Spring is a great time to get your kids engaged in some outside activities!
You and your child can create a Bucket List from these fun, Spring ideas!
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Spring has sprung!
I don’t know about you, but my favorite season is Spring. I love the longer days, the flowers blossoming, and all the fun activities that you can engage in when it’s springtime. (Although my allergies would say otherwise!)
Spring is a great time to get outside and do activities before temperatures rise like they do in the Summer. This is why I’ve come up with this bucket list of activities that are great for kids (and adults) to do to kick off Spring! Many of the ideas for children do not require an adult, while others do. So plan and pick accordingly ideas that fit your family dynamic.
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50 Spring Bucket List ideas for children of all ages!
1. Make mud pies
Pretty simple…dirt+water=mud!
2. Fly a kite
Flying a kite is such a fun activity for younger and older children. Here a a few I recommend!
3. Plant seeds
Grab some seeds from your local garden or hardware store, some soil and plant away!
4. Paint flower pots
You can find a 3 pack of small terra cotta flower pots at dollar stores. They also have acrylic paint as well.
5. Make a bird feeder
A pine cone, some peanut butter, and some bird seed is all you’ll need to get the birds flocking to you!
6. String flowers on a necklace
7. Make a sun catcher
8. Press flowers
Take some flowers, parchment paper and an iron (with adult supervision) and preserve flowers in a fun way!
9. Visit a pet store
10. Play out in the rain
There is nothing like playing and singing in the rain! Allow your child to splash around in some puddles and enjoy the outdoors! Make sure your child’s feet will be protected from the elements with some rubber duckies! (aka rain boots!)
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11. Make a rain gauge
12. Feed ducks
13. Go strawberry picking
14. Have a back yard picnic
Enjoy your breakfast, lunch or dinner outside! Picnics are so fun, and proves for an easy clean up!
15. Make playdough
16. Ride bikes
17. Visit a petting zoo
18. Bird watching
You child can make their very own binoculars that can be used to watch birds! All you need is a few toilet paper rolls, markers, glue and string.
19. Make a bug catcher
An old jar makes for a great bug catcher. Just make sure you poke holes in the lid so that the bugs you catch have air, and return them to nature where they belong after a little while!
20. Visit an animal shelter
21. Build a fort
22. Go on a nature walk
23. Visit a farm
24. Climb a tree
25. Visit a new park
26. Hunt for bugs
Grab your magnifying glass and you’re ready for the hunt!
27. Plant flowers
Visit your local nursery to get flowers of your liking.
28. Make an obstacle course
29. Have a tea party
Tea and cookies make for a fun, rainy Spring day!
30. Play tag
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31. Chase butterflies
Be on the hunt for some butterflies! Chase, catch and observe butterflies for a fun science activity. Just remember to release them back into nature after a bit! You’ll need some butterfly chasing supplies, check out my recommendations!
32. Make and fly paper airplanes
33. Paint rocks
34. Go flower picking
35. Visit a butterfly garden
36. Make your own bubbles
Bubbles are always fun. To make your own bubble solution, mix two tablespoons of light Kayo syrup or glycerin and four tablespoons of dishwashing liquid with one cup of water. You can even make your own bubble wands out of pipe cleaners!
37. Look for stars at night
38. Watch the sunset
39. Make a tree swing
40. Visit a botanical garden
41. Do outdoor yoga
Yoga has so many benefits for not only children, but adults too!
42. Visit a children’s museum
43. Make a hummingbird feeder
Hummingbird feeders are different than traditional bird feeders. Hummingbirds enjoy a sugar and water mixture. Simply mix one cup of sugar to four cups of water and add the mixture to your hummingbird feeder, that’s it!
44. Make a fairy garden
45. Go on a hike
46. Roll around in the grass
47. Make backyard stepping stones
48. Collect rocks
49. Go on a scavenger hunt
Make a list of items, and look around your neighborhood for them. Hours of endless fun!
50. Visit your local library
There is a world of learning at the library! Your child can get their own library card, and check out books that they choose on their own.
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What to take from this
The most important take away from this is to get your kids outside! There are so many options for fun activities, so take advantage of them! Go through this list of activity ideas with your child(ren) and compile your own Spring Bucket List! Your child will create lifelong memories; I remember doing so many of these activities when I was younger!
Happy Spring!
These are such great ideas! Can’t wait to try some of them with my little one.
We’ve already done a few of these and have the materials for a few more. I think kites are going to have to go in Easter baskets this year! (And while I never have enjoyed getting super dirty outside, I know I need to give my kids more opportunities to do that!)
Love this list. We cannot wait to start planting flowers!
We have plant flowers as one of our bucket list activities.
These are great ideas! I can’t wait to try many of them. Thank you!
This is a great list. I remember growing up doing a lot of these with my grandmother. Did you know you can also hatch butterflies and release them into the wild? I think the kids would get a kick out of that.
Some wonderful ideas here! My boys are a little older now – I wish I could have those days back again. Spring is the best season!
BTW – what is a rain gauge? I’ve not heard of that?