There is nothing like a nice day to beckon you outside to play or do an activity that is meant to be done outside. Below are 17 great busy activities for kids to do outside. From water gun tag to sidewalk chalk masterpieces to making a huge amount of bubbles. I’m sure you will find a way to keep your kids busy and maybe a little creative.
If you have a big open area, there are several toys that will make great use of big spaces. Kids will enjoy making the stomp rockets fly high, letting their foam planes soar, or setting up a simple archery range to test their target skills.
Whatever activity you have for them, try to make a game out of it. Try to land planes or parachutes in a circle. Make a maze with sidewalk chalk. Use the pogo stick to hop through that maze. Think of other ways to make an activity a challenge.
Great Busy Activities
- AWARD-WINNING GIANT INFLATABLE EASEL: Turn your backyard into a wonderland of painted masterpieces with our Giant Inflatable Easel (measuring approximately 39L x 27W x 50H). This complete art set includes everything you need to paint masterpieces: four paints (1 oz. each), four shaped sponges, and a paintbrush.
- INDOOR / OUTDOOR USE: This massive art easel is perfect for either indoor or outdoor use. Kids can make art in the backyard, a friends house, large playroom, or finished basement.
- HEAVY-DUTY: Constructed of super-durable vinyl, this large art easel will hold up to serious art or creative play.
- SIMPLE SET-UP AND EASY CLEAN: Using an electric pump, you can easily inflate and deflate the easel (standard oral valves). And its easy to clean—the paint formula has been improved to prevent staining your easel, so just wash the surface off with a garden hose and youre ready to get creative again! We recommend wearing old clothes when painting; use water and mild dish detergent to remove any temporary paint stains from skin.
- ENGAGES IMAGINATIVE PLAY: Art is a great way to engage kids in creative, imaginative play and inspire them to disconnect from screens. Perfect for play dates, sleepovers, backyard parties, birthday parties, and summer play.
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- Challenge your friends: This special Dueling Base lets 2 kids launch air rockets at the same time, so you can see whose goes higher! Great for year round fun to get kids away from screen time and engaging in active, outdoor play
- 100% KID powered: Run, jump and STOMP to launch these air rockets up to 20 stories high -- thats 200 feet in the air! These air rocket launchers make excellent toys for girls and boys ages 5 and up
- Includes 4 Rockets and a special Dueling Base featuring 2 Launch Pads No batteries required; super easy, fast assembly
- Award-winning products from industry experts, including iParenting Media, Dr Toy, and Creative Child Magazine
- Pair with Stomp Rocket Science book and get kids interested in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) early These toy rocket launchers are perfect STEM toys that are fun and get your kids up and moving while they le
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- 3D Effect Paint Supplies - Our sidewalk paint is drawn to present a 3D effect, compared to ordinary sidewalk chalk, this sidewalk paint makes the picture more realistic and vivid.
- Neon Puffy Paint - Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Our neon colors are more saturated and brighter, which bring more colorful paintings to children.
- Safe, Washable and Non-Toxic - Our chalk paints are non-toxic and washable. After painting, you can easily wash off with water. It can be used safely indoors and outdoors.
- More Creativity - Drawing with sidewalk paint can help children develop their creativity and imagination. Children can use their imaginations to draw pictures on sidewalks, driveways, chalkboards, blackboards, playgrounds, etc.
- Easy To Use - You can directly squeeze to paint, also you can apply directly by hand, or you can squeeze the paint into the container and then dip the brush to pai
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- 【Kids Shooting Game Set】 Our shooting game gun target toys come with 2 air pump guns, 12 orange soft foam balls and 12 green soft foam balls, 1 standing shooting game target. Great Indoor and Outdoor Role Playing Toy for 5 6 7 8 9 10+ Years Olds Boys and Girls.
- 【Safe and Durable】Use safe and durable high-quality ABS materials and EVA foam. The bullet is made of very soft foam bullets, which can be stretched and squeezed by an air gun without harming targets and people. the back of the gun can withstand the air impulse without falling apart,durable and long-lasting.target are perfect for Nerf Series gun toys.
- 【Shooting Game Toy Tailored for Kids】Shooting game target stand size: 15*19.7*38.2.Target stand offers 4 mesh goals for aiming the balls, no batteries needed.Blaster toy set shooting targets game indoor outdoor with 2 popper guns for kids family.
- 【Attractive Game for Kids】The air-powered gun blaster can hold 12 foam balls, easy to fill, easy to fire, shooting range up to 25ft. Pump the handle back and forth to shot your targets and fire these balls into the different hole, each hole has a different score, make rules of your own. Aim-shoot game can help kids enhance eye-hand coordination and visual development.
- 【Easy To Set Up】You can easy put the shooting game kits together without extra tool, easy to set it up and take down or move it. Perfect for a birthday or holiday gift (Easter, Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, New Yea
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- PERSONALIZE YOUR SAND CASTLE - Your child can color and customize their Castle, bringing a favorite shark, dolphin, mermaid or diver to life. Can you find all of the fish? Use stickers, markers, crayons or paint (not included) on this fun canvas to bring this undersea adventure to life.
- EXPLORE UNDER THE SEA - This castle creates the perfect fort, house, tent to pretend, while also acting as a great place to read stories inside for even more adventure fun. Enjoy role playing with this cardboard fort- dont forget to invite your friends over to hunt for sunken treasure, explore the coral, or race around playing underwater tag. This can also be a great group activity for kids!
- WINDOWS, DOORS & MAIL DELIVERY - Ding Ding! Insert mail through the windows from the outside or push the mail out from inside the house too or leave in front of the castle door - it is always fun to give & receive letters! Features two fold out doors, four larger windows, 4 turrets & eight small windows come and go as animals and creatures wave Hi to all of our friends who pass.
- MADE IN THE USA - Sturdy and Durable for Indoor & Outdoor Play; Easy to Put Together with Assembled Dimensions: 32 X 32 X 43. 5 - over 3 ft tall.
- GIFT FOR BIRTHDAYS, HOLIDAYS, THOSE SPECIAL MOMENTS THAT MAKE US SMILE: A great gift for boys and girls! For hours of play time with parents or grandparents or siblings or even independent play. A hands-on learning art & craft to stimulate creativity, fine motor skills and hand-eye coordinati
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- ❥【Help Kids Grow Taller】Pogo stick is a good active toy which helps kids grow taller in this fun jumping game. This bounce game improves kids concentration, motor coordination, and build a better balance between the mind, brain and body. Have fun and be healthier!
- ❥【Supports up to 250lbs & For All Ages】LETS GO! pogo stick bases thickness is increased that has better resilience and supports up to 250lbs. With one-piece double elastic hoses which wont break even you stretched it to 3meters for 15 minutes. Pogo jumper toddler toys is super sturdy and flexibility, suitable for all ages!
- ❥【Better and Fun Squeaker 】The squeaker is upgraded that not easy to be squashed and broken, ensures a longer life than the old version. Our foam pogo jumper makes a fun squeaky sound, it’s perfect for everyone who wants to enjoy the bounce fun!
- ❥【Comfortable & Safe】Our pogo stick is made of high-density rebound materia: durable foam, thicker pedal. Sweat-absorbing and non-slip, and the foam handle is soft and comfortable. Kids can safely use our pogo jumper indoor or outdoor, it also wont scuff or scratch any surface.
- ❥【Ideal Gifts for Kids】Fun outdoor toys for kids 3+ and adults, good gift for holiday, birthday party and wonderful Christmas. This foam pogo jumper is not only a daily exercise tool, but also a fun game for kids. They will sure like
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- BUILD & PLAY: Make playtime a fun activity for both you and your kid with our Fort Construction Building Kit. Follow one of our building plans or set it up as a toss ring game that everyone can join in!
- FUN & QUALITY TIME: Its a great chance to bring the family together. Whether its the parents, grandparents, or other adults in the family, our kids fort building set will definitely inspire both fun and teamwork!
- STEM TOYS: Help establish your kids problem-solving, inventiveness, critical thinking, and exploratory learning skills with Beeintos fort for kids. Its an ideal kit for children ages 5 and up.
- KIT INCLUDES: 58 building poles, 32 connector balls, 5 throwing rings (for ring toss game), manuals, stylish carrying box, and nylon bag so kids can bring it in the backyard or at the beach.
- PERFECT GIFT IDEA: Click Add to Cart now and make our Fort Construction Building Kit a birthday or Christmas gift, or simply to add a meaningful activity when stuck at home or on a long vacati
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- UNIQUE DESIGN. Our Kite Making Kits for Kids Craft features a soft blank canvas that will surely lighten up your kids’ mood as they turn it into their own masterpiece. This includes 8 pieces of Nylon Kites 26 inch (66 cm) Wide x 26 inch (66 cm) Long with 9.8 ft (3 m) Triplets Tails, 24 Painting Markers (8 colors),12 Coloring Pages, and an Assembling Instruction Guide. The kite handle string is 262.5 ft (80 m).
- EASY TO USE. These easy flyer kites are specially designed to be stable and not difficult to launch in any level of wind. The durable fabric body and tail will last for years. Recommended to wear gloves when assembling the kite. Personalize and design these with your kids own imagination and let their colorful minds soar high.
- ENDLESS FUN. This Decorate Your Own Kite for Kids provides hours of awesome and wholesome entertainment for the whole family especially this summer. This will help your child to put down the gadgets and discover a pastime that will get them up and running actively.
- SAFE FOR CHILDREN: non-toxic, non-BPA. Meet US toy standards. Safety test approved.
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- 🔨 build & customize: take pride in creating your own catapult and customize it with included Decals and colors.
- 🎯 aim & fire: once your catapult is built, take aim at your opposing target and fire off mini bean bags to win the War!
- 💥 group activity: create 2 separate catapults and create teams to strategize and see who will win the battle.
- 💯 real wood: precut wooden pieces are ready for assembly and made to last.
- 👍 Hands-on activity: Enjoy the challenge and accomplishment of creating a working toy As you learn how a real catapult wor
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- Unimaginably Giant Bubbles: These giant bubble wands create long, GIANT bubbles thanks to a 2-handle design, which has been used to set every big bubble world record in the last 30 years. Passers-by will be sure to say WOW... Amazing!
- Complete Bundle: The bundle contains everything you need to create bubbles that are big, colorful, and fun: a set of giant bubble maker, 7 pouches of WOWmazing Bubble Concentrate, and a Tip & Tricks booklet to help you create large bubbles.
- Best Quality Giant Bubble Blower: Designed to last for kids and families alike, this big bubble maker is a lightweight, durable, colorful outdoor toy for boys and girls that is easy to use even for young preschool children.
- Bubble Solution is Made in the USA! The WOWmazing Giant Bubble Concentrate is proudly made in the USA. It is safe, environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and biodegradable! We focus on quality and you can trust youre getting a premium, reliable, and superior product.
- Outdoor Family Fun: A wonderful birthday activity or gift for boys & girls of all ages, parents can let kids play with the large bubble wands in the backyard, park, or beach. Teachers can use it for science classes at scho
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- 【Water toys for Kids】Very good experience, our water activated vests is made of special fast drying material and the target on the undershirt will dry in 15 minutes in the sun and the score will disappear quickly, then you can restart the water game. Fun Summer toys for kids ages 8-12 and fun outside toys for kids 3-8.
- 【Color Changing Activated Vest】These outdoor toys for boys and girls water squirt guns and water activated vest undershirts will be endless fun for the kids. When the water gun hits the target on the opponents undershirt, the target will turn red to show the score, with a total score of 70 points The more targets hit the higher the score will be.
- 【Kids Outdoor Games】Families can play water fighting games to increase parent-child interaction, and kids can play water guns with their friends . Take the water gun with your familys best friend to start a team battle, the perfect water fighting toys.
- 【Squirt Water Guns】Water Battle Squirt Guns Toy Set come with 2 water guns, 2 color changing water activated vests, which can be spot cleaned and hand washed. A great addition to your kids’ summer toys outdoors, playing with your kids to enhance close parent-child relationship.
- 【Outdoor Water Fun】Our outdoor toys activated vests are suitable for children and adults of all ages.The adjustable shoulder straps are not only the best outdoor vest choice for children aged 3-18, but also the best gift for adults wearing to have an outdoor water family game with childr
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- GIANT, INFLATABLE KID WHEEL: There are so many ways to play with our oversized inflatable wheel. Climb inside and move it along by walking foot over foot, on all fours, or have a friend push you along. Stand outside and roll it all over the place. Lie down and roll in it, like a log rolling down a hill. Its like a kid-powered outdoor hamster wheel!
- ENGAGING ACTIVE PLAY: Our large inflatable ride-inside wheel is a great way to engage children in whole-body, active play. While theyre riding inside or pushing it along, theyre moving those arms and legs, developing balance, and burning up kid calories.
- BRIGHT & COLORFUL: The rainbow colors add whimsy and fun while kids are playing. Theyll spin and roll in a soft, colorful backyard wonderland.
- DURABLE MATERIALS: Constructed of durable materials and designed with reinforced seams, it will withstand lots of pushing, rolling, and riding.
- EASY INFLATE & DEFLATE: Easy to inflate for play and deflate for stora
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- ★Hight Quality Parachute Toys: Suprbird parachute toys are made of non-toxic, recyclable, environmental-friendly nylon, the New fany toy will not harm your child and is durable.
- ★Funny Parachute Toys: These tangle free childrens flying toy can imitate the real landing situation, promoting kids operational ability and creativity when playing simulation game
- ★Size&Bright Colors: The parachute diameter is 20 when unfolded, the Parachute Army Man length is 3.7, suitable for both adults and children;The Skydive Parachute Figures are available in 5 different colors, including blue, yellow, orange, pink, green, adding more fun for kids playtime
- ★Easy To Use,Tangle Free: The tangle free parachute has no strings to tangle, no batteries to replace and no assembly required, used in a wind tunnel, just simply toss it high and watch it fly, kids can operate on their own
- ★Best Outdoor Toys: with this outdoor toy your kid will never be bored. Playing the parachute toys will give the best outdoor activity for your ch
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- FUN-FILLED ACTIVE PLAYTIME - Engage the whole family with this exciting catch and toss game. Each toy package comes with 6 paddles and 6 balls. Youll also get an eBook as a bonus!
- LONG LASTING TOY SET - Reinforced with a special waterproof layer, our paddle toss and catch ball set is suited for the outdoors. The stitching is also made extra strong to endure repeated use.
- CRAFTED FOR HOURS OF FUN - Create great memories! Each paddle toss racket is fitted with a sturdy, adjustable strap to ensure a snug fit. Its stickiness allows even young kids to catch the ball with ease.
- PLAY ANYTIME & ANYWHERE - Get active at the park, yard or in the comfort of your home with this paddle ball and catch game. Bring it with you next time you hit the beach or go camping!
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- 2 FLIGHT MODE - Glider mode and reversal mode. There are two holes in the planes tail. Insert the small wing to the below hole, the plane will fly in glider mode. Insert small wing to the upper hole, Plane will fly in reversal mode. Interesting glider planes.
- GOOD FOR KIDS HEALTH - Outdoor sports are good for children health. Just give kids a chance for throwing these glider plane, they will get away from computer, television, play with it in your playroom or outside for hours. Kids will Learn how to launch and control the airplane toys, help your little ones develop coordination, critical thinking skills with a practical way, will also improve their hand-eye combination, coordination, observation and the sense of direction.
- ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIAL,EASY TO INSTALL - These airplane toys made of EPP high-polymer material, light weight, good flexibility, impact resistance. Product tested safe for kids. Will not harm your kids, even if the plane hits him/her during landing. Easy to assemble - Dont need a battery, just insert the wing and tail to the right place, you will be allowed to enjoy the game immediately.
- For All Age - Not only for kids, the whole family can enjoy the happy hours in open area such as backyard, sand beach, grasslands, yard, front door, park and other places. Helps promote parent-child relationships. 2 pieces foam inertia aerobatic airplanes included, allow children race together. Which will encourage kids to share and negotiate, let them learn about friendly competition while playing.
- BEST GIFT CHOICE - Best outdoor gift for plane lover, perfect for aviation and airplane theme parties. Also this will be a cool glider planes for kids, when they are in family picnics, BBQ party, air-show, or just as a decoration for kids room. Also you can use these glider planes as prizes or good behavior rewards at home. Best gift for 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 year old bo
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- 【Wonderful Gift For Kids】This is a wonderful gift for your children! They can complete the installation of the light by themselves, DIY can improve their practical skills and intelligence.Brighten your night life while illuminating the night sky.The kids will hands all over to play and be a precious memory for the childs childhood. Best toy of the year for all ages,even your youngest kids will love chasing after them. It will bring more fun to your family and children.
- 【For All Occasion】Especially at Night.It looks great at night, as the wings on this LED toy glow and mesmerize. Not in the amusement park, you can have hours of fun with family in the your courtyard.Perfect for Traveling , outdoor recreation and many occasion.Suitable for school game between students, birthday parties, also give Birthday and St. Patricks Day gift to kids.Add more interesting to any night time.They create a stunning atmosphere,its flash brings lots of joy to all of us!
- 【How to Play】Fold the wings into spiral shapes,Turn on the led light by pressing the button near the battery compartment,Hold launcher and Hook the rocket toy helicopter top to the rubber band,then launch to the sky，When done, they fall slowly down for a safe and secure landing.1. Simply fold the wings in lines;2. Hook the rocket on the rubber band,Note that the rubber band must be straight, and it cannot be twisted(notice: donot point to people)3. Gently hold the wings to eject,it Will fly
- 【Product Package and Best Gift for Kids】50Pcs launchers and 50Pcs rocket helicopters,50Pcs complete sets.And the batteries are included! It is made of high quality waterproof PVC plastic, best use at night. DIY can improve their practical skills and intelligence, this is best toy of the year for all ages, even your youngest kids will love chasing. It will bring more fun to your family and children, these are a lot of fun for all ag
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- PREMIUM FEATURES: Our outdoor toys for kids 6-12 come with top features to make your kids happy. This archery set can throw arrows at a long distance. Ergonomic design with high quality plastic materials makes these lights up toys more special
- BUILD QUALITY: This toy bow and arrow are crafted from high quality non-toxic ABS material which increases its durability and comfort. Thanks to suction cup arrows, your little youngster will not harm by this archery set for kids
- BEST OUTDOOR TOY: In one word, it is the perfect bow and arrow for teens. Awesome kids archery set to learn with fun. Surely, your kid will enjoy these kids bow and arrow a lot. Overall, great outdoor toys for kids ages 4-8
- BEST GIFT: This bow and arrows set is a perfect gift for kids’ birthdays. They will certainly enjoy playing with this kid toy with their friends. Also, these toys for boys 8-12 are great for giveaways, prizes, and rewards
- EASY TO CARRY: Thankfully, your kids can easily hang all the bow staff on the back with the help of back strap and large quiver. Moreover, these toys are highly portable and also strong enough to survive hundred rounds of ga
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Jill Davis grew up on army bases in the USA and Germany and has spent her adult life on the East Coast. She resides in Virginia where she gets to enjoy lots of hiking trails, kayaking, and other outdoor adventures. No recipe intimidates her and she is always up to try most foods. Her second language is sarcasm and she always looks for the good in life.
