Outdoor activities

Take a break from the screens and get your kids into the great outdoors with these fun, active or messy activities and games.

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Indoors and out! DIY toys & games

Creating your own toys and games is a great way to spend quality time with the kids. Not only can ...
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Garden DIY Projects for Kids

Brighten up your garden with a burst of colour! These DIY projects from Resene are perfect for getting the kids ...
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Spring Activities To Get The Kids Outside

Now that spring has arrived, get the kids outside for gun and games with these crafts, gardening activities, and games ...
Garden

Setting Up Your First Family Veggie Garden

Growing your own veggies is not only a great way for the family to enjoy the outdoors together, it will ...
Painted rocks

The Treasure Hunt That Rocks

People around the country and the world are decorating, hiding and seeking out painted rocks ...
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15 Active Games to Get Kids Away From Their Screens

Introduce your kids to the thrill of these active outdoor games and they'll never want to play Minecraft or Fortnite ...
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Cycling with Kids – a recipe for fun

Jo Clendon, aka The Cycling Mum, provides advice, information and ideas on cycling with the family, making it an enjoyable ...
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Wrap Up For Winter School Holiday Fun

Cross your fingers as much as you like for some great weather during the winter school holidays but Mother Nature ...
Exploring outside

Exploring outside

A blanket is all you need for a fun day of exploring outside. What discoveries are waiting for you and ...
French cricket

French cricket

French cricket is a great outdoor activity and kids; party game. Grab your kids and friends and a bat and ...
worm

Build your own worm farm

Children will love building a worm farm and learning how to look after their worms. Here;s how ...
Super bubble solution

Super bubble solution

There are not many kids about that do not like a good bubble solution. Create this solution and watch the ...
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How to throw a Frisbee

Throwing a Frisbee is so much fun. Your children will enjoy throwing and running after the Frisbee. This is a ...
Jelly eating contest

Jelly eating contest

Be sure to have a camera ready to capture the memorable moments this game is sure to make! ...
Wet sand play with kitchen utensils

Wet sand play with kitchen utensils

Kids love playing around in sand. Try this activity for a new twist on imaginative play at the beach or ...
Telephone message game

Telephone message game

Kids love running around and playing outdoors. They will have lots of fun playing this game and being active ...
Teach your dog to high five

Dog Games: Teach Your Dog to High-Five

Dogs are a great family pet and a well-trained dog who knows its place in the family pack is ideal ...
Wet sand play

Wet sand play

Wet sand is lots of fun to play with because it is so much easier to mould into shapes. Here's ...
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Make A Stepping Stone

Personalise your garden or the kids space with their very own stepping stones ...
Jump rope splash challenge

Jump rope splash challenge

Summer is a great time of year for water games. Play the Jump rope splash challenge to get the kids ...
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Pool noodle balloon tennis

Pool noodles aren't just fun in the pool, you can create all sorts of fun outdoor games and party games ...
Hopscotch maths game

Hopscotch maths game

Kids love running around and playing outdoors. They will have lots of fun playing this hopscotch game and being active ...
Going on a picnic

Going on a picnic

Everyone loves going on a picnic. This activity is great as you can enjoy your picnic even if its cold ...
Teddy bear skipping game

Teddy bear skipping game

Skipping is an outdoor group activity that is great for children. It is lots of fun and helps children learn ...
Wet sand play with toys

Wet sand play with toys

Try this activity for a new twist on imaginative play at the beach or backyard sandpit ...
Link arms skipping game

Link arms skipping game

Skipping is an outdoor group activity that is great for children. It is lots of fun and helps children learn ...
Dry sand play with bath products

Dry sand play with bath products

Kids love playing around in sand. Try using bath products for a new twist on imaginative play at the beach ...
Fast skipping game

Fast skipping game

Skipping has been around since the start of time. All kids love it and not only is a fun family ...
Run through the rope game

Run through the rope game

Skipping is an outdoor group activity that is great for children. This game is for groups of kids to play ...
Hula hoop game

Hula hoop game

Hula hoops are great fun to play with, especially at a kids party or as a kids activity. This game ...
Spooky skeleton scavenger hunt

Spooky skeleton scavenger hunt

Give the kids a ghostly good time with this fun Halloween scavenger hunt at your next Halloween party. Everyone can ...
Jungle knots

Jungle knots

This game will make your party guests tumble with laughter as they try and untangle themselves out of one big ...
Dry sand play with sticks

Dry sand play with sticks

For a new twist on sand play, try this activity involving sticks. They can fortress and dig holes or make ...
Make your own bubble wands

Make your own bubble wands

So, when we lose our bubble wands, our super bubble solution becomes useless? I think NOT! Try out these great ...
Birthday skipping game

Birthday skipping game

Skipping is an outdoor group activity that is great for children. They can skip to this great game based around ...
Categories

Categories

Having a pool party? Then category is a great choice for a kids party game. This kids activity keeps your ...
Wet sand play with shells

Wet sand play with shells

Kids love playing around in the sand at the beach. Try this new fun activity for play time at the ...
What's the time Mr Wolf?

What’s the time Mr Wolf?

What's the time Mr Wolf is a classic kids party game for children of all ages to enjoy. Play along ...
Dry sand play with toys

Dry sand play with toys

Kids love imaginative play at the beach or in the backyard sandpit. Make it even more fun for them by ...
flying kite

How to make a kite

Nothing beats flying a kite – except making one with your kids! Make a kite that really flies, this fun ...
Box car game

Box car game

Spark your toddlers imagination with some make-believe. Teach them this box car game and have them drive mum or dad ...
Valentine's picnic

Valentine’s picnic

A picnic is a great idea for Valentines Day. All you need to do is pack some of your favourite ...
Ice Play Jewellery

Ice play: Cool jewels

There is something special about dress ups but this activity is the coolest dress up of all. Made of ice, ...
Hula hooping

Hula hooping

Active play is essential in every childs life so why not introduce them to the hula hoop! Children and adults ...
Build a snail farm

Build a snail farm

Get the kids outside and into the garden during the holidays and weekends with this fun kids activity. Building a ...
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