During summer vacation, parents rely on play to encourage creativity — and keep their kids occupied. If you prefer screen-free toys and games, you’re in luck! In an increasingly digital age, there are still plenty of playthings that don’t rely on screens, apps, or a tech-savvy parent.

Here are 20 screen-free toys that are so fun, kids will play right through their allotted summer screen time!


NERF N SERIES

These new blasters and darts are designed to be faster and more accurate than ever! Kids can get to battling with the lightweight Ward blaster, the ammo-filled Infinite blaster, and more.

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  • MSRP:
  • $2.99-39.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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COLOR AND ERASE REUSABLE ACTIVITY PADS

Mess-free coloring set includes 18 coloring pages and 5 Color Wonder markers. Color Wonder technology only shows color on special paper, not on skin, fabric, or furniture. Designed to promote creativity without the mess. Ideal for travel, home, or on-the-go coloring. Pages feature popular characters for added fun.

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  • MSRP:
  • $6.49
  • Age:
  • AGES 3-4

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LEGO DISNEY SIMBA THE LION KING CUB

This 222-piece set lets kids build a LEGO version of Simba, complete with a rotating head and a moveable tail and legs. It also includes a buildable leaf and four LEGO bugs.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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BEYBLADE X SWORD DRAN 3-60F STARTER PACK

This set comes with everything kids need to start their Beyblade X adventure! Once they assemble the Attack Type top, they can let it rip into new battles! The set also comes with a code to upload the top to the Beyblade X app. 

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  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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BLACK PANTHER TONIE

This figure features Black Panther as seen in Spidey and His Amazing Friends and features songs from the show and an original story! In “Going Green Story,” Spidey and Spin team up with Black Panther to plant trees in the park when the Green Goblin releases his stinky Goblin Gas. The trio must find a…

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  • MSRP:
  • $17.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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FISHER-PRICE WOOD COLLECTION

This collection of wooden toys from Fisher-Price includes everything from a castle-building block set to a pretend wooden picnic. Each of the new toys is made from FSC-certified sources.

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.82-39.82
  • Age:
  • 0-5+

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MELISSA & DOUG VETERINARIAN ROLE PLAY COSTUME SET

Little ones can engage in imaginative play to care for their pretend pets and stuffed animals. The set includes a jacket, mask, cap, thermometer, stethoscope with sound effects, bandage, syringe, plush dog, and reusable name tag.

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  • MSRP:
  • $37.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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COCOMELON 10-INCH BALANCE BIKE

This bike features a vibrant teal, purple, and red color scheme with CoComelon-inspired original graphics on the frame and a confetti print on the seat. It has a removable handlebar bag kids can use to store their possessions while on the go.

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  • MSRP:
  • $79.00
  • Age:
  • 2+

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CURIOUS KINGDOM: CATAPULT PLAYSET

This buildable playset features a gnome-launching catapult that really works! The set comes with two gnomes: Fish Stick and Snack Cake; a dummy gnome (for testing the wind!); the Knight of Always; and Cornelius the grumpy unicorn.

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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MYCELIA

In this introduction to deck-building games, players assemble a team of mushroom folk to help them on a mission to collect the magical dewdrops from their forest to the Shrine of Life. Play solo or with up to four players, with included expansions for more varied game experiences.

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  • MSRP:
  • $40
  • Age:
  • 9+

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GECKO RUN MARBLE RUN

The set takes classic marble runs to the next level with creative challenges and pieces that attach to any smooth surface. Kids can create hills and jumps, and even turn corners to create tricks and stunts.

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  • MSRP:
  • $34.95
  • Age:
  • 8+

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CHAR-BROIL KIDS BBQ SET

The Char-Broil Kids BBQ Set includes pretend food and BBQ tool options for kids to engage in imaginative roleplay fun. The easy-to-assemble set is made from high-quality, safe, durable materials.

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  • MSRP:
  • $69.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER SHASHIBO

Fun In Motion’s iconic puzzle cubes are headed to the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Kids can bend, twist, and manipulate this puzzle cube into a variety of shapes.

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  • MSRP:
  • $25.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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JET DISC

Combining the classic play patterns of flying discs and airplane gliders with its unique design, the Jet Disc’s aerodynamic plane tail causes smooth gliding motions, making it easy for kids to throw and catch it like a disc. Comes in two sizes: the 5.9-inch Jet Disc Zoom and the larger, 9-inch Jet Disc Hunter.

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  • MSRP:
  • $7.99-9.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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SKILLMATICS SEEK & SPLASH NUMBER DIVE

Little swimmers can scatter all 50 number gems in the water, grab the waterproof deck of playing cards, and dive in to find the gem that matches (or adds up to) the number on their card. The first player to the surface wins a point, and the first one to five wins the game!

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  • MSRP:
  • $25
  • Age:
  • 6+

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ANYWHERE SPORTS YOUTH PICKLEBALL SET

Introduce kids to pickleball with this complete set, featuring an 8-inch half-court net, four wooden pickleball paddles, two pickleballs, and a storage bag. Each colorful paddle features a padded handle for easy grip. The included pickleballs are suitable for indoor and outdoor play.

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  • MSRP:
  • $80
  • Age:
  • 5+

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DISNEY PRINCESS ACTIVITY TOTE

Color with Tiana, Belle, Cinderella, and the Disney royal princesses! Packed with over 100 pieces, including a magnetic play scene, activity pad, stickers, markers, and magic reveal posters. Materials can be stored and carried inside the tote for on-the-go majestic fun.

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  • MSRP:
  • $20.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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SMARTLAB TINY BAKING

Aspiring food scientists can use miniature kitchen tools like a roller, measuring spoons, a mixing bowl, and more to create delicious goods. The 17-piece kit also includes 20 recipes.

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  • MSRP:
  • $21.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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CLUE: WEDNESDAY

Players can solve a mystery in this modern take on the classic Clue game. With the dangerous Hyde on the loose, play as students such as Wednesday Addams and Ajax Petropolous to determine who will be Hyde’s next victim, where he will attack, and what item is key to taking him down.

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  • MSRP:
  • $44.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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VIP HAIR MAKEOVER DOLLS

This duo of fashion dolls — Quinn and Megan — feature 11 inches of multicolored hair that kids can style and transform with the pull of a string. Each doll comes with seven accessories, including their fashionable outfits, a hair brush, and accessories to go in the hair.

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  • MSRP:
  • $17.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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About the author

Samantha Connell

Samantha Connell

Samantha is an Assistant Editor for The Toy Book, The Pop Insider, and The Toy Insider. She loves to write, craft, watch Pride and Prejudice, and play with her adorable dog, Willow. She is a Ravenclaw, Star Wars fan (prequels included), and Clemson alumna. She also thinks that she is the favorite aunt.

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