As we say goodbye to backpacks and homework and hello to long summer days, water fun and relaxed family time, let’s turn our backyards into the place all the kids want to be.
We know you’ll love these NAPPA Award-winning products as much as we do.
Water Fun
Swimways Monster Jam Wild Whippin’ Sprinkler
Bring the Monster Jam stadium to your backyard for epic water fun. Features 360° donut spraying power, whipping in a complete circle and soaking everything in its path. For endless ways to play, the truck is removable from the sprinkler stand with fully working wheels. $21.99, ages 4+, target.com
Swimways Rainbow Reef Shark
Introducing Finn Diesel, the newest addition to the Rainbow Reef collection that swims like a real shark! Designed with realistic swimming features and patterns, this water-activated toy allows you to turn your pool into an ocean reef. $21.99, ages 5+, amazon.com
40W Waterfall
Turn your pool into a waterfall. Carefully crafted to be corrosion-resistant and oxidation-resistant. $127.99, amazon.com
Scotts Water Squirting Lawnmower
This interactive toy lawnmower doesn’t just roll—it squirts water, adding a splash of fun to pretend yard work. With realistic dials and moving wheels, kids can feel like true gardeners as they “mow” the lawn just like grown-ups. $39.99, ages 3+, red-toolbox.com
Games & Creativity
Giant Outdoor Spirograph
Transform your backyard or sildwalk into a giant canvas for dazzling spiral creations with chalk. The jumbo wheel and gear make it easy to spin out bold designs, perfect for young artists. $24.99, ages 5+, amazon.com
Giant Color Stack Challenge
Add to your backyard fun with this oversized, fast-paced puzzle. With 50 challenge cards, players race to build color-coded towers against the clock, mixing active play with smart, STEM-style problem solving. $59.99, ages 8+, amazon.com
Cone Toss
A portable lawn game designed for easy, social play. Toss cones into the net to score points but stack a cone on an opponent’s cone and you steal their points. Everything packs into a compact carry case, making it perfect for the backyard, park or beach. $59.99, ages 8+, vangotoys.com
Giant Tower Stack
Inspired by the viral Tower Stack game. Transforms the stacking challenge into a larger-than-life outdoor experience. Players roll the die and strategically place blocks on a rocking balance board base, building a tower up to 4 feet tall without toppling it, creating suspenseful, laugh-out-loud fun for players of all ages. Easy to take on the go with a convenient carrying bag. $69.99, ages 8+, relatable.com
Get Active
Priority Start 20” Bike
Explore varied terrain this summer. Designed with parents in mind, it features a smooth, low-maintenance ride. A lightweight aluminum frame, puncture-resistant tires, and kid-specific geometry ensure durability, safety and confidence. Designed to grow with your child. $399, ages 6+, prioritybicycles.com
Koosh Bow Launcher
The lightweight bow is easy to hold and launch and the soft Koosh arrows are perfect for indoor or outdoor play. Simply loop, pull and launch to hit the included pop-out targets and rack up points. $19.99, ages 5+, target.com
Candy Scented Swirl Hoop
Each hoop is scented with bubblegum and cotton candy, adding a delicious twist to classic hoop play. Fun for kids and parents. Comes in three sizes. $5, ages 3+, kess.com
Floraxa Kids Gardening Set
Introduce the love of nature with this 8-piece kids’ gardening set. Includes metal tools with wooden handles, a watering can, gloves, a reinforced bag and a sturdy metal basket. $24.99, ages 3+, amazon.com
Candy Bouncy Scented 8″ Ball
Blow up the fan favorite 4-inch candy bouncy to a brand new 8-inch outdoor ball, with all the color and great scents that our customers already love. A burst of fruity fun in every bounce. Each ball is infused with a candy-inspired scent you’ll love. Choose from lemon, blueberry, strawberry, or grape. $5, ages 3+, kess.com
For more summer fun products, check out our Summer Fun & Travel Guide.