Spring Ideas (Journaling, Weekend Activities, Outdoor Adventures, and More)
We’ve got lots of different ideas to make the most of the spring season. There is journaling, ideas for the home, outdoor ideas and activities for the season, and so much more.
Have a look through all of the ideas to get inspired. Spring brings with it fresh ideas and new opportunities. Make the most of the lighter evenings, nature in bloom, and the optimism that comes with the changing of the season.
Spring Journaling
- Fun spring activities you want to do.
- Things you love about spring.
- The meaning of spring to you.
- Spring plans you look forward to.
- Morning habits to build this spring.
- Ways to be kinder to others.
- Spring bucket list items.
- Evening habits to build this spring.
- Ways to be more active.
- Decluttering ideas you want to try.
- Family activities for Easter and spring.
- Fun spring date ideas.
- Self-care activities for this spring.
- Trips you can take this spring.
- Your favorite memories of spring.
- People you want to reconnect with.
- Achievements this year so far.
- Feelings about changes around you.
- Things that you can be grateful for.
- Glow-up activities for the spring.
- Things that inspire you.
- Your favorite songs for the spring.
- Progress on this year’s resolutions.
- Things that are making you feel hopeful.
- Things that are bringing you joy.
- Plans for the rest of the year.
- Things you want to change.
- Ways to be happier.
- Things that motivate you.
- Best thing that’s happened this spring so far.
Get the Spring Journaling printable here.
Spring Weekend Ideas
- Catch up with family and friends.
- Enjoy movie night at home or at the movie theater.
- Pamper yourself.
- Try a new recipe or a new restaurant.
- Go to a farmers’ market.
- Enjoy some time outdoors.
- Watch the sunset from a scenic spot.
- Have a date night or a solo date if single.
- Spring clean or declutter at home.
- Take at least one photo.
- Create your bucket list.
- Listen to your favorite songs.
- Journal or reflect.
- Meal prep or meal plan for the week.
- Dedicate some time to your hobbies.
- Write down your achievements from this past week.
- Hike or choose another outdoor activity.
- Sleep in.
- Have brunch with friends.
- Try a local event.
- Catch up on housework/chores.
- Make a prioritized list for next week.
- Go for a leisurely walk.
- Just relax.
Get the Spring weekend ideas printable here.
How to Make Your Home Smell Nice this Spring
Fresh Flowers: bring in bouquets of seasonal flowers like tulips, lilacs, or peonies, which will add a natural fragrance to your home.
Fresh Spring Air: open the windows to bring in fresh air into your home and clear any stale air.
Scented Candles: pick your favorite spring-scented candles (e.g., citrus, lavender, fresh linen, eucalyptus) for the home.
Rosemary: simmer fresh rosemary in water.
Citrus & Mint: simmer lemon or orange slices with fresh mint sprigs in water.
Vanilla: simmer a pot of water with a few drops of vanilla extract.
Citrus & Basil: simmer grapefruit or orange slices with fresh basil leaves in water.
Lavender: add lavender sachets to your closet and drawers.
Oil Diffusers: try different spring-scented blends such as lemon & peppermint, lavender & eucalyptus, or orange & mint.
Scented Room Spray: use a store-bought or DIY room spray (e.g., lavender, eucalyptus, citrus).
Air Purifier: use an air purifier with a carbon filter to absorb odors.
Scented Dryer Sheets: use spring-scented dryer sheets (e.g., lavender, rose).
Fridge Deodorizer: add a deodorizer or a small bowl of baking soda to your fridge.
Clean: clean regularly, including soft surfaces like couches, blankets, and curtains, which often absorb and hold odors over time.
Get the Ways to Make Your Home Smell Amazing this Spring printable here.
Ways to ‘Freshen Up’ Your Home for Spring
Simple but Effective
- Bring in a bouquet of fresh flowers.
- Get a lilac room diffuser set.
- Start an indoor herb garden.
- Add decorative pops of color throughout the house.
- Frame and display spring pictures.
Clean/Declutter
- Declutter the living room and bedrooms.
- Organize and declutter your closet.
- Organize the kitchen cupboards and pantry.
- Steam clean the carpets and upholstery.
- Steam and freshen up curtains.
Decor
- Get throw pillows in spring colors.
- Add mirrors for more light.
- Add a spring-themed statement rug.
- Update lampshades to spring colors.
- Add spring-themed wall art.
Bringing in Nature
- Use more natural elements like rattan furniture.
- Have a fruit bowl in the kitchen.
- Add more indoor plants.
- Try woven baskets for storage.
- DIY a spring wreath for your front door.
More
- Add a bright spring-themed doormat to the entrance.
- Try outdoor fairy lights for your garden, backyard, or patio/balcony.
- Plant flowers in your garden or on the patio or balcony.
- Add a spring centerpiece to your dining table.
- Create a cozy outdoor space in the garden or on the balcony (if possible).
Get the ‘Freshen Up’ Your Home Ideas for Spring Printable here.
Hobbies
- Journaling in the Park
- Stargazing
- Geocaching
- Nature Phone Photography
- Writing (outside)
- Sketching (outside)
- Watercoloring (outside)
- Upcycling
- Container Gardening
- Flower Arranging (with foraged flowers)
- Bird-Watching
- Community Gardening
- Pressing Flowers
- Learning a Language (using free resources)
- Learning to Play an Instrument (using free tutorials online)
- Learning a New Skill (using free resources)
- Coloring (outside)
- Reading & Book Clubs
- Virtual Traveling
- Playing Chess (outside)
- Walking Clubs
- Swimming
- Board Games with Fritends
- Puzzling
Get the Spring hobbies printable here.
Spring Adventures
City
- Rooftop dining with friends at sunset.
- Enjoying a special museum exhibition.
- Visiting an art gallery in your city/town.
- Going on a food tour in a nearby city.
- Exploring a weekend farmers’ market.
Nature
- Hiking a bucket-list trail.
- Camping in a scenic spot.
- Kayaking or canoeing on a river.
- Visiting the local botanical garden.
- Exploring a nearby waterfall.
Unique
- Visiting a flower field.
- Staying at a treehouse retreat for the weekend.
- Going on a hot air balloon ride.
- Glamping in a scenic location.
- Going on a tandem bike ride in the park with your partner.
By Water
- Going for a walk on the beach or by a lake.
- Paddleboarding on a lake.
- Staying at a lake or beach house for the weekend.
- Going on a river cruise at sunset.
- Having a picnic by a lake or river.
More
- Visiting a charming town or village for the weekend.
- Taking pictures on a background of spring wildflowers.
- Enjoying an outdoor concert in the park on a nice day.
- Flying DIY kites in the park with friends.
- Berry-picking at a local farm.
Get the Spring Adventures printable here.
Spring Walk Ideas
- Botanical Garden
- Local Park
- Coastal Path or Beach
- Your Neighborhood
- Street Art Tour
- Along a River
- By a Lake
- In an Orchard
- Garden with Spring Flowers
- State Park
- Public Gardens
- Forest Trail (if safe)
- Hidden Alleyway (if safe)
- Hedge Maze
- Marina
- Hiking Trails
- Walkable Neighborhoods Around
- Large Shopping Area
- Museum Hopping
- Tourist Spots
- University Campus
- Spring Fair
- Riverwalk Through a Town or City
- Hilltop for a Spring Sunset
