Family Activities

PBS KIDS is marking Arthur’s 30th anniversary with a 30-episode YouTube livestream, new weekly podcast episodes and scheduled TV features.

The Toy Insider reviews WOW! Stuff’s 17.3-inch Yoda Puppetronic, a screen-free Star Wars toy with more than 120 sounds and reactions.

The Toy Insider’s 2026 trend report spotlights surprise toys, from collectible figures and plush to repeatable reveals and mini music records.

The Toy Insider reviews Playmobil’s $99.99 Barbie Waterpark set, featuring two slides, a pool, accessories and figures for ages 4 and up.

Mattel’s Brick Shop Hot Wheels Racer Series brings six surprise 1:64-scale buildable cars, priced at $4.99 each, starting in January.

Carrera’s two Mario Kart World playsets feature Mario and Yoshi, with tracks measuring 16 feet and 9 feet and listed prices of $129.99 and $69.99.

The Toy Insider reviews Just Play’s $79.99 interactive tiger, which grows from 12.75 to 15 inches and offers more than 100 sound and motion combinations.

PODS and Rocket Licensing have launched PODSgo Bing, an app-connected sensory play tent for children aged 3 and up, priced at $172.

A fourth Paw Patrol film is in development for a planned 2029 cinema release, with Cal Brunker returning to direct and co-write.

An Aldi-inspired Barbie doll is scheduled to arrive in U.S. stores Nov. 18 for $19.99, with grocery, shopping-cart and pickleball accessories.