1Catan:
Kid Activities · Quiet-Focus Crew
Catan: On the Road
A travel-friendly Catan for 2 to 4 players. Fits in a bag and plays in about 30 minutes.
🎁 Gift guide · 9 picks
Travel activities for kids that survive a long-haul flight
Long-haul flights are normal for us. These are the screen-free things that fit in a carry-on.
Updated 28 October 2026
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2Melissa
Kid Activities · Makers & Creators
Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pads
Reusable sticker scenes that peel off and go again. Made for waiting rooms and car seats.
3Crayola
Travel Day · Plane Bag
Crayola Color Wonder Mess-Free Markers
Markers that only show up on Color Wonder paper. No ink on seats, clothes or tray tables.
4SmartGames
Kid Activities · Quiet-Focus Crew
SmartGames IQ Puzzler Pro
120 one-player puzzle challenges in a case the size of a book. A brain teaser that travels.
5Melissa
Kid Activities · Quiet-Focus Crew
Melissa & Doug Water Wow Reusable Activity Books
Paint with water and the colors appear, then fade so it can be used again. No mess.
6YPLUS
Kid Activities · Quiet-Focus Crew
YPLUS Magnetic Tangrams Puzzle
Magnetic tangram puzzles in a travel book. Shapes stay put on the go.
7Mad
Travel Day · Plane Bag
Mad Libs Junior Travel Pack
Fill-in-the-word story games made for young kids. Screen-free laughs in a carry-on.
8Melissa
Kid Activities · Quiet-Focus Crew
Melissa & Doug Magnetic Travel Game Set
Magnetic versions of classic games in a flat case. Pieces do not slide off.
9Cra-Z-Art
Kid Activities · Makers & Creators
Cra-Z-Art Magna Doodle Travel Pro
A magnetic drawing board that erases with a slide. No ink, no mess.