Creating Lasting Family Memories: Fun Activities for All Ages

Coming up with things to do with family isn’t always easy. After all, you’ve been bowling and gone to the movies dozens of times before. Eventually, planning starts to feel like you’ve hit a creative roadblock. 

But roadblocks don’t have to last forever. You just need to get the ball rolling again, and Axel’s Throw House is here to help you do just that. We’ve got a whole host of ideas for fun family activities that will create memories you’ll all look back on and say, “Same time next week?”

The Scientific Benefits of Family Time

Family time isn’t just fun. It can also have a huge impact on your family’s health! 

One study found that children’s well-being is heavily correlated with the amount of time their parents spend with them. The family’s support can also improve each member’s emotional, social and psychological well-being. 

If that’s a bit too abstract, don’t worry. Spending more time together can also just make things more fun! It gives your family the chance to build closer relationships, with new inside jokes and memories you can reminisce on together.

Family Activity Ideas for All Ages

If you want to embrace all the benefits above, it’s important to find ideas that everyone can enjoy. Here’s our list of family activities for all ages! 

Outdoor Adventures

Fresh air and warm sunshine can nourish and refresh the soul, while running rivers and cool breezes can energize and thrill. Whatever vibe you’re looking for, you can find it in one outdoor activity or another. Here are some of our favorites:

1. Hikes and nature trails: If you’re looking for a calm activity that still gives everyone a chance to chat and exercise, visit a local trail. You’ll get to spend time with both your family and the beauty of the natural world.
2. Seasonal traditions: Looking for a special activity that fits the time of year? There are plenty of seasonal activities that can connect your family with community and nature at the same time. For example, you might try apple picking in the fall or a trip to the beach in the summer. You could go for a picnic in the spring or ice skating in the winter.
3. Biking and kayaking: If your family is looking for something a bit more active, give biking or kayaking a try! They let you explore the world at an entirely new pace. They can also be a great learning opportunity for everyone, especially the kids.

Creative Pursuits

Creativity gives you a chance to learn new things together and express yourself. Some of our favorite creative family activities include:

1. Collaborative art projects: Creating something together can bring your family closer, even long after the project is done. For example, you might paint a family mural on an empty wall or create pottery that you use during family meals. 
2. Memory jars: Designate a memory jar, and have everyone write down a favorite moment each week and place it in the jar. Then, you can all look through the memories on New Year’s Eve to reflect on the amazing things you did this year as you usher in the next.
3. DIY projects: Think of fun pursuits like designing a birdhouse or growing tomatoes together. DIY projects let your loved ones flex their creative muscles and build something as a team.
4. Scrapbooks: You can make scrapbooks, photo books or other physical reminders of the memories you and your family have made together. This is a great way to get crafty and reminisce on some really awesome times in your lives. 

There may also be some unique family activities near you, like an art gallery or a natural history museum. These give everyone a chance to learn, think and embrace creativity together. 

Home Game Nights

Sometimes, your family just wants a night in. Nothing wrong with that. In fact, making your home a place of fun and excitement can actually mean just as much to your kids as a night out on the town.

Here are three ways to spend a home game night:

1. Video game tournaments: In many competitive activities, adults often have an advantage. They tend to know more trivia and outscore their kids at bowling or mini golf. If you want to flip the tables, challenge your kids to a video game tournament. Whether it’s a kart racer or a first-person shooter, the results are sure to be memorable.
2. Themed movie marathons: To supercharge your movie night, make it a double feature with a theme. Then, prepare appropriate snacks and costumes or even games to get everyone involved in the fun. The best part? Every theme gives you all a chance to get creative and experience something completely new. 
3. Interactive party games: Play games like building a story, with each family member adding one word at a time. Or, try a game of Fishbowl, where you all write words on a slip of paper and have to guess who is who. It won’t take long for the good times to roll.

Food and Axe-Throwing

It can be especially challenging to find fun family activities for teenagers. Many outings just aren’t cool enough for older kids, especially if the activity is something they’ve done many times before. After all, they’re getting older, and they’re looking for something a little more exciting and new.

What could be more exciting than axe-throwing? It combines the competitive edge of bowling and golfing with a novel — and frankly awesome — twist. It’s also completely safe. 

At Axel’s Throw House, each axe-throwing station has a dedicated staff member standing by to explain the safety rules and monitor the station. Our Axeperts help you and your family perfect your throws, keeping everyone secure and helping you improve your skills. 

Your crew can now also dive into the thrill of knife- and star-throwing! These unique variations offer even more exciting challenges and new ways to test your aim.

Families can have fun with a bunch of different games, thanks to the magic of digitally-projected targets. You can play tic-tac-toe in one and hunt zombies in another! There’s something for everybody. Food, drinks and a jukebox are available, too!

Visit Axel’s Throw House for Your Next Family Outing

If you’re looking for family activities in Nashua, try Axel’s Throw House! We get visitors from all across the greater Nashua area, and it’s because of our commitment to giving you the best axe-throwing experience possible. 

We have 15 throwing lanes, each equipped with 18 digitally-projected games. We also serve a wide range of drinks and snacks to keep your party fueled up for the competition. We’ve even got a jukebox for music requests and karaoke!

Book your reservation today or reach out at 603-212-1778 to learn more.