Fun outdoor activities for kids?
How do you like to get your kids to play outside? I think we are always looking for more screen-free ideas, and there are plenty of creative yard games and other easy outdoor family activities that can keep them entertained for hours. Answer below to share any fun outdoor activities for kids that your family loves!
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Collect bugs! Kids can peek under rocks to see what creepy crawlers they can find, and add them to a bug collector to observe for a little while before setting them free.
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Set up a little frisbee golf course in the backyard and use a laundry basket as the target. The player with the fewest tosses to get their frisbee into the basket wins!
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A nature scavenger hunt is fun. You just have to get your kids started with a list of things to find (print one online or make your own), and they can take it from there.
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We've done a fun outdoor scavenger hunt variation using old paint swatches from home depot - just find something in nature to match the particular shade of green or blue on your paint sheets!
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Make a mini golf course in the backyard, with each family member designing their own hole! Kids can use things from around the house to make the obstacles.
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Make a DIY bird feeder (you can probably repurpose recyclables you have around the house), hang it in the backyard and see what birds come for a visit as you spend time outside.
