Summer is officially here and just in time, I’m sharing 12 outdoor activities for kids to keep your little ones entertained.
As you may know, we’ve been spending a lot more time outdoors on the ranch with our two kids. In fact, we finally made it official and decided to just move out to the country.
As most mama’s know or will soon find out, having lots of at home activities for your kids to do is essential, especially during those long days of summer (or long days of quarantine, as we learned in 2020).
We spend more time outdoors now than ever before. And with two kids, we’ve found endless outdoor activity ideas to keep them entertained.
You’ve all heard about how much I love Walmart’s pickup and delivery for groceries. It makes getting your groceries so much easier, especially if you’re a mama with little ones like me.
What you might not know is that you can get more than just groceries with Walmart’s pickup and delivery. In fact, you can get nearly all of these outdoor summer essentials with Walmart’s pickup and delivery.
Not only can you find all of these essentials to keep your kids entertained outdoor for unbeatable prices, you can also have them delivered to your doorstep or brought right out to your car with Walmart’s free pickup services.
12 Outdoor Activities for Kids
Keep scrolling to read 12 outdoor activities for kids so you can keep your little ones entertained all summer long.
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1 – Inflatable Pool Fun
Don’t have a fancy built-in pool? No problem – you can get a large inflatable pool to keep cool outdoors for under $30. Click here to shop a similar inflatable pool for just $25.
2 – Sidewalk Chalk Art
A box of sidewalk chalk can equal hours of endless outdoor fun with your kids. Whether you draw up some classic games like hopscotch or tic tac toe or use your sidewalk as a canvas for a work of art, this is such an affordable way to play outdoors with kids of all ages.
There are several affordable sidewalk chalk options options that you can order using Walmart Pickup and Delivery.
3 – Fun With Bubbles
You can’t talk about outdoor fun for little ones without mentioning bubbles and toys that make bubbles. Luckily, Walmart pickup and delivery has so many options, from bubble wands to toys of every shape and size that make bubbles. We especially loved this camera bubbles toy and this battery operated bubbles machine.
[show_shopthepost_widget id="4512858"]4 – Have an Outdoor Picnic
Make meals instantly more entertaining for kids by taking them outside, picnic style. Whether you opt for a traditional picnic blanket or enjoy a meal on a patio table, this is an easy way to add excitement to an everyday activity for kids.
[show_shopthepost_widget id="4512862"]5 – Backyard Camping
And speaking of taking things outside, is there a more exciting outdoor activity for kids than camping?! Instead of hauling your crew out to a camping site, just set up camp in the backyard. Grab a tent, a few sleeping bags and you’re in for an outdoor adventure at home.
[show_shopthepost_widget id="4512906"]6 – Make S’mores
Is there anything more fun than ending a summer evening outdoors with some s’mores by the fire? Order your marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate bars using Walmart pickup or delivery and you’re all set for this classic outdoor activity for kids.
7 – Go on a Scavenger Hunt
Grab a bucket, a sifter and a shovel and let your kids embrace their inner geologist. From rocks and flowers to bugs and reptiles for your little veterinarian in training, they’ll find there’s so much to discover right in their own back yard.
8 – Fly a Kite
This outdoor activity for kids is a classic that’s often underrated. Everly and I went out and flew a $1 kite we got from Walmart and we had so much fun!
[show_shopthepost_widget id="4512909"]9 – Plant Something and Watch It Grow
Exercise your child’s green thumb by scooping up some gardening tools, soil and plant something in your yard! Whether you start a mini vegetable garden, plant some flowers or plant a tree, this is an activity with benefits to last and enjoy for months.
[show_shopthepost_widget id="4512913"]10 – Go For a Stroll
One of our favorite outdoor activities that our kids love and we do almost daily if the weather permits is going on a walk. Whether we use our stroller or pull our little ones around in a wagon, it’s a fun, relaxing way to end the day and also great quality time to enjoy as a family.
11 – Bring the Beach to Your Yard
An often forgotten playground favorite for pre-schoolers is the sandbox. My two-year-old reminded me of this when she came home with shoes full of sand nearly every day of school this year.
You can find lots of sandboxes for affordable prices or you could create a DIY sandbox using materials you already have at home.
12 – Build a Fairy Garden
Encourage your little ones to source materials they find around the yard – rocks, leaves, small sticks, etc. Then, let their imaginations run wild as they create their fairy garden, making tiny houses, roads and building with their new materials.
13 – Bonus Nighttime Outdoor Activity for Kids – Stargazing
Take advantage of the warm weather and beautiful summer skies by taking your kids out at nighttime to stargaze. Grab a blanket and find a spot in your backyard that has the best view of the sky, then look up and point out the summer constellations. There are several free apps you can download to help guide you. You can also find lots of affordable telescopes for your mini astronomer.
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