Spring Activities For Preschoolers: Art Activities, Field Days, and More!

With the days getting longer, having a full lineup of spring activities for preschoolers can boost learning and add fun. Spring art activities for preschoolers include an array of options, like do-it-yourself bird feeders and foam rain clouds. To get more in touch with nature, mix in spring activities for preschoolers like planting a garden or packing a picnic to a local park (or even your backyard). 

Whether you are a parent, an educator, a caregiver, or a friend, Denver Preschool Program offers up something for everyone in this fun guide to spring activities for preschoolers. 

Spring Art Activities for Preschoolers

Spring art activities for preschoolers build motor skills, foster creativity, enhance social and emotional skills, and even improve learning. Check out these fun ideas that can be done during the spring–or anytime. 

• Coffee filter butterflies: With some coffee filters, a water spray bottle, markers (or paints), pipe cleaners or clothespins, you and your preschooler can make an array of colorful butterflies. Throw in some stickers, glitter, or other embellishments to make the creations truly one-of-a-kind. Check out this overview of coffee filter butterfly crafts.  
• Do-it-yourself bird feeders: Spring is the perfect time to welcome birds back after their winter migration. During spring, birds are building nests and looking for safe places to call home. Building do-it-yourself bird feeders with your preschooler can be a fun way to get creative and invite birds into your yard. This article on DIY bird feeders offers lots of options for you and your preschooler. 
• Foam rain clouds: As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” In fact, Denver has a 27% chance of rain or snow any day in April. Help your little one learn about weather and have fun indoors by making foam rain clouds. All you need is a glass jar, water, shaving cream, and some food coloring for this fun spring art activity for preschoolers. 

In case you missed it, check out our blog post about the Denver Art Museum’s family-friendly programming to enjoy this spring and year-round.

Outdoor Activities for Preschoolers to Enjoy During Spring

Springtime signals growth and new beginnings as the grass, flowers, and trees start to bloom. These outdoor activities for preschoolers help them learn about nature. 

• Grow a vegetable garden: A vegetable garden is a great way to teach kids of any age about the benefits of vegetables. When growing a vegetable garden in Colorado, it’s best to pick options that are easy to grow based on the region. This guide from Colorado State University offers research-based information about vegetable gardening in Colorado. Whether you carve out a small space in your yard, endeavor with growing patio plants, or explore a community garden in Denver, these 7 tips for vegetable gardening with your toddler can help set you up for success. 
• Pack a picnic: Let your preschooler help pick out some delicious foods–and try new fruits and vegetables–for a spring picnic. Whether you venture to the park or to your backyard, a picnic is a great way to connect and enjoy nature while adding a little variety to your preschooler’s meal routine. This article on how to pack a backyard picnic offers great insights about how to make the spring activity with your preschooler a blast. 
• Spring color hunt: Most preschoolers love a good challenge–and game! As the plants and flowers start blooming, embark on a fun color hunt throughout your neighborhood. Create an easy color guide on a piece of paper with markers, and see how many colors your preschooler can identify. 
• Organize a field day: Spring is the perfect time for preschoolers to get active outdoors. Help organize a field day at your child’s preschool or create your own at home. These 60+ Best Field Day Games and Activities for 2025 is a great place to look to kick off your planning.  

And don’t forget our blog post on sensory-friendly sidewalk chalk ideas, which are great for springtime or any time of the year. 

More Inspiration for Spring Activities for Preschoolers

Looking for a few more ideas to jumpstart spring activities for preschoolers? Check out these two resources: 

• A Little Joy Podcast: Mud, music, and chicken nuggets are just a few of the topics featured on this family-friendly podcast from Rocky Mountain PBS. Host and new mom Theresa Ho shares short stories (less than 10 minutes) about joy in everyday moments with children. 
• Flowers, Bugs, and More: This article from We Are Teachers offers 30 super spring activities for preschoolers. And Brightwheel covers spring themes for preschoolers.