Top Outdoor Activities for Kids
Many of us love outdoor activities for kids as it wears them out and delivers a heap of hands-on learning, not to mention fresh air. We've rounded up our top outdoor games for kids, including plenty of free outdoor activities, such as scavenger hunts, backyard party games, messy science experiments, nature crafts, and more ways to enjoy the natural world. Check out our top outdoor day trips, hikes, campgrounds, and more outdoor-focused family vacation recommendations, too.
Best Outdoor Activities for Kids
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- Beaches & Lakes
- Best Of Lists
- Birthday Parties
- Boats
- Boredom Busters
- Camps
- Childcare
- Christmas/Hanukkah
- City Guides
- City Hacks
- Classes & Enrichment
- Community
- Crafts & Recipes
- Earth Kids
- Easter
- Fairs & Festivals
- Fall Activities
- Family Travel
- Farms & U-Pick
- Free Activities
- GoList
- Halloween
- Holidays
- Hotels & Resorts
- Indoor Activities
- Museums
- News & Openings
- Outdoors
- Parent Talk
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Play Gyms & Sports Centers
- Pools & Spray Parks
- Preschools & Schools
- Restaurants
- Shows
- Skiing & Winter Sports
- Special Needs
- Special Occasions
- Sports
- Spring Activities
- STEM
- Stores & Services
- Summer Activities
- Theme & Water Parks
- Trains, Dinos & Heroes
- TV, Film & Movies
- Virtual
- Visitors Guide
- Weekend Events
- Weekend Trips
- Winter Activities
- Zoos & Gardens
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