You don’t have to spend big bucks to find fall activities for kids. These 29 ideas are fun, practical, active, creative, inspiring and free (or ridiculously inexpensive). 

What are you thankful for? Download this free Turkey printable Thanksgiving placemat for the kids to fill out and color, then share their masterpiece with #MyHighlightsKid for the chance to be featured on our Social Media pages!

Want to teach your children kindness, thoughtfulness AND craftiness all at the same time? Then download these free printable coloring cards that can be personalized by little hands!

Welcome summer adventure! Whether you're a parent, teacher, camp organizer or caregiver, this printable bingo game is designed to entertain kids and create lasting memories.

Help your little ones make something special for some very special people — their grandparents! Kids can fold, color and personalize a message for Grandparents’ Day with this free printable card.

Easter is just a hop away — so let’s think outside the basket for Easter crafts and games that the whole family will love to play! After the Easter egg hunting ends, there is still plenty of fun to be had with these screen-free activities on Easter Sunday.

Some arts and crafts require kids to follow step-by-step directions — but there’s more than one way to get creative! Sometimes the best way to encourage kids to explore self-expression is to offer up crafts that have endless possibilities and let them use their own ideas to make a masterpiece.

January is National Puzzle Month—an annual celebration of the brain-boosting benefits and joyful fun puzzles bring to all ages. To celebrate, we’ve put together a wide range of challenges, from classic Hidden Pictures puzzles to lively word searches, ensuring there’s something for everyone!

Mother’s Day is all about honoring the moms and mom figures in our lives. What better way to delight her than to give her handmade Mother’s Day crafts she will adore?

It’s time to welcome back spring and its flowers, warmer weather and sunshine. It’s also the perfect opportunity to find new spring activities that will get you and your kids outside and off those screens!

Got a kid’s bash to plan or a rare day with nothing on the agenda? Vintage games offer little ones a welcome break from apps and videos. Introduce your kids to one or two of these old-time favorites—but eventually show ‘em all.

When your kids are looking for something new to do, introduce them to these high-spirited, old-school outdoor games you played as a kid. Warning: you may not see them for hours! Try these all-time outdoor game faves to keep your kids happy, busy and active.

Explore the timeless fun of Highlights Hidden Pictures puzzles with this free printable, drawn from Hidden in Nature: A Cozy Hidden Pictures Coloring Book.

Get a sneak peek inside the Highlights Puzzle-a-Day Challenge with these five free printable puzzles!

What better way to spend a summer afternoon than playing outside with your kids? We've compiled 15 family-friendly games for you to try. We're sure you'll find a few faves your family will want to play again and again.

Start your summer fun with the 15 games below!

Fall into some family fun with this list of activities to do with the kids! Download this free printable and share pictures of your memories in the making with #MyHighlightsKid on Instagram.

Step into the lab and test your observation skills with this free printable Hidden Pictures puzzle from Highlights for Children. Kids (and grown-ups!) will love spotting everyday objects cleverly hidden in the busy science lab. Download, print, and start your seek-and-find adventure today!

Unleash your inner detective with this special set of five free printable impostor puzzles from Highlights for Children!

What’s better than a coloring book?

Help your child give their teacher an extra-special thank you with this free printable card.

Your child probably knows how to swipe before they can tie their shoes. And if they’re old enough to read, they’ve likely spent time online either watching videos, playing games or talking with friends. The internet’s full of things kids love, but it’s also a place where they need guidance.

Organize these Olympic-like events at home so your kids can compete like the pros.

Ready for a fun art project around self-expression and creativity?

Crafts for kids are skill-building, creative and just plain fun. We talked to art educators to find out the most important craft supplies you should keep on hand at home so your kids are ready to create, explore and imagine any time they want.

We don’t have to tell parents of preschoolers that little kids are B-U-S-Y. And while we can’t blame little ones for excitedly exploring the amazing things our world has to offer, this enthusiasm can often be exhausting for us grown-ups.

For many adults, making mud is not a clear winner. It's so common (and understandable) to ask, "Making mud? Is it really worth the mess?" 

Halloween fun does not have to end just because the sun goes down. You just need a little glow to keep your Halloween activities and crafts going. We’ve rounded up the best glow-in-the-dark party ideas to throw a Halloween bash where you will receive glowing reviews.

Encourage your kids to reach for the stars and achieve their goals with this fun and interactive reward chart printable. 

We're grateful for teachers and the work they do every day, but the end of the school year is a time when we can say an extra-special thank you with a homemade gift.

Capture sweet and lasting back-to-school memories with this cute (and free!) printable chart.

Why do onions make you cry? The Highlights Book of How explains!

Whether you want to get your family excited for Thanksgiving or have downtime before the celebrating begins, your kids are sure to enjoy these adorable turkey crafts!

Looking for a way to cure the boredom blues? Simply download this boredom busters printable, print it out, and have your kids get to work chasing their boredom away.

Looking for a stack of great ideas to make the most of the long weekend, with meals, games, activities and crafts to keep the family busy and happy for 3 straight days? Look no further. We’ve done the research and found 11 novel ways to boost the fun and excitement of the Memorial Day weekend.

Cows go moo, horses go neigh, doggies go woof, that’s what animals say! Cut out these adorable finger puppets for your child and have some fun making animals talk together!

Little kids are always learning, and playtime is no exception. As they interact with each other during play, young children are building important social skills.

Make summer reading fun for your kids by challenging them to a game of Summer Reading Bingo!

Fill in as many squares as you can in this back-to-school bingo game and get ready for a great school year

Click here to download the free printable Back-to-School Bingo activity.

Are you ready for a full-filled summer? Make a list of all the things you want to do—whether it's trying something completely new or doing some of your all-time favorites!

Bite Size Lessons turn mealtime into discovery time with fun facts perfectly sized for curious minds. Each printable table mat transforms ordinary moments into learning adventures – no screens required!