25 Fun Things to Do With Your Grandkids to Make More Memories Together
Some of the best memories with grandkids come from the simplest things — baking something together, going for ice cream, looking through old family photos or staying up a little too late for a movie night.
You don't need an elaborate plan or an expensive outing to make time together feel special. What kids often remember most is that Grandma was there, having fun right alongside them.
If you're looking for fun things to do with your grandkids, here are 25 simple ideas for spending time together, starting traditions and making the kind of memories they'll carry with them for years.
25 Fun Things to Do With Grandkids to Make More Memories
Have a picnic — Pack a few favorite snacks and take lunch outside, even if it's just in the backyard.
Go for ice cream — Let everyone choose their favorite flavor and make the outing part of the fun.
Visit a zoo or animal park — Take pictures and let the grandkids pick their favorite animal.
Read a book together — Choose an old favorite from your childhood or discover a new one together.
Bake something yummy — Cookies, cupcakes or Grandma's special recipe all count.
Go on a nature walk — Collect leaves, look for birds or see who can spot the most interesting thing.
Watch a sunset — Bring a blanket, sit together and enjoy one of life's simplest little moments.
Make a craft — Paint, color, make friendship bracelets or create something seasonal.
Have a movie night — Let the grandkids choose the movie and don't forget the popcorn.
Take silly photos — Funny faces, matching poses and spontaneous pictures often become favorites.
Plant something together — Flowers, herbs or vegetables give you something to check on every time the grandkids visit.
Write a letter to each other — Leave little notes or mail real letters back and forth for a keepsake they'll have later.
Go on a day trip — Pick somewhere nearby you've never explored and make an adventure of it.
Make homemade pizza — Let everyone choose their own toppings and create their own masterpiece.
Have a game night — Pull out the cards, board games or an old family favorite and let the competition begin.
Look at old family photos — Tell them who's who and share some of the funny family stories behind the pictures.
Try something new — Learn a simple craft, try a new recipe or visit somewhere neither of you has been before.
Go stargazing — Grab some blankets, head outside after dark and see which constellations you can find.
Make a holiday tradition — Choose one little thing that's just yours to do together every year.
Do a random act of kindness — Bake treats for a neighbor, leave a kind note or find another small way to brighten someone's day.
Create a scrapbook — Save photos, drawings, ticket stubs and little memories from your adventures together.
Tell family stories — Share what life was like when you were little or tell them stories about their parents when they were kids.
Build a blanket fort — Pillows, blankets, snacks and a little imagination can turn an ordinary afternoon into an adventure.
Visit a local farm or farmers market — Pick out something tasty together and decide what you'll make with it when you get home.
Have a Grandma & Grandkids Day — Let the grandkids help plan a whole day of their favorite little things to do with Grandma.
The Little Moments Are the Big Memories
You don't have to fill every visit with big plans. Sometimes the moments that become the family stories everyone remembers are the simplest ones — Grandma's pancakes in the morning, laughing over a board game, picking flowers in the backyard or taking an ordinary trip for ice cream.
The important part isn't what you do. It's the time you spend together.
And the best part? You never really know which little moment is going to become one of their favorite memories of Grandma.
Want to Make More Memories Together?
I've put these ideas into a free printable Grandma & Grandkids Bucket List you can keep on the fridge, tuck into your planner or bring out whenever you're looking for something fun to do together.
There are 25 simple activities to check off with your grandkids — from picnics and baking to stargazing, family stories and little adventures.
Print it, start checking things off together, and most of all — have fun making the memories.
Livin' the Grandma Life 💕
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