How To Make A Dinosaur Sidewalk Chalk Obstacle Course
May 3, 2026
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Recently the weather here has been beautiful and we threw a dinosaur-themed party for the kids. It was filled with dinosaur themed food, crafts, and activities that the kids loved. The star of the party was this dinosaur sidewalk chalk obstacle course. The kids went through it over and over again and had a blast. Plus, it was so easy to set up and only took about 5 minutes.
This dinosaur obstacle course has six sections, including lava jumps, river swim, and a raptor run! It’s a great screen-free activity that gets kids moving outdoors. Plus, it doesn’t have to be used for a party – you can make this dinosaur obstacle course at any time!
What You’ll Need For This Obstacle Course
How To Set Up The Dinosaur Sidewalk Chalk Obstacle Course
1. Dino Stomp (Start Line)
Draw a bold START line. Just past it, sketch large dinosaur footprints.
Kids stomp from one footprint to the next like a giant dinosaur waking up the jungle.
2. Lava Jumps
Draw the top of a volcano with lava flowing out in squiggly lines across the path. Kids must jump over the lava without touching it.
3. River Swim
Create a wavy river on the sidewalk. Kids “swim” through by doing big arm motions or pretend paddling as they cross.
4. T-Rex Hide & Hop
Draw a big T-Rex off to the side and several bushes around it. Kids hop from bush to bush and freeze or crouch to hide from the dinosaur before it “spots” them.
5. Raptor Run
Draw a long squiggly line zig-zagging forward. Kids must follow the line quickly, running like a speedy raptor on the hunt.
6. Victory Roar
At the finish, write “Victory Roar.” Kids strike their fiercest pose and let out a loud dinosaur roar to celebrate completing the course.
Dinosaur Books For Kids
This dinosaur sidewalk chalk obstacle course pairs perfectly with these dinosaur-themed books. How to Catch a Dinosaur is one of my favorites! Your kids will definitely love it, too!
Dinosaur-Themed Printables
The Best Outdoor Activities For Kids
Backyard Bingo Printable Cards– These printable backyard bingo card get kids moving around and exploring nature. Kids will have to find various nature items and animals to fill their bingo card. There are 3 different ways to play and kids will be able to observe animals, plants, and other outdoor items.
Paper Plate Ring Toss Game– This DIY ring toss game is a fun outdoor activity that uses paper plates and water bottles to create a ring toss game. This activity is budget friendly and very easy to assemble!
DIY Sponge Toss Game– Remember field day at school where you would dip a sponge in water, run it across the field , and squeeze the water into a bucket? This DIY sponge toss take that to the next level. Instead of running it across a field, kids will toss it into circles drawn on the sidewalk with chalk. Each circle is worth a certain amount of points. The player with the most points wins.
Water Balloon Splatter Art– This is one of our favorite summer activities. Throw water balloons filled with paint at the canvas to create unique splatter art. Fair warning, this one does get messy, but it’s so worth it!
PrintHow To Make A Dinosaur Sidewalk Chalk Obstacle Course
This dinosaur obstacle course is a fun, screen-free outdoor activity for kids!
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10
- Category: Activities, DIY, Spring, Summer
- Method: Setup
Materials
● Sidewalk chalk (lots of colors)
● Outdoor space (driveway or sidewalk)
Instructions
1. Dino Stomp (Start Line)
Draw a bold START line. Just past it, sketch large dinosaur footprints.
Kids stomp from one footprint to the next like a giant dinosaur waking up the jungle.
2. Lava Jumps
Draw the top of a volcano with lava flowing out in squiggly lines across the path. Kids must jump over the lava without touching it.
3. River Swim
Create a wavy river on the sidewalk. Kids “swim” through by doing big arm motions or pretend paddling as they cross.
4. T-Rex Hide & Hop
Draw a big T-Rex off to the side and several bushes around it. Kids hop from bush to bush and freeze or crouch to hide from the dinosaur before it “spots” them.
5. Raptor Run
Draw a long squiggly line zig-zagging forward. Kids must follow the line quickly, running like a speedy raptor on the hunt.
6. Victory Roar
At the finish, write “Victory Roar.” Kids strike their fiercest pose and let out a loud dinosaur roar to celebrate completing the course.
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