20 things to do before you are older 2026

For children... and not so children!

Have you ever made a list of "things I need to do before I turn..."? We suggest you bring out the child inside you with a lot of fun ideas that everyone should do before they grow up.

We have been inspired by the book "101 fun things you should do before you are older", by Editorial GeoPlaneta. Do you dare to try them all?

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Pajama party in the living room

Whether as a family or inviting your children's friends, pajama parties are unforgettable. Prepare popcorn, chips, games and movies so that nothing is missing. You can have pillow fights, tell scary stories, play riddles... and remember that the only thing prohibited is sleeping!

Learn to use Chinese chopsticks

Lose the fear of getting dirty and lost... learning to eat with chopsticks and ending up scraping your plate is just a matter of practice... attack!

Build a pirate ship with boxes

With those cardboard boxes that are normally thrown into the bin you can build a lot of recycled toys. We propose a pirate ship, but with a little imagination you can build cities, castles, houses...

Record a short

Making a movie with friends can be fun! Before you start recording, you can prepare the script, the costumes, the sets or sets... lights, camera, and action!

Make giant soap bubbles

Prepare a solution with 700ml of water, 120ml of dish soap, 60g of cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of baking powder and 1 tablespoon of clear molasses. Measure 2cm of twine and pass it through 2 plastic straws. Tie the ends of the twine and separate the straws to make the handles of the bubble wand. Dip it into the liquid, lift it into the air, and slowly walk backwards. It doesn't work the same way the first time, but be patient... you'll soon get giant bubbles!

Make homemade cookies

Children love to cook, and even more so if it is a delicious dessert. In this tutorial we teach you how to make cookies step by step.

Obstacle course

Jumping on bags, with tests in each stage that must be overcome, using objects inside the house... create your own race and play!

Make up a secret handshake

All best friends have a way of greeting each other that is super secret. To do this you have to choose a few movements (bumping your fists, shaking your pinkies, bumping your hips, raising your fingers in the air...) and arrange them in a unique sequence. Now, let's practice!

Make homemade musical instruments

Turn the living room into the stage of the largest concert hall. You don't need to have the latest model of guitar, with a little imagination anything can work: from the classic pots that act as drums to more elaborate instruments like maracas made with plastic bottles filled with rice, anything goes! Put aside your prejudices, let your hair down and have fun with your children while banging your homemade instruments as if you were a famous rock star. You will have a great time!

Become a magician

To impress family and friends, there's nothing better than pulling out a few magic tricks. Here you will find some practical tips to get started: Magic for children

Draw a self-portrait

Look in a mirror, grab a pencil and paper and start drawing. It can be a realistic portrait or dare with other more abstract styles. The artist decides!

Make a phone with glasses

Although we are in the era of new technologies, no one can resist making the classic telephone by joining two glasses of yogurt with a thread. Will it work?

Spin a ball on one finger

To develop this skill, practice is essential. Do you want some advice? Before you start practicing, deflate the ball a little, this will help you control it better. Once you've mastered the technique, inflate it again and get ready to impress your family and friends.

Make your own newspaper

How about we make a newspaper about the family? You can interview grandparents, make a report about your mother's work, a special section of games for siblings, cooking recipes... Remember to give it an original name and decorate it with lots of photos and drawings.

Balance a spoon on your nose

Rub the concave side of the spoon over your nose for more friction. Gradually tilt your head back and continue rubbing. When the spoon starts to stick to your nose, let go of the handle!

Play volleyball with water balloons

The perfect game for the beach, park or garden. Better in a swimsuit because... you can end up wet!

Learn to juggle

Practice with small balls or balls filled with seeds. You can start with simple tricks and advance in complexity.

Create a perfect paper airplane and make it fly

Grab a piece of paper and create your own impressive airplane to fly through the sky. Ready to take off?

Learn to say "thank you" in 10 languages

This way you will be the perfect guest wherever you are.

Never be bored again

Even when you are alone there is always something fun to do: write a letter for yourself in the future, start reading a book that catches your attention, draw your own comic book character, play hula-hop, invent a dance to your favorite song... and remember: all this can be done by both children and adults!