27 Spring Break Activities for Kids

When I was a kid, I would count the days until spring break. My mom would always have several fun activities for me to do during my week long break from school. Now that I’m a mom, I really appreciate my mom taking time out to plan fun activities for me. 

As for activities for my kids, it’s important to get back to the basics. I remember one day I decided that my kids would have a screen free day. At first I was really nervous because now-a-days kids are always on screens whether it’s tv, tablets, phones, video games, etc. However, on this day I just laid out board games, sensory bins, arts and crafts, and had several outdoor activities for them in our backyard. The kids had so much fun and it was a very relaxing day for me. Now, I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with screen time. Trust me, my kids have their fair share of screen time especially when I need a break. But it was just nice to have my kids get back to the basics of having fun.

Whenever I’m planning activities for my kids, I focus on simple and easy activities that we can do from home or outside. This helps me to not feel stressed or overwhelmed when I plan simple and easy activities. I’ve also realized when I have activities planned out for my kids, they tend to have better days. Less tantrums and less arguments is a mom win. So here are 27 simple activities your kids can do on spring break. 

Indoor Activities

1.Make a spring themed sensory bin

2. Have an arts and craft day (Michaels has inexpensive crafts for kids)

3. Visit grandparents for the day (if they’re local)

4. Play with giant puzzles

5. Spring themed scavenger hunt indoors

6. Decorate spring cookies and cupcakes

7. Play board games

Outdoor Activities

8. Visit a local library

9. Find a local spring break camp

10. Go to the zoo

11. Go bowling

12. Jump rope outside 

13. Have kids help wash your car 

14. Go to a local farmers market 

15. Read outside 

16. Play tag or hopscotch

17. Visit a local ice cream shop

18. Visit a local hotel or resort for a night 

19. Start a garden 

20. Go to local Children’s Museum

21. Sidewalk chalk 

22. Play with bubbles 

23. Go to a trampoline park 

24. Mini golf 

25. Go to local parks 

26. Fly a kite 

27. Create a lemonade stand

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I hope this list of spring break activities was helpful! Remember that you don’t have to take big expensive trips for your kids to enjoy their spring break. Simple and fun activities are also a great way to create long lasting memories. Also, if you’re looking for a simple and easy spring treat check out Homemade Lucky Charms Treats.

XO,

Ashley