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Springtime is finally here! The warm weather has arrived, & I am ready to get outside & enjoy it.
While COVID-19 regulations are lifting in a lot of states, there are still plenty of states with restrictions on people we can see & where we can go. However, there are still plenty of fun things to do, even if you can’t go to see your favorite ballgame or have a backyard BBQ. Check out the list below for 10 socially-distanced but still enjoyable activities to celebrate this beautiful season.
1. Have a picnic in a park
Go alone with a book, or bring your family along for a lovely picnic in the park, complete with a basket & blanket. Pack sandwiches & yummy, portable snacks like trail mix & baby carrots. It’s a relaxing & fun way to enjoy a beautiful, sunny day. And if you go to a nature park, you can also go for a hike before or after eating.
2. Plant a garden
Spring is the time to plant gardens so you can enjoy the beautiful flowers all season, or get some fresh produce in the summer. Spend some time out in the sun tending to your garden. It can be good for your mental health, as well as your physical health, to get your hands a little dirty outside.
3. Go for a bike ride
This is another activity that’s good for your mental as well as your physical health. Winter can be a tough time to go bike riding: Your legs will be warm, but your stationary upper body only heats up so much, & the breeze from the ride can cause an unbearable chill on your fingers. But spring is the perfect time to go out & enjoy the beautiful scenery from the perch on your bicycle. Go for a ride in a park, or, if you live close by, ride your bike to work. That way, you can do some good for the environment, too.
4. Go kayaking
This is another easily socially distanced activity that’s good for your mental & physical health. Spending some time floating downstream, enjoying nature, can be very relaxing, & believe me, your arm muscles are going to feel it later after you try to fight against that current for a few hours.
5. Visit a farmer’s market
Delicious spring produce is in abundance at farmer’s markets this time of year. Why not get some fresh ingredients & make a challenging, fancy recipe at home? Or, go to the market for inspiration & challenge someone in your house to a cook-off. The chef of the best dish gets to pick what’s for dessert!
6. Do some yoga outside
If you’ve never taken your mat out of your living room, now is the time to do it. It’s not so hot that it makes your yoga mat feel rubbery, but it’s also not so cold that you need to try to do Downward Dog bundled up in an oversized coat. Enjoy the feeling of doing a Sun Salutation with the warm sun on your skin, & look up at the fluffy clouds while you lie back during Savasana. It’s a relaxing, rejuvenating experience that just can’t compare to a traditional, indoor yoga class.
7. Make a spring-themed playlist
I have already started my playlist, & I can’t wait to share it at the end of the season. If you’re a music lover like me, save all the songs that remind you of spring to a Spotify playlist, or just save all the new releases songs you can’t stop listening to this season. It will be a fun way to look back in the future & remember all of your lovely, springtime memories. There’s nothing like a special song that takes us back in time to a moment we always want to remember.
8. Make a bird feeder
I love hearing birds twittering in the trees. Why not bring that lovely sound to your yard every morning by hanging up a bird feeder? You can make it even more fun by making your own. There is a lot of inspiration on Pinterest. It feels even more rewarding to make something with your own hands (even if you’re as inept at handiwork as me & you make bird feeders out of pinecones & peanut butter), & it is so pleasant to listen to & watch the birds while you sip your morning coffee on your porch.
9. Have a bonfire
Get some marshmallows, graham crackers & chocolate because it’s s’more time! Have a small cookout with your family, or just make some delicious treats for yourself & watch the flames dance beneath the stars. It’s a relaxing way to enjoy an evening, or a fun way to spend time with your family & tell ghost stories.
10. Have an outdoor movie night
If bonfires aren’t your thing, how about an outdoor movie night? You don’t need a movie theater for an immersive, film-screening experience. Set up a projector & sheet, pop some popcorn & grab your favorite snacks, & gather with your family outside with some warm blankets to enjoy your favorite movie.
I hope you found an activity that inspired you to have some fun this spring! The coronavirus pandemic may have made some activities less accessible, but there’s no reason why we still can’t enjoy this lovely season.
What is your favorite spring activity? Leave me a comment below!
3 Comments
Majority of these I can’t do due to not having a garden š we ate a kind of picnic at a local park in my area last summer when our rules were relaxed. Before that it’d been years since I’d done anything like that
There are plenty of things you can do without a garden! Iād say most of these are done away from your house anyway. A picnic lunch at a local park sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate spring. š