Deck Out Your Front Lawn With These Christmas Inflatables

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The holiday season is upon us, and if your yuletide plans already include broadcasting good tidings to the neighborhood with festive Christmas lights, consider an upgrade from last year's display and add some outdoor decorations.

Much like sticking snowflake decals to your windows, one of easiest ways to make a front yard statement is to invest in a Christmas inflatable. They can act as a centerpiece for your setup, and the good news is that there are plenty of affordable options on the market in addition to the pricey ones. Even better: At the time of this writing, many of the Christmas inflatables we write about are on sale.

So whether you're thinking about a giant snowman or a beloved cartoon character like The Grinch or Snoopy, these picks are a larger-than-life way to deck your lawn.

Looking for more festive decor? Check out our stories on the best artificial Christmas trees, Christmas net lights, and Christmas tree storage bags.

The Best Christmas Inflatables

• Best Christmas Tree: BZB Goods 8-Foot Inflatable Christmas Tree

• Best Santa with Reindeer: BZB Goods 12-Foot Inflatable Santa Claus

• The Grinch: Gemmy 12-Foot Grinch Inflatable

• Three Happy Penguins: BZB Goods 6-Foot Penguins Building Snowman Inflatable

• Snoopy and Woodstock: Gemmy Peanuts Snoopy Christmas Inflatable

What to Consider

All of the Christmas inflatables we write about inflate easily and fold up neatly for storage. While it may seem like that’s all you need to consider before you shop, there's actually more to know. Below, we've outlined the most important things to keep in mind.

Size

How much space do you have for an inflatable? Carefully consider how much of your lawn you want taken up by a Grinch or Santa scene, and how tall you want it to be.

Location

Think about where you want to put that cute inflatable snowman and penguin before clicking buy, and whether you are purchasing the right item for that space. You'll also need to place it closely to an outlet in order for the blower to work.

Price

This may be an obvious one, but if you think all Christmas inflatables are all priced upwards of $100, think again. Sure, a 10-foot winter wonderland may not be in your budget, but our picks include several delightful options for $50 or less.

How We Selected

We scoured reviews and comments on thousands of inflatables, seeking out the highest quality goods we could from reputable companies. We also took professional recommendations into account and read through thousands of user comments before making our final picks.

Star Wars R2D2 4-Foot Christmas Inflatable

Invite adorable R2D2 and his C3PO Christmas ornament to your lawn this holiday season. The 4-foot droid self-inflates and stands 4 feet tall and glows from within thanks to multiple LED lights. Everything needed for setup comes as part of the package, including mounting stakes to prevent him from sneaking off on a mission.

8-Foot Inflatable Christmas Tree

This polyester inflatable Christmas tree lights up at night, and includes stakes, tethers, and a built-in blower for easy set up. The tree, which is decorated with ornaments and features three colorful presents underneath its boughs, self-inflates when plugged into a standard outlet.

12-Foot Grinch Inflatable

Calling all How the Grinch Stole Christmas fans. You can count on this 12-foot-tall inflatable making a big holiday splash on your lawn, featuring the Grinch and his dog Max on Santa's sleigh. It's lit up internally with LED bulbs and comes with a built-in fan motor for self-inflation, plus yard stakes and tether ropes.

If you'd rather have the Grinch solo, he also comes in a 6.5-foot inflatable.

5-Foot Sitting Santa

This merry Santa is sure to be an instant hit. The 5-foot inflatable comes with built-in LED lights, and is made of high-strength waterproof polyester, which means it can withstand abuse from the elements.

Also included is a powerful built-in blower, along with ground stakes and ropes to secure it so it doesn’t blow away. Its 10-foot power cord is also handy.

Peanuts Snoopy Christmas Inflatable

Snoopy the WWI Flying Ace and his trusty pal Woodstock are ready for takeoff! This Peanuts Christmas inflatable is made of polyester and and is about 4.5 feet long from propeller to tail. It features internal LED lighting and there are tethers and ground stakes included to prevent Snoopy's Sopwith Camel from actually going airborne.

Star Wars Stormtrooper Christmas Inflatable

Stormtroopers may be on the Dark Side but this one looks positively gleeful holding a candy cane with mistletoe. He stands about 3.5 feet tall and self-inflates, plus there's an LED light inside so he'll glow at night. There are ground stakes included in the package to keep him on his feet.

Toy Shop Arch with Nutcrackers

Forget about making a dramatic entrance over the holidays. Instead, how about creating your neighborhood’s most dramatic entryway? This 10-foot-tall gate to Santa’s Toy Shop can be placed on a large front porch flanking the door, or at the entry on the path leading up to it.

With a rocking horse on top and two Nutcracker soldiers guarding the two towers, this inflatable is definitely a gateway to memorable holiday fun.

2.6-Foot Bumble Inflatable

You may remember Bumble from the classic children's TV special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. He's silly and festive wearing a Santa hat and wrapped in vintage Christmas lights, constructed with soft, durable fabric and 50 internal LED lights supported by a steel frame. He comes equipped with ground stakes and spare light bulbs, and stands just over 2.5 feet tall.

Star Wars The Child Christmas Inflatable

Can you tell that we have a Star Wars theme going here? Of course, we had to include Baby Yoda in our roundup. The Child is happily holding a Christmas stocking. He stands 4.5 feet tall, and everything you need to bring him to life is included. (Well, maybe not his hovering pram...).

12-Foot Inflatable Santa Claus

If you want to put just one item that says it all on your lawn, it's hard to beat Santa Claus with a sack of presents and a sleigh led by three happy reindeer.

This item self-inflates when plugged into a standard electrical outlet. It comes with internal lights for nighttime viewing, and stakes and tethers to keep it secure. When inflated, it measures 12 feet long, so you get plenty of bang for your buck.

8-Foot Inflatable Hanukkah Menorah

A festive 8-foot menorah on your lawn is a fun way to celebrate the Festival of Lights. It's constructed with water-resistant nylon fabric and has reinforced tie-downs, with 13 internal LED lights that give it a warm glow. There's a built-in fan for fast inflation and the package includes anchor ropes and stakes to secure it to the ground.

6-Foot Penguins Building Snowman Inflatable

This happy scene features three grinning penguins in Santa hats and scarves “building” a merry looking snowman, also wearing a big grin, a Santa hat and striped scarves. It's lit with colorful LED lights from within, that twirl and project a warm and festive nighttime glow.

The inflatable comes with stakes, tethers and a blower that works its magic quickly once plugged in. One reviewer notes that its relatively small circumference makes it a good fit for the front porch.

9-Foot Polar Bear, Penguin and Reindeer Playland

This 9-foot-long inflatable features a whimsical arctic scene with a polar bear, penguin, and reindeer in Santa hats cavorting on a slide. There is also a festive Christmas tree strewn with ornaments and topped with a star.

The slide is illuminated with LED lights from within, making it great for nighttime viewing fun. Also included are stakes and tethers to keep it secure. This slide self-inflates when plugged into a standard electric outlet.

8-Foot Gingerbread Man Christmas Inflatable

This 8-foot-tall Christmas Gingerbread Man will add a fun and festive touch to any holiday scene, or can serve as a solo ambassador for seasonal fun.

The smiling gingerbread man is wearing a Santa hat, a striped scarf, and has a large candy cane and present with him. The setup includes stakes and tethers, and bright LED lights that swirl around inside. The gingerbread scene is self-inflatable with a built-in blower that operates once it is plugged into any standard electrical outlet.

The Child Christmas Inflatable

Can you tell that we have a Star Wars theme going here? Of course, we had to include Baby Yoda in our roundup. The Child is happily holding a Christmas stocking with his favorite delicacy inside, and there's a sprig of mistletoe on his Yedi robe. He stands 3.5 feet tall, and everything you need to bring him to life is included. (Well, maybe not his hovering pram...).

12-Foot Grinch Inflatable

Calling all How the Grinch Stole Christmas fans. You can count on this 12-foot-tall inflatable making a big holiday splash on your lawn, featuring the Grinch and his dog Max on Santa's sleigh. It's lit up internally with LED bulbs and comes with a built-in fan motor for self-inflation, plus yard stakes and tether ropes.

If you'd rather have the Grinch solo, he also comes in a 6.5-foot inflatable.

Peanuts Snoopy Christmas Inflatable

Snoopy the WWI Flying Ace and his trusty pal Woodstock are ready for takeoff! This Peanuts Christmas inflatable is made of polyester and and is about 4.5 feet long from propeller to tail. It features internal LED lighting and there are tethers and ground stakes included to prevent Snoopy's Sopwith Camel from actually going airborne.

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