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Get the Little Ones Outside With These 7 Fun Outdoor Art Projects for Kids-Starting at $10

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After a long and grueling winter, May is (finally) almost here! And that means now's a better time than ever to get the family enjoying the sunshine. So, we've made a list of the best kid-friendly outdoor art projects on Amazon. Think: rock painting kits, DIY bird feeders, the Craft-Tastic Nature Lantern and more.

Take a look at our favorite options below. And rest assured they'll help the little ones fall in love with their surroundings even more.

These Outdoor Art Projects Are Perfect for Spring

  • Rock On: Nature is your canvas! Klever Kits' Glow in The Dark Rock Painting Kit comes with everything you need to make your front patio, walkway or porch a glowy dream-come-true - $14
  • Shell Yeah: Beach party! Similar to the rock painting kit, Dan&Darci's Kids Sea Shell Painting Kit is complete with all the necessary materials to turn seashells into a work of art. Cowabunga! - $10
  • Home Tweet Home: Do your local feathered friends a favor. The SparkJump Jr Bird House Kit lets you build, paint and put together your own birdhouse. Nest stop, paradise - $35
  • Animal Kingdom: You don't need to be outside to use the Melissa & Doug Seek & Find Sticker Pad. However, this nature- and animal-inspired booklet is all little ones need for an ultimate adventure - $11
  • Garden Gnome: The National Geographic Flower & Herb Gardening Kit for Kids comes with three stainless steel pots they can decorate with paint and stickers - $17
  • Flower Child: The 4M Green Creativity Pressed Flower Art Kit comes with a flower press, glue, brush and double-sided tape. That way, they can turn their outdoor finds into bookmarks, stationery and more - $17
  • Snack Time: Teach the importance of local pollinators with this DIY Bird Feeder kit. Each comes with two unassembled bird feeders, 12 acrylic paints, two paintbrushes, two strings and a sheet of diamond stickers - $13
  • Illumination: Like the pressed flower art kit, you can scavenge for art-worthy nature finds for the Craft-Tastic Nature Lantern. Display leaves, bark, flowers and more for a fun little light fixture you'll actually use - $13

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This story was originally published April 20, 2026 at 7:45 AM.

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