Outdoor Activities

Slather on the sunscreen and scoot the kids outside for a day of fun. Whether they love to play games like kickball or hopscotch or prefer nature activities like planting flowers or watching birds, we have plenty of ways to get your child off the sofa and in the great outdoors.

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Disney's Backyard Fun Sale Has Everything Kids Need for Epic Summer Adventures for Up to 40% Less
During its big sale, shopDisney is even offering free shipping.
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11 Fun Pool Games and Activities for Kids
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21 Best Water Activities for Kids to Beat the Heat at Home
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The Largest and Brightest Supermoon of the Year Is Happening This Month
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The 8 Best Inflatable Water Slides to Turn Your Yard Into a Summer Oasis
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The 10 Best Beach Umbrellas for Families, According to Thousands of Customer Reviews
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Bicycle Sizes for Kids: How to Buy and Measure a Kids' Bike
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17 Fun Camping Activities for Kids
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17 Things to Do at the Beach with Kids
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The Best Outdoor Playsets to Keep Kids (and Parents) Happy for Hours
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The First Pink Supermoon of 2021 Will Rise in the Sky Later This Month
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Playgrounds Help Kids Be More Inclusive of Others, New Study Finds
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A Wisconsin Farmer Planted Two Million Sunflowers to Spread Joy During the Pandemic
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How to See the Celestial Events, Rocket Launches, and More Happening in September
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A Rare Halloween Blue Moon Will Be Seen This Year
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7 Reasons to Take a Family Hike This Summer
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Two Meteor Showers Will Peak This Week — Here's How to Spot a Shooting Star
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5 Planets Will Be Visible in the Sky This Week — Here's How to See Them
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A Surprise Comet Is Coming to Put on a Spectacular Sky Show: Here's How to See It
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The Summertime Guide to Keeping Kids Entertained at Home
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15 Water Toys for Kids That Will Turn Your Backyard Into a Mini Water Park
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8 Virtual Summer Camps Your Kids Will Love
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A Pink Supermoon Will Be Visible in the Sky This April
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The Most Dramatic 'Ring Of Fire' Solar Eclipse for A Decade Will Strike This Weekend
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13 Fun Ways for Kids to Spend More Time Outside
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How to Build a Snow Castle with Your Kids
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The Perseid Meteor Shower Will Bring the Best Shooting Stars of the Year — Here’s When to Look
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This Comfy Beach Chair Doubles as a Wagon, and Will Save Your Back This Summer
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How to Help Your Kid Become a Stronger Swimmer
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Pottery Barn Is Selling Bean Bag Pool Floats For Your Chillest Summer Ever
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5 Fun & Free Southern Attractions For Your Family
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