Popsugar Parenting Kid Activities The Best Backyard Activities For Kids 2020 20 Kid-Friendly Backyard Activities You Haven't Thought of Yet 13 July 2020 by Lauren Turner A post shared by Brittany Mckillop (@brittany_mckillop) on Apr 27, 2018 at 7:06pm PDT There's plenty of play to be had in your own backyard, but sometimes that summer slump leaves you out of ideas for outdoor entertainment. If you don't have time to set up an epic outdoor play space, turn to activities you can easily make or do, like taking games outside for added excitement or building your own DIY slip and slide. Scroll through for some of our favourite ideas, which will help keep your kiddos entertained all summer long (and if it's too hot or rainy to be outside, check out this list of fun indoor activities!). Related: Cardboard Mermaids, Popsicle Paint, and 19 Other Summer Crafts For Kids 1 Build a Ball Run A post shared by Tori (@mommallamababyllama) on Oct 2, 2017 at 3:09pm PDT 1 / 20 2 Build a Castle Out of Boxes A post shared by Olivia (@everydaybeginsnew) on Sep 15, 2017 at 10:27pm PDT 2 / 20 3 Turn Your Figurines Into an Amusement Park A post shared by Sarah Ellis (@nurturemynature) on Jun 19, 2018 at 10:32am PDT 3 / 20 4 Run Through Athletic Drills A post shared by Barrier Breakers (@barrierbreakersoc) on Apr 25, 2018 at 12:03pm PDT 4 / 20 5 Put Out a Lawn Game A post shared by @kristenbramante on Jun 20, 2018 at 7:42pm PDT 5 / 20 6 Create a Dirt Racetrack A post shared by OneDirt (@onedirtracing) on Jun 18, 2018 at 10:31am PDT 6 / 20 7 Make a Magnet Wall A post shared by Love Lab Studio (@lovelabstudio) on Jul 6, 2015 at 5:27pm PDT 7 / 20 8 Put Those Tiny Green Thumbs to Work A post shared by Suzie et Gus (@suzieetgus) on Jun 15, 2018 at 1:10pm PDT 8 / 20 9 Settle in For an Outdoor Movie Night A post shared by Brittany Mckillop (@brittany_mckillop) on Apr 27, 2018 at 7:06pm PDT 9 / 20 10 DIY a Rock Wall A post shared by 제니퍼 💖 (@hongchun0) on Apr 8, 2018 at 12:25pm PDT 10 / 20 11 Take Backyard Camping to the Next Level A post shared by Glamping 🌿 Events 🌿 Camping (@upcountrycamp) on Jun 15, 2018 at 6:28am PDT 11 / 20 12 Try a Giant Tic-Tac-Toe A post shared by Kay x (@inspireloveweddingandeventhire) on Jun 19, 2018 at 3:55pm PDT 12 / 20 13 Cook Up a Sand Kitchen A post shared by Hatchet & Hammer (@hatchetampersandhammer) on May 2, 2018 at 6:58pm PDT 13 / 20 14 Paint a Rock Family A post shared by Heather Bennett (@4chances2parent) on Jun 19, 2018 at 8:21am PDT 14 / 20 15 Get Playing With Giant Jenga A post shared by White Rabbet Works (@whiterabbetworks) on Jun 18, 2018 at 1:52pm PDT We love this giant set from Target's 2020 Sun Squad collection! 15 / 20 16 Spend Time in a Sandpit A post shared by Jodie Clarke (@theempowerededucator) on May 22, 2017 at 7:42pm PDT 16 / 20 17 Fill Up a Water Table A post shared by Samantha Kupiec (@tidycapecod) on Jun 15, 2018 at 2:23pm PDT 17 / 20 18 Make Funny Fence Art With the Hose A post shared by Whitney @ Stuff Kids Like! (@stuff.kids.like) on May 18, 2018 at 8:07am PDT 18 / 20 19 Get Messy With Slime View this post on Instagram A post shared by Janie Alexander Haverkampf (@janiegirlkampf) on Mar 21, 2020 at 9:47am PDT 19 / 20 20 Take the Chalkboard Outside A post shared by Sarah Stanley (@mrs.coach_stan1) on Jun 14, 2015 at 4:04pm PDT 20 / 20 Kid ActivitiesToddlersLittle KidsFamily LifeSummer