Spring is a season of new beginnings, fresh air, and shaking off the winter blues. It’s the perfect time to start little traditions that bring your family together and make the season feel extra special. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate spring in a meaningful way, here are some simple yet memorable traditions to start with your family.
1. First Picnic of the Season
As soon as the weather warms up, pack up a basket with sandwiches, fresh fruit, and a fun drink, and head outside for a picnic. Whether it’s at a local park, by a lake, or just in your backyard, eating outdoors makes even a simple meal feel special. Bonus points if you bring along a book to read aloud or a frisbee for some family fun!
2. Spring Nature Walk & Scavenger Hunt
Spring brings blooming flowers, chirping birds, and a sense of renewal. Take a walk as a family and turn it into a nature scavenger hunt! Look for signs of spring—daffodils, butterflies, budding trees, or even the first robin of the season. It’s a simple way to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the season.
3. Plant Something Together
Spring is the perfect time to start a family gardening tradition. Whether you plant flowers, herbs, or even a small vegetable garden, watching something grow over time is so rewarding. Let each family member pick a plant to take care of, and check on its progress together throughout the season.
4. Rainy Day Rituals
Spring showers bring cozy opportunities to slow down. Instead of feeling stuck inside, make it a tradition to embrace rainy days—bake something delicious, put on a cozy movie, or even go outside and splash in the puddles with rain boots. A warm cup of tea or hot cocoa afterward makes it even better.
5. Spring Cleaning Celebration
Decluttering and refreshing your home can feel more like a chore than a celebration, unless you make it a thing! Turn on some music, open the windows, and tackle one space at a time together. Reward everyone with a fun treat after .. maybe a trip to get ice cream or a new spring themed book for the family.
6. Welcome Spring with a Special Breakfast
Mark the official start of spring with a fun breakfast tradition! Whether it’s lemon pancakes, fruit filled crepes, or a spread of fresh berries and pastries, making a special meal to welcome the season is a lovely way to set the tone for all the warmth and joy ahead.
7. Create a Spring Bucket List
As a family, sit down and make a list of fun things you’d love to do this season. Ideas could include visiting a farmer’s market, flying kites, going on a bike ride, having a picnic by a lake, or trying a new spring dessert recipe. Put your list somewhere visible and check things off as you go!
Make It Yours
Spring is a season of fresh starts, and these simple traditions help make the most of the beauty all around you. Whether it’s a small weekly ritual or a one-time seasonal celebration, the key is to make it meaningful and fun for your family. Pick a tradition (or two!) that speaks to you, tweak it to fit your style, and most importantly .. make it a thing!