
Spring has sprung: Getting the kids back outside
Spring has sprung: Getting the kids back outside
The weather is getting better and people young and old are ready to get back outside! Spring and summer are short, so take note of all these outdoor activities and enjoy of the weather while you can.
20 spring outdoor activities
- Plant flowers or a vegetable garden
- Go for a hike
- Have a clothesline art show
- Ride bikes, scooters or skateboards
- If you are not squeamish, go bug hunting
- Have a picnic (pack a fun lunch!)
- Jump rope
- Learn about photography and take pictures
- Feed the ducks at the pond
- Draw pictures with chalk
- Go to the farmers’ market
- Go bird watching
- Create a scavenger hunt to do at the park
- Play hide and seek
- Play catch or a sport
- Burn off some energy by having races
- Make a sundial to use year-round
- Play hopscotch or foursquare
- Have a milk carton boat race
- Set up an obstacle course
Most of these activities don’t cost a cent, but the memories your children will have of family time and bonding will be priceless.