30 Outdoor Activities for Kids

Importance of outdoor activities for kids

We know kids should play outside, right? Right….so what are some great outdoor activities for kids of all ages?

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If you need a refresher on WHY they should play outside you can read this article about the ever growing importance of outdoor play.

Also, check out one of my absolute favorite movements. The 1000 Hours Outside Challenge which was created to counteract the fact that we are loosing approximately 1200 HOURS of childhood to SCREENS. This challenge encourages us to match screen time with outdoor time.

But outdoor activities for kids are hard…

Sometimes they would rather sit inside and watch T.V.

Or it's raining.

Maybe it's too hot.

Or you don't have a backyard so you struggle to find outdoor activities that you could easily enjoy.

Or you love being outside with your kids, but you can't, for the life of you, think of anything new to try.

Here is a list of 30 articles that provide some great outdoor activities for kids (even when it's raining, too hot, too cold…..)

1. 100 Simple Things to do Outside with Your Kids
2. 25 Ideas to Get Your Family Active Outside
3. Nature Activities for Teens
4. 30 Simple Spring Outdoor Activities for Kids
5. The Ultimate Gear Guide
6. How to Hike with Kids and Actually Enjoy It
7. Nature Walk Must Haves 
8. 5 Ways Kids Can Experience Science This Summer
9. 10 Ways to Bring City Kids Closer to Nature
10. 20 Super Cool Ideas for Backyard Fun for Kids
11. 5 Adventurous Play Ideas to Conquer Childhood Fear
12. Getting Started Foraging With Kids
13. 10 Tips for Exploring Nature with Toddlers and Preschoolers
14. Environmental Projects for Kids Who Believe in Better
15. 7 Ways to Encourage Imaginative Play Outdoors
16. Outdoor Treasure Hunt for Toddlers
17. Outdoor Color Match Activity 
18. DIY Stepping Stones
19. 10 Ways to Tempt Your Kids to Go Outside and Play
20. Scavenger Hunt Printable
21. 101 Outdoor Family Bonding Activities 
22. Craft: Decorating a Walking Stick
23. DIY Bird Feeder Craft & Bird Watching Tips for Outdoor Fun
24. A Backyard Camping Trip – The Best Way To Introduce Kids to the Camping Experience!
25. Gardening with Kids
26. 5 Things to Bring for a Day in the Park
27. How to Create a ‘Yes Space’ Outdoors (When You Don’t Have a Yard)
28. 25+ Water Play Activities For Kids
29. 9 Must Have Screen-Free Outdoor Toys to Keep Kids Engaged and Learning
30. How to Get Kids Outside During the School Year