The Benefits of Taking Your Child to Outdoor Events

With the nights getting cooler it doesn’t mean that the number of events you’ll see reduces. It actually means there are more cosier and seasonal events to look forward to. With the run up to Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas coming up in the next few months you best get planning with your kids!

There are many reasons why heading out to outdoor events or activities are beneficial for children. Here in this guide from a prep school in North London we look at the ways outdoor events are seen as beneficial.

Improved confidence

Being confident is a good way to help children pick up a range of different activities, aside from exclusively pursuing outdoor events. The more your child has to experience these different events the more chances they have to pick up new skills, socialise and try out lots of new things.

Helps with your child’s discovery of things happening in the local area

Being aware of what’s happening in different parts of your local area will help your child find activities that they really enjoy. They might really like arts and crafts clubs, or going to a local Scouts group to really test their skills and development.

Outdoor events tend to be a mix of games and fun with the family, or trying out different workshops. Many of these events are specifically catered to children and can also be seasonal. Think of those many candy apple making sessions and wreath making workshops you and your child could look into.

The ability to form new friendships

Having new friendships and other like-minded children to relate to is a really good way for kids to learn to appreciate those moments in life. If your child is able to learn how to socialise, and get to hang out with lots of different people, then they’ll find a new appreciation for outdoor events and activities.

Gives your child a break from devices

We live in the age where most children will be having their own smartphones and even tablets in some circumstances. A lot of commodities are now digitised – kids play plenty of video games, watch TV and listen to music a lot of times throughout the day.

Outdoor events and arranged activities will help your child get away from being tempted into the usual grind of playing on their phone or finding a new app to explore. It also means your child is able to switch off from what can be a stressful environment and give them a lot more space to think stress-free.

What events are happening near me?

There are heaps of activities happening in the London area this year, close to Mill Hill school, but also ideal for any families living within the Greater London area. You can narrow down your search using our dedicated activity search tool. There are plenty of science, Halloween, STEM and tech-related activities, among many other activities, to keep your child entertained this autumn and winter!

Thank you to Belmont prep school in North London for providing us with ‘The Benefits of Taking Your Child to Outdoor Events’. New to Club Hub? Check out our directory to locate kids activities across the UK now!