Free Dad and Kid Activity Generator

Activities for dads and kids, one at a time.

Tell it what you're working with. It hands you one thing to go do. No list, no account.

Dad and Kid Activity Generator

Free

All optional. Leave them alone and anything goes.

Why a generator and not another list

I've got a two-year-old and a newborn. Saturday morning hits, my wife needs a break, and I'm holding a kid who's looking at me like, "so what now?" Every "things to do with kids" result is 101 ideas, and by the time I've scrolled to number 40 the moment's gone.

So this gives you one thing. Not the best thing. One good-enough thing you can start in the next two minutes, built for father and son, father and daughter, one kid or three. Most cost nothing. Lock in. Go do one.

Gene, The Dad Post

Questions dads ask

How does the activity generator work?

Pick what fits: your kid's age, how much time you have, inside or outside, and how much energy you've got. Every filter is optional. Hit the button and you get one activity card with the why, the steps, and what you'll need. Don't like it? Hit "Another one." You won't see a repeat until you've been through everything that matches.

Is it free?

Yes. No account, no email, no app to download. It's a free tool from The Dad Post, a monthly letter for dads.

Where do my saved activities go?

Tap the heart on any card and it goes under the Saved tab at the top of the tool. Saves are stored in your browser on that phone or computer only. Nothing is synced and nothing is sent to us. If you clear your browser data or switch phones, the list starts over. To keep it, open Saved and hit "Send list to myself" to text or copy every saved activity with links.

Can I share an activity with someone?

Yes. Every card has a "Share it" button. On a phone it opens your share sheet so you can text it to your wife, a buddy, or yourself. On a computer it copies a link to that exact activity.

What ages are the activities for?

Babies (0-1), toddlers (1-3), little kids (4-7), big kids (8-12), and teens (13+). Pick an age and the tool only shows activities that fit. Leave it on "Any age" and it pulls from the whole deck.

Why only one activity at a time?

Because a list of 101 things to do with your kids is another thing to scroll. You're standing there with a kid and no plan. One card, read it, go do it. That's the whole point.

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