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Ridiculously Fun Outdoor Games for Kids!

July 25, 2022 by Sarah 4 Comments

The warm weather is here! It’s time to make up for the long cold winter where we spent way too much time inside. We needed some ridiculously fun games for kids! 

But it can be a little tricky getting back into the routine of getting out there, especially when my little ones are used to indoor activities. So I decided to find some awesome outdoor activities to get us all pumped about being out there again. So I started thinking, what are some fun activities to do outside?

I used to spend so much time outside when I was a kid, so I asked myself, what games did you play as a child? I thought of a few—but then turned to Google… 

20 Ridiculously FUN! Outdoor Games for Kids

And boy are there ever some creative ideas out there! Here are some of the most ridiculously fun outdoor games for kids!

Just before we get into them, did you get your free Summer Bucket List printable? It’s full of simple outdoor activities, like: “Find one stick, two stones, three leaves, how high can you go?” or “Bring safety scissors outside to cut the grass.” Grab your copy right here!

 

Okay, now let’s get into all of those ridiculously fun outdoor games for kids!

Fun outdoor games for kids - hula hoop tunnel

Hula Hoop Tunnel – I love how simple this was to make! Use it for part of an obstacle course, for a game of soccer, or just for crawling through.

Fun outdoor games for kids - homemade sprinkler

Build Your Own Sprinkler by Housing a Forest – Grab a drill and a bottle from the recycling bin. The kids will have fun helping to make this homemade sprinkler for hours of summer fun.

Fun outdoor games for kids - animal tag

Animal Tag Game for Kids by The Inspired Treehouse – This version of tag has the kids acting like zoo animals, with various ideas for extending the game.

Fun outdoor games for kids - water balloons pinatas

Balloon Pinatas by Milk Allergy Mom – Such a fun summer game for the kids to play together!

Fun outdoor games for kids - squirt gun painting

Squirt Gun Painting by Fireflies and Mud Pies – The kids will have a blast using squirt guns or water blasters to create art outside!

Fun outdoor games for kids - hula hoop games

Hula Blockers by Come Together Kids – A couple of hula hoops and a bean bag are all that’s needed for this fun game!

Fun outdoor games for kids - pool noodle sprinkler

Pool Noodle Sprinkler by Ziggity Zoom – Use a pool noodle to make a sprinkler for the kids. It can be left on the ground or hung up in a tree.

Fun outdoor games for kids - frisbee tic tac toe

Frisbee Tic-Tac-Toe by A Turtle’s Life for Me – So easy to set up this giant game of tic-tac-toe!

Fun outdoor games for kids - sponge water bombs

Sponge Bombs by Inner Child Fun – The kids can help put these sponge bombs together. Then they get to wage a water fight with the sponges!

Fun outdoor games for kids - coconut bowling

Bowling with Coconuts by Fun-A-Day – Make your own “bowling pins” with the kids using a few simple materials. Then switch it up and use a coconut instead of a traditional bowling ball!

Fun outdoor games for kids - cup races

Water Fun Cup Races by All for the Boys – Race cups on a string using water guns. Simple to set up, but lots of opportunities for fun.

Fun outdoor games for kids - bike games

Fun Bicycle Games by Kids Activities Blog – A few fun ideas for turning bike riding into silly games with friends.

Fun outdoor games for kids - bubble station

DIY Bubble Refill Station by La-La’s Home Daycare – Set up a spot for the children to grab their own bubble solution and wands. Then sit back and watch them have fun (or, better yet, join in)!

Fun outdoor games for kids - boat races

Soap Boat Races by I Heart Nap Time – What a fun way to pass a warm day! Let the kids make their own little flag for their soap boats, then get to racing!

Fun outdoor games for kids - bubble snake

Rainbow Bubble Snakes by Housing a Forest – Kids can make these bubble snakes using some basic materials from around the house. Adding different colors to the bubble solution lets them explore color mixing, too.

Fun outdoor games for kids - balloon spoon races

 

Water Balloon Spoon Races by Two Shades of Pink – See who can get the farthest while racing with water balloons on spoons!

Fun outdoor games for kids - scavenger hunts

30+ Free Printable Scavenger Hunts for Kids by Buggy and Buddy – Challenge the kids to a scavenger hunt outside! I love that there are so many different ideas for creating a hunt for the family.

Fun outdoor games for kids - water obstacle course

Water Obstacle Course by Meaningful Mama – Combine an obstacle course with water challenges and you get some seriously engaging fun outside!

Fun outdoor games for kids - sidewalk simon

Sidewalk Simon by Toddler Approved – Play an active game of “Simon” (based on the electronic game from the 80s) using just sidewalk chalk!

Fun outdoor games for kids - hula hoop frisbee game

Hula Hoop Frisbee Game from The Refurbished Home (link no longer available) – Incredibly simple to set up, and it allows for hours of fun! I laughed when the author mentioned that the dads had a go with it, too!

These are such fun outdoor games for kids this spring and summer! Perfect fun for preschoolers and the whole family!

I cannot wait to try a bunch of these fun activities! There are a ton of activities on here that my boys will go nuts over—and even better, ones that will get the whole family in on the fun!

I hope you found an idea or two that will get your little ones excited about creating and playing outside. I often find it takes just a few days to get my kids feeling comfortable with staying outside for their days. A few fun, planned activities like this help ease them right on in.

Thank you for reading friends. I hope your week is off to a fabulous start!

xo
Sarah

P.S. Don’t forget to grab your FREE Learning with Nature Summer Bucket List!

 

Filed Under: Activities for Big Kids, Activities for Preschoolers, All Ages, Explore, Get Outside, Kindergarteners, Loads of Ideas!, Outside Play, Preschooler, Preschoolers Tagged With: outdoor activities for kids

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Comments

  1. Savanna says

    June 24, 2020 at 12:40 pm

    These are AWESOME !!!!!! Thank you so much ❤️

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      July 9, 2020 at 8:55 pm

      I am so glad you like them Savanna!

      Reply
  2. Amy Davis says

    June 25, 2020 at 12:08 am

    thanks for these too! can’t wait to try some of these too with my granddaughter!

    Reply
  3. Amy Davis says

    June 25, 2020 at 12:10 am

    I love the game simon!!! never thought about doing a sidewalk chalk simon! this will be interesting for the adults too! lol

    Reply

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