Big kids are fun to shop for— they have opinions, big imaginations, and zero chill when they love something. So when it comes to finding the best holiday gifts for kids, the goal is simple: get them something they’ll actually use, talk about, and show off to anyone who will listen.
Our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids rounds up 50+ gift ideas for kids that hit that sweet spot between cool and creative. Think a faux fur jacket they’ll proudly wear everywhere, the brand-new Super Smalls Book of Gems, DIY bracelet kits, a stair slide, and glow-in-the-dark fort builders for next-level indoor adventures. We added Mario Kart racetracks, chemistry sets, and a backlit basketball hoop for their bedroom door— basically guaranteed excitement.
There’s also kid-friendly skincare, indoor/outdoor pickleball sets, LEGO builds, coloring books, cowgirl boots, the Nex Playground (our Mini Editor Top Pick!), and so much more to match every type of kid: the artist, the gamer, the athlete, the scientist, the fashion kid, the maker, you name it!
Consider this your cheat sheet to the coolest gifts for kids this holiday season. The list below is full of items they’ll be thrilled to unwrap and even more excited to play with long after the holidays.
SUPER SMALLS
Super Book of Gems
TARGET
Nex Playground: The Active Play System
KIWICO
Chemistry Play Lab
BAUBLEBAR
DIY Bracelet Craft Kit
TARGET
Clixo Creator Pack Magnetic Building Set
POTTERY BARN KIDS
Sherpa Ivory Bean Bag Chair
SUPER SMALLS
Style and Shine Gemify Hairbrush Kit
AMAZON
Glow Fort Building Kit
NUGGET
The Original Chunk Play Ottoman
KIWICO
Marble Roller Coaster
AMAZON
Illustory Book Making Kit
BOLDER PLAY
Stair Slide
STAPELSTEIN
Rainbow Classic Stepping Stones
POTTERY BARN KIDS
Backlit Basketball Hoop
TARGET
Yoto Player
TARGET
Nintendo Switch Lite
MAKE IT CUTE
Cottage Play House
MACY’S
Hover-1 Helix Hoverboard
AMAZON
Harry Potter Origami
WALMART
Electric Wiggle Car
MAISONETTE
How to Draw All the Things for Kids
MAISONETTE
Bluetooth Mini Boom Box
AMAZON
Hey Clay Minions Air Dry Clay Kit
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UNCOMMON GOODS
Indoor Outdoor Pickleball Set, Net with Balls
BAUBLEBAR
Kids DIY Shoelace Craft Kit
EVEREDEN
Kids Skincare Duo Set with Headband
TARGET
LEGO Technic Ford Bronco Building Set
AMAZON
Cozy Friends Coloring Book
HUNTER
Cuddle Lug Sole Insulated Waterproof Snow Booties
PETITE PLUME
Twill Pajama Set in Ticking Stripe
BODEN
Borg Interest Jacket Cherry Applique
HONEST HISTORY
Honest History Magazine Subscription
TARGET
FlashCatch Light Up Soccer Ball
AMAZON
Prank Kit for Kids
TARGET
World’s Smallest Gigapets Pixel Puppy
AMAZON
Wood Whittling Kit for Kids
J.CREW
Pearl Embellished Earmuffs
AMAZON
ATM Bank for Kids
TARGET
LEGO Wicked Welcome to Emerald City Set
LOLA AND THE BOYS
Rainbow Gem Track Set
TARGET
LEGO Technic Lamborghini Huracán Sports Car Building Kit
MAISONETTE
Spider-Man Game Controller Holder
TARGET
Compact Air Hockey Table
WEEZIE
Kids Bathrobe
BOMBAS
Peanuts x Bombas Youth Calf Sock 4 Pack Gift Set
BODEN
Waterproof Parka
WILD AND RAE
Cowgirl Lovestruck Boots
TARGET
Mario Kart Tabletop Toy Racetrack Set
BODEN
Cosy Longline Coat
AMAZON
Daily Kids Jokes 2026 Calendar
J.CREW
Faux Fur Heart Pocket Jacket
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