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1. A sprinkler mat that easily hooks up to the hose for some refreshing fun. It holds a bit of water at the bottom to also utilize as a shallow pool!
2. A mini golf set to have fun creating their own personal course. Take turns letting each player place holes around the yard and change it up the game after that so each round is a new experience.
3. A UFO pool float because who doesn't want an outta-this-world swimming sesh? It also features a water blaster to ward off any aliens who may be trying to take a dip.
4. An outside explorer bug sensory bin to channel their inner entomologist. They'll have fun using the magnifying glasses to examine the insects, and developing their fine motor skills with the colorful molding dough!
5. A giant inflatable hamster ball in case WipeOut is their fave show and they have aspirations to be the next winner. It has 10 transparent windows for better visibility. AND, if no one wants to go inside, they can have fun kicking, pushing, and rolling it around the yard.
6. A set of massive bubble wands because when else are they gonna get to "bring it around town" and blow their very own bubble buddy like SpongeBob? They won't believe how big these bubbles get! (TBH, now I want them.)
7. A pop-up tunnel play set for some H2O-free fun. They'll love crawling in and out of the obstacle course of tunnels, and can enjoy it with friends.
8. A gardening tool set so they can help you plant that vegetable garden you always dreamed of. These are great for children seven years of age and older, and are made from durable materials so they'll last them a long time.
9. A 3-in-1 game set if they get bored with an activity super easily. Well — not with this sorcery! It's a tennis, badminton, and volleyball set all in one. #ByeByeBoredom
10. A giant inflatable unicorn for fun backyard play. It sprays water through its horn, for a truly ~magical~ splashing time.
11. Or this watermelon sprinkler that shoots out of the top and the sides for even MORE water play! Honestly, this is even perfect for pets who can never get enough playtime.
12. Water guns for epic fights where they'll learn the valuable lessons of Patches O'Houlihan from Dodgeball, "dodge, dip, duck, dive, and dodge." (Dodging is clearly necessary when water guns are around.)
13. OR a set of foam water blasters — perfect as an in-pool option that's easier and lightweight to swim with.
14. Shark water squirters that release water with a push or pull of their tails. You won't even have to ask if they're having fun because with these toys, it'll be going *swimmingly.*
15. A rainbow hand kite that'll have them getting their daily dose of exercise while they run around admiring the blowing colorful ribbons in the wind.
16. A blow-up water playground in case there's no pool in sight, but you still want the kiddos to have a ~fin-tastic~ time. Watch their face light up with joy as they slide down the inflatable slide through the shark mouth.
17. A water balloon set because there's nothing quite like a classic water match in the backyard. Fill a ton of balloons at once for consistent ammo and even the adults can get in on THIS kinda fun.
18. A water play table you can feel confident knowing they'll be busy for hours with, while you simultaneously enjoy some outside time on the patio. Got multiple little ones? This will be their new fave outside-time activity.
19. A weather-resistant sandbox that'll transport them to the beach (even if it's just your grassy yard). Toss in a bunch of toys and they'll be occupied for hours.
20. And some aesthetic sand toys they can use in their new sand box or at the beach, because who needs sand castles when you can make a cute lil' turtle? Plus, they're made with food-safe silicone so they won't crack like other plastic toys!
21. A triple lane slip, splash, and slide for those days they're bouncing off the walls and need something to do. This 16-foot slide comes with three racing lanes and a whole lotta fun guaranteed.
Just be prepared for some ambushes from the kids when you're trying to enjoy some sun...
