Looking for more seasonal fun? Check out our Halloween activities for kids and our fall activities for kids. Easter doesn’t have to be just one basket and one hunt. Below are 15 fun Easter activities for kids that mix egg hunt twists, crafts, games, and spring sensory play, plus a free printable Easter activity checklist … Read more
Bug hunting is one of the easiest outdoor activities to pull together on short notice — there’s no equipment to buy, the whole backyard becomes the activity, and kids get genuinely excited about finding something new under every rock and log. Here are 10 bug hunting and backyard insect activities that turn a normal afternoon … Read more
Turn any walk into an adventure with 12 fun nature walk activities for kids, plus a free printable checklist to bring along on the trail.
You don’t need a big yard or a green thumb to get kids excited about growing something — a single pot on a windowsill covers most of it. Below are 16 gardening activities for kids that cover planting, observing, harvesting, and a little bit of garden-themed art, organized by type, plus a free printable garden … Read more
12 beach day activities for kids and toddlers, organized by sand play, water play, beach games, and quiet time, plus a free printable checklist.
20 outdoor scavenger hunt ideas for kids, organized by nature, color, neighborhood, and seasonal themes, plus a free printable checklist.
For general tips on stargazing with kids, see this National Park Service overview of night skies, and check out our more hands-on activity ideas for kids. You don’t need a national park reservation or a car full of gear to give your kids a real camping memory — a backyard, a tent, and one evening … Read more
For more on why outdoor play matters this time of year, see this Nature Conservancy overview of getting kids outside, and check out our more hands-on activity ideas for kids. The air turns crisp, the leaves start piling up on the sidewalk, and suddenly your kid wants to be outside constantly — or, on the … Read more
For water safety guidance, see PoolSafely.gov, and browse more outdoor activities for kids on Family Hobby Hub. Nothing fills a hot afternoon quite like water play — and unlike a trip to the pool, most backyard water activities cost almost nothing and take five minutes to set up. Below are 18 backyard water play ideas … Read more