Our favorite outdoor activities for kids. Games, ideas and lots of fun for kids of all ages.
Spot bugs and critters outside. Draw a mark where bugs have to move over the line first to win. Bet on Bug Races Outdoor Activity Requirements: Group of kids, Backyard or Park Bet on Bug Races Rules: Make a list of items available in…
Easy outdoor activities for kids in groups or alone. The perfect party time-waster or classroom outdoor project. Scavenger Hunt Activity Requirements: A list of items available in outdoor like rock, leaf, grass leaves, flowers, bug, stick, something red, yellow, orange or other colors; color…
Hours of free outdoor activities for kids with a bit of chalk and space to draw. Chalk Activities Requirements: Colored Chalk and sidewalk space Chalk Activities Rules: 1. This activity can keep your children busy outdoors for hours. Give children some colored chalk and…
Racing rectangles is an easy and free outdoor activity that involves drawing shapes, counting and moving or jumping in rectangles. Racing Rectangles Requirements: Colored Chalk and a dice Racing Rectangles Game Rules: Draw as many columns as there are children to play. 2. Divide each…
Kick the can is a fun variation on hide and seek. Guard the can while the other kids hide! Kick the Can Requirements: An empty can, hiding places Kick the Can Game Rules: 1. A variation on Hide and Seek, this game works best with…
Host a mini-Olympics with your kids for a fun outdoor activity. Mini Olympics Requirements: List of small kids outdoor activities and games, medals from dollar store Mini Kids Olympics Game Rules: Make a list of various games like wheelbarrow races, obstacle courses, water balloon…
Backyard bowling is a fun outdoor activity for kids of all ages! Backyard Bowling Requirements: Items which tumble easily, Empty Boxes like Cereal Boxes, Soda Cans, and Toys etc. Backyard Bowling Game Rules: 1. Find household items that will tumble over easily, such as empty…