The holiday season is underway, and as a parent, you're likely shopping for the latest toys and gadgets to wrap and put under the Christmas tree. If you wish your child would spend more time outdoors, you can use gift-giving as a way to motivate them to be more active. Outdoor toys, like remote-controlled cars and snow tubes, are fun and engaging, but they also help your kids stay fit and healthy. Here are a few toys to consider adding to your holiday shopping list.

What Outdoor Toys Should You Gift Your Child This Holiday Season?

1. Sleds & Snow Tubes

It's hard to spend time outdoors during winter when the temperatures are so cold. However, snowy weather offers the perfect opportunity to go sledding and tubing. This activity is perfect for individuals of all ages, although young children should be supervised by an adult. Bundle your kids up in warm coats, hats, and gloves, and head to a hilly park or another area in your community for some fun. If you have more than one sled or tube, try racing one another.

2. Metal Detectors

Most children love exploring and going on adventures around their homes. Kids will be even more eager to get outdoors when they have a metal detector. These devices beep when they pass over iron, nickel, copper, brass, aluminum, tin, lead, gold, silver, and bronze in the ground. The machine allows them to look for hidden treasures around their neighborhood, which can lead to hours of walking. Just make sure children use safe practices when crossing streets, and accompany younger kids on their excursions. 

3. Skateboards

Skateboarding is another great activity that children and teens can participate in when the weather warms up. Some communities even have indoor skate parks you can visit during the winter.

Kids will love challenging themselves to learn new tricks and maneuvers while also getting a good amount of exercise. Safety is crucial when skateboarding, so make sure your child is wearing a helmet and padding in case they fall. 

4. Remote-Controlled Cars

Some remote-controlled cars are designed for outdoor use, whether racing at high speeds or traversing rugged terrain. This makes them a fun summer activity, especially for kids who love the latest gadgets. There are also different types of RC vehicles, including boats and airplanes. Remote-controlled cars are available at many price points, which means there's something for every holiday budget.

This holiday season, gift your child a remote-controlled car from Hamilton Hobbies. The shop has been serving customers throughout Hamilton, OH, since 2002 and features a wide inventory of RC vehicles perfect for first-timers and long-time enthusiasts. Their RC cars, toy planes, and model trains and trucks can be enjoyed by individuals of all ages, which makes them great gifts for the whole family. The stock is carefully selected for quality, and prices are affordable for all. Visit the website to start your holiday shopping, or call (513) 892-1456 for more information.