I don’t know about you but my winter was long!! It was probably longer than you would have liked. Finally the weather is getting warmer and you feel you might actually be able to go outside- Yay! There are signs of spring all around. There are so many fun things to do in spring but sometimes as we ache so deeply for summer swim weather we forget that spring has so much to offer. We all know waiting for summer will not make it come any faster so why not head out and enjoy! After a long winter you are probably ready to get your kids out of the house and I am sure they are just as ready. So here are 30 things that won’t cost you anything (unless you don’t have the supplies on hand but most are things you have probably already purchased). So get out- explore and have fun during this beautiful time of year!
- Throw Rocks in a pond
- Fly a kite
- Have a picnic
- Walk some trails
- Search for buds on trees or flowers popping/blooming
- Go on a bird hunt
- Collect acorns
- Feed some ducks
- Go on a walk
- Explore the beach
- Plant Flowers
- Clean the yard
- Plant a Garden
- Ride Bikes
- Rollerblade
- Play outside sports together
- Water plants
- Mow the lawn
- Visit a nature center or aviary
- Read books outside
- Visit a nursery and find your favorite flowers
- Use chalk on the driveway
- Explore a state forest
- Playground Hop
- Watch a youth sporting event
- Build a birdhouse
- Help someone else with yard cleanup
- Hunt for frogs/toads
- Catch bugs
- Pick up trash around your town
So there you have it- a full month of spring fun! Ways to explore, create and accomplish some of your necessary spring tasks with your kids. These are fun ways to create lasting memories while enjoying some of nature’s most beautiful treasures! The weather is warm, the skies are blue and there is new life all around. One of the things I love most about warm weather is the fact that my house stays a little bit cleaner- a little bit longer. Why not get those kids out and let them be themselves- exploring, getting a little dirty and looking on in awe as the world is blossoming all around them. You’ll feel great finally being outside and believe me, your kids and your house will thank you for it.
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Sammi says
I love these ideas! We have a huge park in our downtown center with 5 different themed playgrounds so we often do a “park hop” there and the kids stay entertained for hours 🙂
Millie says
great ideas and I will have to do some with the grands 🙂 thank you!
Angelina says
These are great ideas not just for kids but for adults too!
chellie says
This is awesome Jenny! We all have those days when we’re felling uncreative! Do you have a summer one planned?? 🙂
Dotty says
I love your list of ideas to do with the children, Today we had a planting party! and that was fun! I am sure we will be doing lots more from the list here .
sahana says
Great ideas.
Amberjane says
Great ideas to keep kids occupied
Mother of 3 says
Ah…. Spring ! I can’t wait to start enjoying some spring fun with with my kids. We just need a bit of warm weather and some sun.
Sara says
I am so ready for Spring! This is a great list and I will be using it with my kids.
Emmy says
We here in MN are lucky to have tons of museums that offer free days at least once a month. Are arboretum also does this quite often. Granted, it is usually pretty busy, but if you can handle the crowd, it is a great way to save. We also love just walking around Ikea or Mall of America.