50 Spring Bucket List Activities For Families
The ultimate spring bucket list – featuring over 50 family-friendly activities and a free printable to help you make the most of the season!
What Is A Bucket List?
A bucket list is a curated collection of life goals and experiences, from grand adventures to specific themed “to-dos” like the ones on this list, serving as a personal roadmap for your aspirations.
All of the activities here are things that can be done with kids and together as a family to enjoy the spring season. Many of them are free or budget-friendly!
Printable Spring Bucket List
1. Spring Cleaning
When the seasons change, it is the perfect opportunity to clear out the clutter in your home! Pack away last season’s decor, switch out heavy quilts for lighter blankets, etc. Our family makes a cleaning playlist and rewards ourself afterwards with a trip for ice cream or another fun treat!
Related: 10 Things To Have On Your Spring Cleaning Checklist
2. Go Berry Picking
Spring marks for the start of strawberry growing season. Strawberries are often one of the first berries to ripen. So, for those looking for the first fresh berries of the year, spring is the time!
3. Fly A Kite
Spring often brings consistent, moderate winds. As the temperature warms, differences in air pressure create those steady breezes that are perfect for lifting a kite! Occasionally, those spring winds can get a bit gusty, but generally, there are many days that are perfectly suited for kite flying.
4. Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day takes place on April 22nd each year. To mark the occasion, you could make a recycled craft or volunteer locally picking up litter.
For more inspiration, check out this list of 50 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with Kids!
5. Plant A Garden
Spring is planting season for many types of vegetables and herbs. Even in a small space, you could start a container garden or indoor herb garden! This is a great way to start to teach kids about where food comes from.
6. Make A Bird Feeder
Bring beautiful birds to your yard with a homemade bird feeder! You don’t need to spend a lot of money or build anything elaborate. This Toilet Paper Bird Feeder is a classic craft that can be reused or recycled after the birds are finished with it.
7. Go On A Day Trip
Take a day and go exploring! Whether it’s to a part of your state you’ve never visited, or a favorite getaway, enjoy the beautiful weather and have an adventure!
8. Take A Bike Ride
Biking is great exercise and the perfect activity to enjoy during mild spring weather. It’s also a wonderful family activity.
9. Go On A Butterfly Walk
During Spring, many butterflies emerge from their winter states and become more active. Look for them near areas with flowering vegetation!
10. Play In The Rain
Spring showers are the perfect time to put on a raincoat and go splash in puddles. My girls loved when we would go visit my horse and they could splash around in their rain boots!
11. Visit A Farmer’s Market
Check out the fresh produce at a local farmer’s market. Not only will you get to try some delicious locally-grown fare, but you’ll support small business owner too!
12. Decorate Easter Eggs
Here are some ideas for decorating:
13. Make Sidewalk Art
Get outdoors and get creative! This DIY puffy sidewalk paint is vibrant, fluffy, and paints smoothly on sidewalks and driveways. It can add some cheer to your outdoor space!
14. Go On A Picnic
Pack a basket and a picnic blanket and enjoy the beautiful weather! You don’t even have to leave the backyard, just enjoying a simple meal or snack together outdoors can be a special moment.
15. Make Fresh Lemonade
Nothing says spring like a cool and refreshing glass of lemonade, and it tastes even better when made from scratch! This 3-Ingredient Homemade Lemonade Recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. Kids can help make it too!
16. Go On A Bug Hunt
Not only butterflies, but many insects start to make their annual appearance in the spring time. Grab our Printable Insect Scavenger Hunt here to get started!
17. Go Camping
While the weather is still moderate, take advantage of the opportunity to go camping in nature. Before you go, check out this list of over 100 easy camping recipes for your trip!
18. Take A Nature Walk
Not only are the temperatures lovely during the springtime, but the everything is starting to grow and turn green again!
19. Visit The Zoo
Spring is a great time to visit the zoo because many animals become more active in the spring after a period of relative inactivity during the winter. You can often see them playing, exploring, and engaging in natural behaviors. Spring is also the breeding season for many animals, so you might even get lucky enough to see adorable baby animals!
20. Make An Easter Wreath
Now that winter is over, it’s time to start decorating for spring! Here are two of my favorite Easter wreaths that kids can help make:
Even More Spring Bucket List Ideas:
Here are even more easy spring bucket list activities for kids and families to inspire you!
- Visit A Botanical Garden
- Make S’Mores
- Look For Tadpoles
- Paint And Hide Rocks
- Make A Windchime
- Go Stargazing
- Make Mudpies
- Brew Homemade Iced Tea
- Go Birdwatching
- Pick Wildflowers
- Take Spring Photos
- Blow Giant Bubbles
- Make a Fresh Salad
- Explore a New Hiking Trail
- Try Flower Pressing
- Visit a Spring Festival
- Have a Tea Party
- Practice Meditation Outdoors
- Go On a Boat Ride
- Watch the Sunset
- Visit a Local Museum
- Journal Outdoors
- Bake a Spring-Themed Dessert
- Dine Al Fresco
- Make Ice Cream In A Bag
- Go To The Playground
- Visit A Farm
- Find A Rainbow
- Go Fishing
- Decorate For Spring
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