June 5, 2020

Need a Fun Family Outdoor Activity? Go Fly a Kite

We’re back to the basics…and even simple activities like flying a kite are fun again.

Do you feel like your children have become a little less spoiled as a result of being home for a few months? That they don’t need the latest and greatest entertainment or activity…even simple outings are exciting now. Anything sounds great, as long as we can go out of the house and go…somewhere! Anywhere!

Like to an open field to fly a kite. It just might be the perfect thing for these beautiful (and slightly windy) spring/summer days.

2 Pack Kites

One kite won’t really “fly” in most families, but if there are two, a few kids can take turns. This set is easy to use and assemble.

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3 Pack Kites

If 3 kites is more practical for your family, and you have younger children that might find traditional kites difficult to get up, octopus style kites are really the easiest to use. The wind gets inside and they stay up with much less effort.

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The Airplane

Older boys will love this “cool” flyer, younger boys will need some help but will still have a blast.

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Melissa & Doug Kite

This is the best quality option for the little ones.

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Best Quality Kite

If you think kite-flying is more than a one-time activity and your child really finds it interesting, this Delta-style kite is considered tops overall.

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XTreme Kiting

Perform tricks and take kiting to the next level with this popular dual line kite.

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