As the days are longer and the weather is warmer, it’s time to enjoy what spring has to offer.
After spending a lot of time inside during the darker, colder months of winter, spring has finally arrived! As the days are longer and the weather is warmer, it’s time to enjoy what spring has to offer.
Check out 20 fun ways to celebrate spring.
- Have a picnic. Find an old blanket, put together some fresh food and drinks, and eat outdoors. Try a local park, your backyard, or somewhere you’ve never been before.
- Visit your local farmer’s market. With the arrival of spring, a lot of healthy, fresh produce becomes available. Search for springtime goodies like fresh asparagus, strawberries, lettuce, and more.
- Take a hike. Explore a new area by planning an afternoon hike. Find a paved trail that is mostly flat or try something more challenging, like a trail through the woods up to a lookout or waterfall.
- Make a spring-inspired recipe. Use seasonal fruits and vegetables to create something new to eat. Make a fruit-based dessert like strawberries with walnut crumble, learn how to make homemade pesto from fresh herbs, or try this asparagus and spinach risotto recipe.
- Try a new hobby. Use the warmer weather as inspiration for your next hobby. You could try pickleball, wiffle ball, or frisbee. Invite your neighbor to start evening walks around the neighborhood.
- Visit someplace new. This spring, head to a greenhouse to buy some spring flowers, a local farm to pick fresh berries, a petting zoo to see animals, or a beach to explore before the summer crowds.
- Commit to some spring cleaning. While it may not seem like a fun way to celebrate the arrival of spring, decluttering your space, wiping away some dust, and letting in some fresh air can help your house feel and look better. Free up some space by putting away your winter clothes and gear, and make sure your spring attire is ready to go.
- Plant something. Spring is the perfect time to get your hands dirty. Depending on your space, you could plant a small patch of wildflowers, seed an herb garden on your windowsill, or sow a vegetable garden in your backyard.
- Sit outside. The next time you’re planning to grab a coffee or something to eat, sit outside. Enjoy the sun or appreciate the evening light.
- Have fun with your kids. Get out the chalk, bubbles, and jump ropes for your kids, join in and create some memories together. Draw a hopscotch course on the sidewalk, pop some bubbles together, or have a jump rope contest.
- Listen to the birds. Spring is a great time to listen for new birds in your neighborhood.
- Enjoy the flowers. Go to your local farmer’s market and treat yourself to some fresh flowers. Place a vase of colorful flowers around your house or give the flowers to someone else as a surprise.
- Host an outdoor event. Use the longer days to host an outdoor event, like a game night, movie night, or a potluck in your backyard.
- Take it outside. Take something you normally do inside and move it outside into the fresh air. Instead of a morning walk on your treadmill, take it outside. Instead of yoga in the basement, bring your yoga mat to the grass. Pull a chair outside and read a book or check your email.
- Be mindful. Spring is often associated with ideas like rebirth and growth. These same ideas can be applied to your mental and emotional health. Listen to the rain or the birds as you practice deep breathing, watch butterflies or bumblebees as you try different stretches or poses.
- Decorate your outdoor space. Plant a flower in a pot on your front porch, make a spring wreath to hang on your door, or sweep out the cobwebs and wash the windows to make it feel fresh again.
- Volunteer. Get involved in something you care deeply about. Search for volunteer opportunities that suit you best, including one-day events, virtual options, and more. You can also look for opportunities to connect with a military or Veterans organization in your local area.
- Have a yard sale. If you have a lot of clutter to get rid of in your house, talk to your neighbors and plan a yard sale.
- Take a day trip. Research some interesting places to visit within a few hours’ drive and take a road trip. Visit a state park, a beach, a museum, or a small town.
- Clean up your yard. If you have a yard, clean it up. Add some plants or flowers, pull the weeds, cut back anything overgrown, get rid of clutter or trash, and make it feel new again.
Try out some of these ideas, add your own, and get started on your spring bucket list!