In reply to elliot.baker:
> Things already on the list below - any other fun ideas I'm missing?
Sounds like an amazing list.
So I've got a 2 and a 4 year old. When my first was a baby I had the attitude of as soon as my kid is walking, we're going to be climbing mountains, at the crag, you name it, we we're going to do it.
Reality for us was a bit different. I was a bit too ambitious and it led to many failed and tear filled outings. I over estimated a child's stamina and underestimated their stubbornness when they don't want to do something.
So now, a fun day might be...
wait for it....
This is going to blow you away....
Collecting snails from the garden. Oh yes.
I know it doesn't sound too exciting, but they love it.
They'll do it for hours, I get a break. They spend time outdoors. The only tears are when I have to explain that their snails (and we're talking about a lot of snails at this point) can't live in the house at the end of the day.
It's the perfect day.
If you can manage the list in your OP without all day meltdowns, you're living the dream. And you must teach me.