5 Fun Family Night Ideas That Spark Creativity and Curiosity

When putting on a play, start with one-act plays so everyone can learn their lines more easily. Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock

Family nights are one of the best ways to play together as a family while also strengthening your relationships with one another. Whether you plan a weekly, biweekly, or monthly family night, the anticipation is energizing for kids and parents alike.

Are your kids bored with the same old pizza and board game nights? With a little creativity and pre-planning, you can add some pizazz to your family night fun.

Host a Talent Show

This all-time family favorite makes me smile just thinking about the good old days now that our kids are grown and on their own. I will never forget the time my husband and young son went “surfing” in our family room—donning their swim trunks they balanced on brightly decorated cardboard surfboards while the Beach Boys belted out “Surfin’ USA.”