Spring is a season of renewal and blossoming, making it the perfect time for parents and kids to embrace the outdoors and create lasting memories together. From vibrant gardens to sunny picnics, the possibilities are endless. Here’s a list of 50 delightful activities that will make this spring unforgettable for your family.
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Plant a Flower Garden
Teach your kids the magic of growth by planting colorful flowers. This humming bird and butterfly mix is a great option and the colors will look beautiful!
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Explore your local park or backyard with a nature-themed scavenger hunt. Check out this ‘Go Find It’ scavenger hunt game on Amazon!
Picnic at the Park
Pack a picnic basket with your kids’ favorite treats and enjoy a day outdoors. Need a basket? Check this one out!
Fly a Kite
Let the spring breeze carry your kites high in the sky.
Outdoor Movie Night
Set up a cozy outdoor movie night with blankets and popcorn. Here is everything you need!
Visit a Farmers Market
Explore local farmers’ markets and pick fresh produce together.
Bike Ride Adventure
Take a family bike ride through scenic trails or your neighborhood.
Create a DIY Bird Feeder
Craft bird feeders and watch as feathered friends visit your yard. Here is a cool one your kids can paint and get creative with!
Sidewalk Chalk Art
Unleash creativity with vibrant sidewalk chalk art in your driveway. Here is our top choice!
Go on a Bug Hunt
Explore the insect world by going on a bug-hunting expedition.
Here is a bug catching kit from Amazon!
You might also need a bug encyclopedia!
Nature Art Collage
Collect leaves, flowers, and twigs to create beautiful nature collages. You can do this two ways: you can search for things in nature and make the collage, or you can can pre-made nature pictures online or on Amazon. You can also frame these and place them in your home or give as gifts!
Family Camping Night
Set up a backyard campsite and enjoy a night under the stars.
Build a Fairy Garden
Let your kids’ imagination run wild by creating a magical fairy garden. I have seen a lot of fairy garden supplies at the Dollar Tree!
Go on a Photography Adventure
Capture the beauty of spring with a family photography day. This camera is great for kids and you can also use the printed pictures to make collages!
Take a Hike
Discover the beauty of nature by going on a family hike. Take scavenger hunt cards of a bug catching kit and see what you can find!
Visit a Botanical Garden
Immerse yourselves in the beauty of blooming flowers at a botanical garden.
Have a Family Sports Day
Organize a friendly sports competition with games like sack race and tug-of-war.
Make Homemade Lemonade
Beat the springtime heat with refreshing homemade lemonade.
Outdoor Yoga
Practice family-friendly yoga in your backyard. if you don’t know how to do yoga, I suggest looking up some YouTube videos or getting yoga cards to help you out.
Bake Spring-Themed Treats
Spend a day baking delicious treats like flower-shaped cookies. There are so many options! Pinterest is a great place to look!
Visit a Butterfly House
Witness the enchanting world of butterflies at a local butterfly house.
Family Art Project
Collaborate on a large family art project, like a mural or painted stones. These acrylic markers are the only things I recommend using for painting these stones.
Create a Family Vision Board
Share your goals and dreams by creating a spring-themed vision board. This ‘Dream It. Do It’ vision board book is great for kiddos to get pictures from.
Visit a Local Park
Spend an afternoon at a nearby park, playing on swings and having a picnic.
Make Flower/Nature Crowns
Craft beautiful flower crowns using fresh or faux flowers.
Have a Family Game Night
– Gather for a night of board games, card games, and laughter.
Nature Sketching
Encourage artistic expression by sketching the beauty of nature.
Create a Springtime Playlist
Compile a playlist of upbeat and cheerful springtime songs. Have a dance party!
Family Book Club
Choose a family-friendly book to read together and discuss.
Stargazing Night
Enjoy a clear spring night by stargazing with your family.
Visit a U-Pick Farm
Pick fresh berries or fruits at a local U-pick farm.
Make Tie-Dye Creations
Experiment with vibrant colors to make tie-dye creations. Check out the awesome Tye-Dye Kit on Amazon.
Family Karaoke Night
Sing your hearts out with a family karaoke night.
Origami Workshop
Learn the art of origami together and create beautiful paper sculptures. This Origami Kit is great for both kids and adults.
Family Puzzle Challenge
Work together to complete a challenging family puzzle.
Visit a Science Museum
Explore interactive exhibits at a local science museum.
Have a Family Movie Marathon
Choose a series of family-friendly movies for a cozy movie night.
