Summer is finally on its way, and as the evenings grow longer, the birds start their morning songs, and the children's school bags are put away, it's clear the summer holidays are just around the corner. For many families, this means freedom, ice cream in the sun, warm summer evenings, and holiday memories that last a lifetime. With holidays and plenty of free time comes the need for playful entertainment for the children – whether during long travel hours, waiting times, or when the sun is indecisive.
We know from experience how crucial it is to have excellent travel entertainment for kids that keeps them engaged during long car or plane rides, so we've curated an entire category of products just for this purpose. Holiday and Travel Fun includes lots of exciting and amusing toys in the form of games and ideal travel entertainment for kids. Here, you'll find the best indoor and outdoor summer toys so you're well-prepared whether the holiday is in a summer house, abroad, or at home in the garden.
On-the-Go Entertainment – Enjoy Travel Without Screens
There's something special about road trips and train journeys, sitting together and watching the landscape pass by. But views aren't always enough for children, and you'll need to keep them occupied. So when the holiday involves waiting at airports, quiet hours in the summer house, or a moment's peace in the hotel room, it's invaluable to have some extra non-screen entertainment up your sleeve. During holidays, the mind should relax while imagination and play flourish. So, give the kids a break from screens and invite them to enjoy good, imaginative activities instead.
Small games, coloring books, fun brain teasers, and magnetic books can be great alternatives. When selecting travel entertainment for children, choose compact items that easily fit in a suitcase, and pick something that encourages focus and cozy moments, depending on your child's age and interests. Kids love having something in their hands—especially when it sparks imagination or challenges their thinking in a fun way.
A small puzzle, a card game, or a creative sticker set can make all the difference when spending time leisurely and calming the troops.
What Makes Good Travel Entertainment for Kids?
In our category of travel entertainment for children, you'll find everything from creative activity and coloring books, sticker sets, magnetic puzzles, to small, easy-to-carry games for kids of all ages. Here are our top recommendations:
- Small travel games that are easy to bring along and guarantee great entertainment.
Auto Bingo is a fantastic choice, specially designed for the backseat, where you match your bingo card with what you see out the window. A fun and interactive entertainment for the entire family, making travel time fly by.
Or explore our games from Smartgames, which have developed many fun games for both one and more players. Their small IQ games are perfect for children who love logical challenges and need to retreat and enjoy their own company. Try one of their Magnetic Travel Games and choose between beach, football, or car themes, and get challenged in a fun way while traveling!
The magnetic travel games from Smartgames are aimed at slightly older kids, but if you're traveling with younger children, our Magnetic Play Sets from Janod and mierEDU, are perfect for little ones who love role play and systems, seeking magnetic toys for travel.
- Creative books and drawing tools for artistic immersion during travel and rainy days.
Drawing and coloring books and creative toys are always a hit when heading out on vacation. Creative activities offer calm, focus, and plenty of room for imagination. We've selected from our creative range and come with three wonderful recommendations for creative holiday activities that almost take no space in your luggage and invite engaging travel entertainment.
Planning to bring coloring books on your summer vacation? It's a great idea to pack some cozy coloring books for the kids. The sweet and funny illustrations invite relaxed focus and stimulate a child's imagination without requiring much space or cleanup. Cozy coloring books are perfect for the car, plane, or train—and ideal for quiet moments at the hotel or summer house, a hit with both adults and children.
From the brand Omy, you'll find charming and funny posters for coloring, ideal for kids who love drawing and coloring. These posters are packed with amusing and whimsical illustrations, perfect for hours of coloring and a great gathering point for the entire family on rainy days at the summer house or as a good coactivity at home.
We also offer a broad range of painting and drawing supplies that both entertain and soothe. Pair coloring books with colored pencils or markers in a small case, and you have hours of entertainment on hand—for waiting times and relaxation.
Explore our drawing and coloring category and find the finest coloring books for kids of all ages.
What to Do When It Rains?
Summer isn’t all about speed and adventure—some days are meant for quiet, moments spent at home in the summer house or relaxing in bed with a bit of holiday fatigue. There is something magical about sitting with your child while the rain patters on the window, working on bead designs or drawing on a large sheet of paper. These are often the moments that become warm childhood memories—And it's always a good idea to pack a couple of little surprises for the trip—a new and fun game, a delightful children's book, or a cute figure to comfort and entertain along the way. This is pure entertainment for kids on holiday. If you need more inspiration for rainy day activities and great holiday gifts to bring along on a train or flight, consider:
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Mosaic sets and beads
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Creative cut-and-paste sets for children of all ages
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Fun games for the whole family
- A good children's book
Out in the Garden – Summer Play and Laughter
Fortunately, summer also typically brings days when the sun shines, and you just need to get outside and feel the sand between your toes, the soft grass, and the sun's warm rays. Whether in the garden, at the beach, in the courtyard, or in the park.
Feel free to explore our outdoor play category where you'll find everything you need to give children a summer filled with movement, laughter, and social interaction.
The best outdoor activity I remember from my childhood was water play and water fights on the hottest summer days. Are your children also wild about water and everything that comes with it? See all our water toys here.
Do you have younger kids? Summer is the perfect time to enhance a child's motor skills through play and movement under the open sky. In our tumble time and motor skill play category, you'll find outdoor products that combine fun and physical development.
We recommend the popular GONGE balance trail, which invites kids to challenge balance and coordination through play.
Summer and fun garden games for the whole family go hand in hand—we've gathered the best games for all family members, young and old. In our garden games category, you'll find classics and new favorites that can be played in the garden, on the beach, or in the summer house's yard. Garden games are easy to bring along and perfect for shared laughter and holiday vibes under the open sky.
Outdoor Inspiration – Small Ideas for Big Summer Joy
Sometimes, it's the simple activities that create the best holiday memories. When the sun shines and the garden calls, it's wise to have a variety of things ready for the children to explore themselves.
Here are a few cozy and fun suggestions:
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Soap bubbles – the classic that's always in fashion
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Balls – for kids and adults alike who love playing
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Kiddie pools – perfect for water-loving kids and hot days
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Chalk – turn tiles and driveways into temporary art
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Garden games – like king games, ring toss, and badminton
These activities don't require much planning, yet they create hours of play and movement. Set them up in the garden, take them to the beach, and let the kids explore the toys you've brought along. Let them build sandcastles, draw hearts with colorful chalk, and compete in garden games—while you enjoy a cup of coffee in the sun, knowing that the holiday delivers exactly what it should.
Summer is the Height of Childhood
There's something truly magical about summer as a child. It stretches out as an eternity filled with possibilities and experiences.
At Lirum Larum Leg, we want to help you create holiday memories filled with joy and play—no matter the weather or destination. That's why we've selected the products we'd bring along on a trip ourselves—and those we know work in practice when holidaying with kids.
We wish you a wonderful summer filled with laughter, play, long evenings, and barefoot moments—and plenty of delightful summer play 💛
Warm regards
Anja and the entire team at Lirum Larum Leg
