Aquabeads Beginners Carry Case (left) and Fingertopz (right) | Source: Epoch Everlasting Play/Komarc Games

National Creativity Day is just around the corner. May 30 is the perfect day for kids to embrace their creativity, celebrate self-expression, and engage with their artistic sides. We’ve rounded up a variety of toys to get kids of all ages thinking, creating, and innovating, from unique arts and crafts kits and building sets to customizable creations and expressive electronics.

Check out our imaginative list below!


LITTLE TIKES 3-IN-1 PAINT & PLAY BACKYARD EASEL

This inflatable art station features multiple panels that kids can paint on, including a printed scene, a clear panel to trace over objects and people behind the screen, and an opaque panel for kids to paint their own creations. It includes paint and drawing tools.

Fast Facts

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


CLIXO 42 PIECE RAINBOW PACK

This multi-sensory magnetic building toy is full of endless possibilities. Kids can snap a variety of colorful shapes together to design imaginative creations.


Fast Facts

  • Ages: 4+
  • Manufacturer: CLIXO
  • MSRP: $59.99

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


PIXICADE

Kids can draw a game on any white surface, take a picture with their device on the Pixicade app, then play their unique game on-screen. Kids can also share their creations and play other kids’ games in the arcade.

Fast Facts

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


SUNGEMMERS

Kids can create window art using pre-printed window designs, color guides, sun-catching stickers, and double-sided mounting tape. There are four different kits kids can choose from, each featuring more than 1,000 gemstones.

Fast Facts

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


SCRIBBLE SCRUBBIE SAFARI PETS TREEHOUSE

Kids’ imaginations can run wild with this colorful playset as they use the included washable markers to color the new Safari Pets, then scrub them clean with water to start the process again. The Treehouse doubles as a storage case with handles that are perfect for travel.

Fast Facts

  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: CRAYOLA
  • MSRP: $14.99

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


SUPER STUDIO DISNEY PRINCESS STARTER KIT

Bring the fairytale world of Disney’s characters like Ariel, Belle, and Rapunzel to life through drawing! Kids can animate their own Disney stories and learn fundamental drawing techniques for every sketch along the way. Enjoy classic storytelling while helping the Princesses prepare for and stage a magical show.


Fast Facts

  • Ages: 5+
  • Manufacturer: OSMO
  • MSRP: $39.99

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


FANTASY LAND 126 PC SET

This 126-piece magnetic set includes nine different geometric magnetic shapes that kids can connect to build a toy shop, a hot dog stand, and carnival rides. Kids can add the included Magbuddies characters to the rides.

Fast Facts

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


MACHÉ MAGIC

Kids create unique paper maché gifts with toilet paper and water. No messy paste and no batteries needed - just kid-powered creativity! Kit includes everything needed to create and decorate, plus kids can use their own decorations too!

Fast Facts

  • Ages: 6+
  • Manufacturer: TOMY
  • MSRP: $19.99

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


DOODLE SOCKS

Kids can add unique designs to their wardrobe by coloring designs on three pairs of socks. The kit comes with four marker colors so kids can make wild combinations and let their creativity shine.


Fast Facts

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


YOUNIVERSE COSMETIC COLORIST

Budding cosmetologists can explore chromatic colors and cosmetic chemistry with this STEAM kit that pairs science with style. Kids can create 15 eyeshadows in eight simple steps. All of the makeup formulas are vegan-friendly and feature ingredients free from parabens, phthalates, and harsh chemicals.

Fast Facts

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


PAW PATROL TABLETOP ART CENTER

Create alongside the PAW Patrol team with this portable tabletop easel. The set comes with a paper roll; a chalkboard; a magnetic, dry-erase surface; character magnets; markers; activity sheets; and more.

Fast Facts

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


CRAFT STICK CREATIONS

Kids create and experiment with 10 STEM activities! Use craft sticks and other materials to build a catapult, a craft stick explosion, a ferris wheel, and more. The “Think Bigger” challenges encourage creative problem-solving and real-world connections to energy, forces, and motion. Includes all materials needed to complete activities: a 44-page activity book, 100 natural and 50 rainbow jumbo craft sticks, rubber bands, a large craft cork, two foam disks, four long wooden dowels, one short wooden dowel, a foam ball, and marbles.

Fast Facts

  • Ages: 8+
  • Manufacturer: HAND2MIND
  • MSRP: $19.99

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


BLUEY AQUA ART PAD

This eight-page, spiral-bound activity book comes with a water brush pen that kids can use to transform white pages into colorful scenes. The pages are packed with surprise reveals and interactive activities featuring characters from the show Bluey.

Fast Facts

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


CREATED BY ME! BEAD BOUQUET WOODEN BEAD KIT

Kids can string together wooden beads to create beautiful bracelets and necklaces. The kit comes with eight cords and clasps with an assortment of 220 wooden beads including as flowers, hearts, and butterflies.


Fast Facts

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


CRA-Z CRACKLE CLAY

Kids can create and crack pretend treats with an ASMR effect. As kids mold and fidget with the clay, it makes popping and crackling sounds. The set includes a modelite compound, molds, and glaze.

Fast Facts

  • Ages: 6+
  • Manufacturer: CRA-Z-ART
  • MSRP: $6.99

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


REBOTZ: REBOOTED ROBOTS

Four robot pals spring into action from a heap of junkyard parts. Piece together a motorized model of each from a set of easy-to-assemble parts. Conduct experiments with the mechanisms that make the robots move.

Fast Facts

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


CRAYOLA LIGHT UP ACTIVITY BOARD

This easy-to-use activity board is a light-up toy designed to help kids work on shape recognition, color mixing, problem solving, and improved dexterity. Kids can learn by making pictures with the included markers and shape clings.

Fast Facts

  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: CRAYOLA
  • MSRP: $24.99

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


LEGO MEDIUM CREATIVE BRICK BOX

Designed with builders of all ages in mind, this collection of Lego bricks in 35 different colors will encourage open-ended building play. It includes windows, eyes, and lots of wheels to offer kids endless possibilities for creative construction and vehicle play.

Fast Facts

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


AQUABEADS BEGINNERS CARRY CASE

Kids can create and display their own Aquabeads designs with this portable set. The quilted carry case opens to reveal a craft workstation with a flip tray mechanism that kids can use to design and create bead art on the go. It includes more than 900 beads in 24 shapes and colors and comes with a double-sided bead pen tool, a spray bottle, and more.

Fast Facts

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


PLAY-DOH KITCHEN CREATIONS PIZZA OVEN PLAYSET

Imagination is on the menu! Kids can play pretend chef as they stamp and spin out creative Play-Doh pizzas with more than 25 possible pretend toppings. Includes eight tools to help inspire future cooks’ creativity and six modeling compound colors including a tricolor can with pizza-themed colors. Kids can also get their pretend pizzas ready for delivery in the pizza box.

Fast Facts

  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: HASBRO
  • MSRP: $15.99; $27.99 CAD

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


LITE-BRITE STRANGER THINGS

Everyone’s favorite retro toy teams up with Netflix’s Stranger Things for the show’s release of Season 4, coming Summer 2022. Now, kids can create art with light with this high-definition Stranger Things Special Edition Lite-Brite set in retro packaging. Includes 12 HD Design Templates from both Season 4 and the entire series. Templates feature the iconic holiday lights, the Demogorgon, and more. Also features 650 micro pegs (3x more pegs than the Lite-Brite Ultimate Classic), a high-definition grid, and four light modes to add detail to creations.

Fast Facts

  • Ages: 14+
  • Manufacturer: BASIC FUN
  • MSRP: $19.99; $29.99 CAD

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


TRAVEL SPIROGRAPH

This portable Spirograph studio features a built-in design ring, a work surface, and a storage compartment. It comes with six Spirograph precision wheels, two Spirograph design pens, a 24-page design pad, and a design guide.


Fast Facts

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


WIPEOUT DRY ERASE SKATEBOARDS

Skate in style on a Wipeout Dry Erase Skateboard! Kids can decorate their dry erase boards over and over with the included markers and fun stencils. Each board also comes with an added maple cruiser.


Fast Facts

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


SUSPEND

In a game of balance and steady hands, kids will need to be creative in their placements! 1-4 players take turns adding wire pieces to the tabletop stand, changing the midair sculpture with every move. Can you add all the pieces without making it fall?


Fast Facts

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


JUST MY STYLE TIE DYE DESIGN STUDIO

Kids can transform nearly any fabric into trendy, tie-dye masterpieces with this all-in-one kit. The Studio includes seven dyes, five pairs of protective gloves, 25 rubber bands, and a tie-dye tool to create rainbow swirls, sunbursts, and more.

Fast Facts

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


GLOW YEAH! TATTOO KIT

With the vibrating tattoo pen, kids can create and design their own temporary tattoos. The kit comes with eight fun stencils, eight ink pens, and 10 tattoo sheets.


Fast Facts

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


VTECH KIDISTAR DJ MIXER

Kids can be the stars of their own show as they record custom sound effects, add vocals, and record rocking mash-ups. The Kidistar DJ Mixer includes 15 premade songs and enough sound effects to create more than 2000 musical combinations.


Fast Facts

  • Ages: 5+
  • Manufacturer: VTECH
  • MSRP: $53.99

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


FINGERTOPZ

Kids can unleash their creativity with this new way to finger paint. Each set includes eight bright ink colors, eight finger stamp designs, two brushes, five color art paper sheets, and a squishy palette.


Fast Facts

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


JUST MY STYLE POP & COLOR SKETCHBOOK

Kids can keep their hands busy and their minds calm with this sketchbook, which has a removable smiley-face fidget toy on its cover. Inside, kids will find 20 pages with mindfulness activities, get-to-know-you prompts, and more. The sketchbook also comes with a glitter-filled pen and a sticker sheet.

Fast Facts

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.


NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC POTTERY WHEEL

Kids can make bowls, vases, and more with this beginner-level pottery wheel. The set includes a detachable tool arm, a centering tool attachment, and additional tools.

Fast Facts

Buy It Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.