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14 Outside Games To Burn Off Steam

March 21, 2015 Anna

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14 Outdoor Games to Burn Off Some Steam

Sometimes being inside for even one more second just isn’t an option! Next time you or your kids have a day like that, try one or all of these 14 outside games to burn off steam!

You’ll all feel more relaxed after some time spent in the great outdoors! Not only does it reduce stress, it’s great for bonding with your kids too.

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Here Are Games to Enjoy Outdoors

1. Outdoor Animal Hunt

You probably have toy animals in your house somewhere. Why not put them to use in this outdoor animal hunt game by Kids Activities Blog? It’s a perfect outdoor game when you’re looking to have your little ones happily running, jumping and searching through your garden.

animal hunt as outdoor games to burn off steam
Dino says come find me!

2. Flashlight Outdoor Game

You don’t have to call the kids inside just because it’s getting dark. Why not head outside with them and play one of these flashlight games by Kids Activities Blog together? The dark outdoors don’t need to be a place of gloom!

kid holding a flashlight as outdoor games to burn off steam
Follow the light!

3. Outdoor Obstacle Course

If you can find some old car tires, you can make this DIY obstacle course by Frogs Snails And Puppy Dog Tails! Your kids will burn off lots of energy climbing on and through the tires! Just remember to stay safe amidst all that fun.

painted tires used for an obstacle course as outdoor games to burn off steam
I see a ninja warrior in the making!

4. Outdoor Nature Play

Families these days often have to be intentional with nature play. When your child brings nature indoors, they’ll have even more opportunity to play with the wild things they find there as shown on this nature education activity by Kids Activities Blog!

child holding acorns as a way to connect with nature - outdoor games to burn off steam
What a great way to connect with nature!

5. Number Run Outdoor Game

This number run game by Coffee Cups And Crayons lets your kids burn off energy while learning their numbers too! Turn it into a race for even more fun!

number run game as outdoor games to burn off steam
Ready, set, go!

6. Firewood Sculpture Outdoor Game

There are plenty of ways to play with firewood, from this firewood sculptures by Hands On As We Grow to helping build a fire! The building part is truly stimulating and a great family activity!

stack of firewood to use for sculpture building as outdoor games to burn off steam
Great family team building activity!

7. Can Kicking Outdoor Game

Did you play kick the can when you were a child? Introduce your child to this classic game by Coffee Cups And Crayons, using a bucket or can! Make sure to use kid-safe or kid-proof buckets or cans.

kid kicking a bucket as outdoor games to burn off steam
What a kick!

8. Frost Outdoor Writing Game

Even if you don’t have snow, you still have winter fun outdoors! Why not try having fun making words and patterns in the frost as shown here by Kids Activities Blog? Frost writing can be as fun as you want it to be!

toddler writing on frosted car as outdoor games to burn off steam
Frosty!

9. Silly Outdoor Race Game

Instead of a regular race, try this silly race by Creative Family Fun! Who can run the fastest with their arms over their head, or while singing a song? Races don’t have to be the usual. Get creative!

silly outdoor race game as outdoor games to burn off steam
So silly yet so fun!

10. Outdoor Snow Drawing Game

Ever tried this drawing in the snow game by Nate And Rachel? All it takes is a little food coloring, water, and yes…snow! Snow is a great canvas for your little ones to showcase their little artists within.

Kid spraying food coloring to draw on snow as outdoor games to burn off steam
That’s some outdoor art right there!

11. Frozen Ice Jewels

Your kids will love playing with these frozen ice jewels by Fireflies And Mudpies! Use them to decorate a snowman, a snow house, or your front yard! And that right there is some great outdoor imaginative play you won’t want to miss!

kid holding an ice jewel to decorate a snow man as outdoor games to burn off steam
Your kiddos will love this!

12. Outdoor Dice Game

Fend off boredom with these outdoor activity dice by Kids Activities Blog. Each side has a different fun activity! Get creative with what’s on each side of the dice to make all the fun worth your while!

outdoor dice game as outdoor games to burn off steam
Flip it!

13. Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

This unique scavenger hunt by Fireflies And Mudpies encourages your children to use their imaginations as they’re walking outdoors! On top of that, you’ll be sure to have some fun winter nature hike to boot!

kids on a outdoor scavenger hunt in the snow as outdoor games to burn off steam
Way to go, kiddos!

14. Maple Candy Outdoor Activity

This maple candy by Fireflies And Mudpies will taste even sweeter because you’ve made it yourself – on the snow! A lot of fun family time can happen with this outdoor game activity.

kid pouring homemade maple candy onto the snow as outdoor games to burn off steam
Sweet frosty candy!

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14 Outdoor Games to Burn Off Some Steam

Which outdoor activity did you have fun with the most?

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