Make play a part of your life, too. Plan for Family Play Time Grab a calendar and sit down with your kids to plan a monthly family fun time. Let each person in the family choose a favorite activity. Play board games together. There are lots of craft books in stores or the library.
Holidays are great times for making decorations or gifts.
Go to the park. Play on the playground, roller skate, invite another family and play baseball or football. Go to local festivals. The newspaper is full of local festivals and events, most of them free. For more ideas, check your local bookstore for books on things to do in your area with kids.