Ideas for Spring Fun in the Sun
Shake Off the Winter Blues & Embrace Spring!
Add a little spring to your step with fresh air and sunshine! It’s time to get outside, ditch any winter blues, and gain a sense of renewal this spring season. Create some fun in the sun for you, your family and some friends to enjoy – here are some ideas to get you started.
16 Ideas for Springtime Fun
Grab your friends or neighbors and plan a picnic at a nearby park or greenbelt.
Make pinwheels to put in your yard or throughout the neighborhood to greet your neighbors with springtime cheer.
Plant a container garden with your favorite herbs and veggies – get the whole family involved! (Fun Fact: Studies have shown that kids who grow their own gardens eat more vegetables.)
Fly kites and/or airplane gliders at a nearby park, field or beach.
Get the whole neighborhood involved in a community cleanup day – the perfect way to get fresh air, sunshine and a little exercise while making your community beautiful.
Paint rocks with messages of hope and leave them in various places throughout your neighborhood.
Pitch a tent in your backyard or book a spot at the closest camping site for a night under the stars.
Take a scenic hike, bike or car ride (with the windows down!) – be sure to take your camera to document the beauty of springtime.
Walk around your local farmer’s market – pick something new to try for dinner that night.
Organize an Easter-themed scavenger hunt at home – start your planning with these printable Easter Scavenger Hunt Clue Cards, and use the blank cards to add in more of your own steps to move the hunt outdoors into the yard or neighborhood.
Plan for a fun outdoor game day with your household or a few neighbors. Get ideas here for hosting your own Field Day.
Get sporty – toss a frisbee, kick a ball around with a few people, or play a game of dodgeball, pickleball, or bocce ball to get your competition on.
Search for rainbows – throw on your rain gear and head outside for a walk in the April rain showers for a rainbow hunt. If your area is lacking rain, make your own rainbows! Draw them with chalk on sidewalks or hang your own rainbow drawings and crafts in your windows to bring a little happiness to others.
Have some do-gooder fun by getting involved in your community mutual aid efforts, or start your own mutual aid group for your neighborhood – volunteer to walk someone’s dog, wash a neighbor’s car, or be someone's exercise buddy.
Visit the closest petting zoo or, if it’s an option, have them bring the zoo to you!
Become a bird watcher – this could be a lot of fun for the whole family and you can even make birding a game!
Looking for more fun ideas & planning tips for Spring activities & events? Check out our Spring Planning Center.
