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The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events of the year, bringing excitement, great food, and plenty of entertainment. But if you have younger kids, your Super Bowl celebrations may look a little different from the traditional big game gatherings. That doesn’t mean you can’t have a blast right at home! Having a family is an opportunity to create your own traditions. Take a look at the ideas below for how to make the big game just as much fun as before!
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Here are 10 fun ways to celebrate the Super Bowl with your family while keeping it engaging and enjoyable for everyone.
1. Make a Super Bowl Snack Stadium
Food is a huge part of any Super Bowl party, so why not make it extra special by creating a snack stadium? Use small bowls and containers to arrange your favorite game-day snacks—think popcorn, pretzels, veggies, cheese cubes, and mini sandwiches—into a stadium shape. Let the kids help design and fill in the “seats” with their favorite treats!
You can also now buy Stadium Snack Trays! If you are looking to go all out for the big game, they are a must for the snacks!
2. DIY Team Spirit Gear
Get your little ones involved by letting them make their own team spirit gear. Set up a simple craft station with markers, paper, and stickers so they can create banners or signs for their favorite team. If you have plain t-shirts, let them decorate their own team jerseys using fabric paint! If you plan ahead, order a blank football jersey for them to decorate!
3. Super Bowl Bingo
Keep the game interesting for kids with Super Bowl Bingo! Create bingo cards with things they might see or hear during the game—like a touchdown, a field goal, a funny commercial, or someone saying “instant replay.” This keeps kids engaged while watching, even if they aren’t super into football.
4. Host a Mini Halftime Show
While the official halftime show might not always be kid-friendly, you can create your own fun version! Let the kids dress up and perform a halftime dance, lip-sync their favorite songs, or put on a talent show. If they need inspiration, turn on some upbeat music and let them freestyle dance in the living room.
5. Super Bowl-Themed Games
If your kids aren’t interested in watching the entire game, plan some football-themed activities to keep them entertained. Try playing pin the football on the goalpost, see who can score the most points with an inflatable football target game, or set up an obstacle course where they pretend to be players running for a touchdown.
6. Create a Super Bowl Commercial Contest
One of the best parts of the Super Bowl is the commercials! Challenge your kids to come up with their own “Super Bowl-worthy” commercial using toys, stuffed animals, or household items. Have them act it out or record it on your phone to watch later.
7. Vote for Your Favorite Commercials
Make commercial breaks interactive by voting on the best ones! Set up a simple voting system with index cards or small whiteboards where family members can rate each commercial on a scale of 1-5. See which one wins “best commercial of the night” in your house!
8. Build a Blanket Fort Stadium
Transform your living room into a cozy Super Bowl “stadium” by building a blanket fort. Fill it with pillows, string lights, and comfy blankets so kids can lounge and enjoy the game (or a movie if they get tired of football). This makes for a fun and relaxing way to celebrate at home.
9. Create a Family-Friendly Betting Pool
A traditional Super Bowl party often includes some friendly betting, so why not make a kid-friendly version? Use a jar and have each family member guess things like the final score, which team will score first, or how long the national anthem will be. Instead of money, winners can get fun prizes like picking the next family movie night selection or something like $5 to spend at the Doller Store.
10. End the Night with a Football Movie or Storytime
After all the excitement of the game, wind down with a football-themed movie or bedtime story. Some great family-friendly football movies include Little Giants, Air Bud: Golden Receiver, or Remember the Titans (for older kids). If you prefer a book, try Goodnight Football by Michael Dahl or Football with Dad by Frank Berrios.
Have Fun!
Celebrating the Super Bowl at home with your family can be just as fun as going out, if not more! With tasty snacks, fun activities, and creative ways to engage even the littlest fans, you can make the big game a good time for everyone. Whether your family is full of football lovers or just in it for the snacks and commercials, these ideas will help you make Super Bowl Sunday a fantastic family tradition!
