10 Fun Kids’ Activities for Car Rides 🚗
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Long car rides can be challenging for kids (and parents!), but with the right activities, they can be fun and engaging. Here are 10 exciting car ride activities to keep kids entertained on the road:
1. Audio Books & Storytelling 🎧📖
Let kids listen to audiobooks or podcasts designed for children. Choose engaging adventure stories or educational tales to keep them entertained while boosting their imagination.
2. I-Spy Game 👀🔍
A classic road trip game where one player says, “I spy with my little eye, something…” and describes an object they see. Other passengers take turns guessing until someone gets it right!
3. Number Plate Game 🚦
Make up fun words that match with the car number plates you are driving past. For instance if the number plate is ILV you could say I Love Icecream.
4. Snack Taste Test 🍎🍪
Pack a variety of small snacks and do a blind taste test. Let kids close their eyes, taste a snack, and guess what it is! This makes snack time more exciting and engaging.
5. DIY Travel Art Kit 🎨✍️
Pack a small notebook, crayons, or colored pencils so kids can draw what they see on the road. You can also give them a theme like “draw your dream vacation” to spark creativity.
6. The Alphabet Game 🔤
Players look for words outside the car (on signs, license plates, etc.) that start with each letter of the alphabet, in order from A to Z. The first one to reach Z wins!
7. Road Trip Playlist & Sing-Along 🎶🎤
Create a special road trip playlist with fun, family-friendly songs. Singing along together can make the journey feel shorter and more fun!
8. Mystery Grab Bag 🎁
Wrap small toys, books, or treats and let kids pick one every hour or after a certain number of miles. The surprise element keeps them excited throughout the trip!
9. Would You Rather? 🤔💭
Take turns asking fun and silly “Would you rather?” questions. Example: “Would you rather ride a dinosaur or fly on a magic carpet?” This sparks giggles and keeps kids engaged.
Bonus Tip: Rotate activities every 20-30 minutes to keep things fresh and fun! 🚗✨
Which ones will you try for your next road trip? Have some games to add? Let us know in the comments below.
Vanessa Rooney – LDS Mum
