50 Essential Outdoor Spring Activities

It's hard to believe that we are already mid-March - that awkward time when spring is just around the corner, but it still feels like winter. One day its sunny and you're finally able to dust off your spring jacket. And then the next, it is the complete opposite - grey, snowing and you can't leave home without your winter gear.

Despite what it may be doing outside, March 20 is the first official day of spring and my favourite season. Colourful flowers, baby animals and fresh air - what's not to love? 

Spring is also the season to break out of the winter blues, ditch your heavy winter jacket, lace up your shoes and get outside. I’ve always been a fan of making seasonal to-do lists, and can't wait to start crossing things off the list for spring.

Take advantage of the warming temperatures, longer days and the fresh air with these 50 essential outdoor spring activities.

50 Essential Outdoor Spring Activities

1. Go on a picnic.
2. Give back to the planet for Earth Day.
3. Go for a bike ride.
4. Visit the local zoo.
5. Fly a kite.
6. Plant some seeds.
7. Play baseball at the park.
8. Wash the car.
9. Go on a scavenger hunt.
10. Enjoy the flowers.
11. Go for a hike.
12. Visit a farmer's market.
13. See the cherry blossoms.
14. Sit on the patio.
15. Play a round of golf.
16. Pick strawberries.
17. Have a BBQ.
18. Fill a vase with tulips or daffodils.
19. Watch the sunset.
20. Take a photo safari.
21. Hang a bird house.
22. Browse your local garage sales. 
23. Explore a new area of your city.
24. Enjoy the stars at night. 
25. Grab a pair of binoculars and go birding.
26. Check out a maple syrup festival.
27. Go for a run.
28. Play frisbee golf.
29. Join an outdoor sports league.
30. Take a walk on the beach.
31. Visit the baby animals at a local farm.
32. Clean out the garage.
33. Host a garage sale.
34. Go on an Easter egg hunt.
35. Wash the windows.
36. Visit your local playground.
37. Feed the ducks.
38. Take in a neighbourhood festival.
39. Paddle the local river.
40. Take the dog for a walk.
41. Help clean up a park.
42. Organize a shoreline cleanup.
43. Plant a community garden.
44. Awe over a long weekend fireworks display.
45. Sit around a campfire.
46. Look at the stars.
47. Brave your first dip in the lake.
48. Sign up for a race.
49. Window shop.
50. Enjoy the fresh spring air.

>> Plan ahead with these 50 Essential Outdoor Summer Activities

What are your favourite outdoor spring activities? I'd love to hear!