Happy Vernal Equinox! 125 Ways To Celebrate and Welcome the First Day of Spring
How to spend the day celebrating spring's official arrival.
With the first day of spring—AKA the vernal or spring equinox—today, it marks the day the sun has officially crossed the equator. Recognized as the first astronomical day of spring on the Gregorian calendar, many cultures, regions and religions celebrate welcome spring with celebrations.
Whether you want to celebrate the first day of spring the way some cultures have historically—throw coins for good luck like the ancient Persians or visit your childhood home like the Japanese—or welcome the new season by preparing for holidays like Easter or Earth Day, there's no wrong way to usher in spring. Need some spring celebration inspiration? Check out 125 fun ways to celebrate the first day of spring.
125 Ways To Celebrate the First Day of Spring
1. Pack a picnic.
2. Take a hike.
3. Prepare a spring/summery salad.
4. Kick-off spring cleaning.
5. Volunteer.
6. Make a springy cocktail.
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7. Turn the clocks back.
8. Visit your childhood home.
9. Lay flowers at the gravesite of a bereaved loved one.
10. Light a fire.
11. Jump over a bonfire.
12. Set off fireworks or firecrackers.
13. Prep your garden.
14. Plant some flowers.
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15. Buy a new indoor plant.
16. Rent a book from the library.
17. Watch the sunrise or sunset.
18. Meditate.
19. Spend time in nature.
20. Visit the local dog park.
22. Host a yard sale.
23. List items on Poshmark.
24. Go thrifting.
25. Take a day trip.
26. Visit a farmer’s market.
27. Clean out the yard.
28. DIY a birdfeeder.
29. Make jam.
30. Learn how to pickle veggies.
31. DIY an accessory.
32. Start an indoor herb garden.
33. Take a trip to the beach.
34. Try your hand at composting.
35. Buy or make your own birdhouse.
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36. Take a walk.
37. Plan a trip.
38. Organize pantry, closets and drawers.
39. Take the dog for a walk.
40. Organize the garage.
41. Plant a tree.
42. Paint a canvas.
43. Go for a drive.
44. Visit a local nursery or greenhouse.
45. Take a bike ride.
46. Bake a pie.
48. Try your hand at macrame.
49. Repot the plants.
50. Wash the car.
51. Switch out throw pillows.
52. Buy a bouquet.
53. Feed the ducks.
54. Donate, donate, donate.
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55. Go clamming.
56. Try embroidery.
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57. Press flowers.
58. Visit a butterfly sanctuary.
59. Read poetry.
60. Throw coins for good luck.
61. Do a kid-friendly craft.
62. Throw roses.
63. Visit a farm.
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64. Write poetry.
65. Paint a room in your home.
66. Feng shui the furniture.
67. Try a new recipe.
68. Plant an avocado seed.
69. Host an outdoor movie night.
70. Break out the chalk.
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71. Take a cooking class.
72. Book a surfing lesson.
73. Look for seashells on the beach.
74. Visit the blooming cherry blossoms.
75. Go for a run.
76. Take a horseback ride.
77. Go fishing.
78. Fly a kite.
79. Wear sunscreen!
80. Take the kids to a playground.
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81. Make a flower crown or bracelet.
82. Go bird watching.
83. Print out and hang up Instagram photos.
84. Look for four-leaf clovers.
85. Visit local garage and estate sales.
86. Make a playlist.
87. Get your hair cut.
88. Have a pillow fight ahead of International Pillow Fight Day on April 1.
89. Send a letter or a postcard via snail mail.
90. Play hopscotch with the kids.
91. Wish on a dandelion.
92. Recycle!
93. Plan a beach cleanup for Earth Day.
94. Pack away winter clothes and shoes.
95. Draw in an adult coloring book.
96. Fingerpaint (for kids!).
97. Plant bushes and flowers for the pollinators.
98. Buy local honey.
99. DIY a spring-themed wreath.
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100. Make your own trail mix.
101. Eat PEEPS!
102. Propagate indoor house plants.
103. Paint a pet rock.
104. Tie-dye an article of clothing.
105. Watch the clouds.
106. Go kayaking.
107. Take a yoga class outside.
108. Keep a nature journal.
109. Treat the grass.
110. Eat outside.
111. Have an iced coffee instead of a hot one.
112. Indulge in a Shamrock Shake from McDonald's (or make your own!).
113. Buy produce that's in season.
114. Pick some wildflowers.
115. Paint planter pots.
116. DIY a kid-friendly fairy garden.
117. Make a DIY calming bottle.
118. Drop off old books at a local library for donation.
119. Do a workout!
120. Make Easter baskets for the kids.
121. Try a new restaurant.
122. Go sailing.
123. Plan a scavenger hunt.
124. Make a list of all the things you're grateful for.
125. Blow bubbles outside.
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