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106 SPRING ACTIVITIES: FREE FUN FAMILY

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March 22, 2019 by Diana 20 Comments

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Welcome to the ultimate list of 106 free fun family spring activities. May this list inspire you to make the most of the season without breaking the bank. Gather these ideas like eggs in an Easter basket and get a head start on planning Spring Break, Easter Break and weekend family activities that you won’t forget.

106 SPRING ACTIVITIES:        FREE FUN FAMILY, Wandering Hoof Ranch

106 FREE FUN FAMILY SPRING ACTIVITIES

In our home, we always try to make Sunday’s our family day. I’ve compiled a large list of things that don’t cost much to anything to do with your family this Spring.

It might be a good time to schedule a family vacation, or better yet a “stay”cation for those of you- like me- that don’t have the extra dollar to spend on a big expensive trip.

Oh, and these activities are totally doable with toddlers and babies. I’ll be attempting a majority of this list with my two kids under two.

Make this season one to remember. I’ve broken this massive list into different categories to help you get going quickly. Just pick one and your good for the day.

Here is to a beautiful new season and making memories with the ones you love most!

33 OUTDOOR BACKYARD PLAY ACTIVITIES

Play Tag

Look for baby birds

Catch tadpoles in your backyard or neighbourhood pond.

Have a picnic on your lawn

Invite friends over to BBQ

Take pictures of flowers in bloom

Build an obstacle course

Stay up late and star gaze

Pull out the chalk, can anyone say, “Hop Scotch”

Wash the car or better yet the kids outdoor play toys, trucks and cars

Watch butterflies

Scavenger Hunt

Look for daffodils, tulips and other spring bulbs

Play soccer

Direct sow peas, radishes, potatoes, lettuce or spinach

Plant a butterfly wildflower garden with seeds

Fly a kite

Plant Calla Lily Bulbs

Collect eggs

Go barefoot in the grass

Look for shapes in the clouds

Read books under a tree

Play catch

Have a garage sale

Bubbles

Build a fort

Pitch a tent and camp in the backyard

Have a fire

Build a bug hotel

Build a den

Plant a fruit tree

Jump on a trampoline

Play I spy

10 FUN SPRING COOKING ACTIVITIES WITH KIDS

Mudpies

Jello

Make apple sauce and other fruit sauces

106 SPRING ACTIVITIES:        FREE FUN FAMILY, Wandering Hoof Ranch

birds nests

Playdough

Make lemonade

drink through silly straws

Bake healthy old fashioned oatmeal cookies

106 SPRING ACTIVITIES:        FREE FUN FAMILY, Wandering Hoof Ranch

make bread from scratch

Create your own pizza

25 SCREEN FREE INDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR TODDLERS AND KIDS

Make playdough

Play in a sensory bin

make ice cream

act out a story

Dance in the rain

Indoor dance party

Play “Simon Says”

Sing songs

Read books

Do a puzzle

Play charades

hatch baby chicks

106 SPRING ACTIVITIES:        FREE FUN FAMILY, Wandering Hoof Ranch

plant indoor seeds

colour with crayons

stickers

play hide and seek

build a fort

weaving with pipe cleaners and a colander

hammer golf tees

pouring practice

stack paper cups

hallways bowling with recycling

play with magnets

colour a box

thread cereal to make a tasty necklace

25 FUN THINGS TO DO THIS SPRING IN YOUR OWN COMMUNITY

Pull out the stroller and go for a walk

Go for a hike

feed ducks

, 106 SPRING ACTIVITIES:        FREE FUN FAMILY, Wandering Hoof Ranch

Volunteer as a family for a community program

visit a farm and meet baby animals

, 106 SPRING ACTIVITIES:        FREE FUN FAMILY, Wandering Hoof Ranch

pick up litter

Look out for free admission days to museums and zoos

pick salmon berries or other local early fruit

go to a baseball game

donate old winter clothes

go geocaching

go to the park

visit the library

Find a clover patch and search for four-leaf clovers

participate in local Earth Day Events

go to the farmers market

Recycle your recyclables

Buy fresh farm eggs

Attend a free music or movies in the park

go for a bike ride

skip rocks

go fishing

plant wildflower seed bombs

106 SPRING ACTIVITIES:        FREE FUN FAMILY, Wandering Hoof Ranch

swing on the swings

check out the cherry blossoms

6 EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR TODDLERS AND KIDS

Easter egg Hunt

Take family photos

Egg Scoop

Easter Bunny photos

Easter Bunny photo with eggs and ears headband

Make cards to mail to out of town family and friends

17 SPRING ART PROJECTS FOR TODDLERS AND KIDS

Modge Podge Crafts

Popsicle Sticks

make a bird feeder

create a mothers day or fathers day gift

start a photo album

make paper airplanes

wind chimes

, 106 SPRING ACTIVITIES:        FREE FUN FAMILY, Wandering Hoof Ranch

dye easter eggs

paint rocks

sick wands

sun catchers

garden markers

hummingbird feeder

finger paint

paint with bubbles

coffee filter flowers

paper plate sunflowers

No matter what activity you choose, you really can’t go wrong with this endless list of fun possibilities! Enjoy Spring 🙂

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    1. Sonja - Too Much Character says

      April 4, 2019 at 4:28 am

      I love these ideas! While it is officially spring, I am hoping that Minnesota finally melts all the snow so we can do these suggestions.

      Reply
      • Diana says

        April 10, 2019 at 2:58 pm

        I can’t imagine still having snow! We only get maybe a weeks worth around here! But the rain is at it’s finest

        Reply
    2. Angel | Mommy-ing Differently says

      April 4, 2019 at 6:35 am

      I love this list. Pinning for reference later.

      Reply
      • Diana says

        April 10, 2019 at 2:57 pm

        Thanks Angel

        Reply
    3. Emma says

      April 4, 2019 at 12:02 pm

      I love these ideas! I can’t wait for the weather to be more consistently warm so we can do some of these things.

      Reply
      • Diana says

        April 10, 2019 at 2:56 pm

        It’s starting to warm up around here, so exciting! Thanks Emma

        Reply
    4. Meredith says

      April 4, 2019 at 1:44 pm

      Such a great comprehensive list!

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      • Diana says

        April 10, 2019 at 2:55 pm

        Thank you Meredith! Happy Spring

        Reply
    5. Ya says

      April 4, 2019 at 2:30 pm

      This is such a great list! I feel like technology has interfered with allowing us to remember the simplest things. Thanks for the reminder. Spring time is my favorite season for a lot of reasons.

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      • Diana says

        April 10, 2019 at 2:55 pm

        It is for us too! We love all the flowers and baby animals being born. It’s a special time! Enjoy the season πŸ™‚

        Reply
    6. Stephanie says

      April 4, 2019 at 6:06 pm

      Such a great article! Definitely a list I will be revisiting, so many activities to choose from!

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      • Diana says

        April 10, 2019 at 2:50 pm

        Thanks Stephanie! Enjoy πŸ™‚

        Reply
    7. Annie says

      April 4, 2019 at 6:31 pm

      What a great list! Excited to do the outdoor activities πŸ™‚ And love pouring practice!

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      • Diana says

        April 10, 2019 at 2:50 pm

        My son is constantly practicing pouring! Have fun πŸ™‚

        Reply
    8. Felicia Tucker says

      April 4, 2019 at 7:44 pm

      Pinning immediately!! Thanks for sharing and I will be using these ideas.

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      • Diana says

        April 10, 2019 at 2:49 pm

        Your welcome Felicia! Have fun with your family πŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. Ann says

      April 5, 2019 at 1:10 am

      Love this! So many fun activities!! I might have to make this a to do list and see how many we can do during vacation. Thank you!

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      • Diana says

        April 10, 2019 at 2:49 pm

        Your welcome Ann! Have fun on vacation πŸ™‚

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    10. Lorena @ www.lorenaylennox.com says

      April 5, 2019 at 6:19 pm

      Love this spring activity list! Saving for future reference.

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      • Diana says

        April 10, 2019 at 2:48 pm

        Awesome! Have fun with it Lorena πŸ™‚

        Reply

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