Best Spring Fun Outdoor Activities for Kids: Nature, Parks, and More

Key Takeaways

• Engage your child’s senses and curiosity by heading outdoors to play.
• Gardening, nature scavenger hunts, and puddle jumping are a few fun outdoor activities for kids.
• Spring activities for babies include walks through the park, tummy time on the grass, and picnics. 

With the temperatures slowly rising and the sun just beginning to peek through the clouds, that can only mean one thing: it’s time for some outside fun for kids. Spring is a wonderful time for outdoor activities, as children can enjoy and learn more about nature’s renewal through blooming flowers, budding trees, and even returning birds, if you’re lucky. 

Celebrate springtime with these activities for infants and kids of all ages from Abiie®. Even better, our fun outdoor activities for kids are free and don’t require much (if any) advance planning. 

Have a Picnic at the Park – or Your Backyard

Spring is the perfect time for park picnics, especially considering those pesky mosquitoes aren’t around yet. Just grab a blanket and some of your little one’s favorite snacks or mini-sandwiches.

Keep your food fresh and the ants at bay with our Octopod® divided plates with lids. Not just for at-home use, they have lids to seal your picnic food. We also suggest bringing your Ruby Wrapp® silicone baby bib. It folds and secures for compact storage and travel, keeping the mess to a minimum during your picnic.

Just because your meal is finished doesn’t mean you have to go home. Keep the outdoor fun going with other activities for kids, like storytime on your picnic blanket.

Don’t feel like making the trek to the park? You can easily set up your picnic in your backyard, front yard, or an outdoor community space.

Go for a Walk

Sometimes, the simplest spring activities for babies are the best. With no planning necessary, you can head for a walk around your neighborhood, park, or local trail to soak in the scenery and weather. Smell the flowers. Listen to the birds chirping. And if you’re looking for more fun activities for kids, you could even collect leaves to press and preserve when you get home.

We know that carrying your baby for long walks can be taxing on your back. Make sure you wear a comfortable, supportive carrier like our Huggs® baby hip carrier. Our carrier provides all-day comfort for you and your baby. Plus, our patented HIPBELT seat design ensures a smooth, quiet transition of baby out of the carrier, perfect for sleepy infants after a long day of springtime activities.

Watch for Wildlife

All sorts of birds become active in spring. See if you can catch them in action by buying a bird feeder or building one with pinecones and birdseed. It’s one of the most fun yet relaxing outdoor activities for kids and adults of all ages.

Older toddlers and children can also look for worms and other “creepy crawlies” under rocks and logs.

Plant a Small Garden

Kids love digging in dirt. Start a small gardening project with kid-friendly, easy-to-grow vegetables and fruits, like tomatoes and carrots. Herb gardens are also simple. 

Be sure to provide child-sized shovels for your kids so they can be directly involved in all the fun outdoor gardening activities. 

Herb gardens and veggie planting aren’t just outdoor activities for toddlers and older children. Use your Huggs® carrier to keep your baby close while you plant, so they can enjoy the beautiful weather and fresh garden scents too.

Make a Nature Scavenger Hunt

Turn everyday strolls into adventures with nature scavenger hunts. These fun outdoor activities for kids are not only versatile but easy to get started. All you’ll do is make a list of natural things, such as dandelions, bird feathers, flowers, and green leaves, and see what you can find. 

You could also go on a “color hunt” to try to find items for every color of the rainbow.

Enjoy Tummy Time on the Grass

Warm parks provide the perfect backdrop for springtime activities for infants, especially tummy time. Ensure the grass is free of bugs and debris, then let your baby feel the grass and soil with their hands and feet. They’ll also get to observe the nature around them, from rustling tree leaves to singing birds. 

Beyond spring activities for babies, tummy time and outdoor exploration are excellent sensory experiences for little ones, allowing them to boost muscle strength and cognitive development through exposure to new sights, sounds, and textures.

Play in the Rain

Fun outdoor activities for kids aren’t limited to perfectly sunny days. Put on your rain gear and let your children splash in puddles, play in the mud, or dig for worms. 

Yes, these are among the messiest outdoor activities for children. But the mess will be well worth it for the laughs and sensory experience your child will have.

Catch the Wind With a Kite or Pinwheel

Take advantage of the next windy spring day by flying a kite in the park. Rainbow pinwheels are also fantastic for catching the wind. They can be used for many fun outdoor activities for kids, such as:

• Kids can run pinwheels and watch as they spin
• Your baby can watch you blow on the pinwheel to learn more about cause and effect
• You can place pinwheels in your garden as you and your little one tend to plants
• You can add pinwheels to your sensory bin with rice or sand for tactile play

Celebrate the Season in Nature

Say goodbye to dreary winter weather and welcome spring by heading outside. These outdoor activities from Abiie® are enjoyable not only for small children but also for babies, school-aged kids, and even adults. So grab your essential baby gear and go make memories as a family!