41 Great Spring Activities in 2026 When The Weather Is Less Frightening
When the weather starts to warm up, everyone looks forward to soaking up the sunshine with spring activities. After the dreariness of winter, you’re probably itching for some Vitamin D, which, according to the Mayo Clinic, is crucial for everything from immune function to brain health. But what is the most popular spring activity? This spring activity bucket list has something for everyone, from spring activities for adults to spring craft ideas that will keep kiddos occupied.
Find the best spring break destinations or fun things to do at home with our list of the best spring activities for all ages. Ditch the winter coat and get ready to embrace the vibrant spring energy.
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Spring Activities For Toddlers
1. Nature Collage
Toddlers are already experts in abstract art, so why not put a "spring activities" spin on it with a nature collage? All they have to do is glue leaves, flowers and twigs on a piece of cardstock paper. Voilà! A masterpiece worth framing.
2. Ride a Tricycle
The toddler age is typically when kids get their first tricycle. They’ll be blazing down the street in no time! As many of our staff have kids of their own, we would recommend a 5-in-1 trike so that it can adapt as the little one ages. You can remove the training wheels, adjust the seat and place the pedals in or out. It's basically one bike through multiple years. Newyoo always comes up as a top pick in searches (and in real life). The trike also travels well, so you can take it with you on your spring vacation.
3. Sidewalk Chalk
The best spring activities for toddlers keep them engaged while inspiring creativity. Sidewalk chalk gets kids outdoors and encourages their imaginations to run wild. Even the grown-ups may want to (who are we kidding, definitely want to) join in the fun after reminiscing on their own sidewalk chalk memories from carefree childhood spring and summer days.
4. Blow Bubbles
Spring activities for toddlers can be as simple as going in the backyard with a carton of bubbles. Get a classic Bubble Wand or go large with a Big Bubble Wand, which is especially great for spring parties and cookout get-togethers with friends and family.
5. Plant Seeds
Toddlers may not be ready for full-fledged gardening, but they can certainly help you plant seeds for future flowers, vegetable plants or fruit trees. It's a pretty well-known fact that spring is among the best times to plant flower bulbs, and it will also teach the youngins how to care for other living things.
6. Take a Color Matching Walk
Looking for educational spring activities for toddlers? Grab some paint swatches from the hardware store and challenge the kids to point out objects in nature that match the colors. Turn this into an activity by creating a photo scavenger hunt where the toddlers (or an accompanying adult) can snap photos of their findings. The first one to match them all gets a prize!
7. Butterfly Crafts
Spring activities are a great opportunity to teach kids about the importance of pollinators. Have them make butterfly crafts with clothespins and tissue paper to make learning fun. Where do you begin? Well, anything can become a beautiful butterfly, even toilet paper rolls, coffee filters and beaded pipe cleaners.
8. Run Through a Sprinkler
This is another warm-weather activity that many adults have fond memories of. Who knew such an ordinary household object could be so much fun? Set up your sprinkler and let the kids run through the water until their hearts are content with joy (and they've exhausted themselves for a good night's rest). It’s a great way for them to burn off some energy!
9. Sensory Bins
Sensory bins are spring activities that keep kids entertained while developing their fine motor skills. A win-win for parents! If the kids are up for it, you can also make this into a party game by blindfolding the little ones and asking them to guess the object they're holding.
10. Make a Nature Bouquet
Spring activities pose a great opportunity for young kids to develop their motor skills. Take a walk and use whatever they find (flowers, weeds and even twigs!) to create a homemade bouquet, one of the simplest crafts for kids, no matter their age.
Spring Activities For Kids
11. Visit a Berry Farm
Picking berries is one of the most quintessential spring activities. Strawberries lead the harvest season as early as February or March. But berry picking continues into late spring (around May, depending on the region), with blueberries and raspberries. Visit a local berry farm and pick ripe, juicy berries to eat by the handful or use in delicious baked goods.
12. Attend a Baseball Game
Looking for spring activities for kids who love sports? Baseball season is in full swing (pun intended), and it’s the perfect family bonding time because you get to cheer together (or maybe cry together if your team loses).
13. Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
Some spring activities for kids are just as fun for adults, and an outdoor scavenger hunt is one of them. Here are our personal scavenger hunt clues for all ages to get you started
14. Plant a Garden
While we mentioned planting flower bulbs above, it's time to take your garden up a notch, whether it's in the front yard or the backyard. Letting your kids help out in the garden is one of the most engaging spring activities for so many reasons. Not only does it lessen your workload, but playing in the dirt is also great for their immune systems. Plus, it’s never too early to develop a green thumb!
It's practical too, with options from herb and vegetable gardens to rock and raised options. But it also let's their imagination shine when you consider fairy garden ideas or the multiple ways you can host a tea garden party.
15. Play Yard Games
Outdoor family games are the epitome of spring activities. Nothing compares to playing cornhole on a pleasantly warm day.
16. Go Fishing
When it comes to spring activities, you can’t beat a family fishing trip. Even if you don’t catch anything, watching the sunrise over the calm waters while waiting for a bite is the definition of a wholesome good time. It also teaches the little ones patience and a bit of reward if you catch a fish and have a BBQ later on.
17. Paint Rocks
Spring activities that serve a dual purpose are music to parents’ ears. Take a walk with the kids and collect rocks for them to paint (and for you to use as garden décor). Here are a few of our best rock painting ideas.
18. Have a Picnic
No list of spring activities would be complete without a picnic. For your most pleasant spring picnic aesthetic, fill a wicker basket with finger foods, head to a local park and enjoy the beautiful weather. The kids can run around while the adults relax, so it’s a win-win situation.
19. Fly a Kite
Take advantage of the breezy weather with one of the most classic spring activities: flying a kite. We may have listed it under spring activities for kids, but when the wind catches the sails just right, even adults won’t be able to resist joining in.
20. Take a Camping Trip
For many adults, camping trips were the spring activities they looked forward to the most growing up. Recreate those memories for your kids for an experience the whole family will never forget. We have a preffty nifty camping checklist for you to use, along with some definitive camping hacks. We also have plenty of camping games, food ideas and camping meals for you to enjoy. Even if you don't venture out to nature and you plan a little backyard camping excursion, the kiddos will have a great time breaking out of the ordinary routine.
21. Build Fairy Houses
Along with painting rocks, building fairy houses is one of those magical spring activities that never gets old. Nature and art combine for a whimsical project that makes the best seasonal garden décor.
Spring Activities For School & Teachers
22. Make Pressed Flowers
If you’re looking for seasonal art projects for your kiddos to do, art classes can help them learn all sorts of new techniques, like making pressed flowers. This method involves preserving fresh flowers by using heavy objects to press them until they’re dried out. Pressing flowers lets your beautiful spring blooms live on forever as bookmarks, phone cases or even framed pictures on the wall.
23. Paint a Spring Picture
Painting classes are among the most artistic spring activities for school because they allow creative self-expression. Kids can paint their favorite flower, a place they’d like to go for spring break or any other seasonal scene they want.
24. Make Bird Feeders
Making a bird feeder is one of the easiest spring activities. You can use an old milk carton, a plastic bottle or even popsicle sticks. Once you fill the feeder with seeds, the kids will love seeing who comes for a snack.
25. Make a Fresh Spring Salad
Cooking classes are great spring activities for school because they teach students a valuable life skill. They can learn to make a beautiful spring or summer salad overflowing with vibrant spring produce and present it in a way that will impress their future houseguests.
26. Math Problem Egg Hunt
This isn’t your average Easter egg hunt. Instead of candy, hide math problems inside the eggs. When a student finds an egg, they have to solve the problem. Feel free to throw in some spring jokes to lighten things up a bit!
27. Weather Observations
Spring is known for its volatile weather, making it the perfect time for science experiments. From weather vanes to barometers, there are so many ways to teach kids about meteorology.
28. Relay Races
Classroom spring activities are great, but kids need time outdoors, too. Plan a relay race (or something similar) so they can burn off some of that pent-up energy from being inside all winter.
29. Insect Hunt
Instead of reading about bugs in a science textbook, take the kids outside so they can see for themselves. Turn them loose in the schoolyard, magnifying glasses in hand, for a science experiment they’ll never forget.
30. Nature Journals
Spring activities that combine fun and learning are every teacher’s dream. Give each kid a journal to keep all season long and record interesting things they find in nature, like cool bugs or a plant they’ve never seen before.
Spring Activities For Adults
31. Outdoor Yoga
Why exercise indoors when the weather is so lovely? Spring activities are all about soaking up the sun, so grab some friends and head to the park for a relaxing yoga session — one of the top mindfulness activities after a long winter.
32. Visit a Farmers Market
Spring is when nature comes alive, and farmers' markets overflow with fresh produce. Grab an artisanal coffee, wander around the stalls to support local, stock up on your favorite fruits and veggies, then come home and make a nourishing meal or explore light dinner ideas.
33. Take a Wildflower Hike
You can’t talk about spring activities without mentioning wildflowers. Meadows and hillsides erupt in postcard-worthy displays of colorful blooms, so take a hike and enjoy the views. You may even like to participate in a photography class among the flora.
34. Have a Backyard Dinner Party
Spring activities for adults are all about enjoying the nice weather with the people who are most important to you. Invite some friends over for a dinner party and catch up over good food, drinks and outdoor games. Or go all out with a brilliant dinner party theme and play dress up to welcome the milder weather.
35. Go Birdwatching
Birdwatching gets a bad rap sometimes, but it’s not as boring as many people think. Ornithology can actually be one of the most relaxing spring activities. You’d be surprised how entertaining it can be to see how many different bird species you can observe. And if you're competitive, it can be a nice little game to play with friends — photographic evidence is essential.
36. Bake a Cake
Springtime is for baking bright, vibrant treats that use seasonal flavors like lemon, berry and coconut. If you need an idea for your Easter desserts, how about a coconut cake? Shredded coconut makes it look like the most adorable bird’s nest.
37. Have a Tea Party
Tea parties aren’t just for kids and royals! They also make great spring activities for adults, especially those living in Shondaland and craving a bit of Bridgerton in their lives. Set up a table in your backyard, decorate it with flowers and serve cucumber sandwiches, scones, mini quiches, petit fours and other classic high tea offerings.
38. Curl Up in a Hammock
Sometimes the simplest spring activities are the most rewarding. Curl up in a hammock with a book and let the warm spring breeze dance across your skin.
39. Play Pickleball
If you want to hop on the pickleball craze, spring is a great time to get started. Nothing beats trying a new sport on a beautiful day! This is a spring activity for the more social, extroverted adults out there.
40. Spring Cleaning
Would a list of spring activities for adults really be complete without spring cleaning? It may not be fun, but it sure feels good when you’re finished. Here's our guide on how to declutter your home when you feel Marie Kondo whispering sweet nothings in your ears.
41. Go On a Long Sunday Drive
Spring activities don’t have to involve hiking or gardening if you aren’t the outdoorsy type. A leisurely Sunday drive with the windows down is the best way to start the week feeling relaxed and grateful for the simple things in life. Go a little bit longer, and with a buddy, while playing all the best road trip games.
This spring activity bucket list should keep you busy all season long. Kids and adults will love these spring break ideas that celebrate longer days, warmer weather and a fresh start. It's a good way to check a few of those New Year's resolution bingo squares off if you haven't already gotten started.
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