With the arrival of spring comes spring break! April break is fast approaching and there are many things you can do with your kids this April break outside. From camps to parks to art, there is something for any kid and any budget. Listed below are 20 activities you and your kids can do!
- Sign-up for a April Vacation Camp
- Explore your backyard
- Teach your kiddos how to garden (Fresh fruits and veggies are the best!)
- Make a nature scavenger hunt
- Paint with nature
- (sponsored) Unplug and get out in nature with a Getaway Tiny Cabin Stay in Epsom, NH, & Moodus, CT, or the Catskill Mountains
- Go for a walk, play ball, or go biking (View this article for more ideas)
- Check out these places for outdoor fun
Nashua
🌲 Legacy Playground in Nashua (so much playground equipment including double swings)
Merrimack
🌲Wasserman Park (swimming, sports, and a dog park)
🌲Twin Bridge Park (has play structures and a scenic hiking trail)
🌲Veterans Memorial Park (overlooks a lake)
Amherst
🌲Joshua's Park (has a sandbox)
🌲 Birch Park (perfect for disc golf)
Brookline
🌲 Cider Mill Pond Trailhead (nice hiking area)
🌲 Andres Institue of Art
Litchfield
🌲 Mel’s Funway in Litchfield (has mini-golf)
🌲 Moore's Falls Conservation Area (nice hiking trails)
Hudson
🌲 Benson park in Hudson (has everything including an animal farm)
Additional
🌲 Don ballpark in Derry (has splash pad)
🌲 Alexander Carr park Derry (has sledding hill in winter)
🌲 Griffin Park in Windham (has a track for bike riding, and has farm with ice cream next door)
🌲 Wonderland Playground in Windham
🌲 Livingston park in Manchester (has a walking trail)
🌲 Derryfield Park Manchester
🌲 Massabesic Audubon Center in Auburn
🌲 Circle of friends playground in Auburn
🌲 Chucksters in Hooksett and Chichester (has mini-golf, outdoor rock climbing, etc)
🌲 Wason Pond recreation area in Chester, NH (has trails)
🌲 Candia Springs in Candia (has ziplines)
🌲 Weeks State Park in Lancaster, NH
🌲 Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge in Whitefield, NH - Build lifelong relationships with nature
- Hike with your toddler (Here are tips on how to go about doing so)
- Check out these hiking trails in the area
Nashua
🥾Mine Falls Park
🥾Heritage Trail
🥾Nashua River Rail Trail
Merrimack
🥾Wildcat Falls Conservation Area
🥾Grater Woods Trail
🥾Horse Hill Nature Preserve
Amherst
🥾Haseltine Trail
🥾Pond Parish
🥾Ponemah Bog
Brookline
🥾Bartell Trail Head
🥾Cider Mill Pond Trailhead
Litchfield
🥾Litchfield State Forest
🥾Moore's Falls Conservation Area
Hudson
🥾Maquash Conservation Area
🥾Merrill Park
🥾Benson Park - Plan a family surprise day
- Visit Roby Park in Nashua
- Host your own playground or backyard summer games
- Swim at one of these pools, parks and beaches listed here
- Make a drip sandcastle at the beach
- Go fly a kite
- Visit Stone Zoo or Franklin Park Zoo
- Play in the rain and jump in puddles
- Spend a couple of hours making a birdhouse and hang it on a tree outside
- Run with your children in tow and take these tips
- Go fishing
- Take pictures of nature including the rainbows!
- Have some fun at Six Flags in Agawam, MA
- Draw with chalk in the driveway
- Take your kids to a sports game for baseball, soccer, basketball, or hockey
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