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Activities That Can Be Appealing To Three Generations

4 August 2021

Kathryn Gordon

When you're looking for activities to do with your family, it can be nice to involve three generations whenever possible. Instead of just taking your children on an adventure, arranging an activity with your own parents will help them to feel included. It can be special to do things with three generations of your family, and you'll create memories that everyone will cherish for years to come. If your parents are elderly, it's important to choose activities that will appeal to them, as well as be suitable for your kids. Here are three family activities that can work well with three generations.

Mini Golf

Mini golf is a game that people of all ages can enjoy, so visiting a mini golf center in your area—or trying one in another place if you're traveling as a family—can provide lots of entertainment. Young children will get the hang of this sport quickly, while those who are elderly shouldn't find that mini golf is too strenuous for them. You'll come across mini golf centers in both outdoor and indoor locations; while outdoor might be your first choice, you'll appreciate being able to play indoors during inclement weather.

Geocaching

If your family is interested in trying something new, geocaching may be an idea that appeals to everyone. It involves using a GPS to find containers that are placed in different outdoor locations. This is a good multigenerational activity because everyone can have their own roles. For example, your parents might enjoy punching specific coordinates into your GPS, while your kids will love running ahead and trying to be the first to find the containers. This is an activity that can involve a fair amount of walking, but if your parents are up for the challenge, you can all enjoy it together.

Fruit Picking

Another outdoor activity that multiple generations of your family can enjoy is visiting a local fruit farm to pick fruit. Depending on where you live and the time of year you're planning this outing, you might be picking strawberries, raspberries, apples, or peaches. An afternoon spent outdoors in this environment will be fun for everyone. Your kids will love looking for the perfect piece of fruit to pick, while you and your parents will enjoy seeing their enthusiasm on display. You can conclude this family activity at home, where you and your parents can bake a pie with the fruit you've just picked.

For more ideas, search for family activities in your area.  

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