Outdoor Activities

10 of 10 activities

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Find leaves, rocks, flowers and other treasures in your backyard or park

4.9
45 mins
Ages 3-6
ExplorationEasy
Materials: Printed scavenger hunt list, Collection bag or basket +2 more

Sidewalk Chalk Art

Create colorful masterpieces on driveways and sidewalks

4.8
30 mins
Ages 3-6
Arts & CraftsEasy
Materials: Sidewalk chalk (various colors), Water spray bottle +1 more

Backyard Bug Safari

Explore your yard to discover and observe insects and small creatures

4.7
40 mins
Ages 3-6
Nature ExplorationEasy
Materials: Magnifying glass, Bug observation container +3 more

Water Balloon Toss

Cool off with a fun water balloon throwing and catching game

4.8
25 mins
Ages 4-6
Water PlayEasy
Materials: Water balloons, Water source +2 more

Garden Planting Adventure

Plant seeds or seedlings and learn about how plants grow

4.9
50 mins
Ages 3-6
GardeningMedium
Materials: Seeds or small plants, Small shovel or trowel +3 more

Outdoor Obstacle Course

Set up a challenging physical course using natural and portable items

4.8
35 mins
Ages 3-6
Physical ActivityMedium
Materials: Cones or markers, Jump rope +3 more

Cloud Shape Spotting

Lie on a blanket and find shapes and animals in the clouds above

4.6
20 mins
Ages 3-6
ObservationEasy
Materials: Blanket, Comfortable outdoor space +1 more

Nature Art Collage

Collect natural materials to create beautiful outdoor artwork

4.7
45 mins
Ages 3-6
Arts & CraftsEasy
Materials: Collection bag, Flat surface or large paper +1 more

Shadow Tag Game

Play a fun variation of tag using shadows on a sunny day

4.8
30 mins
Ages 4-6
Active GamesEasy
Materials: Sunny outdoor space, Optional: chalk to mark boundaries

Bird Watching Adventure

Observe and identify different birds in your neighborhood

4.7
40 mins
Ages 4-6
Nature StudyMedium
Materials: Binoculars (child-friendly), Bird identification book or app +3 more