Things to do for a family game night or a craft night with friends and family. These are some recommendations of activities I've done with a group before, and for some things that other people have suggested to try out. I also have some demos of game...
We did a craft activity to make these ornamnet kits last year, and i'm planning another one since everyone enjoyed making them so much!
Introducing New 2026 DIY Sequin Ornament Kits from Holidays Lane | Artisan Shopper
This is a good set of cards that has questions in different difficulty levels, so everyone in the family has a chance of getting thigns right (affiliate link)
Animal World Biology Trivia Game - 200 Qs, 5 Levels
Trivia card about history to really test you. Some questions are easy and they get harder! (affiliate link)
QUOKKA Trivia Card Games for Adults - 500 Qs
This is supposed to be a game for kids, but a lot of adults will learn things from playing it! (affiliate link)
Quokka Board Games for Kids 8-12 - Family Fun
A fun game that's easy to learn but that has a lot of different levels of strategy, good for older elementary school kids and up. (affiliate link)
Asmodee Azul Board Game - Tile Placement & Mosaic Art
The classic game that lets you wreck your family members and drive them into the poorhouse (affiliate link)
Monopoly Classic Game - Amazon.com
This is a really fun strategy game that kids and adults can learn and play together. (affiliate link)
Soundtrack game for groups to see who knows the most movie themes (affiliate link)
Soundtrack Trivia Movie Game for Adults & Kids
Do a decoupage craft night where people make vases out of Mason jars
Easy Decoupage Idea For Kids To Make As Gifts | Artisan Shopper
Have a baking night and let people make their own tart shells and fillings, then eat the results!
Lemon curd tarts with summer berries recipe | A Cake To Remember
During the holiday season, host a gingerbread house decorating night. This article goes over how much candy you'll need for each house, and I also have templates for the houses on my website if you want to make your own.
How Much Candy Do You Need For A Gingerbread House? | A Cake To Remember
A classic board game for older kids and adults, this game lets you conquer the world (affiliate link)
Risk Board Game, Strategy for 2-5 Players
Here's a game that little kids will like, and if you can stand being sent back to the beginning over and over, they'll have fun playing it on game night. (affiliate link)
Hasbro Candy Land Kingdom of Sweet Adventures
Jenga is fun for everyone and it teaches little kids planning and coordination (affiliate link)
Hasbro Jenga Game | Digital Die | Ages 6+
This one is good for little kids and grownups, and it's described as a revenge game, which it definitely can be. (affiliate link)
Sorry! Board Game for Kids 6+ by Hasbro
This one is a classic game of spelling and strategy. Adapt the rules for younger kids to let them spell the words that they know, or play in teams. (affiliate link)
Hasbro Scrabble Board Game, Ages 8+, 2-4 Players
The company sent me this card deck to review, and I think it would be good for older kids or for adults who THINK they know about US history.