1. Pumpkin Carving Pumpkin carving is a great activity where you family does not have to tailor to Halloween. They can carve a smiling pumpkin or print out other family friendly images and steer them from spooky images. Resource : The site Teach Beside Me lists this idea among other alternatives than celebrating Halloween. ( Teach Beside Me ) 2. Themed Scavenger Hunt/Escape Room Host a scavenger hunt at home or any area dressed up in costumes of a favorite book or movie. Create excitement...

1. Build a Blanket Fort & Cozy Indoor Camp When the weather outside is cold (or downright snowy or windy), bringing the fun indoors is a great option. Encourage your children to help build a blanket fort using cushions, chairs, sheets, even string lights. Then turn it into a “camp” — bring sleeping bags or cozy blankets, pillows, flashlights, books, hot (decaf) cocoa, maybe a movie or story-time. Why this works : It’s entirely free (using things you already have), it lets the kids be...

Fun Activities for Winter Months with Clubhouse @ Your House As the temperatures drop and winter takes hold, it’s the perfect time to...