Outdoor Family Games and Toys! Get the kids outside during the summer (and all year long) with these fun family games and activities.
Giant Double-Sided Inflatable Axe-Throwing and Ball-Toss Target Game
$139.99; 3+
HearthSong.com
This innovative game features a durable vinyl inflatable target board with two sides for two ways to play. One side features a wood-themed print with a bulls-eye target for throwing inflatable axes that spin and rotate through the air just like real axes, while the other side sports classic scoring rings with varying point values for ball tossing.
Volcano Bean Bag Toss
$49.99; 3+
NationalGeographic.com
Play 5 different game modes with the included volcano tower and 8 bean bags, with 360° gameplay. Not your ordinary cornhole set, this innovative outdoor game is easy to set up and delivers multiple ways to play for up to 4 players. It's also portable, making it perfect for a day at the beach, camping, in the backyard, or any outdoor setting where fun is a requirement! 5 different outdoor game types: Classic Volcano, Split Volcano, Trick Shot Volcano, Relay Race, and Long Toss.
CoComelon Big Bouncer with Built-in Pump
$84.99; 3+
Target
Kids will love the fun watermelon graphics, while parents are sure to love the built-in pump that will inflate and deflate this bouncer in just minutes at the touch of a button. The bouncer features mesh sidewalls, so you’ll be able to easily keep an eye on the kids as they bounce the day away. Not only will kids be having a blast as they play in this bouncer, but they will also be developing motor skills, hand-eye coordination and dexterity. Kids will learn spatial awareness, build muscles and gain strength as they jump and play.
Jetson CoComelon Light-Up Trike
$69.99; 2+
Target
They’ll instantly recognize the watermelon colors and ladybug-adorned logo from the show – and then they’ll see the extras. First, LED lights that illuminate in every color of the rainbow – and a button they can push to change the colors and patterns (8 total). Then, 2 baskets for stashing their most important toys. And lastly, a bell, that they’ll have fun ringing whenever they ride. A low seat with seatbelt keeps them secure while they pedal their way down the hallway or sidewalk – singing CoComelon songs while they do, of course.
NERF ELITE 2.0 DOUBLE PUNCH
$34.99; 8+
Amazon.com
Double your dart blasting fun with the NERF ELITE 2.0 DOUBLE PUNCH motorized blaster that has double barrels and double clips! The DOUBLE PUNCH blaster features 2 rapid alternating barrels that move back and forth as you blast darts. It includes 2x 10-dart clips so you can unleash 20 darts in a row. This NERF blaster comes with 50 NERF ELITE 2.0 foam darts in 2 different colors, giving you enough darts to load both 10-dart clips and additional darts to keep nearby in the blaster's 10-dart onboard dart storage.
4Fun Deluxe Cosmic Glow in the Dark Mini Golf
$199.99; 3+
www.boulderplay.com
The perfect addition to family game night. Get the family together or a group of buddies for a birthday party to play miniature golf with this five-hole course. Each hole has a fun, challenging obstacle, such as a tunnel, ramp, zig-zag, and moving windmill. The putting green mat adds the illusion you're outside on a course.
Classic Wham-O Slip ‘N Slide
$29.99; 5+
Winning-Moves.com
This retro edition of Slip ‘N Slide is the original backyard water slide. Remember all the fun of slip slidin’ away with your friends on a hot summer day? Well now your children can enjoy that same fun in the sun! The memories will come flying back.
Super Chalk
$1.25/puck; 4+
Crayola.com
Lasts 3x longer than traditional Crayola chalk sticks – all while maintaining its color variety, vibrancy and washable formula. Super Chalk gives kids three ways to color outside – create thick lines using the bottom of the puck, medium lines with the side of the puck, or thin lines with the puck on an angle.
Adventure Fun 2 Person Pickleball Set
$29.99; 8+
MakeItRealPlay.com
Light and easy to transport in the drawstring bag, it’s the perfect activity for vacations, park days, and backyard fun alike. Each paddle has straps to ensure tweens stay safe when playing. This set encourages being active and playing with others.
Deluxe Picnic Set
$29.99; 3+
https://brightstripes.co
Includes 4 multi-colored plastic cups, plates, spoons, and forks, 4 cloth napkins and cloth picnic mat in a classic gingham pattern, and 4 felt cookies. All packed in a beautiful carry case with a basket-weave print on the outside and a gingham check print on the inside. This playtime classic is sure to keep little ones busy in the backyard, at the park or at the beach.
National Geographic Epic Fort Kit- 225-piece
$129.99; 4+
Amazon.com
This revolutionary fort-building system includes innovative Flex-Tech bendable connectors that make it easy for kids to construct a variety of structures, from domes and pyramids to rocket ships and beyond. The sturdy, tight-fit poles come in two different lengths to expand construction options and ensure strong, kid-tested builds. Plus, a wide variety of patented Flex-Tech connectors enhances the stability of structures and adds even more creative ways for kids to build.
Mobo Wobo is a 2 in 1 Rocking Baby Balance Bike
$99.99; 1–3 years
MoboCruisers.com
Helps children reach their three milestones: rock, walk, and ride. The rocking teaches your child coordination between hands, arms, legs, and feet. Your child will build strength, balance and confidence. With its innovative base, it can quickly convert back and forth between a rocking toy and riding toy.
Fubbles No-Spill Big Bubble Bucket
$16.99; 18 months+
Amazon.com
The Fubbles Big Bubble Bucket is the largest No-Spill size – with an easy-carry handle and three wands so multiple kids can play at once, and as always with no messy “side effects". Each USA-made Big Bubble Bucket comes in fun, bright colors and includes 8 fluid ounces of bubble solution.
Hungry Hungry Hippos SPLASH!
$19.99; 4+
Amazon.com
Players choose a hippo to feed and race against friends to feed their hippo the fastest. Kids will tap into their coordination skills by tossing snacks into their hippo’s mouth while it spins and sprays for added difficulty.
Blipper
$529; 13+
Go-Droyd.com
This electric bike for kids is equipped with a brushless motor, large tires and easy-to-use accelerator. With a max run time of up to 60 minutes, this bike is ready to take your growing rider on all sorts of adventures.
Splash Beach
$74.99; 2+
LittleTikes.com
Fill up the pad with water and seat kids inside or around the edge to explore the many fun features. Kids will enjoy exploring the beach scene water pad. Just bend at the center and close for easy storage in small spaces or to leave outside and keep clean of dirt and leaves.
NERF Super Soaker - Soaker Blast Slider
$29.99; 5
Wowwee.com
With this interactive 16-foot water slide, kids take turns sliding on the slide or soaking their friends with the built-in water blaster. Connect the slide to a hose and start at the top to let the water jets whisk you all the way into the padded splash zone, durable construction holds up to 110lbs. Grab the attached blaster and soak your friends while they slide.
Paddlesmash
$199.99; 12
Paddlesmash.com
The perfect mix of Pickleball & Spikeball, this new backyard game was created to get your competitive blood flowing. Play anywhere, any time of year (think portable Pickleball). All you need is a flat surface.
Tie-Dye Hoop Max
$9.99; 6+
Kess.co
A lightweight hoop made with material ideal for exercise - no matter one’s skill level. Each hoop has several colors playfully swirled together for a unique visual effect. Watch the colors blend together as the hoop spins. Ideal for indoor and outdoor play.
Junk Ball Classic Bat & Ball Set
$9.99; 5+
DicksSportingGoods.com
Designed to guide your game, the bat features a sweet spot that shows you where to hit for maximum distance and power at the plate. Features a dial-your-pitch ring so you can control the aerodynamics of the ball to throw knuckleballs, sinkers, risers and more.
Quick-Switch Power Bow
$29.99; 14+
Target.com
“Fire” up to a mind-blowing 250 feet. Thanks to two different gauges of bungee strength, players can switch-up their “fire” power for ultimate performance.
Gel Blasters
Starting at $49.99; 5+
GelBlaster.com
Blasts an eco-friendly water-based gel pellet called Gellets that are safe for people, pets, and the environment. Gellets are colorful absorbent beads that disintegrate on contact that dehydrate, leaving no stain, no mess, and no cleanup. The Gel Blaster packs a real punch too with Gellet speeds from 100 feet per second all the way up to 170 fps - creating never before stakes of fun in your backyard.
Junk Ball Umpire Strike Zone
$49.99; 5+
DicksSportingGoods.com
Perfect and track your game with the junk ball umpire strike zone. It’s your ump – pitch anywhere in the gray zone without a hit, and it’s a strike. It’s your scoreboard – track strikes, balls, outs, the score, and ghost runners with sliding tracker clips. It’s even your coach – reference the pitch guides to see how to throw the perfect screwball, fastball, curveball, or riser.
Föm Mania Quickshot Foam Blaster
$12.99; 5+
Amazon.com
Sprays foam using a simple, fast-pump action. It’s easy-to-use, doesn’t require batteries, and blasts over 30 shots of thick fluffy foam with each fill.
Atomic Power Popper with Rocking Sticky Target
$29.99; 4+
Target.com
Features the classic design with a brand-new sticky target that rocks back and forth for more fun. Use the pump-to-launch handle to propel soft foam balls into the air – or towards the target -- up to 20 feet.
Zoom-O Turbo Disc Launcher
$9.99; 5+
Target.com
Blast these mini flying plastic discs up to 100 feet in the air with this simple to use, hand-held disc launcher. Simply load a disc onto the launcher, aim away from yourself, pull the rip cord and spin that disc into the sky.
Super Stencils
$14.99; 3+
Crayola.com
Trace, connect the dots, and color in the all-new Super Stencils to make perfect outdoor creations. Stencils are transparent so kids can “see” their art as they create to give them confidence and help ensure the stencil stays in-line.
Wishbone Cruise Trike 3-in-1
$309.99; 1-4 years
WishboneDesign.com
Start with three wheels then convert to a balance bike when you're ready. This is the easy way to learn to ride a bike, no pedals, no stress. Wishbone Cruise is a simply gorgeous balance bike mash-up made from post-consumer recycled plastic and plantation birch.
Adventure Force Aqua Bullet
$19.97; 8+
Walmart.com
With each pump you can drench your opponents with up to “5” water bursts. This futuristic blaster comes with a clear window behind the nozzle, allowing you access to the inner workings of how the water bursts are formed.
Ninjaline 36’ Intro Kit
$129.99; 6+
Amazon.com
Increases a child's balance, strength, and capacity while enabling them to try hard things that encourage them to rise to new levels. Children play and use their imagination for hours outside in the fresh air. Conveniently install the kits between two healthy trees or posts and store them in the handy drawstring backpack for easy storage.
Ollyball
$14.99; 3+
Ollyball.com
Designed for full-speed and full-force indoor play, safely practice those sports skills confidently without having to watch out for damaging furniture, others, or even oneself. The ball weighs less than an ounce and is made to absorb shock. The inflation device is a simple straw-like item that inflates and deflates the ball over and over again.
Published: July 2023
