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Affordable Outdoor Toys for Kids Stuck at Home

We have experienced some AMAZING weather during this self isolation, social distancing and coronavirus quarantine. And have been loving our daily outside family time.

I wanted to share some outdoor toys and things kids can play with when it’s warm outside! Some are certainly investment pieces, but SO worth it! Others are really affordable and make great warm weather outdoor activities! Here are our top picks of affordable outdoor toys for kids stuck at home!

And if you want even more things to do at home with your kids, make sure you check out my original post full of educational and play time resources!


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Under $50

Zycom - 10" My 1st Balance Bike With Helmet Combo, Ages 18-36 Months - Blue/Green

Radio Flyer, Glide & Go Balance Bike

Lightweight Balance Bike, Kids Training Bicycle with Height Adjustable Seat & Handlebar, No-Pedal Pre Walking Bike for Toddler & Children Ages 2 to 5 Years

Razor Scooter

Little Tikes Frog Pond Water Table

Step2 Wild Whirlpool Water Table With 11 Piece Accessory Set

Play Day Sand & Water Table

Little Tikes Fountain Factory Water Table

Little Tikes Spinning Seas Water Table

Step2 Lazy Maze River Run Water Table, Blue and Orange

Step2 Finding Dory Swim & Swirl Water Table

Little Tikes Spiralin’ Seas Waterpark Water Table

Step2 Summer Showers Splash Tower Water Table | Kids Water Play Table with 8-Pc Accessory Set

Little Tikes Big Digger Sandbox

Stomp Rocket Jr. Glow Rocket, 4 Rockets and Toy Rocket Launcher - Outdoor Rocket Toy Gift for Boys and Girls Ages 3 Years and Up (Best gift idea & we have one of these!)

3-in-1 Sprinkler for Kids, Splash Pad, and Wading Pool for Learning – Children’s Sprinkler Pool, 60’’ Inflatable Water Toys – “from A to Z” Outdoor Swimming Pool for Babies and Toddlers

Wigglin Sprinkler - 12 Foot Long Backyard Outdoor Kids Fun Water Sprinkler (This is really fun for summer parties & just everyday outside summer water activities!)

Jumbo Bowling Set

Play Day Jump 'n Slam Basketball Set (Love our basketball set)

Hippity Hop 45 cm / 18 Inch Diameter Including Free Foot Pump, for Children Ages 3-6 Space Hopper, Hop Ball Bouncing Toy - 1 Ball

Under $100

Step2 Busy Ball Water Table With Ten Balls And Water Scoops

Step2 Splash Scoop Bay Sand and Water Table

Step2 Spill & Splash Seaway Water Table | Kids Dual-Level Water Play Table with Umbrella & 11-Pc Accessory Set | Large Water Table

Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table Kids Playset with 13 Piece Accessory Set

Strider (ours) Balance Bike

Under $200

Step2 All Around Playtime Patio with Canopy Playhouse

Lifetime Geometric Dome Climber Play Center

Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse

Backyard Discovery Timberlake Cedar Wooden Playhouse



Under $500

KidKraft Garden View Outdoor Playhouse

KidKraft Ainsley Wooden Swing Set / Playset

Backyard Discovery Tucson Cedar Wooden Swing Set

Backyard Discovery Dayton Cedar Wooden Swing Set


These are some of our favorite warm weather toys - balance bikes, playgrounds, water tables and other small outside toys. Would love to know in the comments what your kid’s favorite outdoor toys are!

Don’t forget to check out my first post: Things to do at Home With Your Kids for more educational, fun, entertaining and play resources!