4 Fun Indoor Activities for Family Get-Togethers

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Family get-togethers are a fun occasion to look forward to, especially as families can be quite large and not everyone lives nearby. However, we can’t always rely on the weather to be perfect and idyllic, so if you have a family get-together planned, it is always a good idea to have some backup options in case it is rainy. This way, you will be able to enjoy one another’s company no matter what time of year or time of day. 

Board Games 

One easy option is board games, which are always so much fun when getting together with a group of family members. There are so many options out there that the possibilities are endless and you will never get bored. If you have a few board games yourself then that is ideal, but if you don’t and you know you have a family get-together coming up, you should definitely invest in some. They are something that can be used over and over again so definitely won’t go to waste. You could also ask your family members if they have any board games that they could bring along. 

There are so many board games out there and they all have different aims, involve different skills and are targeted at different age groups. Where possible, it is good to have a few different games so that you can split up into smaller groups, potentially divided up by age. This will mean that the one game won’t get too stressful and you will be able to engage with people properly if in a smaller group. 

Indoor Golf

If you want to find a way of being active while being inside, consider investing in an indoor golf set, which involves a golf simulator and a mat. These are really good if you are practicing your skills, as well as if you are just having a bit of a play around. This is also a really good alternative if your family is quite sporty or enjoy playing golf in particular, as it will keep you exercised despite being shut indoors. Some of the best golf mats are sold by Rain or Shine Golf and you can get them here, so you won’t feel like you’re missing out on the fun sunny activities you’d be doing together.  

Charades 

Charades is a classic family favorite that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. If there are kids playing, you should try your best to include them in the game too by picking books and films that they are likely to know. Charades can become really comical for everyone, especially if you aren’t the best at acting, but that is all part of the fun. 

This is the kind of game that a lot of families never get round to playing until they are at a family get-together, which often makes it even more fun. 

Cooking Together

Having a cooking session with all the family is a great way to get everybody active and the benefit is that you get a selection of exciting food at the end of it! You could either keep this casual or frame it like a competition, for which you win a prize. This may make people more motivated to try really hard to do their best, which will keep up the energy levels. You could choose a broad subject area such as ‘desserts’ and everyone has to try their best to make an appealing one. 

Family get-togethers are really special and you realize this more and more as you get older. This is why, even if you don’t see your family much, it is important that you try and have a really special time when you do get round to seeing them all.