants, patience and responsibility.
- Beach day
If you live near the coast, get your beach essentials with food and picnic mat, head down to the beach, build sandcastles and play in the waves.
- Pony Riding
Find local stable for pony riding lesson. Enjoy the fun and adventurous day with this cute animal.
Every child is unique. No matter what you choose, the most important thing is spending quality time with your kids and creating lasting memories together. Look opportunities for meaningful conversation and make the time count! Hope you enjoy the special Father’s Day!
