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Quality time between a mother and her son is so important, for the mom and the child!

Life can get hectic between getting the dailies done plus work & school but it’s important for both of you to push all the chaos to the side and enjoy each other’s company. It doesn’t have to cost anything at all – it isn’t about finding a room in the budget, it’s about finding the time to bond.

Now, you may have to get a little creative on what you can go out or even stay in and do for some fun but it’s a great way to enjoy the day together and no matter what, always make sure there are some laughs and to do some things your child will enjoy even if it’s something you don’t.

If you’re needing a little inspiration, I’ve shared 60 mother and son date ideas below that can work for all ages, some you might have to tweak to fit your child’s age but they will give you ideas on spending time doing things both you and your little man (or men) will enjoy.

Fun Date Ideas for Mom & Sons

1. 1. Picnic in the yard or the park
   2. Go to the movie
   3. Order takeout & have a video game marathon
   4. Go mini golfing
   5. Ride some rides at the local fair
   6. Check out some animals at the zoo
   7. Grab some face paint face paint & cheer on his favourite sports team
   8. Go bowling
   9. Play laser tag
   10. Get messy with paintball
   11. Visit your local arcade & see who can win the most tokens & combine them to get something he wants
   12. Try geocaching
   13. Fly a kite
   14. Have a make your own pizza night & rent a movie
   15. Splash the day away at a water park
   16. Play ball together
   17. Visit an aquarium
   18. Ice cream or frozen yogurt date
   19. Go roller skating or roller blading
   20. Visit a reptile show
   21. Go 4-wheeling
   22. Take a hike together
   23. Monster truck show
   24. Camp out in your back yard – don’t forget the S’mores
   25. Go fishing for the day
   26. Learn archery together
   27. Visit a local museum
   28. Take an overnight road trip
   29. Water or nerf gun war
   30. Stargaze and guess constellations
   31. Board game night
   32. Go on a bug scavenger hunt
   33. Play in the rain
   34. Build a fort or treehouse together
   35. Grab some snacks & have an action-packed movie marathon
   36. Bike ride around & discover your neighborhood together
   37. Scavenger hunt for animal prints and then try to figure out what kind of animal left the print
   38. Go garage sale hopping & see what treasures you can find
   39. Have a breakfast date at restaurant of their choice
   40. Attend a play
   41. Paint pottery
   42. Rock wall climbing
   43. Attend a cooking class or teach him to cook a family recipe
   44. Visit the library
   45. Horse back riding
   46. Plant a garden together
   47. Go canoeing or on a boat ride
   48. Feed some ducks at the park or a pond
   49. Visit a car show
   50. Go to their favourite toy store and let them pick out a toy
   51. Visit your local fire station
   52. Donut date - get up early before school and get donuts
   53. Bake desserts together
   54. Volunteer for the Day at a homeless shelter
   55. If the weather is warm enough, go for a swim
2. 56. Go for a walk & clean up your neighborhood
3. 57. Pet some animals at the farm
4. 58. Get your craft on
5. 59. Sing-a-long to some karaoke fun
6. 60. Book a photo session at the park for just the two of you

Remember, children grow up so fast, make sure to cherish each moment with them and create memories that will last you both a lifetime!

Got any mom & son date ideas to add? Let me know in the comments.