As warmer temperatures come around, it is time to take your kids out for an adventure. These are the best activities to do with your kids in the spring.
When you and your family spend countless days, weeks, and months living inside during the winter, you probably feel ready for the sunshine to beckon you outdoors. The spring allows you to enjoy the fresh air and new life blossoming around you. Take advantage of this wonderful time—here are the best activities to do with your kids in the spring.
Play at the Park
Parks are fun community spaces where everyone comes to play, exercise, and relax. You should plan a whole day at the park. Start on the swing sets and playgrounds. Then, you can organize a little game of soccer or basketball with your kids and enjoy the physical activity together. Then, settle down on a nice patch of grass and break out a picnic. Pack your kids’ favorites and help them get their energy back after playing for so long. If they’re up for some more fun, take them for another round on the playground; then, head back home for an afternoon nap. Before you set out on your adventure, make sure your kids have the right clothes for an activity-filled day. If they’re missing anything, stock up on spring clothing essentials so that you can get out and enjoy the sun together.
Grow a Garden
During winter, plants die and trees brown until spring’s sunshine and rain come around. In the spring, the ground thaws and becomes ripe for planting. You should get out in your yard with your children and grow a garden. If you don’t have space for a garden, try potting a few plants to grow on your patio. Go to the store to pick out your favorite vegetables or flowers; from there, teach your kids how to care for plants. This activity is both fun and rewarding. There is no better feeling than making your own pizza or pasta sauce from home-grown tomatoes—not to mention the sense of pride your children will have in cultivating a garden.
Go on a Hike
Spring is all about getting a breath of fresh air and feeling invigorated by the renewal of life all around you—and there’s no better place to do that than on a hike. When you surround yourself with the beauty of an awakening forest, you’ll probably often stop and stare at the beauty all around. Take your kids on a fun hike at some local trails and bring a camera along so that you can snap fun photos of the pretty flowers or flowing creeks.
Keep these activities to do with your kids in the spring in your back pocket for free days and weekends. Your kids can play on their own, but your shared memories are what they will cherish for life.
