Gift Ideas for Kids: Outdoor & active play
9 top-rated gifts for kids : outdoor & active play, from $20 to $299. Our picks include Little Tikes Easy Score Basketball Set, Monobeach Princess Tent Girls Large Playhouse and Nex Playground Active Play System for Kids & F.
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Little Tikes Easy Score Basketball Set, Blue, 3 Balls
Favorite Monobeach Princess Tent Girls Large Playhouse Kids Castle Play Tent with Star Lights, 55" x 53" (Pink Princess with Play Mat)
A pink castle play tent, 55 x 53 inches, with star lights and a play mat, for indoor or outdoor play.
2026 PERFECTGIFT Nex Playground Active Play System for Kids & Families
A camera-based game console that tracks body movement: no controllers, up to 4 players, 5 games included.
Favorite Little Tikes Cozy Coupe Dinosaur Ride-On Car, Green
A dinosaur-styled version of the classic toddler ride-on car, with working horn, parent push handle and 50 lb limit.
Favorite Bouncy Pals White Horse Hopper, Inflatable Ride-On Bounce Toy
An inflatable horse hopper with an embroidered heart and plush flower bow that toddlers bounce on, indoors or out.
Step2 Push Around Buggy Kids Push Car, Red
A push-around toddler car for ages 18 months and up, with seat belt, horn, under-hood storage and a folding parent handle.
Favorite SEREED Toddler Balance Bike for 2 Year Olds, Adjustable
A pedal-free balance bike for ages 2 to 3, with a seat that adjusts from 12.6 to 17.1 inches.
Ninja Blast Hover Soccer Light-Up Ball
A rechargeable light-up hover ball with a foam bumper that glides across hard floors for indoor soccer.
Tiny Land Stepping Stones, 5-Piece Balance Toy for Kids
Five non-slip stepping stones with textured tops, supporting up to 165 lbs, for toddler balance courses.
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