Summer Toys that Won’t Break the Bank on Living Local DMV

Fill ‘em up in seconds, toss ‘em, & splash away — these reusable water balloons make fun a breeze. Re-fills in seconds. Dunk in water to fill. Self-sealing with no magnets or extra parts

Kids can use the included stickers to decorate and customize these ponies, unlocking their new friends’ unique personalities. There are six ponies to collect, each with a rooted nylon mane for colorful hair play.

Inspired by the Japanese Pokémon Puppet Theatre — or “Puppémon” — YouTube series, these hand and finger puppets will help kids hone storytelling skills.

This indoor-outdoor version of the classic backyard game comes with six neon Koosh balls. The lightweight board is easy to carry and set up, so players can take it on the go.

Players take turns collecting clovers for points and petting Moo Moo the Cow’s head until she sneezes and sends bubbles flying everywhere. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.

This small yet robust water blaster features a unique, removable magazine that allows for quick and easy refills. Kids can detach, reload, and blast the water up to 20 feet.

This electric water blaster sprays water with powerful burst shots. Kids can use the auto refill function, or refill the 20-ounce water tank manually. It connects to any water bottle for more water fun.