Outoor Activities

These kid-friendly outings are fun and memorable!

This activity describes how to set up a sidewalk-art contest for all the kids in your neighborhood.

Have fun creating mud pies with your toddler. Then let them dry in the sun.

After a rain shower, try this activity with your toddler. Go outside and go puddle jumping!

Strip your toddler down to a diaper, or put him in a swimsuit. Then find a shady spot where you can play in the dirt!

Your child can successfully grow sunflowers -- both inside and outside your house!

Mix a bucket of clean mud, and let your preschool child use it as paint!

These instructions will help you successfully grow a potato in your house, with your child's help!

Your preschooler will be happy to stay in his own backyard when you create an outdoor obstacle course.

Within two weeks, round leaves will begin to sprout and your child will be growing peanuts!

Here are some suggested activities to help your preschool child better appreciate the sunset.

This nature scavenger hunt challenges your kids to find all of the things on the list.

You can have a picnic in the park with your preschool child, but it might be even better in your own backyard!

In this summer activity, children will make a giant bubble wand and learn how to blow bubbles.

Spend some quality quiet time with your child with this simple outdoor activity. Just take a blanket, pillows, and some books outside -- and relax!

Green onions can be grown from seed in a coffee can. Your child will love gardening!

Take a walk around your neighborhood with your child, and discuss what makes it unique.

Use an old sock and some grass seed to create a "buddy" that really grows hair.