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Top 10 Superhero Movies for Families

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My husband and two girls all love superheroes. They love the movies, the toys, and books. And, they’ve been trying to draw me into their world.

So, when we have a family movie night, superhero movies are very popular.

Since we’ve seen so many, I asked my superhero expert (my husband) to come up with his list of Top 10 Superhero Movies for Families.

And after superhero movie night, try one of these great ideas for family friendly movies to watch on your next movie night.

Grab the popcorn and settle in for a fun family movie night with these best superhero movies for families. You'll find choices for little kids and big kids.

Get ready for an exciting movie night! These movies are so much fun!

Note: I pulled the age suggestions from Common Sense Media. These suggestions are just that – a suggestion. Our family has allowed our kids of a younger age to watch all of these movies, but superhero movies can have intense scenes. You know your kids better than anyone and can best make the decision as to what movies are best for your family.

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Superhero Movies for Families with Kids Under 10

Get ready for a fun and exciting family movie night with one of these fantastic Top 10 Superhero Movies for families that everyone will love.

The Incredibles (Ages 7+, rated PG) – I cannot think of a better superhero movie choice for younger kids than The Incredibles. This Pixar classic about a family of superheroes is funny and exciting. It truly can be enjoyed by both kids and parents.

Big Hero 6 (Ages 7+, rated PG) – Big Hero 6 is another great animated superhero movie about a group of kids who turn into superheroes. It’s fun and has a great message. Just know that one of the main themes in this movie is dealing with grief, but in a kid-appropriate way.

Superman the Movie (Ages 8+, rated PG) – Most live-action superhero movies are not the best for younger kids, but Superman the Movie – the classic starring Christopher Reeve – is a good safe choice for the family. It’s fun and action-packed, but not as intense as the more recent offerings.

Best Superhero Movies for Kids and Tweens ages 10 and Up

Get ready for a fun and exciting family movie night with one of these fantastic Top 10 Superhero Movies for families that everyone will love.

Spider Man (ages 11+, rated PG-13) – There are quite a few Spider Man movies, but in my opinion, the 2002 version starring Tobey Maguire is my favorite. It’s funny, action-packed, and tells the origin story of this popular superhero.

Captain America: The First Avenger (ages 11+, rated PG-13) – Captain America: The First Avenger is probably the most tame of all the Captain America movies. It’s also a whole lot of fun! Since this is the first Captain America movie, it tells the origin story and it’s always fun to learn how a favorite superhero came about.

Wonder Woman (ages 12+, rated PG-13) – If you want to see a movie with strong female characters, pull up a couch and slip this DVD in the player. This is yet another origin story (origin stories are the best!) with a fun, sensitive, and strong character.

Ant-Man (ages 12+, rated PG-13) – Ant-Man is tamer than many of the other superhero movies and also full of humor. But, there’s still a lot of comic book fun. It’s a fun story of an unlikely hero.

Get ready for a fun and exciting family movie night with one of these fantastic Top 10 Superhero Movies for families that everyone will love.

Thor: Ragnarok (ages 12+, rated PG-13) – Unlike the other movie picks, Thor: Ragnarok is not the first movie in the Thor series. But, it is the funniest and has the better story. You don’t even need to have watched the first Thor movie to enjoy this one (and I know because I still haven’t watched the first one).

Guardians of the Galaxy (ages 12+, rated PG-13) – Guardians of the Galaxy is probably the most fun of all the superhero movies. It’s full of humor, an awesome group of rag-tag characters, and by far the best soundtrack out of any of these movies. It’s definitely a favorite in our family.

Black Panther (ages 12+, rated PG-13) – It was hard to decide, but Black Panther is probably my favorite out of the entire list. It features diverse characters, strong and smart female characters, an amazing fictional city, and a story that hooks you from the very beginning. It’s lots of fun with a great message.

Bonus: The Avengers (ages 13+) – I’m including The Avengers as a bonus movie on the list because it’s definitely one of the best – though it’s more suited for tweens, teens, and above. It’s more intense at times but the story is great and it definitely ties a lot of the other movies together.

If you’ve got superhero fans in the family, you’ll definitely want to try one of these superhero movies for families at your next family movie night. They’re exciting and so much fun!

Get ready for a fun and exciting family movie night with one of these fantastic Top 10 Superhero Movies for families that everyone will love.

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The Best Family Friendly Movies for Family Night

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Do you like to have movie nights with your family?

It’s one of our favorite things to do together, so I’m always searching for some fun family friendly movies to watch.

We enjoy all kinds of movies, comedies, sports movies, superhero movies, fantasy, and more. No matter what we choose, it’s always fun!

So settle in, grab some movies snacks, pop in a great movie, and get ready for a great family night!

What are you going to watch for your next family movie night? Here are the best choices for fun family friendly movies to watch.

Top Family Friendly Movies

No matter what type of movie your family likes to watch, I’ve got some great suggestions for  you.

Pick a topic, click through, and you’ll find some great family movies my family recommends. Maybe not everything will be a great fit for your family, but I can guarantee you’ll find some great choices to have an awesome family movie night.

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Top Ten Musicals

If your family loves musicals, here are 10 fun family movies you’ll love.

Rewatch a favorite or find a new movies from these Top 10 Family Friendly Musicals.

Fun Sports Movies

Do you have a family full of sports fans? Or do you just love inspiring movies?

Then, you’ll want to fire up one of these suggestions from this list of Ten Sports Movies for Families.

Family Movies on Amazon Prime

You don’t have to look far to find a great choice for movie night. Try one of these great Family Movies on Amazon Prime.

What are you going to watch for your next family movie night? Here are the best choices for fun family friendly movies to watch.

Disney Classic Live Action Movies

I grew up watching many of these Disney classics and now I love to share them with my kids. They’re fun and all are very kid friendly.

Check out my 10 Favorite Disney Classic Live Action Movies for families at this list.

Superhero Movies

We love the action and adventure in a good superhero movies. These are often our top choice for family movies night.

If your family loves superheroes too, you’ll love the choices from this list of Top 10 Superhero Movies for Families.

Winter Movies

Make a batch of hot cocoa and cuddle under blankets to watch one of these Winter Family Movies for the coziest movie night on a cold, snowy day.

Halloween Movies

It’s always fun to have a theme night during holiday time. So once October rolls around, you may want to try a fun and spooky family friendly movie.

So, check out this list of 10 Fun Halloween Movies for Families so you can have an awesome Halloween movie night.

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What are you going to watch for your next family movie night? Here are our favorite family night movies.

Are you ready to choose a fun family friendly movie for your next movie night? Are you going to try a musical, a sports movie, or something else?

Whatever you choose, I’m sure it’s going to be fun and you’ll have plenty of quality time with your family.

And, don’t forget the snacks! Try one of these yummy popcorn treats for family movie night for anyone that has the munchies.

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January Family Fun Ideas

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Are you one of those families that like to go out and enjoy winter. Or do you tend to hibernate.

We’re one of those hibernating families. That’s why we often need a push to get out and do something fun.

That’s why these January family fun ideas are so awesome. They’ll push you to go out and have quality time together. Or, if you’re already active, you’ll find some new family adventure ideas.

Enjoy some quality time with your family this winter with these January Family Fun ideas.

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January Family Fun Ideas

Whether you’re looking for some last minute fun or want to schedule some family time in your calendar, these January family fun ideas will be perfect.

There’s no need to write them down! If you keep reading to the bottom, you’ll find a link for a simple one-page printable list.

Some will get you outside enjoying the snow and others are perfect for some cozy time inside. No matter the climate you live in, you’ll find some ideas that will the right fit for your family.

Make Snow Angels.

Do you know how to make snow angels? You just stand still with your legs a bit wide and your arms held straight out to the side. Fall straight back. Once you land, move your legs back and forth and your arms up and down. Stand up carefully and you’ll see an image of an angel with wings.

This is so much fun, but works best in new powdery snow. We tend to get plenty of it here in Minnesota!

While you’re outside making snow angels, stay outside for awhile and throw snowballs or build a snowman. Just have some simple fun family time out in the snow.

Winter nature walk - animal footprints in winter

Go On a Winter Nature Walk.

You can go on a nature walk just about anywhere. Try a nature center, park, or even your own neighborhood. You can find signs of nature in so many places!

While on your winter nature walk, look for signs of life. Do you see any signs of animals (like footprints in the snow). Check out the plants. Which are evergreen and which are dormant for the winter?

Read one of these fun Winter Nature Books for Kids for inspiration.

Have fun exploring the natural world together!

Pick a Random Country From Around the Globe and Go to the Library to Find a Book or Two About It.

You can either close your eyes, spin, and point or you can just choose a country that fascinates you. Either way, the goal is to learn about a new country.

Hit up the kid’s nonfiction area for books to help you learn about another country. The Country ABCs series of books are a great option if your library has them.

You could also check out the adult nonfiction area for travel guides or cookbooks. Or, try searching for folktales from your chosen country in your library’s catalog.

Prepare a New Soup Recipe

Search in your cookbooks, one from the library, or just search on Pinterest for a new soup recipe to try. Cook it together with your family for a simple (and warming) family dinner.

Soup is such a great meal to cook with your kids. If your kids are old enough they can help chop vegetables. They can also stir, measure, pour ingredients, and be a taste tester.

Choose a simple recipe that your kids will love such as this Homemade Vegetable Alphabet Soup at Kitchen Counter Chronicles. Or they may love this Creamy Chicken Pasta Soup at My Kids Lick the Bowl.

Cooking with kids - cutting veggies

Build Block Towers

Get out your wooden blocks and get building!

How tall can you build a tower before it collapses? Is there a way to make you tower stronger?

Or, you can add a little math with this fun counting blocks activity.

Tip: If you don’t already have a set of blocks, this Melissa and Doug set is a great choice. Or, invest in a beautiful heirloom set like these maple blocks from EverwoodFriends on Etsy.

Make a scrapbook of holiday pictures.

Print out some of your favorite photos from this past holiday season. Search your pictures from Christmas, Thanksgiving, or even Halloween.

Gather them together and make a small scrapbook of memories. Slip them into a simple photo album, like this personalized Christmas album from Personalized A2Z on Etsy.

Or, you can skip the printing the process and put together a photo book like you can get from Shutterfly.

Paint a picture using only white paint on colored paper.

Grab a selection of construction paper or colored card stock and a tube of white paint.

Everyone can choose a different color of paper and paint a picture using only white paint.

Will you make an abstract picture, a fun snowy scene, or something different?

It will be so much fun to see everyone’s creations!

Set a Few Goals for the New Year.

What do you hope to accomplish as a family? Are there any places you want to travel to or any fun activities you want to do.

Spend some time together and brainstorm ideas. Put a few ideas down on paper so you and your family can be on the same page.

Making paper snowflakes

Watch a Fun Winter Movie

Have a winter family movie night! Grab some comfy blankets, make mugs of hot chocolate, and settle in for a fun movie night.

Queue up a great winter movie, like Frozen or Ice Age. Anything that takes place in the winter or features a lot of snow would be perfect!

Or check out our list of recommended Winter Family Movies for a Cozy Movie Night.

Movie nights are our favorite family adventure!

Decorate a Window With Paper Snowflakes

Make traditional paper snowflakes. (Here’s a great tutorial from Kitchen Counter Chronicles.) Or try something different, like these fun Name Snowflakes from Childhood 101.

Spend the afternoon cutting and creating, then tape them up in a window (or two or three!). Now you can enjoy your creation all winter long!

Use this printable for some fun winter family fun ideas to do this January

January Family Fun Printable

Did you see some ideas you want to try? Or do you want to do them all?

No matter what, you can print out all the family adventures on this simple printable. Click the link below, print, and then hang it up to inspire your family to have a lot of winter family fun.

Print your January Family Adventures here.

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Autumn Scavenger Hunts for Kids

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I don’t know about you, but I always want to get outside on a beautiful fall day to look at the colors and enjoy the crisp cool air.

These fun autumn scavenger hunts are the perfect family activity to get you and your kids outside.

Fun autumn scavenger hunts for kids

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Autumn Scavenger Hunts for Kids

Are you ready to have some fun?

These scavenger hunt ideas are all so much fun! You can hunt for the makings of a nature sensory bin or look at all the colors around you.

All of these ideas are perfect for exploring fall treasures and will get your family outside, exercising, and having fun.

Autumn Scavenger Hunts for Kids

Get outside and explore this fall with this fun selection of autumn scavenger hunts for kids.

Neighborhood Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Explore the Halloween decorations in your neighborhood with this fun scavenger hunt.

Thanksgiving Game: Photo Scavenger Hunt on Your Smartphone

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Use this free printable Thanksgiving scavenger hunt to take photos of things you are thankful for.

Fall Scavenger Hunt

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This fall nature scavenger hunt is fun for kids of all ages, but the pictures on the printables makes it perfect for preschoolers.

Pumpkin Patch Scavenger Hunt

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Go on a scavenger hunt at the pumpkin patch with this fun scavenger hunt idea.

We're Going on a Leaf Hunt

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Go on a leaf scavenger hunt with this fun idea based on the book We're Going on a Leaf Hunt.

Autumn Scavenger Hunt for Kids

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Hunt for items in nature with this fun scavenger hunt which included photos on the printable to help you identify everything.

Printable Fall Scavenger Hunt

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This fall scavenger hunt has 33 items which makes it perfect for a group activity.

Scarecrow Hunt with FREE Printable

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Hide the pieces of a scarecrow around the house and let your kids find them to put together with this great idea for a scavenger hunt craft.

Forest Scavenger Hunt

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Go on a scavenger hunt on a hike in the forest with this fun idea.

Nature Color Wheel Printable Scavenger Hunt

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Explore the colors of fall with this fun nature color wheel scavenger hunt.

Signs of Autumn Fall Scavenger Hunt for Kids

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Search for the signs of autumn with this fun scavenger hunt.

Fall Scavenger Hunt List

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Go on a simple fall scavenger hunt with this list that would be perfect for a trip to the park or nature center.

Search for Autumn Printable for Kids

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Search for autumn and sketch your finds in this fun printable mini booklet.

Nature Scavenger Hunt

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This simple fall nature scavenger hunt is perfect for your toddler or preschooler.

Nature Hunt Cardboard Hearts

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Make your own nature hunt on these fun cardboard hearts.

Nature Sensory Bin Scavenger Hunt for Kids

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Collect items on a nature hunt to make your own sensory bin with this fun idea.

Fall Camping Scavenger Hunt

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Go on a fall scavenger hunt at the campground with this fun idea!

Which one is your favorite? I can’t decide, they’re all so awesome!

Enjoy the outdoors this fall with one of these fun Autumn Scavenger Hunts for kids. Your family will have so much fun exploring fall treasures.

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Winter Family Movies for a Cozy Movie Night

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The snow is falling, temperatures are dropping, and the whole family is home. It’s the perfect time for a family movie night!

It’s also a great time for one of these winter family movies. The snowy settings and winter activities featured are a perfect way to spend some quality family time together.

The best family friendly movies for a winter movie night.

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Winter Family Movies

What makes a great winter movie?

To me, it’s a movie with snowy scenes or one that takes place in the winter. It may be a fun heart-warming hockey movie, or a wild Alaskan adventure.

No matter the topic, these are all fun movies that will tempt you to curl up under a blanket with mugs of hot chocolate.

Here are all my recommendations for a Winter Family Movie Night.

Winter Family Movies

Grab some blankets, some hot chocolate, and cuddle up with your family for a fun movie night with one of these winter family movies.

Frozen

You may have already seen this one again and again, but you can't make a winter movie without this fun snowy, Disney classic. This choice is great for your little ones! Rated PG.

Ice Age

In this hilarious animated film, a group of prehistoric animals work together to save a human baby. Rated PG.

Happy Feet

This is the story of Mumble, a penguin who can't find his heart song but instead dances. He's exiled from his community and finds another group of penguins who convinces him that his dancing is actually cool. Rated PG.

Cool Runnings

This funny movie is loosely based on the Jamaican bob-sled team from the 1988 Winter Olympics. This heartwarming story is a great option for families that are ready to move beyond animated films. Rated PG.

Eight Below

This adventure movie is based on a true story of a group of sled dogs that have been forced to stay behind because of a winter storm and medical emergency. The brave dogs work to reunite with their human. As is common in wilderness adventure movies, there are some tense situations and wildlife peril. It's an awesome choice for the family. Rated PG.

The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe

This family-friendly fantasy movie based on the beloved children's classic takes place in a winter wonderland. It's a great choice for for a snowy evening. Rated PG.

March of the Penguins

This movie may be a documentary, but it's got plenty of humor and story-telling. Morgan Freeman's narration and stunning natural images will keep the whole family entertained. Rated G.

Miracle

This fun sports movie is based on the 1980 Olympic US Hockey team who won gold while winning the hearts of America. You'll be cheering by the end. Rated PG.

Little Women

There have been many movie versions of this great classic, but this 1994 version is my favorite. It stays true to the book and would be a great choice for a mother-daughter movie night. Rated PG.

The Mighty Ducks

There's just something about a hockey movie that makes it perfect for a winter movie night. I love this choice because it's a funny, heart-warming story of a misfit team and they're very unlikely coach. Rated PG.

Mr. Popper's Penguins

While it shares the name with a classic children's book, this movie is very different that the book. But, that doesn't mean it's not a fun choice for a movie night! It's slapstick and a great choice if you're looking for something funny. Rated PG.

Snow Dogs

This is a light-hearted choice about a Miami dentist who inherits a team of sled dogs and moves to Alaska. It's a fish-out-of-water story that's fun for the whole family. Rated PG.

Ice Princess

This is a fun and inspiring movie about a young girl who follows her dreams and a mother who learns to let go of her own dreams for her daughter. This is a great choice if you have tween girls! Rated G.

White Fang

This story of a hunter and his adopted wolf-dog set in gold-rush Alaska is perfect when you're looking for a great family-friendly adventure. Rated PG.

Togo

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This movie that tells the story of the brave lead dog who leads a sled through hazardous conditions to get some much-needed medicine for their community. This movie is a Disney+ exclusive and it's a great choice if you have this subscription service. Rated PG.

Plan a Winter Movie Night

Did you decide on a movie? I’ve got my eye on Cool Runnings for our next movie night.

It won’t take long to plan a cozy movie night. Just queue up the movie and gather as my blankets as you can.

Plan a few snacks. A warm cup of hot chocolate is always a great choice. Add in a fun snack like this Peanut Butter Popcorn from 3 Boys & a Dog. Or try this Churro Chex Mix from Oh Sweet Basil. Both of these recipes are family favorites at our house!

You can also try one of these yummy popcorn snacks!

These winter family movies are all great choices for you next family movie night. Enjoy these great winter movies for kids that the whole family will love.

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You really don’t need anything other than a good movie to have a family movie night. But if you want to make your winter movie night extra special, here are some things I’d recommend.

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