Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Free & Fun Things to Do with Kids & Grandkids
8
items Free and fun ideas for making memories with kids and grandkids! From backyard adventures to rainy day activities, these simple ideas help you enjoy time together without spending a lot.
Check your local library for free story times, crafts, and other kids’ events. It’s an easy outing with the grandkids, and they get to bring home books to enjoy together! 📚❤️
Find Your Local Library
Turn an ordinary afternoon into a backyard adventure! Print this scavenger hunt and see what the kids can discover outside. 🌿🦋
Nature Cat Scavenger Hunt | Kids Coloring Pages
Take a slow walk along the beach and see what treasures the kids can spot! Pick a favorite shell, imagine where it’s been, and make up a story together. 🐚 Leave any shells with living creatures inside where you found them
Beachcombing (U.S. National Park Service)
Clear a little space, turn up the music, and let each kid pick a song! A living room dance party is free, silly, and fun for grandparents too. 🎶💃
Making Time for Play | Parenting Tips & Advice
Let the kids interview Grandma or Grandpa! Ask what school was like, what games they played, and what they did for fun when they were little. You might hear a story no one’s heard before. ❤️
Good Questions to Ask Your Grandparents
Let the kids help make lunch, then turn their sandwiches into fun shapes. A simple meal becomes a little memory together! 🥪❤️
Play With Your Food! Tangram Puzzle Sandwiches | Kids Coloring Pages
Grab blankets, pillows, and chairs, then make a cozy spot for reading stories or playing pretend.
Practice Friendship Skills by Building a Family Fort | Kids Coloring Pages
Pick a color and see how many things the kids can find in the house, yard, or on a walk.
Digital Art Maker: Playing With Colors