Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Activities

NewFolks may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site.

7 fun ways to entertain kids during the Super Bowl so you can enjoy the game

Prepare these activities to keep the kids busy during the Super Bowl

By

It’s that time of year again! The final Sunday football game. The Super Bowl is about to happen, and you’re getting your fan gear ready, making the snacks, and getting hyped up for the kickoff. If you plan to enjoy the Super Bowl and you have children, fear not! There are plenty of ways to watch the Super Bowl and entertain the kids at the same time. We’re here to help you focus on enjoying the game with these activities that will keep the little ones busy.

Mother and son coloring and playing on the floor
Image used with permission by copyright holder

Let the kids get crafty

Coloring

There are plenty of coloring pages out there on the internet to print out. Set up a coloring station for the little ones! Print out football-themed coloring pages and set out crayons for them to use. What’s even more adorable is to set out the colors of the two teams facing off against each other.

Recommended Videos

Don’t have a printer? Go to your local library and print the pages off. Most libraries will even have themed pages ready to print.

Make pom-poms to cheer on the team

Grab crepe paper in the colors of the team you are rooting for (or both teams) and cut it into 12-inch strips. Once you have enough, staple them together. Grab duct tape and wrap it around where you stapled the crepe paper. If you want to take this craft up a notch, attach the pom-poms to a paint stick, which are free at any store that sells paint. This way, the kids will become the cutest cheerleaders at home.

Two kids having fun playing video games
Image used with permission by copyright holder

Let the kids play

Have a ‘game room’

While the grown-ups are watching the game, have the munchkins play their own games. Designate a room in your home as a “game room,” and lay out all kinds of games for the kids. It could be a variety of things — board games, Nintendo video games, or even football-themed games.

Lay out special snacks for them, too, like popcorn, chips, and other kid-friendly treats. That way, they will keep themselves occupied playing games while having just as much fun as the grown-ups!

Halftime fun with karaoke

You don’t even need to have a karaoke machine in order for the kids to do this as an activity. There are tons of lyrics videos on YouTube and all over the internet. Put one of those on and have the kids sing into whatever they want — even a hairbrush!

They could put on their very own halftime show for the adults or sing during the commercials. Make sure that everybody takes turns and gets to enjoy some quality karaoke time. For added fun, the kids in the audience could use the pom-poms they made to cheer on the singer. Let your kids show everyone what they’ve got!

Football bingo

Either create your own or find football-themed bingo cards to print out. Have the oldest child be the caller for the bingo numbers. For covering squares, little hands should use M&Ms or Skittles — because they double as a snack! Grab some little dollar-store toys as prizes to give out to the winners of the game.

Kids mixing dough in the kitchen
Image used with permission by copyright holder

Let the kids have their treats

Have a Sunday sundae

The Super Bowl is also all about the yummy foods that are set out during the game. We’ve seen people go all out and create whole stadiums out of cold cuts! While it’s not necessary to go that far, a fun way for the kids to have a delicious snack is to have a make-your-own sundae bar. Set out a flavor of ice cream, then fill bowls with all kinds of toppings, from hot fudge to sprinkles and, of course, whipped cream. The kids will have a blast making their own ice cream sundaes!

Bake football-themed cookies

If you have someone who loves to bake and doesn’t want to watch the game, have them bake football-themed cookies with the kiddos! All they need is a good sugar cookie recipe and a football-shaped cookie cutter. Once the cookies are in the oven to bake, have the kids play a board game to occupy their time until the cookies are ready. After they’re done, the children will have fun decorating the cookies to look just like little footballs. Don’t forget the milk to go along with the tasty treat!

There are plenty of activities for the kids to do while the adults watch the Super Bowl. It’s going to be loud anyway with everyone cheering their team on, so kids will fit right in. The game lasts a long time, so prepare at least a few of these activities to do throughout the Super Bowl to make sure everyone of every age has a fun time.

Editors’ Recommendations

Topics
Jennifer Passmore
Jennifer Passmore
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Jennifer has written two books on how to deal with living with chronic illness using the power of positivity. She has written…
9 incredible birthday party food ideas when you’re on a budget
Try these inexpensive and yummy birthday celebration foods
Kids enjoying eating pizza at a birthday party

There's quite a bit to dread when it comes to planning a birthday party for the kiddos, and it doesn't matter if you're holding the celebration at home or at a venue. The biggest drawback to throwing a party is the cost. Everything from food to the cake to beverages to the party favors means big charges on your credit cards. Now, if you have multiple kids' birthdays coming up sandwiched between the holidays, that definitely puts a huge dent in the family finances. Parents don't necessarily have to stress, though. Remember, bigger isn't always better when it comes to food ideas for a birthday party.

A lot goes into putting together a birthday party for kids, whether you're hosting it at home or at a party venue. From food to desserts and beverages to party favors and beyond, the bills can add up quickly, putting a dent in the family bank account. Of course, you can have a fun and festive party for your child without overspending. When it comes to kids, simple typically is better. Bigger doesn't necessarily mean better when it comes to food ideas for a birthday party.

Read more
The best outdoor games for kids – try these fun, classic activities
Cool activities to play outside with kids
Kids playing games outside

When the nice weather rolls around, there's nothing better than getting the kiddos outside to run and play. It can be difficult these days because getting kids off the devices is always a challenge. Another obstacle is often the dreaded announcement of being bored or there isn't anything to do outside. Well, as parents, we know that's certainly not true, especially when there are a whole host of outdoor games for kids.

Having an array of fun and engaging outdoor games is always a perfect pick for the whole family, whenever you're hosting a party or when the kiddos have friends over for a playdate. The wonderful thing about outside games is that they are timeless. They take adults back to their childhood, and even teens enjoy taking a page from their elementary school gym class days.

Read more
11 fun games kids can play with just pen and paper
Try something different and play paper games
A game of tic-tac-toe on a piece of paper

Engaged in the daily battle to get the kids to put down the smartphones? Then there's the video games and the iPad. Sure, technology is awesome, but kids and teens do spend entirely too much time on them. It's a challenge many parents face on a daily basis. Trying to get kids to power down gets even worse when the tween and teen years roll around.

If you're trying to think of ways to get kids to lift their headd up and do something that doesn't involve electronics, you aren't alone. Finding ways for kids to be creative and explore activities minus a device can be difficult, but sometimes, simpler really is better. There may not be a lot of technology involved in old-fashioned games to play on paper, but they can be just as much fun for younger children, tweens, and yes, even teens.

Read more