“April Showers bring Spring Flowers.” As you all know Groundhog day is a thing of the past. So was him seeing his shadow. Unfortunately, we were told we would have 6 more weeks of winter. It sure does feel like it too! The cold frost is almost over and we shall waltz into Spring.

1. Visit your local Farmer’s Market

Farmer’s Markets are any markets or retail outlets that are selling products that are grown, raised, or made locally by area farmers or producers within your local area.

2. Go on a road trip

Don’t forget to pack snacks, games, and a camera to take great photos of your trip. Click HERE for a road trip planning guide.

3. Fly a kite

Kiteflying can provide a wide range of enjoyment and satisfaction – if it’s done in the right manner, correctly, and safely. Be sure to pick the right place, pick the right kite and use the correct flying procedures.

4. Do some spring cleaning

5. Plant a garden

6. Go on a food truck tour

Here are the top 10 most popular food trucks in the United States.

7. Visit a zoo.

A zoo is a facility in which animals are housed within enclosures, cared for, displayed to the public, and in some cases bred for conservation purposes.

8. Attend an outdoor concert

Shop millions of live events and discover can’t-miss concerts, games, theater, and more. Visit Ticketmaster for tickets to these events in your area.

9. Throw a barbeque

Here is a collection of some recipes that will be super tasty on the grill.

10. Design a scavenger hunt for friends.

11. Plan a picnic at a local park.

12. Visit a historical site.

13. Go for ice cream

14. Start planning your summer bucket list. 

15. Take a trip to the beach

When choosing affordable beach vacations for families or large groups, think about what everyone wants to do, and factor that into your budget. Young families will likely want to head to beaches that have lifeguards, convenient restrooms, and calm waters. Teenagers will most likely want a little adventure like snorkeling or surfing.

16. Rent a canoe or go tubing.

17. Host a pool party

The Etiquette of Hosting a Spring or Summer Pool Party, in addition to offering plenty of water and light bites, experts say having safety protocols in place is essential. Throwing a pool party is a fun, refreshing way to celebrate summer.

18. Take time to meditate

Put simply, meditation is a tool for stress relief. When we lower our stress levels, we get to know our pain, we connect better, we improve our focus, and we’re kinder to ourselves.