Sure, sunshine is great—but summer storms, heat waves, or travel days can ruin even the best-laid playdate plans. That’s why you need toys that work inside and out. These multi-purpose sets bring the thrill of summer straight to your living room, kitchen table, or Airbnb floor.
When the weather takes a turn, bust out Stratego Junior, the dino-themed two-in-one game that helps kids build strategy, memory, and confidence while searching for dino eggs. Need something a bit more hands-on? The PLAYMOBIL Giant Shark with Pirate delivers big adventure in a small package—complete with a net-wielding pirate and a terrifyingly awesome jaw-snapping shark. These picks don’t just save the day—they rescue your sanity too.
PLAYMOBIL
PLAYMOBIL JUNIOR: Adventure Tower with Ice Cream Booth
Get ready for big fun at the Adventure Tower with Ice Cream Booth! Kids can climb, slide, spin the Ferris wheel, and enjoy colorful imaginative play at the ice cream stand. As they turn the crank, the Ferris wheel spins and a figure moves toward the slide—double the action in one motion! With playful characters and interactive features, this playset sparks imagination and storytelling while introducing color matching and cause-and-effect play.
Red Toolbox
Goodyear Kids’ Water Pressure Car Cleaner Set
Introduce your child to the exciting world of car cleaning with the Goodyear Kids’ Water Pressure Car Cleaner Set from Red Toolbox!
Perfect for playtime outside, this engaging set allows kids to explore and mimic real-life car cleaning tasks like washing and cleaning, helping them develop important motor skills while having endless fun. Fill the water pressure tool with water, grab your cleaning cloth, put on your apron, hat and googles and let the cleaning fun begin!
Jumbo Group
Stratego Jr.
Get ready for dino-mite fun with Stratego Junior, the newest reimagining of the classic strategy game! Designed for younger players, this two-in-one game features exciting dinosaur-themed challenges:
Stratego Quest (Ages 4+) – A fun memory-style game where players roll the die, match hidden dinosaurs, and retrieve their dino egg.
Stratego Triumph (Ages 6+) – A beginner-friendly introduction to classic Stratego! Outflank opponents, navigate obstacles, and find your opponent’s dino egg first.
Perfect for keeping kids entertained indoors on a rainy summer day, offering the right mix of adventure and strategy!
(MSRP $19.99; Ages 4+; Available on
Amazon)
PLAYMOBIL
Pirate Harbor
Ahoy Matey! Pirate adventures await at the Pirate Harbor. While this harbor looks like only a docking station for large pirate ships, hidden underneath you will find a pirate’s prison. Here you can use the trap door to secure mischievous pirates or giant sharks. In the crow’s nest, an alarm is immediately sounded in case of danger. Guard the harbor against these enemy intruders by using the skull cannon that releases glow-in-the-dark skulls and the large rotating barrel. Be on the lookout! The large pier collapses if a shark or sea monster rams the pier support. Combine this set with other pirate-themed playsets for even more swashbuckling fun! The set includes two pirates, shark, flag, ladder, crane boom, three barrels, barrel holder, and many other accessories.
RedToolbox
Char-Broil Kids’ BBQ Set
The Char-Broil Kids BBQ Set lets little grill masters fire up the fun with a lifelike play BBQ experience! With real steam, sizzling sounds, and glowing lights, this interactive set brings backyard cookouts to life.
Perfect for social play, it helps kids develop teamwork and sharing skills while they flip, serve, and sizzle their food to become true grill masters!
PLAYMOBIL
Giant Shark with Pirate
Lurking in the deep waters of the pirate world is a monstrous Giant Shark with Pirate. Pull the lever to open the huge shark mouth – you will see it’s big enough to trap a pirate inside! The shark pirate clings to the floating shark’s net with his saber drawn, as the shark swims through the deep and murky ocean. This exciting set includes a pirate, shark, net, two wooden poles, and other accessories.
(MSRP: $34.99 ; Ages: 4-10 ; Available Now on Amazon and Playmobil.com)
RedToolbox
Miracle-Gro Wheelbarrow
The Miracle-Gro Wheelbarrow from Red Toolbox is the ultimate companion for young gardeners ready to dig, plant, and explore the wonders of the great outdoors!
Designed with safety, durability, and loads of fun in mind, this vibrant, kid-sized product mimics a real working wheelbarrow, giving little green thumbs a taste of genuine outdoor activities. Whether they’re planting flowers or just moving dirt around, this set is built to handle the rough and tumble of energetic play while encouraging hands-on exploration and creativity.
(MSRP $79.99; Ages 3+; Available on Amazon & Walmart)
