I’m the mother of 3 teenagers right now and it’s non-stop for me. As the kids have gotten older time with them one on one has become less and less because they have full lives, too. I’m always looking for things to do with teenagers because when I do get that time with them I want it to be fun and I want it to be special.
Things To Do with Teenagers
Everyone used to tell me that in the blink of an eye my kids would be teenagers and I never (ever) believed them. And then – of course – in the blink of an eye my William, Alex and Ben are TEENS!I honestly don’t know where the time went. It was here and then gone! It’s very bittersweet for me.
I miss the little boys who used to be my shadows. They always used to love being right there next to me and though they still don’t mind being with their mom, I know it’s important to find things to do with teenagers that we all will enjoy and love.
In this day and age teenagers are always connected to their devices. It’s crazy to see that phones and texting have taken over actual conversation, but it’s true. It’s just important to find things to do with teenagers that will make them laugh and talk and feel included.
Are you ready for 101 things to do with teenagers?
I sat down and asked my sons what they’d want to do with me and then I thought about things I’d want to do with them, too! I’m all about finding FUN things to do with teenagers and making sure there’s actually something that we’re doing. I don’t just want to sit and stare, I want to make sure there’s some fun being had with each other!
I tried to make sure I stayed “current” with some of trends going on, too. I think it’s important to keep in mind that kids are kids and there are things they love to do. It’s important to make sure we bridge the gap and find things that we can all do together. When it comes to things to do with teenagers this is a laundry list, not everything will work for you and your teen.
Find what you feel will work and have some fun with them!
101 Things To Do with Teenagers
Head out on a bike ride |
Head on a nature hike |
Bake something yummy and delicious in the kitchen |
Decorate a cake together |
Head to the movies |
Head to a drive-in movie theater |
Train for a 5K together |
Make dinner together in the kitchen |
Go on a road trip together |
Create a TikTok together |
Camp outside together |
Watch the the sunset |
Wake up early and go on a morning walk |
Plant a vegetable garden together |
Join a reading club together |
Play Spikeball together |
Go a fishing trip |
Head to the mall for a shopping spree |
Volunteer together a local shelter |
Head to a local sports game |
Head out for ice cream sundaes |
Visit a local museum |
Visit a local zoo |
Visit a local aquarium |
Learn to skateboard |
Create brinner for the family |
Head to a local nursery and pick flowers |
Do a yoga class together |
Have a craft weekend |
Paint a room in the house together |
Head to a concert together |
Learn a new language together |
Head to a local spa |
Get manicures together |
Get pedicures together |
Get massages together |
Head to a local City for the day |
Try mini golfing |
Head to a pool for the day and enjoy swimming |
Dance party in the kitchen |
Learn how to play an instrument together |
Take a walk on the beach at night together |
Create a puzzle together |
Have some fun with some board games |
Watch a LIVE Band on the Internet |
Try Dance Lessons on the Internet |
Have them Teach YOU Something |
Play Basketball Outside |
Write A Letters to Someone you love |
Organize Something in Your House |
Create a Vision Board |
Start a Scrapbook of this Time |
Create a Special Lunch for the Family |
Host a Virtual Family Get-Together |
Host a Virtual Dinner Party |
Learn how to knit |
Learn how to sew |
Work on a family tree |
Have a fun fondue night |
Obstacle course |
Kayak time together |
Head out on the water for tubing |
Head out on a canoe together |
Rope course together |
Head to a waterpark |
Watch a movie together at home |
Have them teach you a video game |
Roast marshmallows |
Wash the car together |
Head to a pumpkin patch |
Sings songs together |
Do each other’s hair |
Strawberry picking |
Head to a local animal shelter |
Head to a farmer’s market |
Head to an amusement park together |
Apple picking |
Make your own chocolate |
Head to a planetarium |
Fly a kite in the park |
Enjoy a picnic together |
Take a cooking class together |
Take a painting class together |
Join a local baseball league together |
Join a local basketball league together |
Take a ferry ride |
Create a time capsule together |
Join another parent and teen for a fun day together |
Blueberry picking |
Head out to dinner together |
Make smoothies together |
Paddleboarding together |
Head to the theatre together |
Visit come college campuses together |
Visit an astrologer |
Go to a psychic together |
Meditate |
Try roller skating |
Head to a laser tag facility |
Trampoline park |
Arcade time with each other |
I hope this list inspires you to get moving! I know there are tons more things you can do with teens, too. Make sure you let me know what I’m missing! I love to be able to share everything that I can and just see what works. I know my guys will find a ton of these things to do with teenagers fun. My hope is that everyone finds a few things that are fun for them to do.
If you’re looking for some fun things to do with teens in the summer, here are some summer bucket list ideas for teens! it’s summer, so have some fun!
Make sure you follow us on TikTok where I share more of my teens, too! They got me ON TikTok!
Quarantine life with teens and preteens is hard! All my boys want to do is play video games online with their friends. I love the list of activities to help my boys see daylight again lol.