Social Distancing Outdoors – Family Activities You’ll Love!
As Georgia continues to reopen businesses and gathering places, it’s still important to enjoy the outdoors safely and responsibly. At Ernest Homes, we know families are craving fresh air, fun, and a break from screen time. To help inspire your next adventure, here are some creative, uplifting outdoor activities that make it easy to stay active while maintaining social distance.
Wash Your Car – and Wash Your Cares Away
Turn a simple chore into a family bonding moment! Grab dish soap, a hose, paper towels and a portable vacuum, then make it fun with water balloon fights, squirt gun breaks or a friendly competition to see who completes their task the best.
Art for All
Break out the sidewalk chalk and transform your driveway into a family art gallery. Give each person their own square and let creativity take over!
Bubble Up
Bubbles never get old. Go classic with a wand, or try a bubble-making kit. Feeling extra adventurous? Bubble guns take the fun to another level!
Picnic Party
Spread a blanket in your yard and enjoy lunch outside. The fresh air makes even simple sandwiches taste better.
Scavenger Hunt Heaven
Turn your neighborhood into an outdoor puzzle. Create a list of items—like a birdbath, a lawn gnome, a door wreath or a cat in a window—and check them off as you walk (from a safe distance from others).
Serve Your Community
Make an impact while staying outdoors. Bring gloves and trash bags and collect litter around your neighborhood, at a local park or along the beach. Just be sure to keep your distance from others.
Stop Time in Its Tracks
Create a family time capsule using this helpful guide. Bury it in your yard and choose a date in the future to open it and remember what life was like during this unique season.
Go Birding
Birdwatching is peaceful, free, and perfect for social distancing. Bring binoculars and use this bird-identification help guide to see how many species you can spot.
Teach Your Dog to Play Frisbee
This classic game is fun for the whole family. Learn how with this simple Frisbee training guide.
Create an Outdoor Obstacle Course
Build your own backyard challenge! This collection of 25 obstacle course ideas guarantees hours of fun and competition.
Camp in Your Backyard
Transform your yard into a mini getaway. Set up a tent, roast marshmallows, enjoy a fire pit (if permitted), and explore the night sky. Try this printable sky chart or download a stargazing app to guide your constellation spotting.
Whether you choose adventure, creativity or relaxation, these socially distanced activities are a great way to reconnect with nature and each other. At Ernest Homes, we love helping families enjoy every part of home—inside and out!
