Outdoor Games for Kids with Dolls

July 3, 2025

When the sun gets hotter, and the days get longer, the Glitter Girls just want to spend every day playing fun backyard games for kids! Spending time outside is amazing for kids’ mental health. It can help them feel calmer and more grounded, so they can focus on sparkling their brightest! Outdoor play fosters creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking. Enjoy the most of summer sun with these outside games for kids!

Garden Tea Party

What’s better than enjoying treats in the sunshine? Bring your Glitter Girls dolls outside for a picnic tea party your kiddos will be talking about for the rest of the summer. Set up a picnic blanket in the backyard or in the park, dress up your poseable dolls in their summer finest, and enjoy dazzling summer treats! Try out some no-bake cake pops or homemade popsicles for extra sweetness! Or enjoy some fruit and lemonade in the great outdoors. Everything tastes better when you’re sharing it with your besties!

Glittery Scavenger Hunt

The best prize of all is waiting in the garden… Glitter Girls dolls! Round up your kiddo’s favorite toys and hide them around the backyard or in the park. Hiding places can include tree branches, under shrubs or the porch, or chilling on the pool diving board! Get creative and let your little ones rediscover their prized possessions with a special treasure hunt!

For an extra special final prize, why not hide shiny new 14-inch doll clothes for them to uncover? Splish, Splash, and Sparkles or Beach Day Rays make the perfect summer accessory for any 14-inch doll! You can prolong the fun by leaving clues or riddles along with each toy they find that leads them to the next one. At the end of their scavenger hunt for kids, they get a new 14-inch doll accessory!

Sparkly Cleaning Sesh

Basking in the sun isn’t just for the big kids! Spread a blanket out on the lawn and give your poseable dolls some sprucing up. You can clean your favorite dolls by wiping them with a damp cloth with mild soap or laundry detergent. Avoid dunking dolls directly in the water, as this may cause moisture to build up inside the doll’s body, leading to mold. The best way to dry dolls is directly in the sunlight, so let them enjoy the summer sun along with your little ones! Sunlight not only will dry your dolls off but will act as a natural disinfectant. Just be sure to bring your favorite poseable besties inside at the end of the day to avoid damage from sunlight or morning dew.

Sprucing up their favorite toys in the sun will teach your kiddos to care for their things and give them the opportunity to practice nurturing, just like their parents do for them! Your little ones will love gaining a new perspective on care and developing their sense of empathy.

Did you have fun bringing your little ones outside with their favorite dazzling besties? Make sure to tag us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @myglittergirls and let us know your favorite ways to play outdoors!