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20 Kid-Friendly Backyard Activities You Haven't Thought of Yet

13/07/2020 - 06:46 PM

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 [1].

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 [2]!).

Build a Ball Run

Build a Castle Out of Boxes

Turn Your Figurines Into an Amusement Park

Run Through Athletic Drills

Put Out a Lawn Game

Create a Dirt Racetrack

Make a Magnet Wall

Put Those Tiny Green Thumbs to Work

Settle in For an Outdoor Movie Night

DIY a Rock Wall

Take Backyard Camping to the Next Level

Try a Giant Tic-Tac-Toe

Cook Up a Sand Kitchen

Paint a Rock Family

Get Playing With Giant Jenga

We love this giant set [4] from Target's 2020 Sun Squad collection!

Spend Time in a Sandpit

Fill Up a Water Table

Make Funny Fence Art With the Hose

Get Messy With Slime

Take the Chalkboard Outside


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