12 more fun activities for when you visit your grandparents

Creating lasting memories with Grandma and Grandpa is something that is truly priceless. It can be hard to find things that the grandparent and grandchild will enjoy due to age or health restrictions. That is why we put together another list of 12 more fun activities grandchildren can do when they visit their grandparents. If you aren’t familiar with our other list of “15 fun activities for when you visit your grandparents” be sure to check it out for more enjoyable activities.

12 more fun activities for when you visit your grandparents:

Build and paint a birdhouse.

Not only are you creating a lovely art piece to place outside on a tree, but you are creating something that both parties can cherish and watch as the birds fly by to eat.

Visit your local library.

Your local library is full of great resources and oftentimes have a lot of history. Be sure to visit and take turns reading or picking out books for one another to read.

Work in the garden.

We understand that everyone may not have a green thumb, but planting a tree or flower bed will be a fun afternoon activity. Then you will get to watch your labor of love blossom.

Design your own t-shirts.

This is a great rainy day activity! Whether you choose to tie-dye, paint or draw creating your own t-shirt with grandma and grandpa is a great way to create a memory that will last forever.

Teach each other something new.

Both parties have skills and hobbies that the other may enjoy. That is why it is important to teach other something new that they can pass down as new generations come to pass.

Take pictures.

Who doesn’t like taking pictures? As many of us have cameras on our phones now, taking pictures of each other is a great way to have fun and have images to cherish for a lifetime.

Tell stories.

Whether the stories are true or not, they are still fun to tell. You can start by taking turns by telling a favorite memory or tell a story together by finishing each other’s sentences.

Make your own ice cream sundaes.

Do you love ice cream? If so, making a tasty treat with a loved one is a great way to make a sweet treat even sweeter.

Make jewelry.

If you have extra charms or beads lying around the house use them for making homemade jewelry. This jewelry can’t be bought at the store but will be priceless as it was made with love during time spent with grandma or grandpa.

Visit a garage sale or flea market.

If you have local garage sales or flea markets spend a few hours looking around to see what you can find. You never know what will catch your eye.

Check out the local farmer’s market.

Your local farmer’s market is a great place to support as well as learn more about the community. Find out your loved one’s favorite foods then look up recipes on how to incorporate them into something new.

Play 20 Questions.

Who doesn’t love playing 20 questions? This game is a great way to learn something new and it doesn’t take much effort from either party. Stay at home or play it on a long car ride for something to do.

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