At-Home Activities for Teens and Tweens

Parents with older children are sharing their ideas for the best activities for teens and tweens. Share your recommendations, too!

Our dynamic list includes a mix of simple activities teens can turn to when looking to fill some extra time at home, along with interesting hobbies that might captivate older kids long term, perhaps even leading to entrepreneurial ventures or creative ways of earning extra cash.

Browse fellow parents' suggestions for the best things for teens to do when bored at home or on a rainy day, and be sure to share your experiences in the comments to help other families, too!