Spring has a way of pulling everyone outdoors. The days get longer, the weather turns kinder, and suddenly the garden, the park and even the school run feel a bit more like an adventure. If you’re after outdoor activities for kids to make this spring a breeze, you don’t need anything fancy — just a bit of fresh air, a little imagination, and maybe a spare pair of wellies.
Here’s a big collection of simple, low-cost ideas to get the kids outside, moving, and making the most of the season.
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50 Outdoor Activities for Kids to Make This Spring a Breeze
#1. See Some Baby Animals
Spring is the perfect time to visit a pet farm and see all the new arrivals. Kids often love getting involved with feeding young lambs or calves under supervision.
#2. Play in the Rain
Don’t let a rainy day put you off — walk, run, skip or dance through the drops. If you need more inspiration, take a look at our Top Ten Things to Do Outside in the Rain and Galoshingly Good Rainy Day Activities for Kids Outdoors.
#3. Blow Some Bubbles
Bubbles almost always lead to giggles. Try a few different blowers for a range of bubble sizes, and when the bottle runs dry, make your own bubble mix with washing-up liquid, sugar and water.
#4. Head to the Beach
A trip to the beach is a great day out in any season. Try making a mermaid in the sand using seaweed for her hair and shells and stones to decorate her tail, or collect stones to paint once you’re home for simple garden decorations. For more ideas, see 50 Interesting Things to Do at the Beach with Kids.
#5. Read Outside
Once the weather warms up, grab a book or e-reader and find a comfortable spot outdoors. There’s no reason to stay cooped up inside when you can get some fresh air while you read.
#6. Go Cloud Watching
A relaxing activity for all ages — lie back on the grass and see who can spot the most interesting cloud shapes.
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#7. Jump Rope
Head outside with a skipping rope. Use a short single-person rope, or a longer one so the whole family can take turns turning and jumping.
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#8. Climb a Tree
The world looks completely different from up in a sturdy tree — a bit of exercise and a great view all in one.
You might also enjoy: 11 of the Best Outdoor Activities to Ensure Kids Stay Fit
#9. Jump in Puddles
Pull on the rain boots and have a good old splash around the neighbourhood puddles. A warm bath and a hot chocolate afterwards makes it even better.
You might also enjoy: Rainy Day Games for Kids Outdoors
#10. Do Some Star Gazing
On a clear night, bring the kids out to see how many constellations they can recognise. Our Fun Astronomy for Kids guide has some easy tips to get started.
#11. Have Some Water Fun
On a warm day, most kids love water play. Turn on the sprinkler and let them run through it, fill small buckets for a friendly water fight, or set younger ones loose “painting” the fence or ground with water and a brush. For more ideas, see 10 Wickedly Wet Water Games for Kids and 27 Innovative and Fun Ideas for Water Play.
#12. Go to a Playground
A trip to the local playground is an easy way to get everyone active. For a change of scene, try a playground in a nearby town and pack a picnic to make a full day of it.
#13. Have a Teddy Bear Picnic
On a good-weather day, let the kids host a teddy bear’s picnic in the garden — pack some snacks, invite the favourite soft toys, and let imaginations run wild.
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#14. Plant Some Seeds
Gardening with kids is great fun — they love getting mucky and watching what they’ve planted grow. If you have the space, give them their own flower bed or a pot to look after. Herbs and salad leaves are quick growers and most kids enjoy eating what they’ve grown themselves.
More Ways to Keep Spring Fun Going
Spring is full of small, easy wins outdoors — a scavenger hunt around the garden, chalk drawings on the driveway, a nature walk to spot the first signs of the season, or simply letting the kids run off some energy in the fresh
