Take These Kites With You On Your Next Windy Adventure

Coming in at the top of our list of Best Kites for Kids is this giant rainbow kite from aGREATLIFE. And we’ll let the over 5,800 Amazon reviews and average 4.5 star rating speak for themselves. This kite means business, measuring in at a 42″ wide wingspan. You’ll definitely turn some heads at the beach or park when people see this giant rainbow soaring through the sky. The kite is durable and easy to launch, even for first-time kite flyers. And you can really let it fly high thanks to the 50-meter durable Dacron string.

What’s that in the sky? Is it a bird or a plane? No, it’s a flying octopus! In the competition of unique kites, this octopus kite takes first place. This kite has garnered over 2,500 reviews and a 4.5 star rating on Amazon, all boasting about how simple this kite is to fly. Don’t be fooled by the lack of annoying plastic poles this kite doesn’t come with, your octopus friend gets its structure from the wind. This is what makes it RTF (ready to fly) right out of its packaging. The width of the octopus is 31″ and features colorful tentacles that’ll twirl through the wind. A 500 foot string comes with the kite, but some customers mentioned they swapped out for a 1,000 foot line.

Can’t find a kite to fit your kid’s style? Try having them design their own! This DIY kite kit comes with three blank diamond-shaped kites, 3 handles with 150ft strings, and 8 painting markers. And if you have extra art supplies at home, you can draw on these kites with crayons, markers, and watercolor pens. This kite has received over 1,300 reviews on Amazon and earned 4.1 star rating. Your kids will have a blast watching their artwork flying high in the sky.

For kids with a love of butterflies can now fly their own giant butterfly in the sky! This beautiful blue butterfly kite from HENGDA has garnered over 1,400 reviews on Amazon and earned a 4.4 star rating. From each wingtip, the butterfly measures out to 48″ wide and features 60″ tails that’ll sail behind the butterfly.

This classic kite from StuffKidsLove will be soaring in the sky in no time. Their Delta kite has received nearly 1,000 reviews and a 4.7 star rating on Amazon, with most customers boasting about how easy it is to fly. The entire kit comes with the single-line delta kite that measures out to 60″ wide and 32″ long with 8.5ft twin tails, anti-tangle flying line and handle, instructions, spare parts, and a durable carrying bag for easy storage.

For any aquatic animal lovers, this manta ray kite from Mint’s Colorful Life is sure to be a well-loved gift. Instead of watching manta rays soar through the water, your kiddo can happily fly their own in the sky. Once unrolled from the packaging, the kite measures a wingspan of 58″ that is reinforced with resin rods. The Delta kite has garnered over 600 reviews and a 4.5 star rating on Amazon.

When we think of the classic kite, we picture the iconic cartoon diamond shape. It’s received over 600 reviews on Amazon and a 4.4 star rating. This kite measures out to 40″ x 48″ x 156″ including the twin tails that stream through the air. The bright rainbow design will light up both the sky and your kiddo’s face when they watch it soar through the air.

Any future pilot or those who just love planes will be excited to fly their own fighter plane in the sky. This massive kite has a 58″ wingspan and comes with 200ft of flying line. With over 800 reviews and a 4.2 star rating on Amazon it’s no secret the whole family will have a blast at the beach or park when flying this kite.

Cue the Jaws theme song! The ocean’s top predator is about to rule the sky. This kite will definitely stand out from the others at the park. Measuring in at 155cm x 160cm, your child will be able to easily get this kite up in the air and soaring in no time. With over 400 reviews and a 4.4 star rating on Amazon, most customers are boasting about how easy their kids found flying this kite to be.

When it comes to the sheer size of kites, this one takes the cake. Measuring it at 15 meters long, this snake kite features a massively long tail. Kids and even adults will find flying this kite is a blast and surprisingly easy. This kite has over 700 reviews and a 4.4 star rating, ranging in ages from 10 all the way to 65 years old. Anyone will have a blast flying this kite.

This beautiful mermaid kite is perfect for the beginner kite flyer who can’t get enough of mermaids. Not too big and not too small, this kit measures at 45 inches wide by 84 inches high. This kite is also good for a little one, since it’s super lightweight but also durable, so if it does come crashing down a lot, it’ll hold up. For assembly (which is simple), it comes with a kite line on a handle winder and a reusable kite bag. This kite can fly up to 20 MPH.

If you have the budget and your family is more serious about kite flying, we recommend this kite from REI. It’s still an awesome choice for beginners, but experienced flyers will like it, too. It self-inflates, has better flight accuracy, comes with 60 ft. of 80 lb. Dyneema® lines and a wrist strap, can fly up to 25 MPH, and can easily travel if you plan on taking it to the beach or on vacation.