Looking for summer outdoor activities for kids? These backyard toys and outdoor games keep kids active and off screens all summer, from water play and sprinklers to bikes, sports and nature exploration kits. Great for birthdays, summer break and fami...
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Water Play
Active Outdoor Games
Explore & Discover
Water Play
Water Play: standout picks here include Water Blaster Set, Kids Splash Pad Sprinkler and Inflatable Family Pool. Each item has a quick note on what it does and who it's best for.
A shallow sprinkler mat for toddlers and big kids on hot days. Supervise water play.
Kids Splash Pad Sprinkler
Classic summer fun for kids and parents. Look for easy-fill tanks.
Water Blaster Set
Hours of splashing, pouring and scooping for toddlers. Easy to set up on a patio.
Step2 Water Table
A backyard pool for hot afternoons. Always supervise and empty after use.
Inflatable Family Pool
Active Outdoor Games
Active Outdoor Games: standout picks here include Crayola Washable Sidewalk Chalk, Ladder Toss Game and Stomp Rocket Launcher. Each item has a quick note on what it does and who it's best for.
A backyard game for kids and adults. Great for cookouts and parties.
Ladder Toss Game
A fast, fun game that gets older kids and teens running. Easy to take to the park.
Spikeball Set
Teaches balance first, so many kids ride a pedal bike sooner. Always use a helmet.
Strider Balance Bike
A durable classic for sidewalks and driveways. Wear a helmet and pads.
Razor A Kick Scooter
Hopscotch, murals and games on the driveway. Washes away with water.
Crayola Washable Sidewalk Chalk
Kids stomp to launch foam rockets high into the air. No batteries needed.
Stomp Rocket Launcher
Explore & Discover
Explore & Discover: standout picks here include Bug Catcher Kit, LED Headlamp and Coleman Sundome Tent. Each item has a quick note on what it does and who it's best for.
Bird watching and backyard safaris for curious kids. Durable for little hands.
Kids Binoculars
Nets, a viewer and tweezers for backyard bug hunts. Teach kids to release them after.
Bug Catcher Kit
Dozens of experiments, including volcanoes and crystals, that work great on the patio. A big science kit for curious kids.
National Geographic Mega Science Lab
Backyard camp-outs make summer nights memorable. Easy to set up.
Coleman Sundome Tent
For flashlight tag, camp-outs and night walks. Hands-free light kids love.
