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Screen-Free Ideas to Keep the Kids Busy During Spring Break at Home

Keep your crew entertained with crafts, cooking projects, backyard activities and more

Vicky McDonald
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Spring break, here we come! Photo: iStock

Hello spring break!

Believe it or not, spring break is just about here. While many families will be hitting the road (or the skies), we know others plan to stick close to home. That means keeping kids entertained (and off of screens, at least some of the time) so everyone can enjoy a relaxing spring break. 

Take charge of unscheduled time! If you are looking for fun things to do at home with the kids, this list of screen-free activities, cooking projects, crafts and more should keep the kids busy and entertained. 

First up: Get outside

More ideas for spring break fun:

Editor’s note: This article was first published several years ago and was updated most recently on March 23, 2026, with new screen-free ideas by ParentMap’s content editor, Kari Hanson

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