Spring, summer, fall and winter – there is always time for no-prep, fun and easy outdoor activities for active kids, toddlers and preschoolers! Our little ones had to stay indoors at home this year longer than any other year. So, we all are looking forward to be outdoors! Fun and engaging activities, fresh air and good laugh is what we all need right now!
This is an open list of no-prep, fun and easy outdoor activities for kids ages 2-7. You can do them anywhere – in the park, on the beach, in the backyard. Stay healthy and happy and exercise as much as you can! We all need that.
Fun Outdoor Activities for Kids
1. Beach Obstacle Course
Great to do, when you live close to the beach. We used the set up that was already there.
2. Run away from the waves
Chasing the waves has a new meaning with a toddler.
3. Run on a rope bridge
Rope bridge? Run as fast as you can!
4. Outdoor obstacle course
Super easy to set up, this outdoor obstacle course is a great way to practice gross motor skills every day.
5. Balancing Circles
6. Hands and Feet Hopscotch
Draw footprints and a hand print in a row for as long as you like and then start hoping! Great to do together in the park!
7. Water High 5
Not only balloons, we have so many silicon hand-gloves now! Take one or two out, fill them with water and let your little high five them!
8. Catch the Wind
Run and try to catch the wind!
9. Chasing Butterflies
10. Slide the Ball
11. Gardening
12. Making Puddles
13. Outdoor Painting
14. Flying my Airplane
15. Kite Flying
16. Car Wash
17. Chasing Fireflies
18. Water balloon Piñatas
Great idea for summer fun found on Pinterest (HelloWonderful.co and by PagingFunMums.com)
19. Rainy and Cold Day in the Summer?
Time to Splash!
20. Hiking the Toddler Way
21. Skateboarding
Summer is the best time to teach your child how to skateboard.
22. Hopscotch
23. Visit a Farm
24. Riding a tricycle
25. Riding a Pony
26. Chinese jump rope
27. Swimming
28. Outdoor Pouring Station
Summer is the favourite time of all kids obsessed with water. So, let’s get all wet.
29. Building san castles
Looking for more inspiration? Try out these ones here!
Happy Playing!