The Best Outdoor Games and Toys for Families

Outdoor games are the best for active families and they make awesome “family gifts!”  Sharing our favorite outdoor games for families and a few other ways we enjoy the outdoors around here!

Outdoor games for families

 

With the weather warming up, there is nothing more fun than spending time with family and friends outside. Here are some of the outdoor games for families we have loved. If you are looking to change things up this year, here are a few favorites you might love too!!!

Outdoor Games for Families Under $20

Bubble Wands

If you have younger kids, this is a great way to add a little fun to bubble play. ($6)

Giant Bubbles

This giant bubble kit is awesome for a little added outdoor magic ($15)

Soccer Trainer

We have used this trainer for years. It is a great way for your soccer lovers to work on ball skills without a teammate. We have really enjoyed ours. ($15)

Head Lamp

These are perfect for camping, dark tag, or even reading at night!  ($20)

Stomp Rockets

Stomp Rockets are so much fun for kids of all ages! I love the learning and play element to an awesome toy! This is a winner. ($20)

Flag Football Set

Make backyard football safe and fun with this durable flag football set. A set of outdoor games for families wouldn’t be complete without it. ($20)

Outdoor Games for Families $20-$40

Fly Zapper

Might as well make killing flies and mosquitoes a little more enjoyable with this fly zapper. ($20) Or try this rechargeable fly zapper.

Whittling Set

If you have an outdoor lover who also enjoys creating, a whittling set is the perfect fit! A relaxing, screen free activity to enjoy in the great outdoors or on a lazy summer day. ($22)

Sticky Ball Toss

So simple and so fun, this works for all ages and is a great, easy game to bring along to the park or beach to keep people engaged and playing. Fun to have 4 paddles so more people can play. ($25)

We have LOVED our hammocks so much, and they make all our outdoor activities and campouts more fun. Our kids even set them up in our backyard for a place to read and relax. These are big enough for two, stuff down into a tiny carrying case and have long straps so you can hang them just about anywhere. Great quality for sure! ($25)

Sport-Brella Versa-Brella 4-Way Swiveling Sun Umbrella (Midnight Blue), 38x39

Single Use Shade Umbrella

This umbrella is perfect for one person. It is just big enough to block the sun and clips onto your chair for easy shade anywhere. It bends and swivels to get just the right angle! So awesome for all those sports watchers or people who need a little extra shade in their life. ($30)

Bunch O Balloons

Best water balloons ever. They fill up super quickly and easily and provide hours of backyard fun or water fight mayhem. What is summer without water balloons? ($30)

Glow in the Dark Soccer Ball

See soccer games in a new light – the glow in the dark balls feature not 1, but 2 LED lights for up to 30 hours of evening play.  Perfect for your soccer lover. ($30)

What little boy hasn’t dreamed of shooting a bow and arrow? This is one of our all time favorite gifts! The bow is great quality and perfect for little and big archers. Works great for kids 6 and older and even adults have a fun time with it. Make sure you order the extra arrows as they seem to disappear quickly! This gift can be used when the weather is nice out or also works great in the snow. ($37)

Putting Green

Do you have a little golfer in your home who can’t wait for his next tee time? This putting green is perfect to roll out on any type of surface.  Great for kids and adults alike ($35).

Outdoor Throwing Bowling

This is such a fun game for all ages! You throw the the stick and try to rack up 50 points exactly. Simple to learn and easy to play, a great game for all ages and skill levels!  ($36)

KAN JAM

This is probably our family’s very favorite. We absolutely love it. A bit like ultimate frisbee for four, this fun and portable game is great for the backyard or  beach. This game is easy to play, sturdy and keeps the whole family active.  You do have to be old enough to throw a frisbee and and old enough not to feel like catching it hurts your hands! We have LOVED ours! ($40).

Battlechip Backyard Golf

This is the coolest backyard game if you are a golfing family. A little bit of golf, a little big of cornhole. It does take some skill and is more challenging than it looks, so be prepared! Best for 10 and up. ($40)

Slip N Slide

If you are looking at a hot summer and need a way to keep the kids cool, this Slip N Slide is a great option. High quality material and easy to use, it will provide hours of entertainment! ($40)

Pogo Stick

During quarantine, we tried our hands at a pogo stick and my kids loved it! They were bouncing up and down all day long and trying to beat each other’s record all spring and summer long. Makes a great, active option! ($40)

Slackline Kit

Adults and kids of all ages will love adding this slackline kit to their outdoor fun. Perfect for an easy afternoon, a weekend camping or exciting as a balance challenge trainer, this outdoor toy will be used time and time again ($40).

Outdoor Games for Families $40-$100

Croquet

This might feel like a thing of the past, but our family has had the best time playing it. It works for all ages and takes some skill and a little luck too. I like that it isn’t too intense and takes a little while so you can enjoy your time together. My family likes it more than I expected they would!  ($42)

Bocce Ball

Bocce ball has been a long time favorite around here because is the perfect outdoor game for little and big ones alike. I love that you don’t need superior athletic ability to be a contender in this game. Fun for all ages! ($42) Here is an option with soft Bocce Balls for younger kids.

KUBB

We played this yard game this summer and loved it! A little strategy and skill but easy enough for everyone to play. Steer clear of flying pieces or you can for sure get hurt! ($44)

Drone

If you have been looking for an awesome drone that doesn’t break the bank, this is the one for you! We are talking hours of outdoor fun and exploring. ($45)

Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag

So great for neighborhood night games. ($50)

Giant JengaI

This game is great for an outdoor game night. It works for all ages and skill levels and as many people can play as want in. This is a good outdoor game for families with varying ages who want something to do together! ($52)

 

Pickle Ball Set

Has your area caught onto the Pickleball craze yet? If not, it’s coming! Such a fun way for the whole family to be active. We love playing and even I have caught on! This set is incredibly affordable and will give you hours of fun! ($60)

Green Machine

Such a fun ride for older kids who love to be out on the road still. They will love this awesome gift. Best for 8 and up. ($60+)

Spikeball

Another crowd favorite. Spikeball is the perfect indoor/outdoor game. This portable, easy to play ball game is a great investment for the whole family. Great as a lawn or beach game or played in the basement during cold weather. I would say you need to be old enough and coordinated enough to hit the ball hard with your hand, but you don’t have to be especially athletic for this one to work. ($62)

Longboard

Longboards are such a fun option for outdoor fun. A little easier than traditional skateboards and especially cool!  ($63)

Movie Projector

If you are going to have an outdoor screen, it’s nice to have a projector to play the movies from and this one has great reviews and an affordable price! ($75)

Snowshoes

If you have a boy in your life who loves to get outdoors, even in the snow, these snowshoes would make the perfect gift! They offer hours of exploration and adventure! ($75-100)

Wilson® Evolution® Indoor Basketball (EA

High Quality Basketball

If you have an athletic kid, nothing is better than a brand new, high quality basketball. This one is our favorite and I think you will love it too! ($80-$170)

Crossnet

We got this for Christmas and we can’t wait to try it out. We have played a similar version before and we love that pretty much anyone can participate and have fun. Think 4 square with a volleyball. Since people rotate in and out, it is a great game for small or large groups! ($100)

Cornhole

Cornhole has been popular for awhile, but we still find it super fun. Great for all ages and abilities so it is a great game to pull out during an outdoor party. ($100)

Laser Tag Guns with Vests

Turn your home or backyard into a laser tag arena with this laser tag blaster set. Such a blast! ($119)

Kid’s Kayak

You will never regret the purchase of one of these Kid’s Kayaks. They are so easy to paddle, store and transport, and perfect for kids who love to be on the water. They hold up to 130 pounds or you can go one size up for 150 pounds, and are a great addition to any beach or lake day. ($122). Here is a kayak that holds more weight.

Wave Board

If you have a kiddo who is into wheels, these wave boards are the coolest. The wheels glide just like you are on the water and provide hours of smooth fun! ($123)

Inflatable Mat

If your kids love to practice gymnastics, martial arts, or yoga, these mats are the coolest. They inflate quickly and provide a safe surface to practice all your tricks! ($130)

Inflatable Outdoor Movie Projector Screen

If you are planning movie nights under the stars, this inflatable movie screen will add a little magic to the evening. Such a fun option for an outdoor, summer gathering. ($150)

Remote Control Cars

This remote control car is for the big boys who love to race, soup up, and replace parts on their car to optimize its speed and performance. This brand is tops and has replacement and upgraded parts to order and really customize your own car. Not cheap, but provides years of learning and fun ($150)

 Portable Disc Golf Target

This disc golf basket built to standard PDGA height and size regulations. It is suitable for beginners and advanced professional disc golf players to practice and improve their skills. ($150)

Folding Soccer Goals

This are heavy duty but so easy to fold and put away. They offer hours of backyard fun! ($160+)

PaddleSmash

If you love pickleball, this game looks so fun! As seen on Shark Tank, the fusion of Pickleball & Roundnet, PaddleSmash offers the ultimate outdoor games experience; An easy to learn bump, set, and smash game that Pickleball and yard games enthusiasts will love. Suitable for ages 14+. ($199)

Razor Crazy Cart Shift - Blue, Electric Drifting Go Kart for Kids - 12V Powered Ride-On with Speed Switch and Simplified Drifting System, for Kids Ages 6 and Up

Razor Crazy Go Kart for Kids

This one is a splurge but will provide hours of outside fun which is always a win! ($195)

Electric Scooter

This was our family gift last year and it has been SO AWESOME. It holds the charge so well, go nice and fast, and is easy and smooth to ride. We tried another brand that isn’t nearly as reliable or easy to use. Well worth the money as it also gave options to my kids to get themselves places when we weren’t around! ($300)

Mini Moto

This isn’t a cheap gift, but if you have a little kid who loves to ride, this would knock his socks off. A sturdy, well-made motorcycle great for younger boys ($500).

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