Outdoor Activities To Fill Your Weekend
Date: May 6, 2020
During this time, our weekends are seeming to run into the weekdays without much excitement. If you are like us, looking for activities to do is becoming a bit of a challenge. No worries, now that it is warming up there are plenty of outdoor activities that will make for an enjoyable weekend!
Run a “Race”
The virtual Pittsburgh Marathon was this weekend, and if you didn’t get to participate already, it’s not too late! This coming weekend would be a great time to hit the pavement and get those miles in! If you are not participating in the Pittsburgh Marathon, it would be a fun idea to create your own “race”. Whether you want to do a 5K, half marathon or even a mile run, get a course in mind and run it with friends or family, six feet apart, of course. Tip: Download the Nike Training App to track your mileage and keep track of all your workouts!
You could tell your family members and they could even have a makeshift finish line and medal for you waiting at the end!
Go Kayaking
Kayaking is a fun weekend activity that you can safely participate in while social distancing. There are a ton of great lakes around the Pittsburgh area that would be a great way to spend the day at. North Park Lake is a great place to spend the afternoon, you can even get takeout from Over The Bar Cafe after a long day on the lake!
Camp in Your Backyard
This weekend, create the ultimate camping experience in your own backyard! Pitch a tent, grab your sleeping bag, and enjoy being outdoors! You won’t want to forget your s’mores ingredients and some wood for a bonfire!
Recreate the Drive-In Theater
This weekend, try recreating the drive-in movie theater! Though you’ve likely seen elaborate backyard movie theater setups, it doesn’t have to be complicated: All you need is a white sheet that can be tautly mounted on a flat surface, a projector and your phone to play movies, TV shows or whatever else you’re binging these days. For an easy step-by-step tutorial, check out this post! Throw some pillows in the back of your car and bring snacks to enjoy your movie just like you were at the Drive-in!
Have a Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt
Take a walk or drive around the neighborhood and look out for certain landmarks—a colorful front door, a bicycle, a basketball hoop. Have the kids check these items off a neighborhood scavenger hunt list (just be sure to practice social distancing).
Host a Corn Hole Tournament
Break out the cornhole set for a family tournament. This game was practically invented with social distancing in mind! This would be the perfect opportunity for some friendly family competition and a great time. After the tournament, throw some hotdogs or hamburgers on the grill and enjoy each other's company!
Whether you are a runner, looking for the thrill of a race or you just want to enjoy a movie on the patio, there are options for you! Now that the nice weather is here to stay, the options outdoor activities and a fun weekend are endless!