5 Family Fun Spring Activities
WRITTEN BY: AUDREY CHANEY
Birds chirping, flowers blooming, the warmth of the sun — it’s officially spring! Now that we can come out of our winter slumber, it’s time to discover all that the great outdoors has to offer. If you’re anything like me, you are constantly looking for easy, screen free alternatives, and boy do we have a list for you! Inspired by our 5 Original Glo Pals, there’s surely something on this list that everyone in the family can enjoy!
1. Sammy Says: go to a baseball game
Hey, batter, batter! After a quick internet search, you’re bound to find a team in a city near you to go cheer on for the afternoon. If you know little to nothing about baseball, this would be a great opportunity to learn alongside your kiddos. If, on the other hand, you consider yourself an expert, it’s your time to shine — your family might be amazed at all of your buried ballpark lingo! Hey, maybe you’re just there for the snacks 🥜 Let’s play ball, Pals!
2. Pippa Says: Visit the farmer's market
What a great chance to expose your kids to the charm of locally grown food, freshly baked goods, live plants and handmade crafts. This is a wonderful time to connect with your community, taste new flavors, learn where your foods are coming from, and support local farmers. By making visiting your local farmer’s market a regular activity, grocery shopping can become a pleasure instead of a chore and is truly a fun experience for the whole family! 🥬
3. lumi says: have a picnic paint party
It doesn’t get much simpler than heading outside, throwing a blanket on the ground, and soaking up the sun. Pack an effortless lunch - think fruits, veggies/hummus, cheese slices, snacking meats, crackers and juice boxes. While you’re packing up, make sure to include a set of watercolors and a sketchbook for everyone. Once bellies have had their fill, it’s time to pull those paints and sketchbooks out and get creative. Let those imaginations run wild! 🎨
4. Alex Says: Go on a hike
Bets are you don’t have to look far to find a hiking trail in your area. If you’re looking to add a little extra stimulation to keep your kids engaged while on your hike, try printing out a nature scavenger hunt - we have a fun one here! You will be astonished at the intricacies your little ones see and the treasures they find. The best thing about this activity is that it is completely free! 🌳
4. Blair Says: Make a windsock
Spring is the perfect season to wave a windsock around and watch it flutter and dance through the air 💨 Click here to access a free windsock printable that will allow your kiddo to customize their very own! The steps are easy - cut out and connect the edges of your windsock, attach streamers using tape or glue, and add a small string for a handle. The only thing left to do is to get outside and watch those beautiful windsocks flow in the wind!
