It is said that spending some time outside every day can help you freshen your mind as well as your body. Moreover, what better way to spend some quality time outside bonding with kids and family members than with some classic outdoor family activities!
Here is our list of some of the most popular and beloved group activities that you can try out with your loved ones, for both summer and winter season!
1. Gardening
This is a great pastime hobby and a solo sports that you and your kids can adopt. Gardening is one of the most productive ways to spend your time outside while getting some yummy rewards in return! You can use the fresh produce grown in your daily cooked meals! This is also an interesting way to educate your kids about how some healthy foods such as vegetables and fruits grow. Another benefit is that you can plant different type of plants and flowers to beautify your lawn or backyard, making sure that the kids are active and fully enjoying it!
2. Bonfire Night
This is the ultimate winter activity that can be done outdoors with your group of people! Setting up a bonfire is always an exciting thing to do. You can bring snacks, a couple of blankets, play games and even do a live barbeque. Just make sure that the fire is placed in a safe position with safety equipment near it.
You can do a simple thing that brings so much joy at a bonfire night – get a few packs of marshmallows and enjoy s’mores which are loved by both kids and adults!
3. Scavenger Hunt
This is the perfect activity to plan for those who love to be in charge of everything. For your next family gathering, you can make things interesting and plan a scavenger hunt. Just think of a few times and clues and set them up them in different areas. Make teams for the hunt and keep a prize for the winners!
4.Pool Party
This classic summer activity is ideal to beat the heat while spending a whole day with your kids and family members. This kid’s friendly activity allows you to relax in the water while the children can play a bunch of water games and sports in the pool. And who doesn’t love some snacks and pizzas by the pool?
If you don’t have a built-in swimming pool, don’t worry! Just get those giant inflatable swimming pools and watch the kids have some fun while the grownups can sit near and enjoy their adult time!
5. Musical Chairs
This is a fun party game that can be played outside in a lawn or backyard! Usually played on birthday parties or family events, musical chairs can be played by anyone as there is no limit to the age or fun! Just get a couple of chairs and form them in a line with them facing outside. One person who is in charge of the music can play and pause the song while the players move around the chairs and get a seat as soon as the music is stopped. The main rule for this game is to keep one less chair than the number of players. You can add a prize for the winner who stays till the end!
6. Beach Volleyball
This beach sport guarantees a good time with your family and friends! Beach Volleyball is a fun sports for two players or more and is just regular volleyball game that is played more casually on the beach. You need a group of people to play this game. Get into two teams that face each other with a net in between and start throwing some shots with the volleyball. This game is entertaining plus safe to play with kids as it is played in the sand!
7. Family Picnic
For a trip to the mountains or countryside, hiking is must group activity to try out! This is a great way for nature exploration and getting some fresh air. Hiking usually takes up a few hours or more of your day with some vigorous walking which is usually done on unpaved tracks or trails so it is essential to be prepared beforehand. Wearing appropriate outfit and shoes is necessary for hiking. You can really get some exercise with this pleasant activity while admiring the nature!
8. Hiking
For a trip to the mountains or countryside, hiking is must group activity to try out! This is a great way for nature exploration and getting some fresh air. Hiking usually takes up a few hours or more of your day with some vigorous walking which is usually done on unpaved tracks or trails so it is essential to be prepared beforehand. Wearing appropriate outfit and shoes is necessary for hiking. You can really get some exercise with this pleasant activity while admiring the nature!
9.Frisbee Golf
An exciting take on frisbee and golf-two fun filled sports that are played outdoors with a group of people. Frisbee golf involves setting up some objects in your surroundings that are called ‘holes’. The goal is to hit the holes with the frisbee. You can make things challenging by putting the objects at a far distance! You can play it casually or as a competition with the winner determined by the group who has a greater number of throws!
10. Fishing
This is a great way to bond with your kids while teaching them a few life skills. Fishing is a great way to cleanse your mind with the setting being near an open water ad it is also included in the least hottest sports and you can choose a beautiful scenery. This activity ensures making everlasting memories with your family members as practicing fishing and attempting is something to not be taken lightly and what’s best is that you can grill or steam the fish later on making it an adventurous yet wholesome day to spend with your family.
11. Zoo
This is great way to spend a weekend with kids as who doesn’t love animals? Zoo, short for ‘zoological garden’ is a fun place for kids to learn about the different kinds and species of animals that exist. Moreover, adults who want to see some unique animals can also take a chance to visit the zoo.
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