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Fun and Easy Outdoor Activities For Kids At Home

Discover fun and easy outdoor activities for kids at home! From backyard games and water balloon battles to hopscotch and flashlight adventures, keep your kids entertained with creative ideas for every season.

Looking for fun and easy backyard activities to keep your kids entertained? Whether you’re hosting a backyard playdate, planning a summer staycation, or just trying to get your kids off their screens, we’ve got you covered. This list of 100 backyard games and outdoor activities for kids is packed with creative, screen-free ideas to keep your family...
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Sidewalk chalk is one of the easiest, cheapest, and most creative outdoor activities for kids. Finding fun outdoor activities for kids is so much easier with one simple tool: sidewalk chalk. It’s inexpensive, easy to use, and packed with possibilities — from classic chalk games to creative art projects kids can do on any driveway or...
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Learning to ride a bike is the quintessential childhood rite of passage. With it comes confidence, more freedom, the opportunity to overcome obstacles, and lots of good memories. It also means more physical activity, and more time outside enjoying the fresh air. When you’re choosing your child’s very first bike, it can be an overwhelming...
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Summer fun at home is the best kind of fun! And on a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than some good old-fashioned games with water balloons. We’ve rounded up 25 simple and fun water balloon games that your kids will love this summer. I recommend turning a morning or afternoon into a water balloon theme day and play...
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Updated September 2, 2025 As the temperatures rise and the school bells fade, it’s time to embrace the season of poolside adventures! Whether you have a private backyard pool, plans to visit a community pool, or are hosting a pool party for a large group, we’ve got you covered with the ultimate guide to the...
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Getting outside for fresh air and family time can be challenging, but it’s always worth the effort. Outdoor play boosts wellness for both kids and adults, strengthens family bonds, and creates memories that stick. And the best part? You don’t need to spend a dime to enjoy fun, free outdoor activities with your kids. Want more...
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Hopscotch is a classic children’s game that has been enjoyed for generations. With simple rules and minimal equipment, it’s one of the easiest ways to get kids outside and moving. You might even remember playing hopscotch yourself as a child! In this guide, I’ll show you the basic rules of hopscotch, how to draw the court,...
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Having a backyard pool is a dream for many homeowners.  No matter the pool type, it’s a great place for friends and family members to gather, relax, and create lasting memories.  From pool parties to relaxing afternoons lounging on the deck, it is truly a hub for socializing and making memories to last a lifetime....
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Nurturing a love for nature starts from an early age, and it’s the perfect time of year to start planning your garden! Gardening with my kids is one of my favorite ways to spend time outside with them. They love clipping flowers from our garden, watering the plants, and seeing what grows well at different...
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Flashlights aren’t just for power outages and camping trips – they’re also a fantastic tool for playtime with kids! There’s something about the glow of a flashlight in the dark that captures kids’ imaginations and inspires all sorts of fun games and activities. Whether your kids are budding scientists, avid adventurers, or just love to...
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