Spring Break (and beyond) Ideas
Are you looking for some fun, inexpensive ideas to do with the kids while they're out of school for the week? We've compiled a list of possibilities for you! They're not just for kids either! Adults who are looking for some fun "to do" ideas, you'll find options for you too!, Spring Break (and beyond) ideas:
- Host a Hula Hoop Contest
- Go Swimming (Indoors)
- Take a Neighborhood Walk or Nature Adventure
- Get Outside for a Bike Ride – there are lots of great trails around town
- Try a New Restaurant (do a search for "Kids Eat Free")
- Host an At-Home Bake Off
- Host Friends for Game Night or hold a Family Game Night
- Make Your Own Pizza Night
- Learn Something New – Take a Class
- Visit Your Local Library
- Try Yoga
- Get Out for a Game of Frisbee Golf
- Go on a Geocache Adventure
- Have Your Child Teach You Something
- Visit Distant Relatives (if they’re close)
- Go fishing – if it’s warm enough!
- Get To Know Your Neighbors
- Spend Time at the local Playground
- Create an obstacle course in your backyard or inside if it’s cold
- Visit a Nature Center
- Spring Cleaning! …take advantage of those extra helpers for the week!
- Host a Picnic in the Park
- Go Camping in the Backyard or living room
- Take a Day Trip or Weekend Trip
- Make a Fort…pillow fort?
- Volunteer
- Have Family Photos Taken
- Play Hide and Seek
- Host Spring Break Olympics
- Start Your Garden
- Host a Lemonade Stand
- Deliver Lemonade (or other foods) to Your Neighbors
- Plan Your Dream Vacation
- Use That to Inspire A Mini-Vacation
- Add Some Flowers to Your Front Door Step or Plant a Garden
- Paint & hide rocks
- Design Your Own Scavenger Hunt
- Write a Letter to a Friend
- Make up Your Own Game
- Open Your Child’s First Bank Account
- Paint a picture
- Go Bowling
- Bake a Cake or Cookies and Deliver to Someone in Need
- Visit a Local Retirement Home
- Create a Sidewalk Masterpiece with Chalk
- Act Out Your Child’s Favorite Book or Movie
- Enjoy the Stars
These are just a few thoughts to get your creative juices going! Whatever you do, hope you enjoy a little break as we head into Spring!
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