Spring weather is perfect for spending time outdoors. Kids and outdoors go together. Many of the favorite memories of childhood for many adults involve outdoor playtime.
Some springtime activities involve a road trip. Smithsonian National Zoo is a great zoo and it's only a few hours from home.
Closer still are Natural Bridge Zoo and Mill Mountain Zoo, both only about an hour away. Kids love watching the funny antics of the zoo animals and they learn a lot too.
Spring is a great time to start or continue a family tradition of playing together outdoors. Here are some more ideas for outdoor fun your whole family will enjoy.
Enjoy ice cream cones outdoors on a sunny day. If the weather's too cold, bring the fun indoors. Let your kids each pick their favorite flavor.
Amid the summer toys at the dollar store and other retailers, you will find one of the favorite joys of kids for generations. Bubbles are fun to blow and pop outdoors. Be sure to pick up a bottle for yourself too.
Riding bikes together is a great way to get and stay in shape. Bike riding promotes fitness and it's also a good way to enjoy being outdoors.
Sidewalk chalk is inexpensive and a lot of fun for kids of all ages. Draw pictures, write your names and make a hopscotch court on your sidewalk or in your driveway.
Kids love to camp out. If you're not excited about going to a campground, why not have a daytime campout in your own back yard. Set up a tent or canopy and pack a picnic lunch to eat.
Playing kickball in the back yard is fun for the whole family. The kids like seeing their parents run the bases. Everyone gets plenty of exercise too.
Playing in the water is fun for kids of all ages. Set up a sprinkler in the yard and you can water your grass or flowers while the kids run through. Maybe you'll even join in the fun.
Swinging on swings and sliding on the slide are another thing kids love to do. Whether you have a swing set in your back yard or visit the playground, everyone will have a good time.
Go for a walk in your neighborhood or take a hike on a trail together. The paved trail at Percival's Island is just right for younger kids. The Alpine Trail at Riverside Park is perfect for older kids. Have fun exploring nature.
You're an adult now but many of the pleasures of childhood await kids of all ages and many are as close as your own backyard.
This weekend, enjoy spring in a big way and make a little time to enjoy the outdoor pleasures of childhood with your kids.
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