12 Costco Finds That are Sure to Keep Your Kids Entertained All Summer

Summer is around the corner, which means you’re a few weeks away from warmer days, poolside relaxation, and a house full of bored kids clamoring for something fun to do.

Are you ready? If not, no worries. Not only is Costco a great place to save on groceries, but you will also find products that offer fun summer activities for your kids.

Check out these 12 Costco buys and add them to your shopping list today.

Pokémon has been a prime way to keep kids entertained for decades now. These three stacking tins add fun Pokémon cards to your kid’s collection and a colorful place to store them.

Best of all, the cards can provide hours of fun with no smartphone necessary.

You can always load the kids into the car, slather them in sunscreen, and set up a towel station at the local pool. But if you don’t feel like leaving your own yard for an afternoon’s worth of entertainment, set up a sprinkler pad from Costco instead.

This particular product combines a wading pool with a toddler-friendly water sprayer that hooks up to your garden hose. Since kids and summer sun can both take a toll on fragile outdoor toys, the product comes with a repair patch too.

Your youngest kids may not need a full sprinkler pad or wading pool to keep them happy. Let them practice their motor skills, explore the world around them, and enjoy some time outdoors without requiring too much setup or take down instead.

The table comes with a bucket, scoop, toys, and more to keep kids happy and occupied until naptime.

If you want to encourage budding readers and get your kids into the habit of reading even when school’s out, you need enough books so they can cycle through stories without getting bored.

This 16-book collection is full of timeless favorites abridged for kids, including “Anne of Green Gables,” “The Wind in the Willows,” “The Secret Garden,” “Treasure Island,” and many more.

Do you plan to spend a lot of time exploring the great outdoors this summer? A sturdy camping tent that accommodates your entire family is a must.

Even if you aren’t big on camping and hiking, a tent can offer hours of fun. Kids can set up a tent in the living room to play or invite friends over for a backyard sleepover. Or, they turn this dome tent — which has a nifty built-in LED light — into a cozy bedroom reading nook.

Kids’ swimsuits need to be more than cute and comfortable: They should also offer as much protection as possible from the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

The UV Skinz swim set includes a cute swimsuit, matching hat, and top that protects kids’ delicate skin. The swim set comes in several colors and a range of sizes.

Summer is the perfect time to get kids interested in caring for a garden. An elevated CedarCraft planter gives kids a limited, raised area to experiment with as they fill the space with dirt and seeds, then care for their plants throughout the season.

Even better, a self-watering planter helps plants stay healthy regardless of whether the kids remember to water on time or not.

Need an afternoon to yourself? Turn your older kids loose in the backyard with a hose and a set of water blasters — that should be all they need to entertain themselves for hours.

Buying a two-pack helps cut down squabbling over taking turns. And once you hand out the blasters, you can always fire up the kids’ imaginations by suggesting they create a strategic laser-tag-style course outside for the world’s most epic water fight.

As the weather warms, children’s lemonade stands start popping up on sidewalks across the city.

If your kids are committed to setting up their own stand, a Costco-sized 82.5-ounce container of lemonade mix will ensure they don’t get caught empty-handed when it comes to their signature product.

Do you have a committed artist on your hands? This 32-piece high-quality marker set can spark kids’ creativity and help them bring their artistic ideas to life.

Consider turning a corner of your home into a summertime artist’s station, complete with papers, tape, scissors, ribbons, and a comprehensive supply of markers, pens, and paintbrushes.

You don’t necessarily have to drive to the nearest city park to let the kids get their wiggles out on the monkey bars.

With one slide, three swings (including one stand-up swing), a rock-climbing wall, and even a built-in lemonade stand, this YardLine set is perfect for kids who like all types of playground activities.

Depending on where they live and what supplies are in stock, parents can choose to set up the playset themselves or schedule an installation.

Assembling everything you need for a fun summer outing can be the trickiest part of getting everyone ready and out the door. 

Luckily, an easy-to-store packable blanket kept in your car lets you cross one item off your list of things to gather before you head to a picnic, park, or pool.

This Pendleton-brand blanket has handles for easy carrying and a waterproof shell to keep the blanket dry when you spread it on freshly watered grass. 

It’s machine-washable too. So, no matter how messy the kids are, you can simply toss it in the washer and dryer, then fold it up.

As long as you have your trusty Costco card in hand, creating the perfect lineup of boredom-defeating summer activities doesn’t require a lot of planning — and it doesn’t cost a lot of money either.

Make the most of your summer and your Costco membership by grabbing a credit card that helps you earn cash back and picking up some of these kid-friendly items on your next Costco run.