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Spring Break Activities For Any Weather

Last updated March 10, 2025
by Olivia

Spring is almost here, and while I’m excited for longer days and warmer weather, it also means my kids will be on break from school this month. When I was a kid, spring break was only a week long, but now with two weeks to fill, it can be challenging to find ways for the kids to stay busy and have fun. Even though things are warming up, here on the West Coast it still rains a lot of the time, so I need to plan for both indoor and outdoor activities that will keep my kids busy and off screens for at least part of the day. Here are some activities we’ll be doing this spring break, no matter the weather!

1. Go on a Nature Adventure

To be clear, I don’t mean a hike. I mean of course you could go hiking – that’s a great way to get outside and enjoy nature. But what we really love is going on a nature adventure. Wherever your favourite piece of nature may be – a forest, pond, neighbourhood park, backyard, even a ditch – get outside and just look. Observe all the ways nature is busy getting ready for spring.

Depending on your climate, you may see new shoots and leaves, early flowers, tadpoles, bird nests, insect eggs, etc. Listen for bird calls and insect noises. Smell the damp earth and plants growing. Sometimes we get so focused on all the things we need to get done every day, we forget to just be present. Being mindful is such an important skill to teach and practice with your kids, and this a wonderful way to practice. Remind everyone not to touch, pick, or disturb the plants and wildlife. But taking pictures of what you see is fun.

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Bonus activity: turn your nature adventure into a fun scavenger game! Print out a list of 10-15 nature items you would expect to find in your local area. Send everyone out with the list and instructions to take a photo of every item they find. Here are just a few suggestions to get you started.

  • a purple flower
  • new leaves on a tree
  • a spiderweb
  • ants
  • mud
  • an earthworm
  • a plant growing in water
  • eggs (any kind!)
  • a bird
  • a squirrel

2. Sign Up for a Spring Break Camp

Check your local community centre, library, recreation centre, even your child’s school to see if they offer any half or full-day camps. Over the past few years, we’ve done musical theatre camps, arts and crafts, cooking, and more. Day camps are a wonderful way to try out a new hobby and make some friends at the same time.

3. Play Together

Spring break is perfect for spending more time together and playing as a family. Fortunately for us, Asmodee Canada has a variety of board games to suit any age and interest. Check out some new and upcoming games that everyone can play together!

Find a store near you where you can pick up any of these games for Spring Break and beyond!

From the people who brought you the viral game Exploding Kittens, Let’s Hit Each Other with Fake Swords is fast, fun, and hilarious! Great for pirates, knights,ninjas, or anyone who loves smacking their friends, this active party game will see you for dueling for stacks of matching cards in thrilling battles indoors or outdoors. This swashbuckling game comes with two squishy foam swords and 72 cards. Easy to learn and wildly entertaining, it’s perfect for outdoor events, family game nights, and anyone who believes the best way to settle an argument is with a friendly duel. This game is the current favourite in my house. Play it and you’ll see why!
3-6 players, ages 7+ | 15 minutes
Roll fast, think fast, and race to victory in this mischievous, high-energy dice game! The goal of Sixem Sour Patch Kids is simple – be the first to line up your Xs by rolling the perfect combination of numbers and colors. Roll and re-roll your dice as fast as you can to be the first to get 1 through 6 on your dice. Then yell “STOP,” freezing all players in their tracks! Play SOUR to erase Xs from opponents’ boards or SWEET to add Xs to their boards. With every round bringing a new challenge, the race is on to match six Xs in a row. Roll your way to victory!
2-5 players, ages 13+ | 15-30 minutes
Prepare for an intense head-to-head challenge that takes the beloved tile-laying experience to new heights! With clever mechanics and the signature elegance of Michael Kiesling, Azul Duel brings fresh strategies and endless replayability optimized for a duel between two strategic minds, perfect for couples or one-on-one gameplay. Strategically place tiles, outsmart your opponent, and dominate this elegant one-on-one challenge!
2 players, ages 10+ | 30-45 minutes
Build, strategize, and climb your way to victory in this exciting LEGO® board game—the first collaboration between Asmodee and the LEGO Group! Compete to reconstruct the Monkey Palace by collecting Monkey Credits, scoring Banana Points, and building staircases to new heights. The taller and longer your structures, the better your rewards! With multiple ways to win, every game is a fresh and exciting challenge!
2-4 players, ages 10+ | 45 minutes

4. Camp Out or In

If you’ve got the weather, take advantage of it with a mini camping trip in the backyard. But if it’s still cold and wet where you are, never fear. Move all the furniture to the edges of the room and camp out in your living room!

5. Foster Kittens

This idea is a little bit out of the ordinary, but spring is the start of kitten season, and shelters and animal rescue organizations are often overwhelmed by the influx of kittens. Search out your local kitten rescues and consider volunteering to foster for a little while. Who knows, this may turn into something your family takes on long-term!

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