Aquabeads Beginners Carry Case (left) and Fingertopz (right) | Source: Epoch Everlasting Play/Komarc Games

National Creativity Day is just around the corner. May 30 is the perfect day for kids to embrace their creativity, celebrate self-expression, and engage with their artistic sides. We’ve rounded up a variety of toys to get kids of all ages thinking, creating, and innovating, from unique arts and crafts kits and building sets to customizable creations and expressive electronics.

Check out our imaginative list below!


LITTLE TIKES 3-IN-1 PAINT & PLAY BACKYARD EASEL

This inflatable art station features multiple panels that kids can paint on, including a printed scene, a clear panel to trace over objects and people behind the screen, and an opaque panel for kids to paint their own creations. It includes paint and drawing tools.

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99; $109.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 3+

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CLIXO 42 PIECE RAINBOW PACK

This multi-sensory magnetic building toy is full of endless possibilities. Kids can snap a variety of colorful shapes together to design imaginative creations.

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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PIXICADE

Kids can draw a game on any white surface, take a picture with their device on the Pixicade app, then play their unique game on-screen. Kids can also share their creations and play other kids' games in the arcade. Kids can draw a game on any white surface, take a picture with their device on…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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SUNGEMMERS

Kids can create window art using pre-printed window designs, color guides, sun-catching stickers, and double-sided mounting tape. There are four different kits kids can choose from, each featuring more than 1,000 gemstones.

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  • MSRP:
  • $12.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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SCRIBBLE SCRUBBIE SAFARI PETS TREEHOUSE

Kids' imaginations can run wild with this colorful playset as they use the included washable markers to color the new Safari Pets, then scrub them clean with water to start the process again. The Treehouse doubles as a storage case with handles that are perfect for travel.

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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SUPER STUDIO DISNEY PRINCESS STARTER KIT

Bring the fairytale world of Disney's characters like Ariel, Belle, and Rapunzel to life through drawing! Kids can animate their own Disney stories and learn fundamental drawing techniques for every sketch along the way. Enjoy classic storytelling while helping the Princesses prepare for and stage a magical show.

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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FANTASY LAND 126 PC SET

This 126-piece magnetic set includes nine different geometric magnetic shapes that kids can connect to build a toy shop, a hot dog stand, and carnival rides. Kids can add the included Magbuddies characters to the rides.

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  • MSRP:
  • $149.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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MACHÉ MAGIC

Kids create unique paper maché gifts with toilet paper and water. No messy paste and no batteries needed – just kid-powered creativity! Kit includes everything needed to create and decorate, plus kids can use their own decorations too! Kids create unique paper maché gifts with toilet paper and water. No messy paste and no batteries…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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DOODLE SOCKS

Kids can add unique designs to their wardrobe by coloring designs on three pairs of socks. The kit comes with four marker colors so kids can make wild combinations and let their creativity shine.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.95
  • Age:
  • 7+

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YOUNIVERSE COSMETIC COLORIST

Budding cosmetologists can explore chromatic colors and cosmetic chemistry with this STEAM kit that pairs science with style. Kids can create 15 eyeshadows in eight simple steps. All of the makeup formulas are vegan-friendly and feature ingredients free from parabens, phthalates, and harsh chemicals. Budding cosmetologists can explore chromatic colors and cosmetic chemistry with this…

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  • MSRP:
  • $12.97
  • Age:
  • 6+

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PAW PATROL TABLETOP ART CENTER

Create alongside the PAW Patrol team with this portable tabletop easel. The set comes with a paper roll; a chalkboard; a magnetic, dry-erase surface; character magnets; markers; activity sheets; and more. Create alongside the PAW Patrol team with this portable tabletop easel. The set comes with a paper roll; a chalkboard; a magnetic, dry-erase surface;…

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  • MSRP:
  • $53.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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CRAFT STICK CREATIONS

Kids can complete 10 STEM-infused activities, including buildinga catapult, a craft stick explosion, and a Ferris wheel. The set comes with all necessary supplies, including 100 natural and 50 rainbow jumbo craft sticks, rubber bands, a craft cork, foam disks, wooden dowels, a foam ball, and a marble. Kids can complete 10 STEM-infused activities, including…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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BLUEY AQUA ART PAD

This eight-page, spiral-bound activity book comes with a water brush pen that kids can use to transform white pages into colorful scenes. The pages are packed with surprise reveals and interactive activities featuring characters from the show Bluey.

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  • MSRP:
  • $5.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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CREATED BY ME! BEAD BOUQUET WOODEN BEAD KIT

Kids can string together wooden beads to create beautiful bracelets and necklaces. The kit comes with eight cords and clasps with an assortment of 220 wooden beads including as flowers, hearts, and butterflies.

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  • MSRP:
  • $16.29
  • Age:
  • 4+

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CRA-Z CRACKLE CLAY

Kids can create and crack pretend treats with an ASMR effect. As kids mold and fidget with the clay, it makes popping and crackling sounds. The set includes a modelite compound, molds, and glaze.

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  • MSRP:
  • $6.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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REBOTZ: REBOOTED ROBOTS

Four robot pals spring into action from a heap of junkyard parts. Piece together a motorized model of each from a set of easy-to-assemble parts. Conduct experiments with the mechanisms that make the robots move. Four robot pals spring into action from a heap of junkyard parts. Piece together a motorized model of each from…

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  • MSRP:
  • $11.95 (each)
  • Age:
  • 6+

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CRAYOLA LIGHT UP ACTIVITY BOARD

This easy-to-use activity board is a light-up toy designed to help kids work on shape recognition, color mixing, problem solving, and improved dexterity. Kids can learn by making pictures with the included markers and shape clings. This easy-to-use activity board is a light-up toy designed to help kids work on shape recognition, color mixing, problem…

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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LEGO MEDIUM CREATIVE BRICK BOX

Designed with builders of all ages in mind, this collection of Lego bricks in 35 different colors will encourage open-ended building play. It includes windows, eyes, and lots of wheels to offer kids endless possibilities for creative construction and vehicle play.

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  • MSRP:
  • 34.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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AQUABEADS BEGINNERS CARRY CASE

Kids can create and display their own Aquabeads designs with this portable set. The quilted carry case opens to reveal a craft workstation with a flip tray mechanism that kids can use to design and create bead art on the go. It includes more than 900 beads in 24 shapes and colors and comes with…

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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PLAY-DOH KITCHEN CREATIONS PIZZA OVEN PLAYSET

Imagination is on the menu! Kids can play pretend chef as they stamp and spin out creative Play-Doh pizzas with more than 25 possible pretend toppings. Includes eight tools to help inspire future cooks' creativity and six modeling compound colors including a tricolor can with pizza-themed colors. Kids can also get their pretend pizzas ready…

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  • MSRP:
  • $15.99; $27.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 3+

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LITE-BRITE STRANGER THINGS

Everyone's favorite retro toy teams up with Netflix's Stranger Things for the show's release of Season 4, coming Summer 2022. Now, kids can create art with light with this high-definition Stranger Things Special Edition Lite-Brite set in retro packaging. Includes 12 HD Design Templates from both Season 4 and the entire series. Templates feature the…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99; $29.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 14+

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TRAVEL SPIROGRAPH

This portable Spirograph studio allows kids to create countless designs on the go with its built-in design ring, work surface, and storage compartment for holding all wheels, pens, paper, the design guide, and finished artwork.

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  • Age:
  • 5+

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WIPEOUT DRY ERASE SKATEBOARDS

Skate in style on a Wipeout Dry Erase Skateboard! Kids can decorate their dry erase boards over and over with the included markers and fun stencils. Each board also comes with an added maple cruiser.

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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SUSPEND

In a game of balance and steady hands, kids will need to be creative in their placements! 1-4 players take turns adding wire pieces to the tabletop stand, changing the midair sculpture with every move. Can you add all the pieces without making it fall?

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  • MSRP:
  • $20.49
  • Age:
  • 8+

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JUST MY STYLE TIE DYE DESIGN STUDIO

Kids can transform nearly any fabric into trendy, tie-dye masterpieces with this all-in-one kit. The Studio includes seven dyes, five pairs of protective gloves, 25 rubber bands, and a tie-dye tool to create rainbow swirls, sunbursts, and more. Kids can transform nearly any fabric into trendy, tie-dye masterpieces with this all-in-one kit. The Studio includes…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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GLOW YEAH! TATTOO KIT

With the vibrating tattoo pen, kids can create and design their own temporary tattoos. The kit comes with eight fun stencils, eight ink pens, and 10 tattoo sheets.

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  • MSRP:
  • $27.99
  • Age:
  • 7+

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VTECH KIDISTAR DJ MIXER

Kids can be the stars of their own show as they record custom sound effects, add vocals, and record rocking mash-ups. The Kidistar DJ Mixer includes 15 premade songs and enough sound effects to create more than 2000 musical combinations.

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  • MSRP:
  • $53.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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FINGERTOPZ

Kids can unleash their creativity with this new way to finger paint. Each set includes eight bright ink colors, eight finger stamp designs, two brushes, five color art paper sheets, and a squishy palette.

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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JUST MY STYLE POP & COLOR SKETCHBOOK

Kids can keep their hands busy and their minds calm with this sketchbook, which has a removable smiley-face fidget toy on its cover. Inside, kids will find 20 pages with mindfulness activities, get-to-know-you prompts, and more. The sketchbook also comes with a glitter-filled pen and a sticker sheet.

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  • MSRP:
  • $12.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC HOBBY POTTERY WHEEL

The National Geographic Hobby Pottery Wheel makes creating with clay fun and easy. The revolutionary tool arm simplifies centering and opening, and the high-quality wheel gives users the chance to develop a creative skill they can use for a lifetime.

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  • MSRP:
  • $139.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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Madison Eubanks

Madison Eubanks

Madison Eubanks is an editorial intern at the Pop Insider, the Toy Insider, and the Toy Book. When she’s not binge-watching the entire Harry Potter film series for the 42nd time or thrifting for vintage toys, Madison contributes her writing to all three publications. She is excited to explore the world of toys and pop culture. In her free time, Madison enjoys listening to music, writing film reviews, and performing roller skating tricks.

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