Outdoor Activities
After exploring our outdoor activities, be sure to check out our family activities index, indoor family fun and sports activities.
Ghosts in the Graveyard
Step-by-step guide on how to play the wickedly fun Ghosts in the Graveyard. read more
Sardines
Similar to hide-and-seek, Sardines is a fun hiding game that will entertain the kids for hours. read more
Everybody Wins!
We've found three backyard games for toddlers and preschoolers that guarantee loads of laughs -- without any tears. read more
Johnny Jump-Ups
A how-to play guide for Johnny Jump-ups, which is a simple version of the classic game Simon Says. read more
Reach for the Stars!
Have a fun family adventure right in your backyard when you explore the night sky together. read more
Go on a Bug Safari
Have a fun family adventure right in your backyard when you go on a bug safari! read more
Play! Seven Backyard Games and Activities
Keep your family busy this summer with these great outdoor activities! Seven backyard games perfect for family barbecues, summer parties, birthday's and more! read more
Fun Zone: Activities for Backyard Play Dates and Parties
Everything you need to keep the kids happy all summer long, from silly sprinkler games to sensational sandbox ideas. read more
Gardening At Every Age
Teach your kids the joys of gardening. From veggies to flowers, bugs to butterflies, kids of all ages will love getting their hands dirty. read more
Gardening Projects for Kids
Try these garden crafts, projects and themes kids will love to make. Our favorites: the scarecrow and toad house! read more
Play in the Dirt
Encourage kids to play in the dirt with these buried treasure, scavenger hunt, mud pie and castle-building ideas. read more
Kids and the Great Outdoors
It was spring and the snow had finally melted. Setting out on the trail with my boys, I paused to look at our map. read more
3 Great Games for a Wading Pool
These games are great for preschoolers and kids of all ages. read more
