Spring break has begun for students from many schools around the country. Some parents take time off from work during spring break to enjoy family activities.
Here are 10 family activities to enjoy over spring break with the kids. Whether you take off all week, just a few days or only have the weekends, you'll find ideas that will bring fun to spring.
At the Virginia Is For Lovers website, you'll find lots of suggestions for places to visit all around the state of Virginia.
Take a picnic lunch or dinner to your favorite local park. Bring along a frisbee, soccer ball or baseball equipment if you want. Play on the playground and see who can swing highest in the swings.
Enjoy a movie day or movie night at home or at your local movie theater. Rent movies from the nearest Redbox location or watch an old favorite. Be sure to make popcorn.
Ride bikes together on a bike trail, in your neighborhood or in a park. Cycling is a great way to get exercise and have fun as a family.
Take a road trip to a nearby beach, river or lake. There's nothing like water to bring out the kid in you. Bring fishing poles or just enjoy nature.
Go ice skating or roller skating. It may have been a few years since you tried, but you probably haven't forgotten how to skate. The kids will enjoy watching you and you'll all have fun.
Visit a theme park. From coast to coast, many theme parks open for the season during spring break. Other parks, including Disney World, are open all year.
Go hiking together. Whether you live near the mountains or in a valley, you can find a walking or hiking trail nearby. On the East Coast, the Appalachian Trail is a favorite for hikers of all ages.
Visit a state or national park. Many Virginia State Parks have special spring break activities planned. Enjoy the great outdoors at one of these treasures.
Learn while you have fun together at a local museum or historic site. This is a great week to visit Appomattox Court House National Park, the Smithsonian Museums in Washington or your favorite local museum.
Do a little spring cleaning in your spare time. Parents often put spring cleaning at the top of the spring break list. While it's important to clean, spending time together is priceless.
Spring break will be over before you know it. Spend some time making memories as a family while the kids are out of school.
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