Spring is a season of new beginnings, fresh blooms, and longer days, making it the perfect time to create meaningful family traditions that bring everyone together. Whether it’s an outdoor adventure, a creative project, or a special way to celebrate the season, starting a new spring tradition is a wonderful way to make lasting memories year after year.
If you’re looking for inspiration, here are fun and easy ideas to help you start a new family spring tradition this year!
1. Host an Annual Springtime Picnic
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a family picnic tradition in a park, backyard, or garden.
How to Make It Special:
- Pack seasonal treats like fresh fruit, lemonade, and homemade sandwiches.
- Bring a spring-themed blanket and flower decorations for a festive touch.
- Play classic outdoor games like frisbee, tag, or scavenger hunts.
2. Start a Family Garden
Spring is the perfect time to start a garden together, teaching kids about nature, responsibility, and sustainability.
Ways to Make It Fun:
- Let each family member choose a plant or vegetable to take care of.
- Decorate painted garden markers with the names of the plants.
- Track plant growth in a family gardening journal.
3. Create a Backyard Nature Sanctuary
Turn your yard into a wildlife-friendly space where birds, butterflies, and bees can thrive.
How to Do It:
- Build a DIY birdhouse or bird feeder.
- Plant butterfly-friendly flowers like lavender, zinnias, and milkweed.
- Set up a small water dish for bees and birds to drink from.
4. Take an Annual Spring Family Photo
Capture the beauty of spring with a yearly family photoshoot tradition.
Photo Ideas:
- Find a scenic location like a flower field or botanical garden.
- Wear coordinating spring outfits in pastel or floral colors.
- Create a "Then & Now" photo tradition by taking pictures in the same spot every year.
5. Start a Springtime Art Tradition
Encourage creativity by making a spring craft together each year.
Craft Ideas:
- Paint flower pots and plant seeds inside.
- Make a family springtime scrapbook with drawings and nature clippings.
- Decorate Easter eggs or spring wreaths to display at home.
6. Have a Family Spring Cleaning Day
Turn spring cleaning into a fun family tradition instead of a chore!
Ways to Make It Fun:
- Assign small, age-appropriate tasks to each family member.
- Set a timer and have a cleaning race.
- Reward everyone with a special treat after the cleanup is done.
Need more ideas on how to make spring cleaning fun for your kiddos? Head to our full blog here for ideas!
7. Take a Yearly Spring Day Trip
Explore a new place together every spring for a fun, family tradition.
Ideas for Spring Outings:
- Visit a tulip or sunflower farm.
- Go to a botanical garden or nature park.
- Spend the day at a farmer’s market or petting zoo.
Starting a new family spring tradition is a beautiful way to celebrate the season, create memories, and strengthen family bonds. Whether it’s gardening, cooking, crafting, or exploring nature, these traditions will bring joy year after year.
So pick a new tradition to start this spring and make it a season to remember!
