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Are you looking for new and exciting ways to entertain your kids? Here are 18 unique, innovative, and explorative ideas that will keep them engaged and learning for hours on end. Not only will your kids have more fun, you will too! These are kid- and family-friendly.

Build a backyard fort. This is a classic activity that kids of all ages love. Gather up some blankets, pillows, and chairs, and let your kids’ imaginations run wild. You can start with a fun night outdoors using a simple tent too. I love this Galaxy tent for a quick setup.
Backyard fort
Go on a nature scavenger hunt. Create a list of different items for your kids to find in nature, such as leaves of different colors, rocks of different shapes, or insects of different types. Here are a few crystals you can hide in your backyard for extra fun! 
Nature scavenger hunt
Have a water balloon fight. This is a fun and refreshing way to cool off on a hot day. Just be sure to clean up afterward! These rapid-fill balloons are so easy to use!
Water balloon fight
Play laser tag. Laser tag is a great way for kids to get some exercise and have some fun at the same time. Many cities have laser tag arenas, but you can also rent laser tag equipment and play at home. These lasers are awesome for backyard use.
Play laser tag

Go geocaching. Geocaching is a treasure-hunting game where you use GPS coordinates to find hidden containers. There are geocaches hidden all over the world, so you can find one no matter where you are.

Geocaching
Have a backyard campout. Pitch a tent in your backyard and roast marshmallows over a campfire. You can even tell ghost stories or sing campfire songs. Get this awesome marshmallow kit for fun anywhere.
Backyard campout
Build a birdhouse. This is a great way to teach your kids about nature and how to help birds. You can find birdhouse kits at most craft stores, or you can build your own from scratch. This is a great one to get started.
Build a birdhouse
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Plant a garden. Gardening is a fun and rewarding activity for kids of all ages. They can learn about how plants grow and where their food comes from. This paint and plant kit is perfect for indoor fun.

Plant a garden
Make a time capsule
Backyard movie night

Make a solar oven. This is a fun and educational project for kids of all ages. You can find instructions for making a solar oven online or in many science books.

Make a solar oven
Go stargazing. Find a dark place away from city lights and lie on your back to look at the stars. You can even bring a telescope if you have one.  These camping blankets are to keep you comfy and warm.
Go stargazing
Build a robot. There are many different robot kits available, so you can find one that is appropriate for your child’s age and skill level. Take a look at this awesome robot kit!
Build a robot
Go on a hike. Hiking is a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Be sure to choose a hike that is appropriate for your child’s age and fitness level. Check out this nature book to inspire your kiddos.
Go on a hike
Have a coding party. Teach your kids how to code by working on a fun project together. There are many different coding languages available, so you can find one that is appropriate for your child’s age and skill level. This coding book will help the whole family get involved.
Have a coding party

Build a model rocket. This is a fun and educational project for kids of all ages. These air-powered rockets will excite everyone!

What fun, innovative and explorative things have you and your kids explored? I’d love to hear new ideas! Be sure to pin this for future use. 

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