How to Plan a Family Night Everyone Looks Forward To

What makes a family night special?

Setting aside a time to connect gives the whole family something to look forward to. It doesn’t have to be complicated. Some of the best family traditions are simple and take shape over time. The goal is to carve out a time the family takes a fun break together.

Where to begin

• Have a quick family meeting to discuss your ideas.
• Pick an activity. What does everyone like? Games, sports, movies, music?
• Choose a routine day and time that works for everyone.
• Once that’s decided, it’s full on family night prep mode!

How to prepare

Once you’ve chosen an activity, encourage everyone to participate. Assign tasks for each member of the family to contribute to family night. For example, one person can make a snack while another prepares a special drink. The memories you build in these moments will last a lifetime. 

Family Game Night

Need a suggestion? We’re here to help! 

A family game night is a great place to start. 

The creators at Wonky Penguin Games are passionate about building games that turn playtime into meaningful family time. We make games that inspire belly laughs, playful scheming, and stories worth retelling.

Wicked Christmas and ELVES vs PENGUINS invite the whole family to play! Both are fast paced, easy to learn, and designed for ages 7 and up—so kids, parents, and grandparents can all join the family game night. Take your pick, or why not play both?

Grab some tasty snacks, order a pizza, and gather around the table. 

It’s time to start a new family tradition.