--- {"type":"list","title":"Outdoor activities to enjoy with kids","listId":4873,"canonicalUrl":"https://listium.com/@jrakich/4873/outdoor-activities-to-enjoy-with-kids","visibleItemTotal":13,"creator":{"id":"jrakich","name":"James Rakich","url":"https://listium.com/@jrakich"},"stats":{"views":632,"likes":0},"category":"family & parenting","publishedAt":"2016-12-13T13:00:29.035Z","updatedAt":"2023-03-03T00:38:31.760Z","fields":[{"id":0,"name":"Item","type":"PrimaryText"},{"id":1,"name":"Image","type":"Image"},{"id":6,"name":"Notes","type":"Text","format":"long"},{"id":4,"name":"Needs a yard","type":"Symbols","format":"tick_cross"},{"id":5,"name":"Cost","type":"Symbols","format":"cost_rating"}]} --- # Outdoor activities to enjoy with kids By [James Rakich (@jrakich)](https://listium.com/@jrakich) 632 views · 0 likes Published 13 December 2016 · Updated 3 March 2023 Category: family & parenting It can be easy to fall into lazy repetitive activities when you have a busy life and lots to do. Make time in your routine to get outside with the kids, get some sun and have a great time! ## Items ### 1. [Going to the Beach / Swimming.eoa](https://listium.com/@jrakich/4873/outdoor-activities-to-enjoy-with-kids/3/going-to-the-beach--swimmingeoa) Item ID: `3` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/tdeujhvy8l6nl6o7ymnf.jpg) - Notes: Gets better if you've got the right gear for it. Bring plenty of shade if you're going to the beach, swim toys, goggles and all sorts if you're going in the water so you can enjoy your swim properly. Stay sun-smart! - Needs a yard: No - Cost: $ ### 2. [Chalke eaoeoa eoaeoaeoa](https://listium.com/@jrakich/4873/outdoor-activities-to-enjoy-with-kids/4/chalke-eaoeoa-eoaeoaeoa) Item ID: `4` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/e3al45mhymhelvolkakx.jpg) - Notes: Drawing on the walls & floor, only it washes off without much effort at all. Low effort Arts & Craft for when it's fine outside. - Needs a yard: Yes - Cost: $ ### 3. [Create a mini garden eaooea](https://listium.com/@jrakich/4873/outdoor-activities-to-enjoy-with-kids/5/create-a-mini-garden-eaooea) Item ID: `5` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/jbc1stksjyyhcsxktm0v.png) - Notes: Pick resilient plants if you don't have a lot of time to spend on it, but give the kids a sense of ownership over the process if you want to make it a thing. No point doing all the work. - Needs a yard: Yes - Cost: $ ### 4. [BBQ in the park eoaeoaeoa](https://listium.com/@jrakich/4873/outdoor-activities-to-enjoy-with-kids/6/bbq-in-the-park-eoaeoaeoa) Item ID: `6` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/oklmqvosqs8qi3kqx6uu.jpg) - Notes: The classic Aussie afternoon, but choose a park that leaves them plenty of other things to do, whether it's a decent playground, riding a bike, or a park near a beach. - Needs a yard: No - Cost: $$ ### 5. [Geocaching](https://listium.com/@jrakich/4873/outdoor-activities-to-enjoy-with-kids/7/geocaching) Item ID: `7` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/pjjcbky2uef0akxdv8vl.jpg) - Notes: > It's a treasure hunt with the hard part done already for you. People have hidden caches all over the world for you to find with a few hints and a GPS location. https://www.geocaching.com isn't the worst place to start. > > Bring a picnic along and make a day of it. - Needs a yard: No - Cost: $ ### 6. [Climbing & Traversing](https://listium.com/@jrakich/4873/outdoor-activities-to-enjoy-with-kids/10/climbing--traversing) Item ID: `10` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/iaj6w5xbpgi6avynm2rv.jpg) - Notes: > The great outdoors has a lot to offer if you go off the beaten path. > > The kids can have a great time climbing and exploring as long as you take your time to keep them safe. - Needs a yard: No - Cost: $ ### 7. [Make bubbles](https://listium.com/@jrakich/4873/outdoor-activities-to-enjoy-with-kids/12/make-bubbles) Item ID: `12` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wpswuqlnw36jq35bygcf.jpg) - Notes: All good fun if it's not too windy. - Needs a yard: No - Cost: $ ### 8. [Backyard Sports](https://listium.com/@jrakich/4873/outdoor-activities-to-enjoy-with-kids/13/backyard-sports) Item ID: `13` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/dx0vfh7fomqzaro9kfxj.jpg) - Notes: - - Needs a yard: Yes - Cost: $$ ### 9. [Water balloons](https://listium.com/@jrakich/4873/outdoor-activities-to-enjoy-with-kids/14/water-balloons) Item ID: `14` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/sqplp99unep5kham0duk.jpg) - Notes: Bit of a mess to pick up the aftermath but a great way to cool off on a hot day. - Needs a yard: Yes - Cost: $ ### 10. [Fly a kite](https://listium.com/@jrakich/4873/outdoor-activities-to-enjoy-with-kids/15/fly-a-kite) Item ID: `15` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/t5t4gtrvtpciswgjq2qt.jpg) - Notes: http://www.my-best-kite.com/how-to-make-a-kite.html - Needs a yard: No - Cost: $$ ### 11. [Make a Mud Kitchen](https://listium.com/@jrakich/4873/outdoor-activities-to-enjoy-with-kids/16/make-a-mud-kitchen) Item ID: `16` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/eh6ribphzgcjvvgtdjuw.jpg) - Notes: Kids love cooking, and kids love mud. Throw the two together and you won't have to worry about wasting food, or keeping the place in good order. Just pick a good spot out in the yard, grab some old cooking stuff from the local tip shop and you're good to go. - Needs a yard: Yes - Cost: $ ### 12. [Bike/scooter ride](https://listium.com/@jrakich/4873/outdoor-activities-to-enjoy-with-kids/17/bikescooter-ride) Item ID: `17` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/cvqcbjsvyzgmqyw8gikb.jpg) - Notes: > Bike's are a great time for everyone once you get the right set up. It can be difficult when they're just learning or of all sorts of ages, but there are a few ways to get around that. > > Young kids can use draisines in the early days (bikes with the pedals taken off), and just scoot around with feet on the ground. > > If you want to pick up the pace, maybe get child seats, tandem bikes, or there are also ways out there to connect an adult lead bike with a child's bike, such as the Trail Gator and the Follow Me Tandem. - Needs a yard: No - Cost: $$$ ### 13. [Pinata](https://listium.com/@jrakich/4873/outdoor-activities-to-enjoy-with-kids/9/pinata) Item ID: `9` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/prgicnxhsxnzvxfh66rk.jpg) - Notes: - - Needs a yard: Yes - Cost: $$$