Summer Toys to Keep the Summer Fun Going

It’s the dog days of summer and as families savor every second of the season, we found some terrific toys to add to the summer fun and provide endless entertainment. Here are our favorite seasonal toy picks!

Psst… NYC Summer Streets are back and bigger than ever this year!

Hungry Hungry Hippos SPLASH

The new Hungry Hungry Hippos SPLASH game is a spin on the classic Hungry Hungry Hippos game and now everyone’s favorite hippos spray water. Kids will love that it is tons of outdoor fun as they choose and feed a hippo to race against their friend to feed their hippo the fastest.

Parents will love that kids use their coordination skills by trying two skill settings and tossing the “snacks” into their hippo’s mouth while it spins and sprays water for extra fun.

Everyone will love that when the game is done they can even use Hungry Hungry Hippos SPLASH as a summer fun sprinkler. $14.99

American Girl x Jeni’s Ice Creams Full of Flavor Ice Cream Truck

American Girl x Jeni’s Ice Creams Full of Flavor Ice Cream Truck is an ice cream truckload of sweet summer fun. Kids will love all the little pints of ice cream that they can use and that the ice cream scoopers can even fit an AG doll’s hand.

They will also love setting up the shop with ice cream display names and putting their favorite pints in place for the dolls to shop their favorite flavors.

Everyone will love all the sweet details like a scooping station, storage freezer, pretend cones and ice cream pints, utensils, and a pretend phone with card reader.

Parents will love that it provides tons of pretend play time with an ice cream truck that is so real with wheels that roll and turn, working LED headlights, and a radio that plays two melodies.

Other American Girl x Jeni’s Ice Cream items that add to the sweet fun are a Splendid Waffle Cone Set, a Full of Flavor Table, a Keep It Cool Ice Cream Tote, and more. Starting at $25

Little Tikes Big Adventures

Little Tikes Big Adventures toys let kids explore the world just outside or wherever their summer journeys take them. Kids will love the whole collection, including a Metal Detector Mining Truck, Safari SUV, Space Rover and Submarine.

They will also love the fun features like that the Submarine detaches to reveal an underwater viewer, sifting net and even a water suction and sprayer for water play and summer fun.

Parents will love that these toy vehicles combine play, fun and learning with detachable real, working STEM tools for a four-in-one outdoor adventure. $24.99

L.O.L. Surprise! Sunshine Makeover Dolls and OMGs

L.O.L. Surprise! Sunshine Makeover Dolls and OMGs are perfect for unboxing under the summer sun with their color-changing Sunshine Makeover magic. Kids will love taking the dolls outside to play during any time of day, discovering color transformations to the dolls’ hair and fashion.

Parents will love that the new dolls encourage kids to get outside and see how their dolls transform in the daylight, and it is a great addition to any child’s summer travel bag. $9.97

NERF Super Soaker- Soaker Blast Slider

The NERF Super Soaker- Soaker Blast Slider is an interactive 16 foot water slide that is a summer dream come true. Kids will love taking turns sliding on the slide or soaking their friends with the built-in water blaster!

Kids will love starting at the top and letting the water jets whisk them away into the padded splash zone. Plus, they can grab the attached blaster and soak their friends while they slide. $29.99

Crayola Paint Your Own Bean Bag Toss

Crayola Paint Your Own Bean Bag Toss is an all-new corn hole set that provides endless active and artistic fun. Kids will love creating this first fully customizable corn hole set with Crayola tempera paints in any summer theme they choose.

Parents will love that washable paints easily wipe clean with a wet towel or cloth and everyone will love that they can paint the boards to make a masterpiece again and again with no staining on hands or furniture. $29.97

Splash Beach

Splash Beach is the very first water table from Little Tikes that lays flat. Parents will love that they simply fill up the fold-out water table and seat kids inside and kids will love to explore hours of water play fun.

Parents will also love that it is perfect for outdoor fun on-the-go, just bend at the center and close for easy transit or to leave outside and keep clean of dirt and grime. $74.99

Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine

The Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine is sure to provide a summer sugar rush in the sweetest way. This new and improved retro toy is sure to please the taste buds of kids of all ages and the do-it-yourself experience makes it extra cool on a hot summer day.

Kids will love making their own delicious so cool sno-cones and parents will love making summer treats together. $36.95

The Wild Center

<p>The Wild Center, nestled within the breathtaking landscape of New York's Adirondack Park, offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of nature. As visitors approach the Center, they are greeted by the Adirondack Mountains towering in the distance, setting the stage for an immersive adventure.<br /><br /></p> <p>Upon entering the 34,000-square-foot exhibit hall, guests are enveloped in a world of wonder and discovery. Interactive exhibits like Planet Adirondack and Climate Solutions invite exploration, allowing visitors to delve into the rich biodiversity of the Adirondack region. The indoor experience also includes an opportunity to soar on Birdly--a one-of-a-kind VR experience. Also, get up close with an animal ambassador during one of many live animal encounters throughout the day.<br /><br /></p> <p>In addition to its indoor exhibits and programs, the Wild Center also boasts 115-acres of extensive outdoor amenities. One of the highlights in the award-winning Wild Walk. Visitors walk up a trail of bridges to the treetops of the Adirondack forest, 40 feet off the ground. Along the way, interactive exhibits provide insights into the flora and fauna that call the Adirondacks home, from songbirds to black bears.<br /><br /></p> <p>The rest of the campus features more ways to explore. Check out Patrick Dougherty&rsquo;s Stickwork sculpture, an all natural installation of woven sticks that will spark your imagination and nostalgia. Immerse yourself in Forest Music, take a naturalist-lead canoe trip, or get your roll on with Raquette River Roll, a brand-new, oversized, all-natural ball run experience opening in June 2024.</p>

Cucu's PlayHouse

<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Interactive, live-streaming music and movement class in Spanish for babies, toddlers and preschoolers!<br />Join us every day from Monday through Saturday at 1:30 pm EST to sing, dance and play together while learning Spanish from your home.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">This class is part of a Spanish Immersion Program where your child will be introduced to basic concepts like the animals, colors, numbers and letters. All of these through the universal language of Music. Each session is fun, interactive and engaging.<br />A selection of Children Songs in Spanish guides the class from start to finish. Activities are related to the lyrics, in order to familiarize the children with the words and their meanings. Some of the songs encourage the children to dance. Nilda uses puppets, musical instruments, and props to teach children basic vocabulary through action and interaction, rather than through translation.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"><br />The classes are streamed on Zoom's webinar platform. Participants (children, parents, nannies) are able to join the video from their homes and interact with us in real-time, it is a fun and engaging experience.</div>

Play On! Studios

<p>Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games!</p> <p>Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun!</p> <p>Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show!</p> <p>During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>