30 Outdoor Activities to Do With the Kids This Spring & Summer

Are you as excited for summer to be here as I am? It seems like mother nature is having the tiniest bit of trouble getting over the hump of the spring transition, but before we know it it – it’s going to be full on sunny spring, followed by summer. One of my favorite parts of moving into the beautiful weather of spring and summer is thinking about all the fun activities I’ll get to do with my grandkids. I love spending time with them and when we also get to enjoy the outdoors together, it’s a real win. From simple stuff like heading to the playground to activities that involve more planning, like a camping  trip, here are 30 outdoor activities to do with the kids this spring and summer.

30 Outdoor Activities to Do With the Kids This Spring & Summer

1. Head to the beach with all the sand toys in tow.
2. Grab the wagon and take a walk through the neighborhood. When someone gets tired, they can ride along.
3. Take the dog for a walk all together.
4. Have an ice cream sundae party for the whole neighborhood.
5. Plan a backyard “camping trip.”
6. Pack a picnic lunch and head to a local park.
7. Organize an outdoor art project.
8. Get some sidewalk chalk and decorate the driveway.
9. Give the dog a bath outside in the yard.
10. Go horseback riding at a local barn.
11. Take swimming lessons at the neighborhood pool.
12. Host an evening BBQ at a local park – invite a bunch of families.
13. Set up a slip & slide in the backyard.
14. Take sailing lessons as a family.
15. Spend the day at the beach.
16. Go for a hike.
17. Spend some time at the neighborhood playground.
18. Have a bonfire in the backyard to make s’mores.
19. Have a finger painting day on the deck.
20. Host a water balloon party and let the kids get soaked.
21. Break out the old school sprinkler and bathing suits.
22. Ride bikes as a family.
23. Head to a neighborhood lake where you can rent a rowboat. Spend a couple hours on the water.
24. Go visit a local farm.
25. Find a berry patch to pick lots of wild berries.
26. Take a ferry ride to a local small island for the day.
27. Make homemade popsicles and eat them outside.
28. Plan a block party with all the neighbors.
29. Spend the day at a local zoo.
30. Go fishing.

Are you getting excited to spend all sorts of time outdoors with the kiddos this spring and summer? I am!