If your backyard space allows, you can have lots of fun with a small inflatable ice rink. Just inflate it, fill it with water, let it freeze, and you're set to skate. Try the Oval Inflatable Ice Rink from Leaps and Bounds. It's small enough for beginner skaters (and medium yards), and big enough for kids to enjoy.

Ultimate Beach Ball Sprinkler from Little Tykes looks like your average large beach ball, but has holes that shoot streams of water. Just hook it up to your hose and watch the little ones have fun. You can stabilize it by weighing down the base, or leave it as is and let the kids roll it around. It's big, it's round, it's colorful, and it sprays water. What else could a kid ask for? Is your kid in a giant hamster wheel? No, it's the Inflatable Fun Roller From Back to Basics Toys! The fun roller does resemble a hamster wheel a bit, but it's soft, durable and filled with colored balls that move as it's rolled. Young children will especially enjoy this toy, but don't be surprised if big brother or sister takes a spin, too.

Outdoor activities don't always have to involve running, jumping, and sliding. Kids can exercise their minds and their bodies exploring all the cool and interesting things on planet Earth.If your child likes to hunt creepy crawly things, a bug-catching kit may be a good choice. Try the chic and user-friendly bug catching equipment from Melissa and Doug. Colorful children's guides that depict and describe different types of birds, animals, rocks, and trees might also be a good idea for a young naturalist.