The Ultimate List of Free & Fun Home Activities for Kids & Adults

Looking for fun, easy, and free resources to keep your kiddos entertained while stuck at home? After a ton of digging, I’ve compiled a list of home activities for kids and adults that include education, physical activities, creativity, and much more. The list below includes items for kids in a wide variety of ages. Direct links are provided when possible and resources broken down per age range.

In addition to the list below, I am constantly adding new ideas and resources to my Instagram stories and saving them in the highlights labeled “Home ABC 1, 2, 3, etc.”, packed full of home activities for kids and adults. Please consider following me on Instagram for the most recent activities. You can find me here. Also, please consider bookmarking this post and coming back often. As I discover new resources they will be added here!

Note: if you find yourself in need of Internet during this time (as many activities below require use of Internet to incorporate these home activities for kids), Charter Spectrum is offering 60 FREE days of Wi-Fi access to homes with kids in grades K-12 or college who do not already have a subscription. Installation fees will be waived for these households. Call 844-488-8395 for details.

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Toddler-Elementary

1. Virtual Tour of 12 Famous Museums- visit some of the most famous museums from the comfort of your home, all for FREE.
2. Kids Night in Box– Crafts and activities for kids to do from the comfort of their home. Discount code: 15OFFNIB for a 15% discount.
3. 22 Awesome Sidewalk Chalk Ideas– want to get outside and enjoy the fresh air? Here are fun ideas from the comfort of your own driveway.
4. 30 Days Worth of Science Experiments– Large collection of fun experiments utilizing items you likely already have at home.
5. DIY Crystals from Home
6. Salt Dough Dinosaur Fossils
7. ABC Mouse– An online learning program that we’ve been using and loving for well over a year. Click here to enjoy 30 days FREE!
8. Unpoppable Bubbles– A science experiment that allows you to have bubbles inside.
9. Fluency & Fitness– A program that allows children to simultaneously exercise their brains and bodies. Currently offering FREE access to the program.
10. Scholastic at Home: Grades PreK-9– Currently offering FREE access for 20 days to include virtual tours, shows, books, etc.
11. Teach Kids About Germs with a DIY Experiment
12. Pom Pom Color Tray– A fun way to work on color recognition and fine motor skills.
13. Mystery Science– Offering FREE online lessons. Grades K-5.
14. 50 Fun Crafts for Toddlers
15. Smart Music– A way to practice and learn music online. Currently offering FREE access through June 30, 2020.
16. DIY Sensory Boards & Cards– Here is a complete tutorial on how I’ve made sensory boards and cards in the past.
17. Raddish Kids– Cooking kits sent right to your door to engage your kiddos in cooking. They have offered to give out 25,000 FREE kits during this time.
18. Pipe Cleaner Strainer– Take out a strainer and let your kiddos push pipe cleaners through for an entertaining activity. Bulk pine cleaners can be found here.
19. Google Arts & Culture Lessons– Offered completely FREE.
20. Khan Academy Educational Program– Offering FREE courses during this time. K-12.
21. Duolingo Language– Makes learning a foreign language fun. Completely FREE.
22. Secret Painting– For a youngster, parents can take a white crayon and draw a message on a sheet of paper. Then get out watercolors and let your kiddos paint over to reveal the message/design. As kids get older, they can complete this activity with each other by writing hidden messages.
23. Shaving Cream Learning– Get a tray/pan (or even your table if brave) and let your kiddos draw and practice writing/spelling by putting their finger into the shaving cream.
24. Switchzoo Interactive Game– Learn about zoo animals. Basic version now FREE.
25. FunBrain– Interactive games related to math and reading skills. K-8. Completely FREE.
26. Seussville– Read-alongs, games and activities all related to Dr. Seuss books. Site is FREE.
27. Toy Wash– Get a big bucket of soap and water. Then throw in their plastic toys and let them get busy giving them all a bath. Win, win for germs!
28. Learn to Sew– I taught myself to sew and you can too! I share all my tips here.
29. Color Toy Sort– Set up different colored paper on the ground. Then make it a race for kids to find all toys that match that color. Have them place the toys on or near the colored paper.
30. Elementary Teacher LIVE Art Classes– Hosted by an elementary teacher. Sharing LIVE courses on her Facebook page.
31. Hoopla– Now offering 10 FREE titles per month of audiobooks, ebooks, music, comics, videos, etc.
32. DIY Cards for Seniors- With social distancing meaning that many seniors are finding themselves isolated, a wonderful way to engage your child in an art activity is by creating homemade cards and mailing them to family members or nursing homes.
33. Cincinnati Zoo Home Safari LIVE– the zoo is offering FREE Facebook LIVEs to visit with animals.
34. Sticker Lines– Take a long sheet of paper (or tape multiple ones together) to create a long squiggly line. Then purchase small little stickers and let children cover the entire line one sticker at a time. You can find the circle stickers in bulk for cheap here.
35. Sidewalk Chalk Messages- Brighten up the neighborhood while still social distancing. Simply walk around and write encouraging messages on chalk in driveways sure to brighten someones day.
36. Union Square Play– Offering FREE classes daily. Please check schedule.
37. Family Fun Cardio Video– FREE on YouTube.
38. Virtual Farm Tours– All completely FREE.
39. Disney Workout Films– all FREE online.
40. Color Nature Hunt- Pick a color then get outside and encourage your kiddos to find anything related to that color while walking around the neighborhood.
41. 100 Podcast Ideas for Kids– All podcasts listed are FREE.
42. Garage Door Magnets– Have Magnatiles or something similar? Shut your garage door and let your kiddos have fun creating patterns with the magnets on the door.
43. Light-up Bin– Place a light inside a plastic bin. Then place sand on top and turn off the lights. Now let your kiddos trace and practice writing in a fun way.
44. Shadow Drawing– Get outside and place a sheet of paper on the ground. Then place toys on top and let your kiddos trace the shadows.
45. LIVE Cooking Classes for Kids– Offering all videos FREE on Facebook.
46. Adventures in Odyssey– Biblical courses for kids ages 8-12. Offering a FREE 4 week subscription.
47. Frozen Sisters Storytime– Frozen princesses read children’s books to kids via Facebook LIVE.
48. Art for Kids Hub– FREE tutorials via YouTube to teach children how to draw their favorite characters.
49. Sidewalk Chalk Exercise– Create an obstacle course for kids with messages and activities via chalk. A great way to burn energy.
50. Audible Kids Books– Now offering FREE listening services for all kids.
51. Neighborhood Hunt- Speak to your neighbors via Facebook group and set up a search. Everyone place a different item in their window every week (i.e. teddy bear) then let kids walk around the neighborhood finding them while keeping their distance

Middle School- High School

1. Virtual Tour of 12 Famous Museums- visit some of the most famous museums from the comfort of your home, all for FREE.
2. 30 Days Worth of Science Experiments– Large collection of fun experiments utilizing items you likely already have at home.
3. DIY Crystals from Home
4. Unpoppable Bubbles– A science experiment that allows you to have bubbles inside.
5. Scholastic at Home: Grades PreK-9– Currently offering FREE access for 20 days to include virtual tours, shows, books, etc.
6. Smart Music– A way to practice and learn music online. Currently offering FREE access through June 30, 2020.
7. Google Arts & Culture Lessons– Offered completely FREE.
8. Khan Academy Educational Program– Offering FREE courses during this time. K-12.
9. Duolingo Language– Makes learning a foreign language fun. Completely FREE.
10. Switchzoo Interactive Game– Learn about zoo animals. Basic version now FREE.
11. FunBrain– Interactive games related to math and reading skills. K-8. All FREE.
12. Learn to Sew– I taught myself to sew and you can too! I share all my tips here.
13. Hoopla– Now offering 10 FREE titles per month of audibooks, ebooks, music, comics, videos, etc.
14. DIY Cards for Seniors- With social distancing meaning that many seniors are finding themselves isolated, a wonderful way to engage your child in an art activity is by creating homemade cards and mailing them to family members or nursing homes.
15. Cincinnati Zoo Home Safari LIVE– the zoo is offering FREE Facebook LIVEs to visit with animals.
16. Sidewalk Chalk Messages- Brighten up the neighborhood while still social distancing. Simply walk around and write encouraging messages on chalk in driveways sure to brighten someones day.
17. Virtual Farm Tours– All completely FREE.
18. Audible Kids Books– Now offering FREE listening services for all kids.
19. 12 Story Library– Offering FREE interactive books and resources for learning.
20. Neighborhood Hunt- Speak to your neighbors via Facebook group and set up a search. Everyone place a different item in their window every week (i.e. teddy bear) then let kids walk around the neighborhood finding them while keeping their distance

High School- College/Adulthood

1. Virtual Tour of 12 Famous Museums- visit some of the most famous museums from the comfort of your home, completely FREE.
2. Smart Music– A way to practice and learn music online. Currently offering FREE access through June 30, 2020.
3. Google Arts & Culture Lessons– Offered completely FREE.
4. AdmitHub College Support– Completely FREE during this time.
5. Alchem Virtual Chemistry Program– Available for FREE at this time.
6. Khan Academy Educational Program– Offering FREE courses during this time. K-12.
7. Duolingo Language– Makes learning a foreign language fun. Completely FREE.
8. Academic Earth– FREE college lectures from incredible colleges.
9. Learn to Sew– I taught myself to sew and you can too! I share all my tips here.
10. Hoopla– Now offering 10 FREE titles per month of audibooks, ebooks, music, comics, videos, etc.
11. DIY Cards for Seniors- With social distancing meaning that many seniors are finding themselves isolated, consider creating homemade cards and mailing them to family members or nursing homes.
12. Cincinnati Zoo Home Safari LIVE– the zoo is offering FREE Facebook LIVEs to visit with animals.
13. Sidewalk Chalk Messages- Brighten up the neighborhood while still social distancing. Simply walk around and write encouraging messages on chalk in driveways sure to brighten someones day.
14. Ten Percent Happier Meditation App– Offering FREE subscription to all healthcare workers during this time. Simply email care@tenpercent.com for instructions on downloading free access.
15. Virtual Farm Tours– All completely FREE.
16. Netflix Movie Night Virtually– A fun way to engage in a movie night from afar.
17. 12 Story Library– Offering FREE interactive books and resources for learning.

I am most hopeful that the above home activities for kids and adults activities will provide you and your children some much needed entertainment and distraction during this uncertain time. Please continue to check back as new activities will be added as discovered!

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