Bring on spring! We love this season at Daisies & Pie and are excited to dive into lots of simple, joyful activities with the kids, celebrating everything spring has to offer.
Our aim isn’t to spend a fortune — it’s to appreciate the small pleasures and share experiences together. Here are 20 fun, low-cost spring activities perfect for families.
1. Make a bird feeder
Creating a bird feeder is a lovely way to welcome wildlife into your garden and teaches children about nature. Try a natural squash bird feeder or homemade fat balls for a simple project that brings birds to your backyard.
2. Puddle jumping
Spring often brings showers — so put on wellies and raincoats and go jump in the puddles. It’s an energetic, silly way to enjoy the weather.
3. Kite flying
Choose a breezy day and head to the park or beach to fly kites. You can also make quick paper kites to fly in the garden — simple crafting followed by outdoor fun.
4. Watch the sunrise
Wake up early, wrap up warm, and watch the sunrise. Take the dog for a walk or bring a thermos of hot chocolate and enjoy the peaceful start to the day.
5. Make a spring scrapbook
Make a keepsake scrapbook using a bought book or simple loose pages tied with ribbon. Fill it with photos, drawings, tickets and little finds from your spring adventures.
6. Make wind-catchers
Create pretty wind-catchers and decorate them with ribbons, strips of fabric, strings and even small bells that tinkle in the breeze. They’re great for decorating the garden or porch.
Need to keep the kids busy? Try some simple activities at home this week for more ideas.
7. Decorate plant pots
Paint terracotta pots and prepare them for planting spring flowers, herbs, or small vegetables. You can also make recycled herb planters from used juice bottles for an eco-friendly option.
8. Build an outdoor den
Use chairs, sticks, sheets or cardboard to build a garden den. It’s a creative construction project that becomes a special play space.
9. Feed the ducks
A trip to feed the ducks is simple and always delights children. Bring safe, duck-friendly food and enjoy a relaxed outing by the water.
10. Make spring crafts
Pull out the pastel supplies and get crafting — make bunny bunting, finger-painted blossom trees, fluffy lambs, spring crowns and other seasonal projects.
11. Plant some seeds
Create a small vegetable patch in containers or window boxes. Start with easy-to-grow choices like herbs, tomatoes, strawberries and potatoes.
12. Go on a bug hunt
Kids love exploring for insects. Take a printable bug hunt sheet and see what you can discover in the garden or local green space.
13. Visit the farmers market
Explore a local farmers market, choose fresh spring produce with the kids, then cook together at home using your market finds.
14. Make Mother’s Day cards
Handmade Mother’s Day cards are personal and heartfelt — a lovely craft activity for little ones to create gifts for loved ones.
15. Do some spring baking
Bake spring-themed treats: cookies, chocolate-decorated eggs, Easter nest cakes or a show-stopping Easter cake. Baking together is fun and delicious.
16. Have a spring tea party
Turn your baked goods into an afternoon tea with crustless sandwiches, mini quiches and a selection of cakes and biscuits — perfect for a cosy family gathering.
17. Dance in the rain
Dancing in the rain is free, joyful and refreshing — a simple way to make the most of a rainy spring day.
18. Make an egg hunt
Create an Easter egg hunt with streamers, bunting, ribbons, little rabbit ears and decorated baskets — a magical experience for children.
19. Visit the farm and see the baby animals
Baby animals are irresistible. A visit to a nearby farm offers memorable encounters and is always a hit with kids.
20. Visit a May Day festival
If you can find a May Day festival, enjoy the traditional celebrations, watch Maypole dancing and bring a picnic to make a day of it.
Explore more kids activities and seasonal ideas to keep your family inspired this spring.