This list of Backyard Activities includes 35 things to do outside! Simply scroll through the list below or grab the free printable to reference for those moments of “I’m bored”.
It doesn’t matter how many scheduled vacations, play dates or local events that you have on the calendar the inevitable phrase “I’m bored” is bound to be said at some point over the summer months. After you exhaust your preferred “boredom is healthy” time frame I recommend checking out the list below for backyard activities.
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Backyard Activities | 35 Things To Do Outside
– Paint rocks or pots
– Have a pillowcase sack race
– Run thru the sprinklers
– Play badminton
– Hula hoop
– Create an obstacle course
– Play tag (or freeze tag)
– Blow bubbles
– Create art from nature
– Fly paper airplanes
– Plant flowers or a garden
– Pool noodle hopscotch
– Pool noodle ring toss
– Splash ball water war
– Tin can bowling
– Water balloon fight
– Have a picnic
– Play kickball or soccer
– Paint with shaving cream
– Outdoor movie night
– Tent camp out in the backyard
– Make bird feeders
– Play hide n seek
– Play twister
– Mini golf
– Fly a kite
– Play dodgeball
– Bug hunt with magnifying glass
– Roast marshmallows for s’mores
– Play “I Spy”
– Bean bag toss (or corn hole)
– Go on a scavenger hunt
– Sidewalk chalk (or draw on fence)
– Jump rope
– Make mud pies
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