Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined the Today Show to show off the best toys for kids and their families to enjoy outside in the beautiful summer weather. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the season, be sure to check out The Toy Insider’s Spring and Summer Gift Guide.


BEZGAR RC STUNT CAR TD203

Kids can conquer any terrain, such as grass, sand, concrete, gravel, and more, with this stunt car that features 360-degree rotation on both sides. They can race to drift and flip the R/C car.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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CRAYOLA PAINT YOUR OWN BEAN BAG TOSS

Kids can paint the cornhole boards with the included paint and brushes, then play the game with the included bean bags. When they’re ready for a redesign, kids can wipe the boards clean with a wet towel and paint them again.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.97
  • Age:
  • 5+

DANCING CRAB BUBBLE MACHINE

This self-walking crab bubble machine moves side-to-side on its eight moving legs. Listen to fun underwater music as the machine dances back and forth, emitting a continuous stream of bubbles blowing from its mouth. The machine comes with a 4-oz bottle of bubble solution.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

JURASSIC WORLD 6V T-REX QUAD

This T. rex-inspired ride-on features easy-to-use, push-button acceleration on the handlebars, chomping action, and dino roar effects. It travels up to 2 mph and holds up to 40 lbs.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $74
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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SPLASH BEACH BY LITTLE TIKES

Fill this plastic pad with water, and seat kids inside or around the edge. An adult can attach a hose to activate a built-in sprinkler, and there are multiple beach-themed accessories kids can use to interact with the water. The set also folds for easy storage.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $74.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

H2OGO! HYDROHANGOUT KIDS INFLATABLE MEGA WATER PARK

Climb into the coolest backyard hangout in town – the H2OGO! HydroHangout Mega Water Park! From the shaded clubhouse to the twisty, slippery slide with dedicated sprayer, kids can splash, play and then climb up the safe, durable climbing wall featuring grab handles and footholds. Or, they can soak in the large splash pool, and…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $499.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

About the author

Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Business Operations Manager at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A former editor at Playbill and graduate of SUNY–Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah.

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