27 Ways to Keep Kids Engaged When It's Too Cold to Play Outside

1. A 100-piece set of Picasso tiles, a magnetic construction set that will provide endless hours of fun. Tip: Stick to one type of building toy and keep expanding your collection! It will feel fresh every time, and cleanup will be a breeze.

2. A Skillmatics Guess in 10 Animal Planet game, a fun game that will have your little ones enjoying while secretly learning. My kids absolutely love it—and honestly, so do I!

3. A TonieBox starter set that includes a Toy Story Tonie. It's been a favorite in our household for years—my kids love picking their music and stories, and the Tonies feature all of their beloved characters.

4. A set of four parachute toys that are simple but incredibly fun. How many times can your kids race up and down the stairs to throw them? The possibilities are endless.

5. An LCD doodle tablet that will ignite your child’s creativity all while being eco-friendly. (Trust us, the trees will appreciate it.)

6. A Kinetic Sand set for those rainy days when you and your kids would much rather be soaking up the sun at the beach, but instead you’re stuck indoors.

7. A Silly Poopy hide-and-seek game that will have everyone laughing just from the name alone. Where’s the grownup hiding? In the kitchen, savoring a hot cup of coffee, while the kids are busy having fun on their own.

8. A delightful toy kitchen that’s perfect for sparking imaginative play, complete with 56 pieces of play food to amp up the fun. Is it strange that this toy kitchen could inspire the home renovation of your dreams? Definitely not.

9. A set of Crayola Globbles fidget toys designed to help children burn off that extra energy and keep little hands occupied. No shame if you decide to grab a few for yourself—they’re just as fun for adults!

10. A Melissa & Doug scissor skills activity pad complete with kid-safe scissors, designed to engage their focus and help you stay on track with your to-do list for the day. They’ll be cutting, while you get to check things off.

11. A Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza game deck that’s so entertaining, you might just end up clearing your schedule and joining the fun. Work? Well, it can wait a bit longer.

12. A Fisher-Price record player toy that allows your little one to pick their own tunes for singing and dancing. And you? You’ll feel like a total parenting rock star.

13. An utterly charming sewing craft kit that will keep everyone so engrossed and focused, you might wonder if their mouths were accidentally sewn shut as well.

14. A Play-Doh Kitchen Creations restaurant play set that lets your little one create the most delicious pretend dishes... and you might even get a few minutes to prepare the real meal in time for dinner.

15. An FAO Schwartz nine-piece ceramic glazed tea party set that can be used with actual food and drink. Why settle for watching a princess tea party on a screen when you can host one in real life? And your sitter will make the *perfect* guest.

16. An indoor doorway gym set for kids, ideal for those days when you'd love to head to the playground but something—whether it's bad weather or just not feeling like it—keeps you indoors instead.

17. A set containing over 500 puffy stickers, allowing your little ones to create scenes, cards, or whatever their imagination dreams up! And since these stickers don’t leave marks, you don’t need to worry if one or two end up on your wall.

18. A darling, starry-eyed Furby that engages and interacts with your child. These little creatures have evolved since your day — now, besides chatting, they can guide mindfulness exercises, tell your fortune, perform light shows, and host dance parties. How do you say, "that’s impressive" in Furby speak?

19. A perfectly sized (and built to last!) children's digital camera, so your phone can take a breather from your little one’s 400+ up-the-nose selfies. Not that we don’t cherish those photos, but you get the point.

20. A 150-piece marble run set that’s perfect for those moments when you're stuck inside and just about to lose it if your kids don’t find something fun to do *immediately*.

21. A 30-foot roll of road play tape, because your house is basically a highway and your kids are ready for a road trip of fun.

22. A National Geographic Break Open 10 Geodes kit complete with safety goggles, perfect for inspiring future geologists. Bonus: It's a great opportunity to teach your kids that it’s what’s inside that truly matters.

23. The iconic Bop It! — Yes, you read that right. This isn't just about the nostalgic '90s jingle that you can't shake off. You won't forget this toy because it’s an absolute blast. Get ready to have some fun with your friends!

24. A 40-piece wooden puzzle with numerous solutions that’s simply fun to explore. It’s just what you need for some peace and quiet, or shall we say, peace of mind?

25. A three-pack of Melissa & Doug jumbo coloring books that will keep your little artists and budding Picassos entertained. After all, your fridge is in desperate need of a new masterpiece!

26. A stunningly detailed 24-piece puzzle showcasing serene wildlife in a forest, perfect for calming things down when your little ones start acting like wild animals themselves.

27. A 5-in-1 wooden play set that offers the fun of a playground without the hassle of leaving home. Whether it's bad weather or just not feeling like heading out, this set will help your little ones burn off energy for years to come.