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18 Irresistible Spring Crafts and Activities to Keep Your Kids Entertained for Hours

Crafty ideas, garden projects, outdoor activities and more

Jen Betterley
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Published on: April 03, 2025

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Discover spring activities and crafts

The clouds are finally starting to break, the air is getting warmer, tiny flowers are peeking through the soil and — hallelujah — it stays light past 6 p.m. Spring in Puget Sound is making its grand entrance!

With the change in seasons, my kids get so excited to spend more time outside and dive into fun spring-themed crafts. If your little ones are the same, you’re in luck! From colorful pinwheels and fizzy paint to adorable “dirt” snacks, there’s something here to spark joy and creativity for everyone.

Browse the full list or jump to the craft that catches your eye below. Get ready to fill your afternoon with fun!

Up first: Coffee filter butterflies

More springtime fun: 

Editor’s note: This article was originally published a few years ago, and updated most recently on April 3, 2025, by ParentMap’s associate editor, Kari Hanson. New crafts were added, and all other crafts on the list were fact-checked. 

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