DIY Holiday Boredom Busters: Fun & Easy Activities for Kids

School holidays are a time for relaxation, but keeping kids entertained can be a challenge—especially when boredom sets in! If you’re looking for fun, creative, and budget-friendly activities, these DIY holiday boredom busters will keep kids engaged and happy at home.  

1. DIY Indoor Obstacle Course

Turn your living room into an adventure zone! Use pillows, chairs, and blankets to create tunnels and stepping stones. Add challenges like:  

✔️ Jumping over cushions  

✔️ Crawling under tables  

✔️ Balancing on a tape “tightrope”  

This is a great way to burn energy, especially on rainy days!  

2. Homemade Playdough

Skip the store-bought version and make your own playdough using simple ingredients:  

– 2 cups flour  

– 1 cup salt  

– 1 tbsp oil  

– 1 cup warm water  

– Food colouring (optional) 

Mix everything together until it forms a smooth dough. Let kids shape, roll, and cut out their own playdough creations!  

3. Backyard Camping Adventure

No need to travel—set up a backyard campsite! Pitch a tent, bring out sleeping bags, and make it feel like a real adventure. Fun add-ons:  

🔥 Roast marshmallows over a firepit (or in the oven)  

🔦 Go on a nighttime flashlight scavenger hunt  

📖 Tell stories under the stars  

4. Cardboard Box Creations

Before you toss out old cardboard boxes, turn them into DIY playhouses, spaceships, or castles! Give kids markers, stickers, and tape to decorate their masterpiece.  

5. DIY Science Experiments

Turn learning into fun with simple at-home science projects! Try these easy ones:  

🔬 Baking Soda Volcano – Mix baking soda and vinegar for a fizzy explosion  

🧊 Magic Ice Experiment – Pour salt on ice cubes and watch how it melts  

🌈 Rainbow in a Jar – Layer different liquids (honey, dish soap, water, oil) to see how they separate  

6. Painted Rock Hunt

Gather some smooth rocks from the garden and let kids paint them with fun designs. Once dry, hide them around the yard for a treasure hunt!  

7. DIY Movie Night

Create a home theatre experience with homemade tickets, a popcorn stand, and cozy blankets. Let kids choose their favourite movie and enjoy a cinema-style experience at home!  

8. Water Balloon Games

On hot days, cool off with these fun water balloon activities:  

💦 Water Balloon Dodgeball – Play a safe version of dodgeball with balloons  

🎯 Target Practice – Draw targets on the driveway with chalk and try to hit them 

🏃 Water Balloon Relay – Race while balancing a balloon on a spoon  

9. Indoor Scavenger Hunt

Write a list of objects to find around the house (e.g., “something blue,” “a soft toy,” “a book with an animal on the cover”) and let kids race to collect them all!  

10. DIY Craft Station 

Set up a holiday craft corner with supplies like:  

✂️ Paper, glue, and scissors  

🎨 Markers, crayons, and watercolours  

🧶 String, beads, and fabric scraps  

Let kids create homemade greeting cards, bracelets, or holiday decorations!  

Final Thoughts 

With these DIY holiday boredom busters, kids will stay entertained without relying on screens! Whether it’s getting creative with crafts, exploring science, or having backyard adventures, there’s plenty of fun, low-cost activities to make the holidays memorable.  

👉 Which activity will your kids love the most? Let us know in the comments!