Spring Has Sprung! Here's How to Make the Most of It

Spring has officially entered the chat. Longer days, warmer weather and that unmistakable urge to make plans? We’re here for it. Whether you’ve got a long weekend on the calendar or simply want to make the most of your next free Saturday and Sunday, this is your sign to get out and enjoy the season.

From sunny morning strolls to spring activities, long lunches and lazy afternoons, we’ve designed the ultimate things to do this weekend guide to help you make the most of the warmer weather.

Friday afternoon: Clock off and kick things off

Spring mood: Creative, social and absolutely no emails.

The weekend starts the moment you shut your laptop. Don’t waste those precious Friday afternoon hours scrolling through group chats trying to decide what to do. Pick a spot, round up your favourite people and ease into the weekend with something creative.

A hands-on class is a great way to switch from work mode to weekend mode. Try a pottery workshop and spend a few hours getting your hands muddy, or grab a canvas and let loose at a paint and sip session. Either way, it’s a great way to get out of your head and into making something with your hands. 

Saturday morning: Start with coffee and fresh air

Spring mood: Coffee in hand, sunglasses on, nowhere to rush.

Saturday calls for a slow start. Skip the alarm if you can, grab a coffee and head outside.

Take a stroll through your local markets, explore a neighbourhood you’ve never properly wandered around or find a nearby park for a picnic breakfast. Spring is the perfect excuse to swap the couch for a sunny patch of grass.

Want to make your morning a little more productive? Learn how to make café-quality coffee yourself with a barista or latte art class. Guided by a friendly barista, you can discover new coffee making skills that will help you make excellent coffee to drink every morning. 

Saturday afternoon: Make something you’ll actually keep

Spring mood: Make it. Mess it up. Make it yours.

Now that you’ve got some sunshine (and coffee!) under your belt, it’s time to get crafty.

Spring is all about fresh starts, so why not make something new for your home? Try a resin art workshop and make a statement cheeseboard, join a ceramic painting class and decorate your own trinket tray or try your hand at pressed flower art and make your own DIY flower frames.

The beauty of these kinds of workshops? You don’t need to be “artsy.” Discover plenty of beginner-friendly experiences and show up with enthusiasm rather than a secret art degree.

Saturday evening: Take dinner outside

Spring mood: Golden hour that turns into “just one more drink.”

Spring evenings are made for lingering. When the sun stays out a little longer, there’s no reason to rush home for dinner.

Round up your favourite people and find a restaurant with outdoor seating, pack a picnic for the park or fire up the BBQ for a backyard feast. Bring a bottle of bubbles, a speaker and a playlist everyone can agree on, and you’ve got yourself a party.

If you’re feeling like making dinner part of the experience, swap the restaurant for a cooking class. Learn how to make fresh pasta, master dumplings or try a new cuisine together, then sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labour.

Or simply keep it spontaneous. Pick a neighbourhood, wander until something catches your eye and let the evening unfold from there.

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Sunday morning: Sleep in and take it slow

Spring mood: Barefoot, unbothered and brunching.

No alarms. No packed schedule. No need to be anywhere by 9am.

After a big Saturday, Sunday is your chance to slow right down. Sleep in, make a lazy breakfast and linger over your coffee. If you’re feeling like leaving the house, take a gentle walk somewhere leafy or head to your favourite café for brunch.

Spring is a great excuse to spend a little more time outdoors without turning it into a whole production. Find a shady spot in the park, bring a book or magazine and settle in for a few hours. You could even grab some takeaway pastries and make your own picnic breakfast.

The key here? Don’t over-plan it.

Sunday afternoon: Do something just for fun

Spring mood: Slow afternoons and nowhere to rush off to.

Keep the slow Sunday energy going.

Spend the afternoon browsing a local market, wandering through a gallery or visiting a garden. Pick up some flowers for the house. Stop for an ice cream. Sit outside and people-watch. You don’t need a jam-packed itinerary to make the most of a long weekend.

If you do want to get creative, choose something relaxed and tactile. A floral arranging or terrarium making workshop could be a lovely way to bring some spring colour and greenery into your home. 

Or stay home and do absolutely nothing productive. Put on a movie, cook something comforting and enjoy the rare luxury of having nowhere else to be.

Sunday evening: End on a high note

Spring mood: Sunset, good company and absolutely no FOMO.

And just like that, the weekend is nearly over.

Make the most of the final evening without trying to squeeze in one last major activity. Cook dinner together, head out for a sunset walk or find somewhere with a great view and watch the sky change colour.

You could even turn it into a little spring reset. Pick up some fresh flowers, tidy your space, put on your favourite playlist and prep something delicious for Monday. Future you will thank you.

The best ending? An early night, knowing you’ve spent the weekend doing exactly what you wanted to do.

Your spring weekend, sorted

This spring, swap the usual “what should we do?” group chat spiral for an itinerary that gives you a little bit of everything.

Go for the walk. Take the class. Order the extra dessert. Make something with your hands. Stay out for sunset. Then sleep in the next morning.

Because the whole point of a spring weekend is having a little more time to enjoy it.