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Get The Kids Outside To Play Again!
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items Find the perfect activity for your child to get excited about enjoying time outdoors!
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Toys And Games To Get The Kids Outside!
Games To Build Teams & Friendships!
Places Where Kids Love to Go!
Toys And Games To Get The Kids Outside!
I recommend these playful toys to keep your child active while having fun!
I’d totally recommend getting a hula hoop! I remember spending hours outside as a kid, trying to keep it spinning while laughing with friends until we collapsed in the grass. It’s such a simple way to bring back that carefree feeling and have some fu...
Hoola Hoops
I gotta tell you, my frisbee has seen more airtime than a beach seagull! It's the perfect excuse to get outside, have some fun, and feel like a kid again, no matter how old you are.
Sport Flying Frisbee
I used to be a champion “Hot Peas” jumper around my way which was so much fun! Watch your kids enjoy the same thrill! It's the perfect way for kids to get moving and show off their cool tricks!
Jump Roping
I remember my first bike…Dad took a clothespin and a card and attached it to the wheel to make it sound like a motorcycle. You could not drag me back into the house! You've got to get a bike—trust me, they're so much fun! It’s the perfect way for kid...
Kids' Bikes!
I remember my skateboard being one of the best things I ever had—it was such a blast! If you’re looking for fun, you definitely need to get one and experience all the cool tricks and adventures it brings!
Skateboarding!
I remember that it took a few years to learn how to pogo stick, but when I did, it sure did bring ours of outside time! If you want to have a great time, you definitely need to get one and hop into the fun!
Pogo Sticks!
I highly recommend a good game of Tetherball for the gets to get excited about going out to play, so if you're looking for a great way to enjoy the outdoors, you definitely need to get one and experience the excitement!
Tetherball Game
I truly recommend getting a treehouse when you need some quiet time for yourself! Kids will move into it as if they were grown, gone, and on their own!
Rectangular Treehouse
What a great way to bring together the kids on your street to play together! I recommend this for all day fun for ALL kids!
Backyard Swing Set!
Another thing that was really good at was speedskating! Those days skating around the entire block, and those nights at the roller rink! I recommend skating as a way to get your kids to exercise while having fun at the same time!
Roller Derby Fire Star Youth Boy's Roller Skate
A trampoline has my highest recommendation for the kids when having a family cookout! I have seen first-hand how the kids will get in and will not get out until it's time to eat!
First Trampoline
If your child wants to get in a good game of Hopscotch or just love to doddle and draw, I recommend sidewalk chalk to keep them entertained and busy.
Sidewalk Art!
I always found ring tossing to be difficult but fun! It’s a great way for the kids to enjoy some fresh air, improve your aim, and have a blast while making lasting memories!"
Ring Toss Games
This was my favorite ball game to play when I got one of these for Christmas as a child!!! I loved this game, as it bought hours of fun and running around! I recommend this for the kids as well as adults, as they can play along!
Trac-Ball
Games To Build Teams & Friendships!
I highly recommend these outdoor games to help your child build lost lasting memories and friendships.
Hide and Seek is a classic game where one player closes their eyes and counts to a designated number while the others scurry away to find the perfect hiding spots. Once the counting is done, the seeker sets out to find their friends, who might be pee...
Hide & Seek!
Duck Duck Goose is a lively game where players sit in a circle while one person walks around the outside, tapping each player on the head and calling them a "duck." When they choose someone by saying "goose," that player must jump up and chase the ta...
Duck Duck Goose
Kickball is a classic playground game that combines elements of baseball and soccer, where players kick a rubber ball instead of hitting it with a bat. Two teams take turns kicking the ball and running around bases, while the opposing team tries to c...
Kickball
Tug of War is a classic team game that pits two groups against each other in a test of strength and teamwork. Players grab hold of a long rope, and on the count of three, both teams pull with all their might, trying to drag the opposing team across a...
tug of war
Places Where Kids Love to Go!
Here you will find some of the places that I find that are big hits with the kids, and I recommend visiting to show them that you love them!
My daughter is always looking for someplace to go where she is free to run, hop skip, and jump, and The Bounce House in Newport News is one of those places! Your child will have hours of fun until it is time to go home!
Newport News - Bounce House LLC
I have taken my daughter to Skyzone, and all she asks now is when can we go back! This is also a favorite spot of my three grandchildren as the often celebrate birthdays at this location. Good food and lots of fun for the kids!
Sky Zone Trampoline Park