Home / Child / Child Learn & Play The best outdoor activities to keep your kids entertained all summer long @mama.lucas.562 via Step 2 Here's a list of over 25 ideas. By Deena Campbell February 8, 2021 @mama.lucas.562 via Step 2 Rectangle Inside this article Here are the best outdoor activities to play with your kids, according to Instagram mamas: Table of Contents Toggle Here are the best outdoor activities to play with your kids, according to Instagram mamas: With so many of our go-to summer activities revised or canceled because of COVID-19, families will spending more time with loved ones than ever before. We know staying inside is the best way to protect yourself (and others) from coronavirus, but what do you do when you’re feeling a bit of cabin fever and run out of activities for your little ones? We asked our Instagram mamas to share their favorite outdoor activities that keep littles entertained for hours. Here are the best outdoor activities to play with your kids, according to Instagram mamas: 1. Water table —@kris_eleven 2. Running through a water fountain —@d_bz 3. Splashing in puddles —@higmz 4. Jumping on the trampoline —@tryingtobeaminimalist 5. Tag —@_ken_zee_029 6. Scooping up dirt —@missybam 7. Bike riding —@jenzduncan 8. Playing tag —@alanskyb 9. Chalk —@aarobbins9 10. Anything with the water hose —@theredqueen1013 11. Scooter —@l.noble_ 12. Bubbles + trampolines —@liv0720 13. Playing with rocks —@jennacescon 14. Swings —@b.t.reed 15. Stare at construction vehicles —@caitlin.voegele 16. Anything active! Especially swimming —@ellie_a_fox 17. Being in the treehouse —@aatkisson 18. Stomping in puddles —@whoakenziekenz 19. Chasing the dog —@amy.knapke 20. Our swing set —@kaylaholt068 21. I’ve been making outdoor obstacles courses with things around the house and yard. —@sarahperry14 22. Catch! —@tasha.jace 23. Climbing —@kayleigh.paddick 24. Painting —@liannakushi 25. Sand + digging in the mud —@jnschoon 26. Bury toy dinos in a large area of dirt; it keep them busy for hours —@ashleyvrey [This piece was originally published March, 2020. It has since been updated.] Related Stories Viral & Trending A little girl’s heartwarming dance moment went viral—and it’s a kindness lesson you won’t forget Viral & Trending What this mom taught her 7-year-old about people-pleasing is making waves Viral & Trending Teacher turns her classroom into a workplace—here’s why it’s dividing the internet Categories: Child Learn & Play, Child, Parenting Inside this article Here are the best outdoor activities to play with your kids, according to Instagram mamas: Related articles Viral & Trending This genius hack will help your kids learn to ride a bike without training wheels February 6, 2024 Child Learn & Play 10 easy Lunar New Year crafts and activities for kids to celebrate the Year of the Snake January 7, 2025 Child Learn & Play Finally! This chic, kid-friendly routine builder helped reduce my family’s daily friction September 24, 2024 Child Learn & Play Watch how this easy sensory activity takes nature walks to a whole new level September 2, 2024 Child Learn & Play 4 ways to avoid summer camp scaries with a vision board July 30, 2024