Fun Family Spring Activities

Blow Bubbles!

Go buy some bubbles at your favorite dollar store, or make your own at home.

Pour 1/2 cup of dish soap into a large cup.

Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the dish soap in the cup.

Measure 2 teaspoons of sugar and add it to the water/soap mixture.

Fly a Kite

Go fly a kite—literally! Choose an open field and run around with the kids to try and get their kite up in the air.

Play Hide and Seek

Who doesn’t love this classic game? Springtime means you can head outside for an epic, neighborhood round of hide-and-seek!

Make a Bird Feeder

What better spring craft is there than making a DIY Birdfeeder? Or try painting a birdhouse, which you can purchase at your local craft store. It's so fun for the kids to watch the birds come enjoy what they made themselves!

Pinecone Bird Feeder

Tie 6-8 inches of string to the tip of each pine cone.
Melt your peanut butter and butter together until runny. ...
Dip your pinecones in the mixture until they are completely covered.
Roll the pinecones thoroughly in birdseed.
Hang in nearby trees and bushes.

Painting a Birdhouse

Looking for a summer boredom buster for your toddler or preschooler? This little birdhouse project actually kept my kids occupied for more than 60 seconds AND it gave us a cute little keepsake for the backyard. Win, win! This simple craft involves almost no prep time and is a great project for all ages, especially the toddler group!

Paint however you like, let dry overnight and hang up!

Ride a Bike

Spend an afternoon riding the bike trails in your local area. Is your little biker still in training? Use it as an opportunity to teach them how to ride their bike without training wheels.

Collect Rocks

Whether you’re at the beach or park, collect the biggest (and smoothest) rocks you can find. Add them to your collection or use them to make crafts. My kids really enjoy painting rocks as a project!

Get Gardening

Now is the time to start planting flowers in the yard. Your little ones will love getting messy in the fresh soil and being on garden hose duty.

Go for a Hike

What better way to explore the fresh outdoors than to go on a hike through a forest or trail? Try to stay quiet as you venture through to see if you can hear or see any animals (or bugs).

Wash your Car

Pick a warmer day to get the kids to help you out with cleaning up your family vehicle(s) in the driveway.

Dance in the Rain

Bundle up in your best rain gear (or not) and take advantage of the spring showers. Have a dance party outside in the drizzle (umbrellas optional), then cozy up for a cuddle session..

Jump in the Puddles

Throw on your rain boots and explore the outdoors after a rainstorm. Find the biggest mud puddles and jump in them to see who can make the biggest splash. Or bring some toy boats and watch them race across to the finish.

Head to the Park

What better way to get your kid’s extra energy out than at the park? Climb the monkey bars with them or race down the slides—it’ll be a day they won’t forget!

Draw with Chalk

Sprawl out on the sidewalk with a big bucket of chalk or spruce up your driveway or sidewalk with your wildest creations.

Put together a Scavenger Hunt

Kids love nature, so why not do a treasure hunt outside. Make a list of spring objects (rocks, pine cones, etc.) to look out for, and check them off as you find them outside

Water Balloon Fight

Get out the hose and fill up a ton of balloons for an epic water balloon fight in the backyard. Gather the kids from around the neighborhood and team off for the ultimate balloon battle.

Have a Picnic

Nothing beats a spring picnic. Pack a basket of goodies and sprawl on a blanket in the park (or your backyard) while enjoying the sun on your faces.

Take Lots of Pictures

Make sure that while living in the moment, you don’t forget to snap photos of the silly and fun times, too. Print the photos and have the kids help you finally put together that scrapbook or album you’ve wanted to make.