Spring is here. Some of us have jobs and some of us don’t, but either way we still need activities to help us enjoy the weather. Here are some of the top spring activities to keep you from sleeping away your spring.
1. Hiking
It’s warm outside, and spending some time in the nice weather exploring and going on adventures is a good source of exercise. If you’re not sure where to go on a hike, I suggest considering Hummel Park. Despite its “creepy” reputation, it is a big hiking area with beautiful landscapes and cool areas to explore. Other than my suggestion, you can always look up hiking trails or parks.
2. Plant a Garden
Planting a garden is good for many things. For example, planting a garden can help boost your health, save money on fruits and vegetables, provide relief from stress, and encourage good physical movement. And it’s great for the environment. Depending on the area you can also build connections with the community.
3. Amusement parks or fairs
Going to an amusement park or a fair is much fun with rides, food, drinks, and games. A fun fair i know about is the Arlington fair! I have been many times! Lots of fun activities, animals to pet, food, and rides! The Arlington fair is located at Thomas Jefferson community center, 3501 second street south! It starts august 13-17th of 2025. Completely free! This can be fun alone or with friends and family. Having fun, eating, and making memories that will last forever is a wonderful way to spend a nice, warm day.
4. Picnic or Barbecue
This is not only a cheap choice, but also a nice, calming one to just spend time with friends and family, eating delicious food and enjoying the nice, warm weather. Any public park or area outside including your own backyard is great for this, I visited Spirit of Nebraska Wilderness Park located just downtown!
5. Drive-in Movie
Drive-in movies are so much fun. Most are at night so you can see the screen, so this gives a little breeze in the heat. These are fun to go to with a partner, friends, family, or by yourself as well. They usually cost around $20-35 depending on the movie and how many people there are. Some locations for this are Quasar Drive-In and Falconwood Park.
Go out and enjoy the warm weather this spring.
