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Fun Games to Play Outside

By Kira Lewis 6 Comments

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The days are getting longer, the weather warming and summer approaches. We’re daydreaming more about time spent soaking up the sun and having fun. Why not take family game nights outdoors for a few months with these fun games to play outside. 

Looking for ways to have fun as a family? Then these fun games to play outside are just what you are looking for! Some are new and some are nostalgic and either way they'll be great for sharing and making family memories. Great summer activities for the kids or even can be used for party games at everything from Birthdays to BBQ's. Fun Family Games to Play Outside. SunshineandHurricanes.com

Who remembers tetherball? You probably got smacked in the face with the ball a few times, but that was part of what made it a blast! Now, what about Can Jam, I bet many of you have never heard of this one. I actually just found out about it at a neighborhood party a few weeks ago and now it’s one of my tweens favorite outdoor games.

Some of these fun games to play outside are new and some are nostalgic. They can be a great way to share your own childhood memories with your kids, and create new ones together.  Whether you have toddlers, tweens, teens or something in between, there are options here for everyone.

Many of these games can be found at popular local retailers like Target or WalMart or we’ve included links below if you’d rather just order them online (yes, we do make a small percentage of each sale, but that helps us bring you all the great content here at Sunshine and Hurricanes!).

So, what are you waiting for??? Get off the computer and go play!

Fun Games to Play Outside

Cornhole

The favorite of backyard BBQ’s everywhere. Play it one on one or in teams, and see how crazy people can get about tossing beanbags in little holes. It’s not nearly as easy as it looks.

 

 

Ladderball

This game requires a little style and strategy to toss the strings with a ball on each end in just the right way to get them to wrap around one of the rungs on the ladder.

 

Glow in the Dark Frisbee

We’ve already gone through a few of these in our household. Kids love sending this glowing disc spinning in the darkness on those late summer nights when bedtimes are long forgotten.

 

Frisbee Golf

It’s just like it sounds. Instead of little white balls you have frisbees and instead of a whole in the ground, you’ve got a basket above ground. Okay, so maybe not so much like golf, but you get the idea.

 

Kan Jam

You will jump, you will guard, you will give the disc a slam and before you know it you’ll be totally obsessed with this game that is basically tossing things into trash cans.

Want to know more, check out the video:

 

 

Bocce Ball

Bowling on the lawn, but with way more antics. Aim to get your bocce balls as close to the smaller ball as possible, but be careful because knocking other players out is all part of the game.

 

Horseshoe

This classic game needs no introduction. Just line up and then ready, set, aim.  It’s a game of skill, but also requires a little bit of luck.

 

Jarts

Now, if you want to take thing up a notch,  Jarts is a modern day version of horseshoe. It offers a little more pizzazz as your projectiles have some cool aerodynamic features.  Good for kids 8 and up.

 

Tetherball

My brother and I used to play this game for hours at the cabins my family visited every summer. Volleyball meets dodgeball on a string. Keep an eye on the kids though when they play, as it can be a great way to act out on sibling frustrations. 😉

 

Spikeball

As seen on Shark Tank, I kid you not! Yes, some of those ideas actually make it big. Oh, how do you play? It’s described as foursquare meets volleyball with two players on each team. There’s bouncing, there’s aiming and I’m sure plenty of laughter all around! 

 

If you liked these ideas, then we’ve got lots of other family fun for you:

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How many times did you laugh last week? When was the last time you laughed so hard you cried? It is true what they say, laughter is the best medicine. Our kids can be total goofballs and love to be silly, but we have a hard time joining in. Re-connect with your inner-child and your actual child with these 10 Ways to Be Silly and Laugh with Your Kids. SunshineandHurricanes.com

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What are some of your family’s favorite fun games to play outside? 

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About Kira Lewis

Kira Lewis is a mom to a strong and sassy 8 year old girl and a funny, soccer playing teen boy.  Her career has included everything from corporate ladder climbing to teaching yoga. She's settled for now on free-lance writing and blogging where she covers topics like motherhood, parenting, technology, Florida travel and raising tweens and teens.Keep up with her parental musings by subscribing to sunshine and hurricane's weekly newsletter HERE.

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Comments

  1. Melissa says

    April 18, 2016 at 6:49 am

    I really like the list Kira 🙂 I have never heard of Kan Jam, and also most of the listed games are new to me. My favorite outdoor game is definitely cornhole! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  2. Keri says

    April 15, 2016 at 4:39 pm

    I’ve never heard of a few of these. We host a big party for Memorial Day every year and the kids love to have hula hoop tournaments.

    Reply

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