{"id":13593,"date":"2024-08-26T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=13593"},"modified":"2026-01-12T14:32:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T21:32:19","slug":"backyard-activities-for-the-whole-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/backyard-activities-for-the-whole-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Backyard Activities for the Whole Family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Summer is winding down, which means now is the time to take advantage of your beautiful backyard while you can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the last of the warm temps and blue skies beckon, you can bring on the family fun with these anything-but-basic backyard activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Camping.<\/strong> You don\u2019t need to travel far from home to enjoy a good, old-fashioned campout. Just stock up on ingredients for s\u2019mores, pitch a tent and let the family bonding commence! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nature art. <\/strong>Use your backyard as inspiration for a unique family art project. Gather and glue flowers, leaves, twigs and other natural elements to a canvas. Enhance your collective masterpiece with paint, glitter and additional embellishments! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bubble dance party. <\/strong>Crank up the tunes and show off your best moves with a family dance party! Add a little ambiance\u2014and take the fun to the next level\u2014with an automatic bubble machine. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B085ZVDDJR\" target=\"_blank\">This model<\/a> releases up to 3,000 whimsical bubbles per minute! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lawn games.<\/strong> Challenge your loved ones to a variety of backyard games and crown the victor \u201cRuler of the Great Outdoors!\u201d Some popular picks to consider: <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470945898798\/?nic_v1=1aqAKjgcq0%2B1%2BEa13Ug7kUBBK1LFCWPWEXyhNLE72zXxZu7gOJc8GGRV1CMMBOixif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">six-player croquet<\/a>, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470945898821\/?nic_v1=1atbWlr57Bx%2B32ysX3p8G2unAPzXjZQDQ7Ir4w21GV9EidBRNRoWk7Yo4QHENqMKLN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tumbling Timbers giant stacking game<\/a> and, of course, bean bag toss.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Divide your family into teams and see who has the best aim with water balloons. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470945898969\/?nic_v1=1apLVyPzotGDEJdZSKNeGjvQ2q7611KPJpkUY4V1vorXtdlGrXa80SBFtL46kNGt5y\" target=\"_blank\">This colorful set<\/a> makes a splash with its award-winning design, which allows you to fill and tie 100 balloons in only 60 seconds! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hula hoop contest. <\/strong>Take a break from indoor aerobics and get your family\u2019s heart rates pumping with a backyard <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470945898989\/?nic_v1=1atY1%2FeRliKYqk%2B6WFUD8%2FDdnV%2BWD6ac6tKac01ultSbmoTC05jdzUYuQfpG0nL%2Ffb\" target=\"_blank\">hula hoop<\/a> contest. Whoever lasts longest without their hoop hitting the ground is the champion!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Keep\nfollowing our blog for more ways to entertain family and friends at home!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is winding down, which means now is the time to take advantage of your beautiful backyard while you can. 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