30 outdoor family activities & day-out ideas
Fun outdoor things to do as a family — parks, nature, sports and day trips for all ages.
- Picnic at the park
- Nature scavenger hunt
- Fly kites
- Family fishing trip
- Visit a zoo or aquarium
- Backyard camping
- Water balloon battles
- Bike rides together
- Playground adventures
- Outdoor movie night
- Beach day
- Mini golf
- Visit a farm or orchard
- Build sandcastles
- Backyard barbecue
- Hiking beginner trails
- Family sports day
- Chalk art contests
- Gardening together
- Stargazing night
- Treasure hunt with clues
- Kayaking or paddle boating
- Visit local festivals or fairs
- Snowman or snow fort building
- Sidewalk scooter races
- Outdoor obstacle courses
- Geocaching adventures
- Backyard slip-and-slide
- Community volunteer cleanups
- Family photography walks