6 Fun Family Activities Perfect for Spring

Spring is finally upon us and it's a great time to get the family outside to enjoy the weather and soak up some much needed sunshine. When the weather starts to get nice what is the first thing your family does outside to kick off Spring Season? Bike ride? Garden? Neighborhood baseball game? Walk in the park and feed the ducks? My family is just itching to get out our bikes and go for a long bike ride.

No matter how old your kids are, here’s some inspiration on how to unplug, get outside with your family, and have fun.

1. Photo Scavenger Hunt.

Spring scavenger hunts are always a fun way to reconnect with nature. Helping your kids search for the beauty and signs of Spring around you, they will come to appreciate the season more. And, you can teach them to use the camera. Always a helpful skill. This post gives you some ideas and themes for a Photo Scavenger Hunt and at GoExploreNature.com you can download a Spring Nature Scavenger Hunt list.  

2. Plant Your Own Garden.

Digging in the dirt is one of the best ways to celebrate Spring. Here’s all you need to know about gardening with your kids or grand kids.

3. Bike Ride.

It’s always fun to grab the kids and take your first bike ride of the season. Make sure you air up the tires, get your bikes tuned up, and make sure the kids bike helmets still fit before you head out. Here’s how to prepare for a Fun Family Bike Ride.

4. Go Fly a Kite.

You do need to wait for the perfect day but there is nothing more fun that heading to the park and flying a kite when it’s cool, sunny and windy. The PBS Kids site has instructions on how to make your own paper kite. Here are some good tips on flying a kite, like how to pick the right day, get your kite aloft, and be safe in the park.

5. Build a Fairy House or Troll Cave

Girls love fairy houses and there is no prettier setting for a fairy house than a patch of Spring flowers. Boys may not be as interested in a Fairy House but building a cave for trolls, or a secret space for his action figures is a fun way to spend time outside. Here’s everything you need to know to build a fairy house.

6. Play Ball.

It was Opening Day for Major League Baseball this week, so let the ball games begin. To get your baseball fix, organize a softball game with all of the families in your neighborhood. Take the kids to see a baseball game. Major League Baseball games can be kind of pricey so we like to take the kids to see the local minor league teams. They are usually much more family-friendly with extra activities for the kids. Or, watch your local high school teams play for free.

What do you look forward to most when Spring rolls around? What does your family like to do outdoors once the weather is warmer?

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Sue Kirchner is a family fun coach, blogger, kids party planner, and weekly contributor to Patch.com. Sue and her family fun ideas have been featured on TV, newspapers, magazines, blogs, as well as her own family fun site ChocolateCakeMoments.com.