general | May 01, 2026

What can I play indoors with kids?

Bowling.

What can my 8 year old do when bored?

Boredom-busting ideas for active kids

  1. Play a sport outside. This is such a simple idea, but sometimes kids just need someone to put it in their heads.
  2. Wash the car.
  3. Go for a bike ride.
  4. Do ‘mindful movement’ videos.
  5. Play hide-and-seek.
  6. Make a fort.
  7. Have a dance party.
  8. Make an obstacle course.

How do you entertain a 7 year old boy?

Here are 20 old-school and fun activities for kids to do when they’re bored.

  1. Create a game box.
  2. Have them make their own cartoon.
  3. Let them help you.
  4. Give them an important task.
  5. Create an idea box.
  6. Offer creative toys.
  7. Design a treasure hunt.
  8. Encourage outdoor play.

How do I entertain my 8 year old?

14 Fun Things To Do At Home With Your 8-Year-Old

  1. Craft Crates.
  2. Obstacle courses in the yard or living room.
  3. Scavenger hunts through the neighborhood or house.
  4. Learn a new hobby together, like knitting.
  5. Create a book club or start a weekly poetry tea time.
  6. Write letters and mail them.
  7. Work on a new skill.

What can you play indoors?

INDOOR GAMES FOR KIDS AGES 5-8

  • Scavenger & Treasure Hunts.
  • Simon Says.
  • Duck, Duck, Goose.
  • Hide & Seek.
  • Charades.
  • Indoor Obstacle Course.
  • Musical Chairs.
  • Paper Games.