Spring is just around the corner, which means new opportunities and spring activities for kids to make memories. As the long winter days begin to lighten and the season of new beginnings sets in, we hope this list gives you plenty to look forward to in the coming months.
33 Outdoor Spring Activities for Kids
1. Walk in nature.
2. See how many types of insects you can find.
3. Jump in rain puddles, or allow your children to jump in them. Sometimes they are small!
4. Dance in the rain.
5. Plant a vegetable garden.
6. Plant a flower garden.
7. Have a backyard picnic with dessert, bubbles, and games.
8. Host a backyard tea party.
9. Pick dandelions and say hello to them!
10. Make a wildflower bouquet.
11. Go on a nature scavenger hunt.
12. Visit a stream or lake.
13. Feed the ducks in the creek or pond.
14. Plan an afternoon in the cherry blossoms or tulip fields.
15. Lay out a blanket and look for shapes in the clouds.
16. Draw with sidewalk chalk.
17. Play hopscotch and tic-tac-toe.
18. Build a mud kitchen in the backyard.
19. Collect sticks, flowers, grass, etc. Set up shop outside and create a nature collage.
20. Hula-hoop in the grass.
21. Play T-ball, soccer, frisbee, etc., barefoot on the grass.
22. Read books on the lawn.
23. Go bird watching.
24. Ride a bike.
25. Fly a kite.
26. Set up an obstacle course for some friendly competition.
27. Have an egg-and-spoon race.
28. Encourage cooperative fun by playing parachute.
29. Look for butterflies.
30. Go berry picking.
31. Plan a car wash day at home.
32. Go on a sunset drive to admire the colors in the sky.
33. Set up a telescope for stargazing.
34 Indoor Spring Activities for Kids
1. Read books about baby animals.
2. Read books about plants.
3. Create watercolor masterpieces.
4. Plant a herb garden on top of the table.
5. Make pressed flower art.
6. Make a DIY flower using pompoms, feathers, cardboard, and other materials.
7. Liven up the playroom (or any room) with your plant of choice. Succulents are great for beginners.
8. Get ahead of the game and make a “Summer Bucket List” jar to keep the fun alive on sunny days.
9. Set up a water table.
10. Set up a sensory table.
11. Make suncatchers.
12. Spruce up shared spaces with fun window clings.
13. Have a family board game night.
14. Tell stories about shadow animals on the ceiling before bed. A flashlight or your phone’s light will do.
15. Make homemade ice cream.
16. Grab some flower-shaped cookie cutters and make the perfect seasonal cookies.
17. Cook a new meal as a family.
18. Make cinnamon roll bunnies for breakfast.
19. Make smoothies.
20. Make a fruit bowl for a sweet snack.
21. Spring-clean as a family.
22. Spend an afternoon collecting unwanted items to donate.
23. Check your local library’s calendar for events like playgroups, story time, and more.
24. Check out local music classes.
25. Sign up for swimming lessons in anticipation of fun days at the pool.
26. Start an annual family scrapbook.
27. Make DIY crayons using candy molds.
28. Make homemade playdough.
29. Host a stuffed animal storytime.
30. Take a popsicle bath.
31. Paint a birdhouse.
32. Host a spring playdate.
33. Visit an indoor playground or play cafe.
34. Sign up for a session at the kids’ gym.
26 Kids Family Outings for Spring
1. Pack up the family and head to the ballpark for a baseball game.
2. Get ice cream.
3. Start trying out as many new playgrounds as possible.
4. Go to the zoo.
5. If your neighborhood (or one nearby) hosts a garden walk, make a day of it.
6. Take a trip to the local farmers market.
7. Save money.
8. Visit a butterfly conservatory.
9. Visit a bird aviary.
10. Visit a nature center.
11. Check out your local gaming museum.
12. Explore a science museum. Exhibits are often changed each season.
13. Sign up for an outdoor family movement class like yoga in the park.
14. Visit a local farm (or a petting zoo).
15. Check out an art gallery.
16. Visit a local greenhouse.
17. Visit a botanic garden.
18. Take a day trip. Choose somewhere you’ve never been.
19. Visit an indoor waterpark.
20. Go to the beach. Your kids will love running in the sand, even if the water isn’t warm enough to splash around.
21. Discover Little Library locations.
22. Grab a camera and take a shot (no pun intended) at nature photography. Even the tiniest of sidekicks can have fun grabbing.
23. Go for a walk.
24. Break out the binoculars for kid-led exploration.
25. Collect stones to paint.
26. Create a fairy garden.
8 Holiday-Inspired Spring Activities for Kids
1. Decorate Easter eggs together.
2. Set up an indoor Easter egg hunt.
3. Organize an outdoor Easter egg hunt and invite your friends.
4. Fill an Easter basket with homemade goodies to surprise an elderly neighbor.
5. Make a leprechaun trap for St. Patrick’s Day.
6. Celebrate Earth Day by making and hanging bird seed ornaments.
7. Plant a tree on Earth Day.
8. Plan a mommy-and-me date for Mother’s Day (or any special day you’re ready to celebrate).
There is no better time than spring to start something new with activities that the whole family will love and enjoy. Whether you want to have fun with your kiddos at home or get them out of the house for new adventures, we hope the ideas shared here will help you plan an action-packed spring itinerary.
