Fun ideas to keep the kids entertained from 91.9 Fresh
We know the school holidays can feel long — especially when the kids are this close to climbing the walls! That’s why we’ve rounded up some simple, creative, and budget-friendly boredom busters you can try at home, in the backyard, or out in the community.
We’re sharing a new idea each day on-air and on socials — so keep tuning in and checking back for fresh inspiration to keep the fun going.
WEEK 1
Tuesday
Backyard Obstacle Course – Let the kids design their own course with pool noodles, chairs, chalk, and whatever else they can find. It’s movement, creativity, and competition rolled into one!
Library Treasure Hunt – Challenge them to find books with certain colours, topics, or titles. It turns a simple library trip into a scavenger hunt!
Wednesday
Sidewalk Art Gallery – Brighten up your footpath with chalk art and kind messages.
Home Science Day – Volcanoes, sink-or-float tests, melting crayons — your kitchen becomes a science lab.
Thursday
Toy Swap with Friends – Trade gently loved toys with other families for a free and fun refresh.
DIY Movie Afternoon – Tickets, popcorn, and themed PJs — turn the lounge into a cinema.
Friday
Photo Challenge Walk – Snap pics of things like “something red,” “something weird,” “a bug” on your next walk.
Lego Building Challenge – Pick a theme (zoo, rocket, dream house) and get building!
WEEK 2
Monday
Indoor Mini Olympics – Set up a series of silly challenges inside like sock-toss into a laundry basket, paper plane flying contests, or crab-walk races down the hallway. Make scorecards or medals out of foil and cardboard — it’s fun, active, and perfect for a rainy day.
Junk Box Creations – Gather up empty boxes, bottles, string, and scrap paper — and challenge the kids to build something awesome. A robot? A spaceship? A mini city? It’s creative chaos in the best way!
Tuesday
Make Your Own Board Game – Let the kids invent their own game with cardboard, coins, and wild rules.
Nature Collage Craft – Go for a walk and turn leaves and flowers into art.
Wednesday
Cook Something New Together – Pick a simple recipe and let the kids do the prep.
Build a Fort Day – Blankets, pegs, fairy lights = hours of imagination.
Thursday
Kindness Challenge – Make cards or draw pictures to give to neighbours, teachers, or family.
DIY Puppet Show – Craft sock puppets and put on a silly show!
Friday
No Electricity Challenge – Ditch the screens for an hour or more — go old-school with books, candles, and board games.
Frozen Toy Rescue – Freeze toys in ice and let the kids “rescue” them with warm water and tools. Cool and captivating!
What’s Your Family Up To?
Got your own boredom-busting activity that’s worked wonders?
We’d love to hear it!
Head to our Facebook post and tell us what your crew has been up to — your idea might be just what another family needs to keep the fun going.
📻 Tune in each day on 91.9 Fresh for more school holiday ideas — and follow along on socials to make the most of every moment!