25 Best Indoor Activities for Kids That'll Prevent Cabin Fever

It’s always fun to enjoy the great outdoors, but it’s also not always possible. If your children get stir-crazy when they’re cooped up inside on a less than ideal day, then you're not alone. Winter activities and summer activities can definitely be hard to do when the weather's not cooperating. While it can be tempting to let them spend the day in front of the TV or computer, there are plenty of creative, non-screen time ways to help your kids learn, grow, and play right in the comfort of your own home. That's why we've rounded up these best indoor activities for kids! Get them making their own slime, Play-Doh, or beaded jewelry, or check out the best board games for kids for some serious competition. Turn regular household items into entertaining activities by creating costumes out of boxes, building a pillow and blanket fort, or making toilet paper roll airplanes.

If your kids had their heart set on playing outside, try taking your traditional backyard camping ideas to your living room or creating an indoor maze in your basement, or playing a camping game. With our roundup of fun, unplugged indoor activities for kids, neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night will keep your little ones from having a blast. Whether you’re trying to fill a snow day, a lazy weekend, or a school vacation, these at-home activities are sure to provide hours of entertainment for children of all ages—and parents too!