20 Outdoor Summer Activities for Kids: Amazon Edition
Ah, summer. So much time, and so little to do. At least that’s what some days feel like! If you’re looking for outdoor activities for your kids this summer, we’ve got you covered.
Outdoor Activities, Games, and Toys Under $25
Summer fun doesn’t have to be expensive. There are lots of inexpensive toys and activities that will keep the kids entertained and away from screens.
- Gazillion Tornado Bubble Machine: more bubbles than you’ve ever seen in your life.
- Ankle Skip Ball: Remember the Skip-it? It’s making a comeback.
- Diving Gem Toys: Need to add a little extra fun to pool time? These gems will do the trick!
- Throw Throw Burrito: If you love this game, you will LOVE the outdoor edition.
- Rock Painting Kit: Your crafty kids will love this rock painting kit. After they’re done painting, they can go on a walk and hide them throughout the neighborhood.
- Water Blasters: This set of 6 water blasters make the perfect outdoor activity. If your kids are fighting, send them outside with the water blasters and a bucket of water and let them duke it out. Or you know, just add them to pooltime for extra fun.
- Watermelon Ball: The fun never stops with this water toy that looks, feels, and acts like a watermelon in the water.
These are all great for parties, family time, and staycations. Pair them with these summer snacks to make for the perfect, budget friendly summer afternoon!
Summer Fun Under $50
If you have a little extra room in your budget, you’ll love these summer games:
- Twister Ultimate Splash: It’s like regular Twister but with water!
- Seesaw 360: It teeters AND it spins — your littles will never get bored of this one.
- Giant Tumble Tower: Send the noise and the mess outside with this outdoor Jenga-type tower.
- Reusable Water Balloons: These are seriously the best thing since sliced bread. Kids can fill, throw, and repeat for hours without having to pick up pieces of rubber all over your lawn. Use them in the pool or fill up a big bucket of water.
- Kan Jam: A new game that combines the simplicity of cornhole with the challenge of disc golf.
- Basketball Hoop: Have a basketball fan in your household? Set up this basketball hoop for them to sharpen their skills over the summer.
- Stomp Rocket: The sky’s the limit with these dueling stomp rockets.
Invite some friends over for dinner and whip out these games for an evening you’ll remember for many summers to come.
Summer Activities Under $100
These items have a bigger price tag but will keep the fun coming summer after summer.
- Pickle 360 Paddle Ball Game: It’s pickleball without a court!
- ArmoGear LaserTag Guns: To keep the bigger kids entertained.
- Cornhole Set: This classic game is a great way to gather friends and neighbors together. It would be a great addition to a summer party.
- Scooter Boards: Remember these little plastic scooters from PE class? Put your kids on them, and let the games begin!
- Roller Skates: Bring the nostalgia and get some extra exercise with roller skates!
- Spike Ball: Bring family or friends together with this competitive lawn game!
Any of these activities will make for a fun-filled summer under the sun. Still need more ideas? Check out my complete list of Summertime Favorites!
Let us know what your favorite summer activities are!
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