Gift ideas

LOVE that distinctive and super-satisfying sound when kids shake their wrapped gift, and then race to tear off the paper to see which LEGO® set they’ve got! Of course, LEGO® toys make amazing gifts for every occasion, but we’ve collected a can’t-miss list of festive sets for the run-up to the holiday AND for gift giving! We’ve got LEGO® Advent calendars from some fan favourite themes and series to help build that excitement for the big day. We’ve got challenging LEGO® Christmas decorations – leaning into the trend for botanical sets for grownups –​ to help create a holiday look for your home, classroom, or office. (Pro tip: These are terrific gifts for builders whose faith traditions are less Santa-centric.) We’ve also got LEGO® Christmas ornaments that kids (and grownups!) can customize and give as meaningful gifts or remake year after year for your family tree or other decorating. We also have some LEGO® gifts with a more general seasonal theme: play sets with snowy outdoor elements and winter expansion toys to add even more excitement to kids’ existing LEGO® collections. Shoppers will find lots of excellent gift options online for having a LEGO® holiday. Main street shops have only so much space, after all, so web shopping can be a great way to explore all LEGO® Christmas sets and lots of toys beyond the season! Here are our picks for the best Christmas LEGO® toys and sets to thrill the builders of all ages on your shopping list.

 

 

1. LEGO® City 2024 Advent Calendar

This special set tops the wish-list of Christmas LEGO® gifts​ for kids. It’s a fun countdown calendar with a new surprise toy to reveal every day of December – if they can be that patient! Each package contains a delightful mini build: a tiny vehicle in keeping with the LEGO City vibe, like a scooter or snow-racer; an accessory like a snowman; or a LEGO® Christmas Minifigure. The toys all work together to create a festive scene using the fold-out play mat on the back of the box! Kids and families will have so much fun unboxing each day’s surprise and imagining holiday stories using these vibrant characters and props.

 

 

2. LEGO® Christmas Tree

Look no further for Christmas LEGO ideas​ to wrap up! This charming set is designed for more accomplished builders – aimed at ages 12 and up – and will have a long life in your family, re-emerging every year with the other festive decor. Builders can choose to make one large 30 cm Christmas tree, or two smaller trees. In either case, there are loads of colourful ornaments and candles to add, and of course, stars for the tops. These LEGO® Christmas presents offer a joyful challenge and an opportunity to create a new festive scene each holiday season!

 

 

3. LEGO® Santa’s Sleigh

Here’s a LEGO vehicle of a different kind – just in time for the holidays! It’s an intermediate challenge, designed for builders aged 9 and up, and a meaningful screen-free family project for the family. Kids will have loads of fun building four cute reindeer and the delightfully detailed gold and red sled, loaded with toys and gifts. At the reins, of course, is a Santa minifigure, complete with a Naughty & Nice List! It’s the kind of set that can be unboxed every year as a colourful centrepiece in a Christmas diorama, or incorporated into kids’ everyday play, all year round!

 

 

4. LEGO® Nutcracker

Whether your family are fans of the classic Tchaikovsky ballet or just think of the Nutcracker as another colourful Christmas character, this festive set will delight them every time! The completed figure stands just over six inches tall – a perfect size for standing guard in a festive display (maybe by the nut bowl). Its arms move and its mouth opens and closes for fun posing, and it even has options for facial features to change up its look! Best of all, this set is priced right to create a little army of Nutcracker soldiers for your holiday decorating.

 

 

5. LEGO® Disney Advent Calendar 2024

Fans of the Disney Princesses will be thrilled by this countdown calendar: 24 exciting mini builds to reveal throughout December! Each day, kids ages 5 and up can unbox an adorable surprise, including mini dolls of Elsa, Moana, Ariel, Tiana, and Mirabel – and a couple of cute critter friends. The tiny set pieces, accessories, and dolls can become a festive play world for hours of imaginative fun. Plus, for even more play value, the packaging becomes a built-in board game for up to five kids, using the calendar toys as tokens, settings, and even the game spinner!

 

 

6. LEGO® Icons Poinsettia

Botanical LEGO Flower sets are having a moment, and this one is a seasonal sensation! It’s an intricate build of more than 600 pieces: accomplished builders can pose the red bracts (petals) and green foliage to create a just-right look for this showstopper centrepiece. This is the perfect gift for people with pets, who couldn’t otherwise have a poinsettia in their home, as the real kind can be toxic to cats and dogs! And although it looks realistic, this LEGO® take on a “Grande Italia” poinsettia requires no upkeep: a gorgeous bit of holiday decor for busy folks who might not be able to water a live plant regularly.

 

 

7. LEGO® Icons Wreath

As floral and botanical building sets are trending, this Christmas wreath LEGO icons set deserves lots of attention! Designed for builders aged 18 and up, this versatile kit of nearly 1,200 pieces can become a traditional wreath shape or a fall garland, to hang with the included loops, or use as a table centrepiece. Onto their chosen base shape, builders can add loads of greenery pieces; red, white and blue berries; orange slices; pinecones; and cinnamon sticks to speak to the season and complement holiday decor. Constructing and then shaping the movable elements of this intricate set is an immersive, screen-free activity to soothe and challenge accomplished builders.

 

 

8. LEGO® Friends Holiday Ski Slope and Café

It’s a slight pivot from the expressly Christmas LEGO friends kits, but this feature-packed Friends set definitely has that wintry feel! Friends Liann, Aron, and Zac can gear up at the rental shop and zoom down the ski slope, then hit the village to warm up with hot drinks and treats at the café. There are loads of detailed accessories: snowboards, skis, poles and LEGO helmets, as well as fun food and drink to add realism to kids’ pretend play. There’s even a sweet snow fox to station at the entrance to a secret cave!

 

 

9. LEGO® Gingerbread Ornaments 

So sweet – but not to eat! This trio of LEGO® Christmas ornaments​ are cute and customizable gingerbread folks that builders of all ages will enjoy decorating. The set comes with a great selection of pieces – colourful buttons, little croissants, candies, stars, and more – to mix and match to create awesome xmas ‘fits and faces for these friends, but it’s also a fun reason to dig into your family’s bin of bricks! This LEGO® holiday gift set is perfectly priced for Christmas stocking stuffers and Secret Santa gift swaps, or to create some lookalike ornaments of family and friends as meaningful holiday presents.

 

 

10. LEGO® Classic – Medium Creative Brick Box

One of the most wonderful gift ideas out there: LEGO Classic the raw materials of creativity! Builders of every age will tell you that there’s no such thing as having too many bricks, so an additional 484 are always welcome. There are wheels galore, windows, spinners, eyes, handlebars, and other specialty pieces, and loads of basic bricks in 35 cool colours. Creative kids will have endless ideas for what to build with this collection, but there are a few project suggestions included, just to get those creative vibes flowing! Makes a terrific, open-ended, and screen-free activity for ages 4 and up.

 

 

11. LEGO® City Train Station

This special holiday gift is a twist on the traditional Christmas train: it’s a fun add-on for other LEGO City train sets (sold separately)! This two-level terminal building houses a control room, ticket office, and coffee bar for passengers. There’s also a convertible cherry-picker truck that runs on both rails and roads: kids can just fold down the wheels! Add in an accessible bus and six minifigures and you’ve got loads of scope for travel adventure. There’s a road plate and level crossing as well as track pieces included, so kids can easily incorporate this feature-packed station into their LEGO® City railway worlds.

 

 

12. LEGO® Friends Igloo Holiday Adventure

Check out this deluxe winter holiday getaway! Kids can build the igloo-inspired “glamping” dome that opens to explore and play inside with mini-dolls Aliya, Ella, and Paisley. A string of colourful Christmas lights connects the dome and the luxurious steam pool and firepit where the Friends can relax outdoors. And of course, every LEGO® Friends set needs animal pals, so there’s a team of adorable pups to pull a dogsled! This sweet set is loaded with detailed accessories like snowy trees, outdoor gear, decor items, and food and drink to enhance hours of realistic pretend play.

 

 

13. LEGO® Super Mario™ Penguin Family Snow Adventure Expansion Set

Kids can expand their playable video game worlds by adding this wintry expansion to their LEGO Super Mario interactive sets (sold separately). It includes two buildable penguins – a parent and a baby – and a Goomba figure with a hilarious pompom toque. This LEGO® penguin set features an ice cave, a sled, and a pond to skate on that converts to an awesome ice slide! For interactive fun, kids can use a LEGO® Super Mario™, LEGO® Princess Peach™, or LEGO® Luigi™ (all sold separately) to amass digital coins when they reunite the penguin family and conquer the Goomba!

 

 

14. LEGO® 5-Minute Builds

This makes an amazing little holiday gift or stocking stuffer for maker-kids ages 5 and up! It’s a LEGO idea book packed with simple projects – and some exclusive bricks for bring those new mini models to life. There are themed builds, puzzles, single-player and multi-player games, and more interactive ideas for hours of skill-building, screen-free fun. It’s a great way to help kids wind down at the end of the day, keep them busy on car trips, and incorporate fresh inspiration to their bins full of bricks. Spark kids’ imaginations and challenge their developing builder skills with this engrossing guide.

 

 

How’s that for a holiday haul of LEGO® Christmas toys? Of course, if you’re looking beyond the specific festive theme, there are loads of LEGO sets to choose from and wrap up for builders at every age and stage! There are even gifts for baby: LEGO DUPLO sets are irresistible, developmentally appropriate toys for kids ages 18 months and up. There are DUPLO® sets based on favourite characters like Disney Princesses, Peppa Pig, and Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and sets with broad appeal featuring animals, cars, and more. As kids grow and hone their building skills, there are tons of LEGO® gifts for kids across so many series and themes! Great gifts for girls include LEGO® sets based on favourite video games like Minecraft or Fortnite, movies and TV shows in the Marvel universe, and even book series like Harry Potter, as well as the best-selling LEGO® Friends series, which always includes adorable animals. Excellent gifts for boys include LEGO® toys like dino-themed sets from Jurassic World, funny animated series like LEGO® NINJAGO®, and video games like Animal Crossing or Super Mario. LEGO® sets are some of the best gifts for teens, too, challenging them with complex builds like LEGO® Technic™ vehicles or LEGO® Architecture sets. Amazing gifts for a teenager girl might include LEGO® Ideas sets of retro pop culture display pieces, or LEGO® Botanical Collection sets for zero-maintenance floral arrangements. For exciting gifts for teen boys, explore LEGO® Art projects, LEGO® Icons collectibles, and LEGO® Star Wars™ starships and models. There is no upper age limit for these inspiring, engrossing, and mindful building sets!

 

People frequently asked:

The thing about holiday traditions is they’re unique to each family! Some people open their stocking gifts on Christmas Eve and do presents the next morning. Others leave freshly filled stockings in bedrooms to be opened first thing in the morning. Still others do stocking stuffers only. However your family operates, we’ve got Christmas stocking stuffer ideas to spark those holiday smiles! Our list includes meaningful little gifts for fans, like blind-box collectibles; cheap-and-cheerful little toys for babies and toddlers, like bath toys and vehicle collections; and fun toys for school-age kids like adorable doll play sets, and fun plush. We’ve got your pre-teens and tweens covered, too, with multi-sensory fidget toys, DIY jewellery kits, arts and crafts activities, and superhero action figures. And even though they’re older, we have toy options for a teenage boy and teenage girl – even the fun-for-life grownups we call kidults. Think cute retro plush, and pop culture figures featuring characters from favourite TV shows and book series. And with similar entertainment themes, we’ve got engrossing maker kits that combine unboxing, crafting, and collecting. The best stockings have a mix of fun and silly stuff – mystery toys and cute collectibles – and fun crafts, games or activities to look forward to working on, and of course, some sweet stuff to sock away or to share! The big drama of the holiday is often under a tree, but stocking stuffers offer the opportunity to feed a fandom, spark kids’ imaginations – maybe even take a bit of a risk! !

 

1. Spidey and His Amazing Friends Vehicles 10pk

 

This is a brilliant pick for kindergarten and preschool fans of the Marvel superhero cartoon. It’s a whole fleet of colourful characters and cars that you can either split up between siblings’ or cousins’ stockings or give to one very lucky kid! The 10 two-inch vehicle-and-character combos include featuring Spidey, Ghost Spider, Ms. Marvel, Miles Morales, Iron Man, Electro, Reptil, Ant-Man and Wasp this set will provide hours of pretend-play excitement. Go webs go!

 

2. ZURU Smashers Mini Light Up Dino Surprise Egg

 

Great stocking stuffers for kids check several boxes: they have a surprise factor, a maker factor, and a collector factor. ZURU Smashers Mini Light Up Dino Surprise Eggs also have a sensory factor: the components of a mystery dino are hidden inside two different textures of slime! There is gooey lava slime and crystalline amber slime to excavate. Kids then assemble either a T-Rex, Spinosaurus, or Stegosaurus and flick the tail switch to light up their cool dino collectible.

 

3. Rainbocorns Eggzania Mini Mania!

 

What’s better than unboxing an irresistible toy? “Hatching” a BUNCH of irresistible toys! Each Rainbocorns Eggzania Mini Mania shell contains one of six unusual Eggzania plushies to collect: axolotl, cow, zebra, panda, monkey, and chick. Each cutie character comes with a matching fun-size, squishy Yolkie, and a peel-and-reveal heart to show what they love. Every egg includes 10+ sweet surprises: wearable Eggzania accessories, Rainbocorn slime, stickers, and more! With loads of awesome elements, these surprise toys make terrific stocking stuffer gifts for kids.

 

4. L.O.L. Surprise! Loves Mini Sweets – Series 2

 

These capsules are a tasty crossover event! Mystery-toy A-listers L.O.L. Surprise! have designed nine different mini dolls styled to coordinate with top candy brands: Reese's Pieces, Hershey's Kisses, Airheads, Jelly Belly, Peeps, Icee, Fun Sweets, and Mentos. Each adorable doll six comes with six more delicious surprises: an outfit; shoes; a bottle; a purse; and two more fun accessories. These are fabulous stocking gift ideas for collector kids – even ones without a sweet tooth!

 

5. Disney Doorables Mini Peek: Technicolor Takeover

 

Every box contains two or even three of 50 super-cute minis, from iconic animated family films like Peter Pan, 101 Dalmatians, and The Rescuers to modern classics like Tangled, Finding Nemo, The Princess and the Frog and more! This range of 1.5-inch-tall figures also includes an additional two limited-edition figures and 10 translucent technicolour characters. These mystery-box collectibles make a wonderful xmas stocking gift for boys and girls – really, for die-hard Disney fans of all ages!

 

6. Disney Doorables Mini Peek: Series 9

 

Behind the three doors in each of these sweet stocking fillers is a surprise 1.5-inch collectible character that collectors will be clamouring for! Among the 50 figures in Series 9 are multiple Minnie Mouses – styled for different decades – as well as characters from Cars, Zootopia, Luca, A Bug’s Life, Mulan and more. (True confessions: the one we covet most is Edna Mode!) As always there are limited-edition and ultra-rare figures for Disney superfans to check off their list.

 

7. Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Adventures – Peppa + Friends Mini-Buggies

 

This is a double helping of preschool delights: Peppa Pig toys and cars! It’s a multipack that becomes a cheap and cheerful gift for several kids if you split them up among siblings or friends, or one epic stocking stuffer for a superfan! Peppa Pig in the family red car, Grandpa Pig in his boat, George in a motorhome, Pedro Pony in a school bus, and Rebecca Rabbit in a helicopter. Prepare for lots of road-trip adventures….

 

8. Franklin Sports NHL® Foam Mini Hockey Pucks

 

When it’s time to ponder stocking stuffers, here’s the best gift for girls and boys who love hockey! Stock up for your indoor mini-sticks players so that when the next puck goes wild and ends up behind the sofa or under the bookshelf – or the dog runs off with one in the middle of a game – kids have backups. Each 2” puck is made from soft, vinyl-coated foam to keep kids and furniture safer. Game on!

 

9. My Little Pony Mini World Magic Epic Mini Crystal Brighthouse

 

If you need a last-minute pick for a kid who loves My Little Pony, this is it! Based on the My Little Pony: Tell Your Tales web series, this buildable play set lets kids recreate fave episodes and imagine their own! Fans can build a customizable layout with scenes from the show and fun accessories, some of which change colour in water! There are even five teeny 1” pony figures included AND the set doubles as a carrying case.

 

10. Hatchimals Alive Carton

 

Like the bigger versions, kids “love” these colourful little Hatchimal eggs to life by removing their pacifiers and “feeding” them water to activate the self-hatching process! They’ll crack open to reveal five cute little friends and adorable music-inspired accessories for hours of imaginative fun. (Some of the pieces are quite small, so it’s best for kids ages three and up.) It’s a Christmas stocking stuffer with loads of play value: the egg carton case locks securely so kids can take their show on the road.

 

11. TechDeck Fingerboards: Sk8 shop Bonus Pack

 

This sick stocking stuffer puts the x-treme in Xmas! This set includes the components for three complete mini skateboards: decks, wheels, hardware, stickers, and a tool. They can choose from six slick decks with legit graphics from some of the skating world’s biggest brands: Santa Cruz, Sk8mafia, Blind, Element, Baker, Primitive, Finesse, Plan B, and Toy Machine. It’s a total gateway gift to becoming a fingerboard fan or an awesome addition to a kid’s collection.

 

12. B. Toys Mini Monster Trucks

 

Any preschooler will tell you that the only thing better than a monster truck is LOTS OF MONSTER TRUCKS. These half-dozen trucks are perfectly sized for little hands, so kids can play with friends! Between the size and the quantity, it’s easy to have one always on hand: in the diaper bag, the car, the bathroom…. (One reviewer did say that these make great head massagers for adults, so pass that along to your kids if you’d like them to test this technology.)

 

13. Elf on the Shelf Mini Figures

 

We have observed that families that do Elf on the Shelf, go ALL IN on Elf on the Shelf. So they’ve likely seen all the Elf Pets animated specials and would LOVE these sweet seasonal holiday gift blind-bag toys containing one of the Scout Elf or Elf Pet characters! (We think that chonky reindeer is the cutest.) There are eight to collect – a meaningful gift for kids whose holiday memories are so entwined with the Scout Elf tradition.

 

14. Harry Potter x Miniverse Make It Mini – Potions

 

This is a spellbinding stocking stuffer gift for tweens who are deep into the Harry Potter Wizard World: an enchanting mix of craft experience, collectible, and surprise toy. Each capsule includes the materials to create a mini replica of a Hogwarts-level potion: Polyjuice Potion, Felix Felicis, Skele-Grow, and more! Once the teeny elements are in the bottle, makers use UV light to cure the resin and complete their craft. A cool touch: the packaging becomes an on-theme display case!

 

15. Fluffie Stuffiez Minis

 

Sensory-play toys are having a moment: great goodies with satisfying textures and textile elements for touchy-feely fun. Fluffie Stuffiez feature a fuzzy outer layer kids can pinch and pull away to reveal a squishy figure within! These surprise collectibles are mini but not TOO mini: they’re about palm-sized for kids so they make effective fidget toys for people who like to have something soft to squeeze and squish. Each pack comes with a pair of Fluffie Stuffiez pals.

 

16. Miniverse Make It Mini Food: Hershey Multipack

 

There’s just something about teeny tiny food that kids LOVE, and it’s even better when they make that miniature themselves! This irresistible mix of craft and collectible includes 30 pieces to create five “recipes” from the folks at Hershey. Kids assemble the recipe, then apply resin and set it with UV light to create a display-worthy piece. It’s an awesome gift for girls and boys who love candy, sure, but also with an interest in food science and design.

 

17. Calico Critters: Connor & Kerr’s Carriage Ride

 

The charming set is expensive as stocking stuffers go, but it will provide immense play value for imaginative kids. The Calico Critters aesthetic is sweet and simple: flocked figures of adorable animals in old-fashioned outfits – even the twin baby bunnies! The classic carriage with its lacy canopy fits both babies for long walks and outdoor adventures. Whether this set stands alone or becomes a gateway into the immense Calico Critters universe, kids will fall in love with this trio.

 

18. Rainbow Brite Cheebee Micro Figures

 

Parents and even grandparents who remember the original Rainbow Brite will love introducing a new generation to these colourful characters! Any student of retro appeal knows that a beloved ‘80s cartoon is ripe for reintroduction and these adorable 1.5-inch figures call out to be collected. Each “pudding-cup” contains two of 20 characters, so kids can peel and reveal who is inside! There are three rare and three ultra-rare figures, but we think the sprites and the villains Murky Dismal and Lurky are the CUTEST.

 

19. Little People Collector: Friends – The Television Series

 

This set is essentially The One That’s an Amazing Stocking Stuffer for Teens. The beloved ’90s sitcom has ensnared a new generation, so fans of all ages have a shot at getting the references. The Little People-ified cast are SO cute! There’s Chef Monica; Chandler with Duck; Rachel in her Central Perk apron; Phoebe hiding that stain with a Christmas bow; Ross in leather pants; and Joey in ALL of Chandler’s clothes, because opposite is opposite.

 

20. Li’l Woodzeez Famileez: Digglesby Dog Family

 

Who could resist this collection of delightful doggos? It’s a super-cute mixed clan of bulldogs and beagles: two parents, two older kids, and best of all, a set of baby TRIPLETS! Kids can swap their diapers, dresses, shirts and trousers as a good exercise of fine motor skills and a silly way to imagine each family member’s characteristics. As an intro to the Li’l Woodzeez world or as a standalone play set, these pups make a perfect stocking stuffer.

 

21. Miniverse Make It Mini: Lifestyle – Series 2

 

Of all the Make It Mini themes, this is one of the most sophisticated. The mystery miniature inside isn’t based on a fandom or brand – it’s just a lovely wee teapot, candle, flower vase or other décor item. Teenage makers will love the detail work of assembling the replicas from the tiny components and the mindful process of applying and setting the resin to create their display pieces. It’s a surprise stocking stuffer for the more mature maker-kid.

 

22. Lionel Disney100 Celebration Ready-to-Play Train Set

 

A train set is a classic holiday gift – this anniversary edition set is an inexpensive option that will delight Disney fans young and old. The battery-operated locomotive has a working headlight and is trailed by colourful coaches as it makes its way around a 24-piece track. It even plays looping announcements and authentic train sounds. It’s a charming gift for kids and parents to build together – it might even spark an interest in more complex model trains!

 

23. LEGO® Minifigures Series 25 6pk

 

Maybe the gold standard of blind box toys! This multipack includes six individual mystery bags – always welcome as stocking stuffers, loot-bag loot, gift-swap goodies and classroom prizes. LEGO minifigures Series 25 includes: Film Noir Detective, Pet Groomer, Fierce Barbarian, Triceratops Costume Fan, Sprinter, E-Sports Gamer, Train Kid, Vampire Knight, Goatherd, Fitness Instructor, Mushroom Sprite, and our fave: Harpy. Each one comes with at least one great accessory – in some cases, a cute animal pal like the goat or the sleek doggo!

 

24. Funko Mystery Minis – Minions: The Rise of Gru

 

It is a truth universally acknowledged that there is no such thing as too many Minions. Fans of all ages will appreciate these quirky collectible miniatures of those funny yellow fellows and their friends. Which one of 12 is stuffed in that stocking? Maybe it’s Young Gru, Flight Attendant Bob, Bathrobe Stuart, Pilot Kevin, Tim Bear, Overalls Bob, Roller Skating Stuart, Pet Rock Otto, 70s Bob, Pajama Bob, Track Suit Otto, or our Kill Bill-esque fave: Kung Fu Kevin.

 

25. Li’l Woodzeez Famileez: Daintypaw Cat Family

 

Here’s an adorable stocking stuffer for the youngest cat people: a whole fuzzy family of felines. These poseable figures span three generations of kitty friends: grandparents, parents, and three grandkids, including twins! There are names for each and lore that sets up the clan in the Li’l Woodzeez universe, but they also stand alone as a nice family of pretend-play characters kids can imagine adventures for. Bonus: the outfits are removeable to swap and share.

 

26. Polly Pocket: Camp Adventure Llama Compact

 

The unique scale of Polly Pocket is perfect for stocking stuffers! Inside the sturdy llama-face case is a terrific tiny play set loaded with fun features. There’s a tent to house the pet llama, a fold-down lemonade stand and cooler, a sleeping bag, and more! Best of all is the stage with flip-up doors and a spinning platform for the two micro dolls to show off their moves! Kids can even use the wristlet strap to take their imaginative adventures on the road.

 

27. Wizarding World Harry Potter Magical Minis: Hogsmeade Students Gift Set

 

Young witches and wizards will love this set of 10 officially licensed figures, stylized to be both cute and cool! Harry, Hermione, Ron, Neville, Cho, Luna, Draco, Fred and George are dressed in their casual outfits for visiting Hogsmeade, but Parvati is still in Hogwarts uniform! The figures are poseable and come with accessories like Butterbeer mugs and Honeydukes sweets. Makes a magical stocking stuffer for teens and tweens who are well-versed in the Potter-verse.

 

28. Klutz Mini Clay World: Pet Adoption Truck

 

We LOVE Klutz for the variety and imagination of their irresistible activities! This awesome yet affordable kit has everything creative kids need to make, bake, and display 15 cute clay critters. The 32-page booklet provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions for sculpting guinea pigs, cats, birds, and bunnies, and five sweet dog breeds: Dalmatian, Rottweiler, Beagle, Corgi and Chihuahua. Kids choose 15 prospective pets to craft, and then they can assemble the multilevel truck for pretend adoption events!

 

29. Pinky Promise: Gemmy Friends 12pk

 

More than just cute collectibles, the 12 bright-eyed, crown-wearing jewel characters in this set are also compatible with two sweet wearable accessories: a hair clip and a bracelet. The imaginative girl in your life can mix and match the gems to make fabulous bling for dress-up or for every day. There are 80+ Gemmy Friends in this series, with a whole backstory, so it just makes sense to wrap this up for the collector kid on your holiday list.

 

30. Care Bears™ Special Edition Collector Set

 

Looking for a meaningful stocking stuffer for a stuffie fan? This fantastic five-pack of plush pals is overflowing with good vibes! Each nine-inch friend has a distinctive belly badge: there’s Love-a-Lot Bear (pink with two hearts); Laugh-a-Lot Bear (yellow with the happy-face star); Wish Bear (turquoise with the shooting star); Share Bear (purple with the heart-shaped lollipops) and the EXCLUSIVE Do-Your-Best Bear (green with the kite). It’s a gift with a mix of retro and rebooted charm.

31. Transformers Legacy United: Fractured Friendship 2pk

 

This cool pair is EXCLUSIVE to Toys”R”Us Canada! They’re modelled on the characters Security Officer Orion Pax and Gladiator Megatron from the pre-War for Cybertron universe of the Transformers. They’re satisfyingly complex transformations: Orion Pax goes from seven-inch robot to Cybertronian truck in 26 steps; Megatron from robot to Cybertronian tank in 16 steps. Fans can act out awesome fight sequences with these poseable figures and five battle accessories: the allies-to-enemies story is such an interesting action dynamic! 

 

 

32. Marvel Mighty Hero Series: Defenders

 

This superhero collection is a triple threat! It includes 9.5-inch action figures of Hulk, Spider-Man and Captain America, authentically detailed and ready for play or display. Whether your tween or teen is a Marvel movie fan or more on the comic-book side, they’ll approve of these larger-scale, glossy iterations of some of their fave Avengers: Big Green, the Web-slinger, and the Star-Spangled Man with a Plan. A super stocking stuffer idea for collectors and kids alike.

 

 

33. Sonic Prime: Collectible Figures

 

Check out these fun stocking stuffers for boys, girls, and even grownups who love the video game-inspired animated series Sonic Prime! Each pack conceals a colourful two-inch figure of one of 16 Shatterverse regulars: Rusty Rose, Eggforcer, Dr. Don't, Knucks, Hangry, Gnarly, Mangey, Sonic Green Hill, Mr. Dr. Eggman, Sonic New Yoke City, Amy, Froggy, Rebel and more! Which one will they get? It’s totally random and totally fun. A perfect pick for fans and collectors.

34. Munchkin Farm Bath Squirts 8pk

 

This is one of those can’t-miss stocking stuffers for babies and kids. Fun, colourful bath toys are always a hit with little ones, and they’ll be parent-approved, too. This menagerie includes the traditional barnyard critters: a horse, a cow, a chicken, a sheep, a pig, a duck, and a horse. But it also includes a frog and an owl for a little farm-adjacent variety. On top of providing squirty hilarity, these durable toys can help teach animal names and sounds, too!

35. Early Learning Centre Happyland: Happy Farm Animals

 

E-I-E-I-YAY! The farmyard continues to be one of most wanted toy themes for toddlers and preschoolers. These adorable animal figures are sure to delight the little ones on your holiday stocking-stuffer list. This smiley collection of creatures will charm kids on their own or as an addition to other barnyard play sets. They’re the top of the farm team: a horse, cow, sheep, pig and chicken that are colourful, chunky, and cheerful – perfectly sized for little hands.

 

 

Those are just some of the best Christmas stocking stuffers from among the thousands and thousands of fun little toys we swim in every day. Stocking stuffer gifts for baby can be simple: linking rings or other clip-on toys for a stroller or car seat; a silly rattle or teether; exciting bathtub toys; or even something practical but adorable like multipacks of sweet socks. There are loads more gifting ideas to choose from as they get older: cute little gifts for kids like pots of modelling dough; sets of washable markers; travel games; or small toys like a yo-yo or die-cast car. You can always coordinate stuffers with the bigger gifts for girls: adding to their menagerie of plush, to the cupboard of craft supplies with fun stationery items or art supplies, or bonus rubber bands or beads for jewellery making kits. Same goes for gifts for boys: you can spin off from the items from under the tree: accessories for action figure play sets; trading cards; or small building toys compatible with their larger sets. The best stocking gifts for teens include collectibles based on their favourite video games, TV shows, movies and books. For stocking stuffer gifts for teen boys consider accessories for their bigger gifts, like replacement darts for blasters, or even decks of cards, 3D puzzles or other brain games. Little gifts for teen girls might include lip balm, a cute character keychain, hair chalk or nail art supplies, stress putty, or fidget toys. Go get those stocking stuffers, Canada!

 

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It’s a unique challenge: finding the perfect presents in that tricky time when kids’ tastes – and trends – are changing at the speed of a TikTok feed! Every birthday and holiday provides you with a fresh opportunity to wow these tough customers. Wrap up Easter gifts for pre-teens that speak to their enduring love of adorable stuffies. Bring your gift-giving A-game to big holidays like Christmas! Think fun karaoke gear and other party-ready presents, like wireless speakers – even a turntable if you’re feeling extra spendy. Cute pop-culture collectibles make ideal gifts for tweens who are leaning into their fandoms. Look for fun toys based on your own nostalgic fave movies or TV from back in the day, or buzzy, brand-new shows you’re watching together as episodes drop! Inspiring DIY jewellery and bracelet kits allow creative kids to make meaningful, one-of-a-kind bracelets or necklaces to give to friends or teammates, or to wear themselves to express their own developing sense of style. Shopping for tween and teen girls is extra tough when they’re not your own kids, but one of our best pro tips is to talk to their family and friends and find out what they’re really into right now. You might be surprised who turns out to be a big fan of fantasy books or developed into an expert builder of super-challenging LEGO sets like the LEGO Flower themes or video game-inspired creations. We know you want to build your cool cred!

 

1. Instax mini 12 Instant Camera

 

Sure, tweens and teens have a kids camera in their hands for most of every day. But THIS cute, colourful camera can serve up an IRL mini print in just five seconds. It’s a fun mix of retro quirkiness and confident creativity – these kids KNOW how to frame a selfie! The Instax Mini 12 is super easy to use in both regular and close-up modes for point-and-shoot simplicity. PLUS: they can download the app and store those A+ pics digitally, because of course they’ll want to scan, add filters, and share. Just another layer of tech savvy that enhances the appeal of this top gift pick. It’s a cool bit of kit that makes a unique gift for a teenage girl for her birthday or for grad. Another perfect use-case: for a pre-teen girl on her way to summer camp or another venue where smartphones just aren’t the call.

 

 

2. Star Wars: Meditate Grogu (Baby Yoda) Plush

 

Whether you bow to the official ruling about using “Grogu” or just call him Baby Yoda, the appeal of this adorable little sage is undeniable. Optimized for sleep snuggling at 10 inches tall, this sweet Star Wars stuffie in fact measures 15 inches across when you include the ears – and aren’t the ears the whole point? Well, yes, but the serene expression on his little face is the icing on the cake. We can’t imagine that anyone could possibly resist its calming effect. Look at him: he’s in his happy place and you’re always invited. Plus, with his hands clasped over his wee tummy, it’s like he’s in a permanent hug pose – simply delightful. His whole vibe – complete with fuzzy faux shearling coat – is cozy and we are here for it. All he needs is a bow to become the galaxy’s finest, Force-sensitive birthday or Christmas gift for a teenage girl.

 

 

3. Hello Kitty and Friends x Care Bears™ Collector Set

 

This is one R EXCLUSIVE – available only at Toys”R”Us Canada! The cute factor of this collab – Hello Kitty characters cosplaying as Care Bears™ – is pretty much off the charts. It’s a colourful triple-shot of Beary Besties: Hello Kitty dressed as Funshine Bear; Cinnamoroll dressed as Love-a-Lot Bear; and Hello Kitty dressed as Wish Bear. (Pro tip: the shiny red bow is the giveaway that it’s Hello Kitty rather than one of her friends.) Each one is super-soft and stands 10 inches tall – perfectly sized for display AND for cuddles. (We’re particularly charmed by the mischievous look of the Funshine Bear onesie.) In the search for great gifts for teen girls, we like to split the difference between their little-kid selves that will forever love a stuffie, and their pop culture-savvy older selves. This collector set sits right in that sweet spot, making it a terrific pick.

 

 

4. Tortured Poets Society by Taylor Swift

 

The thing about Swifties is, they tend to be completists. So having every one of Taylor Swift’s albums is pretty much essential. This mega-selling 2025 release – TTPD for short – is Taylor’s version from the jump, made even better with a collectible 24-page booklet. This pressing is a pair of charcoal black vinyl records that includes the bonus track "The Black Dog" on the Anthology LP. Fans have fallen hard for the introspective lyrics, meta references, and funny messiness that Taylor does like no one else. Guest performers include Post Malone on “Fortnight” (the video for which won Best Collaboration at the VMAs) and Florence and the Machine on “Florida!!!” When you’re casting about for teenage girl gifts, if she’s ever even mentioned Taylor’s name in your presence, this album is basically a sure thing. And bonus: it’s way more affordable (and way-WAY easier to get) than Eras tour tickets.

 

 

5. Pokémon Pikachu 24” Plush

 

Sometimes you just want to give a little sunshine! This super-sized Pikachu Pokemon plush, with those bright eyes and that sweet, happy face is like a hit of dopamine every time you see him. At 24 inches tall, he’s basically a pillow, and he’s also so soft and snuggly he’s for sure getting invited to movie marathons or cozy reading sessions. Officially licensed and with all the details of the classic character – from his pointy, black-tipped ears, down to his lightning bolt-like tail – he’ll be especially popular with Pokémon superfans, obviously. But Pikachu is one of those characters who transcends his pop culture origins and appeals to casual fans who maybe never traded a card or even downloaded Pokémon GO. This adorable lemon-yellow fellow is basically an obsession all on his own and he’s absolutely earned his spot on our list of top gifts for teenage girls.

 

 

6. Friendship Bracelet Maker Mega Set

 

Not that they ever went away, but friendship bracelets are FOR SURE having a moment, thanks in no small part to a certain Ms. Swift. And much more than a collection of strung-together beads, these bracelets are deluxe! This clever DIY kit is next-level when it comes to crafting. By mastering just four types of knots, and following the clear, step-by-step, colour-coded instructions scrolling along on the bottom of the frame, kids can turn out some truly epic bracelets. The creativity, paired with the customizability, makes this kit a terrific craft gift for 13- to 16-year-old girls. They can choose from 15 fabulous patterns and choose a custom palette from among 23 included colours of thread and loads of beads. It’s a meditative and challenging activity, and kids can make one-of-a-kind gifts for friends – it might even be a fun side-hustle for ambitious tweens and teens!

 

 

7. Butterfly Jewelry Making Set

 

Need a present for a young girl who loves fashion AND crafting? This inspiring set blends both worlds. Best of all, it includes the specialty pieces required to make seven pretty pieces of jewellery with a beautiful butterfly theme. Crafty kids can follow simple instructions – on a fun app or online – to make five charm bracelets, a springy nylon choker necklace with a lobster clip closure, and a dramatic hair clip accessory. The kit includes more than 270 beads – an enticing mix of pearly pastels, shiny gold tones, and shimmering butterflies. A classic symbol of beauty, transformation, hope, and freedom, the butterfly motif makes this DIY kit a truly meaningful gift for a teenage girl. Whether they create these pieces to wear themselves (maybe as part of a costume or wedding party), or to share with friends or family members, young makers will be proud of their demonstrated skills and the whimsical end results.

 

 

8. Miniverse

 

The best gift for teenage girls is one that ticks a few boxes: being challenging, surprising, and covetable – and MGA Miniverse Make It Mini collectibles really have it all! Each mystery sphere contains a cool kit for crafting an incredibly detailed miniature, using teeny materials and resin that sets under UV light. There are loads of awesome themes, including food, drink, brand-name goods, and pop-culture fun – and once they’ve discovered what surprise item they’re going to build, they can check it off the series list! They’ll want to collect, build, and display entire series at a time. There’s just something aggressively adorable about these colourful little models – so don’t be surprised if a full-blown obsession follows. If the tween or teen in your life is a crafter, a collector, or an unboxing afficionado, the Miniverse is a place they’ll absolutely want to be! Pro tip: these surprise toys make AMAZING gift-swap goodies, stocking stuffers, and party favours.

 

 

9. Friends TV Series - Little People Collector 

 

Could we BE any more excited?! This adorable set is basically The One That’s a Good Gift for a Teenager. The quintessential ’90s sitcom has charmed a new generation of TV watchers, so tweenage and teenage fans will definitely get the jokes referenced by these six adorable figures. Each Friend has gotten the Little People treatment with hilarious details: there’s Chef Monica and a sweater-vest-clad Chandler with his pal Duck. Rachel not only has her Central Perk apron on and a coffee in hand, she’s undeniably rocking that iconic haircut, complete with highlights. Even better: the episode-specific Friends Tv show character Phoebe wearing her stain-hiding Christmas bow as a brooch; baby-powder-covered Ross in his ill-advised leather pants; and Joey demonstrating that opposite is opposite by wearing ALL of Chandler’s clothes. Even the packaging features settings and images from the show. This collector’s set will be a fan-favourite gift for sure.

 

 

10. Harry Potter Mystery Ornament

 

Looking for a magical teen girl Christmas gifts or Hanukkah present? These cute Hallmark ornaments are officially licensed keepsakes from the Harry Potter universe. Which stylized figure will your pre-teen or teenage fan find in their blind box? It could be Harry Potter with his infamous scar; Hermione Granger in her Gryffindor robes; Luna Lovegood rocking her Spectrespecs; Albus Dumbledore sporting his Yule Ball finery; Rubeus Hagrid in his signature moleskin coat; Lord Voldemort with his big old bald head; or a shimmery, winged Golden Snitch. Sure, they’re billed as Christmas ornaments, but they’d also make fun backpack bling or room décor – or go Hogwarts wild and hang them from the rearview mirror! This is a gift that both honours your teen or tween’s fandom and offers the unboxing excitement of the big reveal. Bonus: they’re priced right to collect all seven in the series, which also makes them fabulous holiday party favours and gift-swap goodies.

 

 

11. LEGO® Ideas Polaroid SX-70 Camera

 

Some gift-giving holidays can be a bit baffling once kids get a little older. Ever tried finding an Easter gift or Valentine’s Day for a teen girl that won’t make you both pull a muscle cringing? This quirky, expert-level LEGO® set will prove their builder bona fides! It’s an exercise in mindfulness with a super-satisfying result: a cool, replica model of a vintage 1970s-era instant camera. It’s got major retro appeal with its looks alone, but it also mimics the point-and-shoot experience – builders can load one of three included “photos” and press the red shutter button to see it emerge from the camera! The set includes 516 pieces which doesn’t seem like a lot, considering the piece counts on some other high level LEGO Idea sets, but the build is intricate, challenging, and really rewarding. This is a great gift for teenage fans of art and design – especially for budding photographers.

 

 

12. JLab Audio GO Air POP Earbuds

 

Even if you share your teen’s taste in music – which is NOT a given – a set of reliable earbuds is essential for being out in the world today. (No one on the bus needs to the hear the audio of whatever YouTube show they’re watching.) These earbuds are sized 15% smaller, making them a perfect gift for a teen girl – because technology that fits properly is less likely to get lost! GO Air POP Earbuds are also super lightweight and a case charge lasts 32+ hours, so they’re always good to go. Touch controls let kids choose their sound mode and manage their music on the go. Plus, they can take crystal clear calls with a built-in microphone in each earbud. For their school commute, studying, streaming and just walking around town, GO Air POP Earbuds are a gift they’ll use every single day.

 

 

13. Squishmallows: Hello Kitty

 

Some of the best gifts for preteen and teen girls get so much love that price-per-hug is SUPER cheap. This sweet 8” Squishmallows stuffie definitely falls into that category. Not only is it a fabulous collectible for Squishmallows completists, it’s also an adorable pop-culture accessory for lifelong Sanrio and Hello Kitty fans. She’s the perfect size for snuggling with during movie nights, study sessions, and sleepovers. AND she squishes down small enough to fit in a backpack or carry-on bag and become the perfect road-trip sleep companion – on car rides, train trips, and even long-haul flights. Her signature red bow and matching outfit obviously work well with Christmas or Valentine’s Day gift-giving motifs, though Hello Kitty love knows no season and needs no reason. Don’t be surprised if this super-cute gift makes it to your teen’s future dorm room – she’s got just that kind of staying power.

 

 

14. LEGO® Harry Potter™ Hogwarts™ Castle

 

This is what we in the toy biz call a “WOW” gift. Yes, it’s an expensive pick, but the look on your teen’s face when they unwrap the box will be totally worth it! This spell-binding set is a builder’s dream, with more than 1,700 pieces and SO many epic and authentic details. There are floating candles in the Great Hall, a clever secret entrance, a mystery selection of five colourful wizarding portraits, three slide-out dungeon rooms, and more. Harry Potter superfans can recreate the events of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone with 10 detailed minifigures AND a fully-grown mountain troll for the dungeon! Whether you buy this gift to incorporate with other LEGO Harry Potter™ Hogwarts™ LEGO Castle building sets or as a standalone play-and-display set, you’ll be fuelling kids’ fandom with a challenging and mindful activity that will spark their imagination.

 

 

15. Minecraft Exploding R/C Creeper

 

Here’s a teen girl gift idea that’s sort of surprising: it’s a teensy bit STEM and a little bit silly and a whole lot of fun. Fans of Minecraft action figures – even if they claim they’ve given the game up – will get a kick out of this IRL experience of creeper fun. Using the signature blocky controller, fans can send this mob of one on a mission – it sounds and even walks like the in-game character with those glidey little legs! But what unsuspecting family members don’t know is that the creeper is pre-loaded with 10 particles, and at the press of a button: BOOM! The creeper explodes, launching the pixelated particles in every direction – exactly the way it happens in the game. It’s a laugh every time. Plus, each Minecraft toy like Exploding R/C Creeper comes with a code for a downloadable digital item to use in the game world.

 

 

16. Do It Yourself Hair Chox Hair Design Set

 

Fashion gifts for teens aren’t always the most forgiving, but this one is super low stakes. These easy-to-use hair chalk pens apply vibrant colour – pink, green, purple, and orange – that washes away with regular shampoo. So, teens can make a statement with their hair colour – not a commitment. In addition to the four chalk pens, there are three pods of glitter for that added sparkle. It’s a fun gift for no reason at all, but it’s also perfect for cosplay, stagecraft, photo and video shoots, and spirit week events – bonus points if these are your teen’s team or camp colours! The chalk works on all hair colours and types, so kids’ creativity can be unbridled. They can share those selfies with glam green or power pink hair – and then undo it with a quick wash. That’s a style experiment worth repeating!

 

 

17. iKARAOKE KS780-BT Karaoke System

 

Okay, technically, the word “karaoke” translates as “empty orchestra,” but it’s also a synonym of FUN. This portable party machine makes an amazing gift for a teen girl (or really anyone) who loves to belt out their favourite ballads with friends – or solo, we’re not here to judge. There are loads of ways to cue the music: it plays CD/CD+G for the classic karaoke machine experience with the lyrics displayed on the seven-inch screen. It also includes a cable to connect to a TV for a bigger-screen experience. For the more casual karaoke fan, it’s Bluetooth enabled so they can connect a smartphone or tablet, put it in the cradle and start the show! There’s even a USB port to record and playback MP3/MP3G files, and the mic features echo control, auto voice control, and balance control. And of course, it wouldn’t be karaoke without a fabulous light show for maximum party vibes!

 

 

18. Crayola Sketch & Colour Art Kit

 

As pre-teen and teen girls progress through school, some subjects begin to fall away – art class is often one of them. This 70-piece Crayola kit makes a great gift for kids who might not be students of fine art, but who enjoy drawing, colouring, and sketching and want to keep that creativity in their lives! The soft yet sturdy case holds a 24-page sketch book, four sketch pencils, a sharpener, and an eraser for drawing and doodling – a wonderful mode of self-expression. The kit also contains 16 coloured pencils, 16 crayons, 16 fine line markers, and 16 Pip-Squeaks washable markers. It’s a meaningful gift that will encourage kids to engage in meditative activities like colouring – we know quite a few kids who taken their copies of illustrated novel series like Dork Diaries and Diary of a Wimpy Kid and custom-coloured their faves to make them their own!

 

 

19. Telescope & Microscope Set

 

Here’s a terrific gift for a teen girl with an interest in science kits or STEM – that’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. This pair of lab instruments includes a telescope with a 50–360mm focal length for amateur stargazing and observing celestial bodies (other than the Sun, obviously, due to risk of vision damage and even blindness) and a 40–640X magnification microscope with LED illumination. The set also includes the materials and instructions for six different fascinating experiments, including preparing kids’ own dry and smear slides and even raising and observing brine shrimp! These starter tools can help nurture kids’ curiosity, which might have been sparked by YouTube videos or classroom lessons. Following the booklet instructions will help kids build skills and confidence, leading to freestyle observation and experimentation. Whether it’s the start of a future career in science or just a casual interest in astronomy, geography, or biology, you’re giving the gift of encouragement.

 

 

20. Harry Potter Boxed Books Set

 

Fact: every Harry Potter fan needs their own copies! Whether they’re brand-new to the series, or they’ve just been wearing out YOUR cherished books, this boxed set makes a magical birthday or Christmas gift for teen girls. These are the editions your teen will call her own, featuring cool, contemporary cover art by illustrator Jonny Duddle. This boxed set kicks off the series in style, including softcover editions of the first three novels: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. A special bonus: three beautiful, full-colour bookmarks featuring quotable lines from some of readers’ favourite young characters from the wizarding world. It’s a privilege to help young people build their lifetime library and this collectible boxed set is a wonderful contribution. It’s an investment in their love of reading.

 

 

That’s a quick sampling of some of our favourite gifts for a female teenager – sometimes a little inspiration is all it takes to raise your shopping game! We love this kind of challenge ourselves, but we get that it might seem daunting to find the best gifts for kids. If you know the child well enough to be buying a gift for them, you probably know enough to find something they’ll really love. Some broad strokes advice: think about the kinds of toys, games, puzzles, and gear your own kids – if you have them – love to receive or have at the top of their wish lists. Great gifts for baby include things that make parents’ lives easier, like feeding essentials and travel gear, but also fun stuff like play gyms and toys that help babies learn and develop. When it comes to preschoolers and school-age kids, gifts for girls and gifts for boys are often pretty similar. Learning what the birthday kid is into – trading cards, arts and crafts, outdoor fun, or action figures – will help you zero in on the right theme or category. Ask the child’s parents for hints – and maybe even more importantly, their family’s “no thank you” list, so you’re sure you’re buying something that’s in line with their values. As we’ve said, the best gifts for teens are ones that acknowledge their interests and challenge them! As with girls, great gifts for teen boys include thoughtful books, building sets, fandom collectibles, music, and tech. You’ve got this!

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Loads of families have embraced the Easter tradition of filling up baskets with gifts, sweets and other goodies – even if they don’t celebrate the religious aspects of the holiday. (Fun fact: the first Easter basket stuffers included the types of indulgent food and drink that people had given up for Lent: the 40 days leading up to Easter.) Although chocolate and other sweets are still super-popular, modern ideas for Easter baskets include lots of less food-focused (i.e., non-candy) options that offer terrific play value, bringing kids enjoyment for days, weeks, and months after the Easter weekend. Read on: shop Toys”R”Us Canada to find the best Easter basket stuffers for kids of all ages: from engaging playthings for babies and toddlers all the way up to cool Easter gifts for tweens and teens. We’ve got Easter basket ideas for boys and girls alike: there’s loads of overlap, as you might imagine! The key themes for memorable kids’ Easter basket ideas are springtime, creativity, and of course, FUN. In addition to the traditional bunny, baby chick, and lamb themes for little ones, we’ve got Easter basket ideas to expand their animal appreciation, engage their interest, and even promote their development. For bigger kids, the themes are colour, action, and imagination, with games, dolls, play sets and building sets for hours of entertainment. And when it comes to Easter basket gift ideas for tweens and teens, it’s all about cool, with tech, games and fashion picks to spark creativity.

Easter Basket Ideas for Baby (Ages 0–1)

When putting together Baby’s First Easter Basket, focus on safe, soft, and sensory-stimulating toys. Instead of the usual bunny or lamb stuffies, here are some vibrant and engaging Easter basket ideas for both baby boys and girls.

Easter Basket Ideas for Baby Boys

As a twist on the obvious adorable bunny or lamb stuffies, consider vibrant baby Easter basket ideas for boys, like the Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Puppy or the B. Toys Wobble n Go Lolo Interactive Cat. Or add a practical and soothing sensory gift to an Easter basket for baby, like Sophie la Girafe teethers, the Bright Starts Rattle n Teethe Wrist Pals or the Lil Nibbles Carrot Teether – parents will thank you! Or spark curiosity with baby Easter basket ideas like the endlessly entertaining VTech Tummy Time Discovery Pillow.

Easter Basket Ideas for Baby Girls

The sensory-play benefits of our baby Easter basket ideas for girls are enormous: cute critters like the Lamaze Freddie the Firefly and the Melissa & Doug Ice Cream Baby Toy have irresistible textures and colours. We’ve even got infant Easter basket ideas for little music lovers: the Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy and the VTech Lil' Critters Soothing Starlight Hippo are pure delight – the latter also doubles as a calming night-sky projector for the nursery. The sensory delights continue with iconic baby toys like the Fisher-Price Chatter Telephone or Fisher-Price Rock-A-Stack –adorable and engaging gifts you can feel good about giving. Additional baby Easter basket filler ideas include onesies, outfits, sleepwear, and accessories in sweet pastel colours and springtime motifs: this is where the flowers and bunnies really have their moment! (That goes for sleep sacks, nursery bedding, and receiving blankets, too.)

Toddler Easter Basket Ideas (Ages 1–3)

As any parent of a preschooler will tell you, these are BUSY kids! So, the best Easter basket ideas for 1 year olds to gifts for 3 year olds are all about interactive fun: toys they’ll circle back to again and again!

Easter Basket Ideas for Toddler Boys

Shop Toys”R”Us Canada for terrific toddler boy Easter basket ideas​ like the Thomas & Friends My First engine collection or the Mega Bloks First Builders Big Building Bag – exciting hands-on toys with real staying power as little ones grow. Encourage fine motor development with creative Easter basket ideas for toddlers like Melissa & Doug On the Go Water Wow! Activity Books that offer mess-free colouring for road trips or at home. And if you’re looking for Easter basket stuffers for toddlers with a real WOW-factor, try the VTech Touch & Learn Activity Desk Deluxe for hours of interactive learning play.

Easter Basket Ideas for Toddler Girls

We’ve got loads of toddler girl Easter basket ideas​, too, like the Barbie Dolls, Peppa Pig Dress-Up figures or even a classic Mrs. Potato Head! Among the best Easter basket stuffers for toddlers are activities that blend learning and play, like the Play-Doh Fundamentals play sets that let kids shape numbers and letters from their fave squishy modelling dough. Or the Crayola My First Fingerpaint Kit, which offers safe and mess-free painting activities to spark kids’ creativity. And among Easter basket ideas for toddlers that love role-play, the Deluxe Shopping Cart will provide hours of pretend grocery-store fun.

Easter Basket Ideas for Kids (Ages 4–8)

These ages are lots of fun to shop for year-round! So, we’ve got loads of inspiration for kids Easter basket stuffers​: fun and imaginative toys, games, and activities that will see lots of action long after the holiday weekend.

Easter Basket Ideas for Boys (Ages 4–8)

Among our top Easter basket ideas for boys ages 4–8 are awesome Zuru Robo Alive toys and affordable Hot Wheels single-pack cars, a cool way to build kids’ vehicle collections. Give Easter basket stuffers for kids to kick off some active-play fun: like Fubbles No-Spill Bubbles toys on the younger side of the age range, and super-sensory moulding sands, slimes, and goops on the older side. For kids Easter basket stuffers​ that balance chilled-out play and a little spicy competition, think classic games like Hasbro Connect 4 and other game-night challenges for multiple players.

Easter Basket Ideas for Girls (Ages 4–8)

In terms of Easter basket ideas for girls ages 4–8, it’s hard to go wrong with the unboxing excitement of surprise dolls and accessories, like L.O.L. Surprise! Fairies Tots and L.O.L. Surprise! Unicorn Tots or the irresistibly squishy Heroes of Goo Jit Zoo Marvel Minis or Minecraft SquishMes You can also choose fun additions to kids’ collections of Littlest Pet Shop or Calico Critters pretend-play figures. And if you’re shopping for an artsy kid, Easter basket ideas like Hello Kitty & Friends Sparkling Nail Art, the Rainbow Loom Loomipals series of jewelry making kits, super-satisfying Do Dat beading kits, or an adorable Colour & Wash Corgi Pillow are basically sure-fire winners.

Easter Basket Ideas for Tweens (Ages 9–12)

This age group can sometimes be challenging to shop for, but we have some cool and engaging gift ideas for tween Easter baskets. These cool and engaging Easter basket ideas will be a hit! At this age, fandoms, collectibles, creative play, and active fun take center stage.

Top Picks for Tween Boys

This is the time when kids are really leaning into their fandoms, so some smart Easter basket ideas for tween boys include the building sets in the LEGO® Star Wars™ series – there’s a huge range of sets from various movies and streaming shows, at a variety of prices for baskets big and small. For Harry Potter fans, MGA Miniverse Make It Mini sets include potions and Honeydukes-themed kits for crafting tiny collectibles (and there are loads of other fun themes, too.) For gamer-kids who might need to blast off a little steam, the Nerf Super Soaker Fortnite HC Water Blaster will provide some fresh-air fun! For the collector-kids out there, Tech Deck Fingerboards are perfect tween boy Easter basket ideas​ – these awesomely affordable mini skateboards feature authentic graphics. And for some mindful, chilled out fun, Ravensburger jigsaw puzzles are available in a HUGE variety of themes, sizes, and skill levels, so it’s easy to find a challenging puzzle for every kid.

Top Picks for Tween Girls

As for Easter basket ideas for tween girls, blind box toys like 5 Surprise Minis NBA Ballers are the perfect size and there are loads of themes to choose from, featuring their favourite sports, video games, shows and movies. Crafty kids might enjoy DIY bracelet-making gear from the Rainbow Loom Cutetique or Juicy Couture collections to express themselves and make one-of-kind gifts for friends. But the gold standard of tween girl Easter basket ideas​ is cuddly and collectible stuffies, like Squishmallows, Pokémon plush, Hello Kitty plush, Fugglers, and other furry and fuzzy faves.

Awesome Ideas for Easter Baskets

They may claim that they’re too old for toys, but we doubt any self-respecting teenager would turn down a gift combo of chocolate and fun goodies. Whether they love music, gaming, collectibles, or creative activities, these Easter basket gift ideas for teenage girls and teenss will make their holiday extra special.

Top Easter Basket Ideas for Teen Girl

Our easiest teen Easter basket ideas for girls include novelty lip balms, blank journals, and beaded jewelry kits. And of course, easter books always make great teen girl Easter basket ideas​: think bestselling Young Adult books and super popular Fantasy books as well as hot Biography books of pop culture A-listers. But some of the trendiest Easter basket ideas for teen girls​ are sets in the LEGO® Botanicals series – buildable bouquets that hit that springtime theme just right! And never underestimate the enduring joy of finding a LEGO® Minifigure Series 27 blind bag or other cheap-and-cheerful nostalgic set tucked in among the Easter treats.

Top Easter Basket Ideas for Teen Boy

Among our top teen Easter basket ideas for boys: an awesome T-shirt or novelty mug that leans into their fandoms, from cartoons to video games to music. Similarly, Funko POP! collectibles are available in a huge variety of themes, from anime to comic books to sports. Other great teen boy gifts for Easter basket ideas​ include cool strategy games and card games, especially fresh variations on classic favourites, like UNO Flip! or UNO Show ‘Em No Mercy. And there’s always room for a great brain teaser puzzle like the iconic Rubik’s Cube among Easter basket stuffers for teens​ – and adults! Since they’re in the sweet spot of music fandom, LP vinyl records by their favourite artists (or ones you want to introduce) make amazing teen Easter basket ideas​.

Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas

Say the phrase “Easter basket” and an image overflowing with chocolate, marshmallow chicks, and other sweet treats springs to mind. But for many reasons, you might be looking for non-candy Easter egg fillers or basket builders. Good news: we’ve got you covered with tons of ideas for boys, girls, and all ages.

Non-Candy Easter Basket Stuffers for Boys

Some of the best non-candy Easter basket stuffers for boys include cool collectibles like FleXfigs of their favourite characters; unputdownable sensory toys like Twist E Beads, Flip and Clack or NeeDoh fidget putty; or collectible battle toys like a Beyblade X Booster Single Top. Among the best non candy Easter basket ideas are low-tech or no-tech fun, like the classic Bag O Marbles, colourful sidewalk chalk and delightful bubbles and accessories for afternoons spent outdoors, family games like Addo Barnyard Bingo or more advanced card games like Monopoly Deal.

Non-Candy Easter Basket Stuffers for Girls

Our picks for the best non-candy Easter basket stuffers for girls: surprise toys like Snackles 2.5” plush; cute Miniverse and Mini Brands collectibles in a wide range of themes; and fun-size novelties like the Lite Brite Mini and weirdly compelling Pin Art. Other smart non-candy Easter basket ideas include trading cards from kids’ favourite series; drawing and colouring supplies like new crayons, markers, or pencils; and other Easter rts and crafts supplies like paint, or clay and dough. If you need Easter egg fillers, non-candy​ options include fun loot-bag toys like Squishy Mochi or a NASA High Density Bouncy Ball. Explore books: Easter books for kids, or sticker and colouring books, or fascinating question and answer books – all terrific picks for your no-candy Easter basket.

Delightful Themed Easter Basket Ideas

Looking to make Easter extra special? A themed Easter basket is the perfect way to delight kids who love a particular toy, sport, or character! Whether you’re putting together a Unicorn Easter Basket, Superhero Easter Basket, or a LEGO Easter Basket, we have amazing ideas for every interest!

Easter Basket Themes for Girls

Maybe you’re shopping for a kid who is just SUPER locked in on a certain toy, sport, or character! Consider Easter basket themes for girls like a Unicorn Easter Basket with a fabulous plush toy surrounded by glittery books, stickers and collectibles. It couldn’t be easier to create a Disney Princess Easter Basket: start with fabulous fashion dolls and add on-theme building sets, jigsaw puzzles, even dress-up accessories. Or think pink with a Barbie Easter Basket overflowing with awesome Barbie doll accessories, books and school supplies – even apparel! For a creative kid, try an Arts & Crafts Easter Basket packed with craft kits and books, or even all art supplies: crayons, paint, beads, sidewalk chalk, and more! Or for would-be chefs, a Baking Easter Basket with role-play kitchen toys or Play-Doh Kitchen Creations sets or for younger kids, and cookbooks for older kids.

Easter Basket Themes for Boys

Discover Easter basket themes for boys, too: like a Dinosaur Easter Basket loaded with action figures and play sets, cool dino collectibles like the Zuru Smashers Light Up Dino Egg, and non-fiction books and science toys for older kids. Or a Superhero Easter Basket: little superfans will love preschool toys featuring their faves, and older kids will appreciate more elaborate play sets and vinyl collectibles. Builder-kids of every age would love a LEGO Easter Basket stuffed with Minifigure packs, mini sets, up to the more challenging building sets. Or lean into more active play with a Sports Easter Basket featuring hockey trading cards, or F1 building sets, or an Outdoor Adventure Basket with foam dart blasters, backyard fun like skipping ropes, or beach themed Easter basket goodies like sand toys.

We’ve got your Easter basket stuffers, Canada!

Shopping for fun goodies is one of the best parts of Easter! Explore Toys"R"Us Canada for the best Easter basket ideas for boys, girls, tweens, and teens. When it comes to gifts for babies and toddlers, we’ll always have a soft spot for old-school plush and stuffed animals. But a slight pivot to baby and kids clothes with a baby animal motif or springtime palette is a creative way to fill Easter baskets for babies and other littles who aren’t in their candy years. For kids who are too cool for lamb or bunny stuffies, explore plush options that are unusual for Easter, like a lion, elephant, beagle, or moose. Think different when it comes to choosing the best gifts for teens, too: rather than all chocolate, add in some Easter basket surprises like fun fidget toys, retro novelties like whoopie cushions, noisy Pop Toobs, or Miniverse collectibles. And be bold and flip expectations on their heads: choose gifts for girls like cool Minecraft toys and gifts for boys like Crayola Model Magic Wall Sculptures. Fill in the corners of those Easter baskets with goof-proof gifts for little kids, like sidewalk chalk for outdoor fun; or gifts for kids that offer chill indoor fun, like slimes of all kinds or arts and crafts goodies like the Crayola Big Book of Stories Colouring Book. Truly, the best Easter basket stuffers are a mix of the things you already know they love and some wacky surprises: gifts for teen boys like a bubble blaster, or gifts for teen girls like a mega pack of glow sticks in case of a party emergency. In our opinion, if it’s sweet-natured, small, and even slightly silly, it makes a great Easter basket stuffer.

 

Easter Basket Ideas Questions

At Toys”R”Us we’ll help you pick perfect presents for every season, reason, and person! From among our huge selection of toys, games, and gear, we can steer you in the direction of great gifts for kids at every age. From baby toys to all the way up to adult games, we’ve got suggestions to put a big smile on every face! Check out cool gifts for girls like adorable plush and stuffed animals, or sports and recreation gear for every time of year. Explore cool gifts for guys like air hockey tables; fun interactive pets; or music from their favourite artists. Discover awesome picks for teens, like cool card games to play with friends; cameras and accessories for sharing pics IRL; or arts and craft activities like DIY beads, jewelry, and fashion kits. One of the most meaningful gifts you can give someone – no matter how old they are – is a good book. Choose from board books and bath books for babies and toddlers; bedtime books for 3 year olds; and picture books to inspire pre-readers and school age kids. For more accomplished readers we’ve got super-popular world-record and question-and-answer books, and middle-grade illustrated novels for 9 year olds and up. And for older kids and young adults (that’s 12 years old and up) we have loads of beloved fiction series and graphic novels. In our HMV shops and online, we even have a terrific selection of books for grownups: bestsellers, business titles, history books, manga, and more. Let us hit you with some more big ideas….

 

1. Cool Gift Ideas For Boys

Whether you’re shopping for guys you know well or not, there are some categories that are pretty much goof-proof, like R/C vehicles, from super simple cars for kids ages 4 years old and up, to all-terrain monster trucks and road racers, to complex stunt drones for teens. There are other easy-pick gift ideas for dudes, like blasters, sports trading cards, and skateboards, but an imaginative shopper will learn what he really loves and start there. For dudes who love cinema, think Blu-Ray Discs or 4K Ultra HD Discs of their fave films, or even prop replicas. For a boyfriend with a nostalgic streak, check out fun movie, music, and comic book t-shirts in our HMV shop! For your cool brother who could maybe use a little screen-free time, think challenging building sets appropriate to his skill level and die-hard fandoms: DC or Marvel superheroes, robotics, hypercars, architecture – even sets based on his favourite video games! Or check out fun backyard games or tabletop games to scratch that competitive itch. And for thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts for the guys in your life, explore books in a wide range of genres: cooking, mystery, art and music, self-help, and more.

2. Cool Gifts Ideas for Girls

Shopping for girls is relatively easy when they’re 5 years old: you can hardly go wrong with cute sleepwear, colourful kids puzzles, or pretend play and dress up gifts. As they get older, however, it might take a little detective work to discover what they’re really into and find inspiration there. Your young daughter might be huge into certain TV characters or fashion dolls and accessories, or love unboxing mini dolls and collectibles. Ask some questions of your teen about her taste in music and then explore turntables and a selection of LP vinyl records by her fave artists – or even yours from your own youth! If she’s got a performer streak, check out cool karaoke machines for instant party vibes. For a sister who’s always building her To-Be-Read pile, dive into our selection of romance books and fantasy books to find a series or author she’ll love. Ponder gifts for your girlfriend that the two of you can do together: challenging jigsaw puzzles or building sets that let you unplug and spend some relaxing, mindful time working on that satisfying final product. (Pro tip: botanical building sets are having a real moment and make charming Valentine’s Day gifts.)

3. Cool Gift Ideas For Christmas

The winter holidays present loads of opportunities to hone your gift-giving game! Start by kicking off the countdown with super-popular Advent calendars featuring kids’ favourite characters and toys. Keep that momentum going with thoughtful ornaments and Christmas stocking stuffers – for baby’s first Christmas, or celebrating fandoms, or even cute customizable ones. Stocking stuffers gift ideas, like 3D puzzles, fidget toys and squishables, colourful supplies for drawing and colouring, or even fun keychains and action figures. For the main event, you can go the classic Christmas gift route: wrap up doll houses, trains and play sets, cuddly plush, ride-on toys for indoors, and snow toys for outdoor fun. For littles, score big points with toddler and preschool toys featuring their favourite characters: Bluey, PAW Patrol, Peppa Pig, Mickey and Minnie, and more. Or spark their imaginations with dress-up costumes and accessories or pretend-play kitchen sets and role-play toys. For 6 year olds and up, why not branch out into science and discovery toys like marble runs or robotics kits? And maybe make this the year of fun group gifts or Secret Santa gift ideas, like family games for board game nights; table games for the rec room; or puzzle mats and accessories for unplugged evenings building epic jigsaw puzzles together.

4. Cool Gift Ideas For Birthdays

Isn’t it nice to think you get a chance to make wishes come true every single year? When you’re buying for your own kids or grandkids, or a beloved niece or nephew, you can make a 7 year old’s whole year by wrapping up that action-figure play set or race track they’ve always wanted. Or the awesome basketball net, or must-have doll, or first guitar. You can be the ultimate cool uncle or fun auntie by presenting them with the coolest wheels: coupes, wagons or push-cars for babies and toddlers; trikes for preschoolers; scooters for older kids; and a cheeky “first car” model set or R/C vehicle gift idea for 16 year olds. You can inspire an artsy 8 year old with craft kits and books, or a sporty type with an outdoor hockey net or soccer goal. You can help build up an 11 year old collector’s “got it” list with battling toys, trading cards, or huggable plush. And you can feed a 14 year old’s K-pop fandom or Swiftie obsession by completing their discography on physical media – so retro! And when you’re buying birthday gifts for a classmate or a friend’s kid, you know you can never go wrong with a Toys”R”Us gift card….

5. Cool Holiday Gifts Ideas

Each new year offers a round of other gift-giving holidays! Celebrate Lunar New Year with cool gifts that reflect the year’s honoured zodiac animal – there are even on-theme spring festival building sets to make and display. If your family is big on Valentine’s Day, you can give sweet, love-themed picture books or celebrate by making cards and decorations with clay and dough, paint, and art supplies. Easter and other springtime holidays like Eid al Fitr suggest fun outdoor toys like bubbles, sidewalk chalk and skipping ropes, or basket-worthy goodies like baby animal plush, blind box collectibles, or fun mugs. The end of the school year calls for meaningful books as gifts for grads – even for 13 year olds moving from middle school to high school. Celebrate the last day of classes with sand and garden toys, pool and water toys, and backyard fun to kick off summer holidays. Autumn holidays like Thanksgiving, Diwali and Halloween are perfect times for colourful arts and crafts, and games and puzzles. Young kids will love sharing Halloween books and cute, not-so-creepy plush. Halloween is also a great time to give horror-loving 18 year olds a new favourite scary movie, thriller or mystery novel. 

6. Cool Affordable Gift Ideas Under $25

Smart shoppers will always have on hand a selection of cheap and cheerful gifts for emergency purposes: last-minute birthday invitations; holiday gift swaps; thank-you gifts for young dog walkers or snow shovellers. Some of our favourite affordable gifts have universal appeal: fun stationery items like cute notebooks and journals, novelty pens, or sticker sets; activity and colouring books; packs of crayons, washable markers, or sidewalk chalk. Or stock up on cool sensory items like fidget toys, slime, or modelling doughs. Thrill even the toughest to please 10 year olds with blind bag toys like LEGO minifigures, pop culture collectibles, mini dolls, and trading cards. Go the fashion route with fun flavoured lip balms, hair chalk pens, and refills of rubber bands or beads for friendship bracelet making. Check out great value gifts for older kids: travel games, card games, or one-time-play games; cool keychains; or cute collectible figures from movies, TV, and video games. Inspire some fresh-air fun with little goodies like snowball battle gear; snow art tools; bubble-making wands; flying discs; diving toys; skipping ropes; backyard games; ball sports equipment; mini dart blasters and accessories; inflatable pool toys; and more. As with so many other things, it’s not the price tag that matters, but the fun potential of these great goodies.

7. Cool Meaningful Gift Ideas Under $50

When you’re seeking a present that’s impressive but still relatively inexpensive – say, for a niece or nephew’s birthday – you’ve got lots of options! We have a wide selection of baby dolls, 18” dolls and accessories, and fascinating interactive pets and toys that will provide hours of pretend-play fun for imaginative kids. Along similar lines, there is a world of cuddly plush sized and priced right for collectors: must-have Squishmallows characters, the recently rebooted Care Bears, and even some super-sized stuffed animals to make a big birthday or Valentine’s Day statement. Or choose more cerebral gifts: engrossing brain teaser puzzles; educational play sets like uncannily active robotic critters; and STEM-tastic at-home experiments. On the pop culture tip, explore novelty home goods in our HMV shop, and a huge variety of collectible vinyl figures from movies, TV, video games, comics, and sports. And there are hundreds of books to choose from in this price category: fascinating biography for grownups, funny reads for kids, and deluxe collections for, say, the 17 year olds on your list who are proclaimed horror comic and manga fans. Or create a custom bundle of lower-priced board books or picture books as a thoughtful and meaningful gift for a new baby or young child.

8. Expensive But Cool Gift Ideas under $100

When you’re really committing to “cool,” you’ve got to lean into kids’ all-time faves! Within this budget, there are hundreds of exciting LEGO flowers sets to choose from that hit on popular movies, video games, and other themes – like LEGO City and LEGO Christmas Gift Ideas, among others – and offer challenges for builders of all skill levels. These awesome gifts include Star Wars action figures, but in addition to building sets, there are plush, role-play toys, action figures, puzzles and more gifts that scratch that Jedi-vs-Sith itch for fans of every age. Explore fabulous Barbie dolls and accessories and ALL things Disney, from licenced bikes and bedding to sweet plush and play sets. You can score major points with Pokémon fans by wrapping up elite trainer boxes for fans of the trading card game or building sets and super-sized stuffie versions of popular Pokémon. Beyond beloved characters, you can explore irresistible tech toys for toddlers: starter tablets and other learning toys that will delight littles with lights, sounds, music, and movement! On the other end of the age spectrum, consider challenging strategy games or party games to lure jaded 15 year olds into an evening of family fun. And at every age, explore boxed sets of kid's books as gifts with true staying power.

9. Super Cool Big Gift Ideas 

Sometimes you get the big thrill and privilege of being able to give expensive gifts: the ones with a major WOW factor! Maybe you’re looking for a special present for the whole family: consider epic playground gear to create a private park in their backyard. Beautiful swing sets or climbers and slides will provide years of active-play enjoyment. Or for real thrill-seekers, maybe trampolines or inflatable bouncers have the edge they need! Or split the difference and opt for sorta speedy but less gravity-defying goodies like battery powered vehicles. Availlable in a range of styles, these “first cars” are gifts worth making a big deal about – and preschoolers will love taking their BFFs for a spin! Older kids and even grownups will enjoy air hockey tables, foosball tables and even arcade games – cool things for the family rec room they can share with friends. On the more low-key side, consider giving STEM-curious kids educational electronics: robotics toys and coding activities that have major tech appeal as well as skill-building benefits. The most challenging and intricate latest LEGO sets have a similar prestige: intricate models, working R/C vehicles, and feature-packed multi-storey play sets from favourite series. These are the gifts they’ll remember forever!

10. Cool Unique Fan Gifts and Collectible Ideas

We LOVE to help enthusiasts of all types and ages enhance their collections: fandoms help build community and can create and strengthen bonds between generations! Whether they share a die-hard allegiance to a sports team, a TV universe, movie or comic book franchise, or even a book series, we’ve got collectible gifts to stir the nerdy hearts of kids and adults alike. Every year brings a new crop of must-have albums and trading cards for baseball and hockey fans, and there are also awesome collectible figures of top-tier players: both the stylized vinyl variety and the more detailed action-pose McFarlane Toys variety. While we’re talking collectible figures, the world of Funko takes in a multitude of pop culture interests, with novelty toys inspired by from anime to F1, fantasy series to retro brand mascots. Help your fan decorate in their own unique style, with posters and prints, mugs, bedding, and even door mats inspired by their obsessions. There’s virtually no limit to the cool gifts you can wrap up: discover books, themed board games and card games, jigsaw puzzles, building sets, plush, and even dress up costumes and kids’ clothes to feed just about any fandom you can imagine.

Conclusion

The hunt for the perfect present can actually be a lot of fun, especially when you’re shopping at Toys”R”Us and The HMV Shop. Cool gifts are kind of our thing, after all. There are cool gifts for baby (which are low-key for the parents): the tech-savviest monitors, life-hackiest feeding gadgets, most stylish strollers and carriers, and most giggle-getting baby toys. There are cool gifts for kids: wacky preschool games that’ll have littles falling out laughing; versatile easels to facilitate masterpieces in paint and glitter; and the action figure, doll, or stuffed animal that topped their wish list! We’ve got cool gift ideas for boys: construction and farm vehicles for engrossing sandbox play, or awesome role-play toys for household helpers, would-be chefs, and fix-it fans. Check out cool gift ideas for girls: epic outdoor playhouses and rad ride-ons for hours of fresh-air fun. And as kids grow, the definition of “cool” might change, but we’ve got gift-givers covered. Impress a music-obsessed teenager girl with the perfect album, or essential headphones and earbuds to keep their playlists always on. Fulfill that need for speed with gifts for teen boys like road race sets, and slick model kits for play and display. And beyond the teen years, find top gifts for grownups that keep the cool coming! Discover hilarious adult games inspired by trending shows and memes; backyard games for some active-play fun at barbecues and get-togethers; and challenging games and puzzles to give grownups’ grey matter a workout. Wrap up memory-making toys, games, and gear and cement your status as a boss-level gift-giver!

People frequently asked:

Have you been enjoying a long stretch as the cool auntie, fun uncle, and otherwise boss-level present provider? You CAN maintain that title, even when it comes time to find gifts for a teenage boy. Older kids’ tastes can change SO fast – basically at the speed of their social feeds – so it can be tough to keep up with trends. We think of every birthday and holiday as a challenge and we’re here to help! Fun Easter gifts for teen boys include affordable little goodies like blind-bag surprise toys or a mini dart blaster. For major gift-giving holidays like Hanukkah and Christmas, think about bigger-ticket gifts for teen boys that they’ll use for years to come, like an awesome e-scooter, a comfy gaming chair, or even a turntable. (That way you can give albums for subsequent holidays to help build their vinyl library: win-win!) Like music gifts, books can be especially meaningful gifts for teen boys: sharing an author or a series that you loved at their age can be a wonderful way to bond with your son, nephew, grandson, godson, or family friend. Also, giving nonfiction, graphic novels, or manga based on teen boys’ interests demonstrates how well you know them – and how much you care. The same goes for pop-culture apparel, collectibles, and even building sets: find out what sports, TV shows, movies, or video games they’re super into and use that for inspiration! Check out 20 of our best teen boy gift ideas…

 

 

1. MEGA Pikachu Pokémon

That sweet spot between kids’ youthful fandoms and their more mature interests is where this set lives, making it a unique gift for a teenage boy. Longtime Poké-fans with a growing interest in STEM toys (that’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) will love this construction challenge. It’s a fully mechanized model that “runs” when kids turn the crank, animating Pikachu’s front paws, back paws, and tail. Even the rocky pathway under his feet moves to add to the effect! On the front, it’s super-detailed, authentic, and colourful. On the reverse, kids can see the mechanism they’ve built and learn from the fascinating interplay of the gears and other pieces as they turn the crank. The build itself is intricate and complex, involving more than 1,000 pieces. But the process is also mindful – it will teach kids a great deal and result is super-satisfying. Teens will display and demonstrate their model with pride.

 

 

2. Scientist Plush by Rainbow Friends Roblox Game

Do you really need to know who this guy is, or any deep details of the Roblox/Rainbow Friends game universes? No. That lore is probably not for you. And few things ruin a game or other pop culture property for teens faster than a) being asked about it by a grownup, and b) trying to make their explanation sound remotely coherent to a non-player. Suffice it to say that among fans, this ranks among the more surprising yet cool Christmas gifts for a teenage boy. The best part: they can enjoy it ironically, or sincerely, or both and they never have to explain which it is or why! You, the gift-giver, are saying, “I know you are invested in this game because I care about you and your interests, BUT I do not need or want you to explain it because some things are For You and Not For Me and that’s okay.”

 

 

3. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin

When it comes to finding gifts for teen boys, there’s a tension between the things you know they loved as kids and the level of cool they are striving for in this moment. This hyper-detailed, seven-inch collectible threads that needle in style. Sure, it’s a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle figure, with all the youthful nostalgia that elicits. But on the other end of the spectrum from the “cowabunga, dudes” cartoon version, this TMNT action figure is based on the 2020 noir comic book series THE LAST RONIN. It’s a gritty future version of the familiar turtle tale set in an alternate universe, in which a damaged warrior seeks vengeance on the Foot Clan rulers of New York City. The authentic accessories include nunchucks, throwing knives, a ninja star, tonfa, and broken swords, as well as an interchangeable head and hands to create a variety of fighting postures.

 

 

4. Spider-Man’s Mask by LEGO® Marvel

Is there a more teen-friendly superhero than Spider-Man? The Peter Parker of it all is especially relatable to adolescents, and the web-slinging, wall-crawling powers are absolutely enviable. So, as teenage boy gifts go, this replica mask set is a winner: it’s got the fandom angle covered without being too extra, and it’s a worthy challenge for experienced builders. In fact, clocking at with a respectable yet not bananas 487 pieces, the LEGO Marvel Spider-Man’s Mask stands as a kind of gateway to other expert-level building sets. As a solo project, it’s a mindfulness activity that’s impressive and rewarding. And as a project to share with a sibling or relative (especially a younger one), it’s an exercise in cooperation and collaboration with a satisfying result. Whether this mask stands alone on display or joins a series of superhero collectibles, you can feel confident wrapping this gift up for a teen boy.

 

 

5. Risk Strike Game

Strategy games are among our top gifts for teenage boys, but many of the best, like Dungeons & Dragons and Stratego, take time to set up and HOURS to play. Risk Strike is a terrific variation: all the world-domination intensity and fleeting alliances of the classic board game Risk, with the speed and satisfaction of a card game – teens can play a round in about 20 minutes. Two to five players strategize to declare the object of attack, deploy troops, and then roll the dice to join the battle! The goal is to win the complete set of continent cards to claim a domination coin. The first player to amass two coins is the winner! Gift-givers can feel good about sharing this screen-free yet social strategy game to exercise kids’ grey matter. Plus, it’s compact and portable: perfect for dorm rooms, camping trips, regular game nights or spur-of-the-moment gaming sessions.

 

 

6. Wordle: The Party Game

Shopping for a teen with a competitive streak? The super-popular online New York Times Wordle game is now an IRL game for multiple players. Although teens might already be challenging friends and family to see who got the day’s Wordle in the fewest tries, this analogue party game version dials up the social factor. Two to four players take turns being the Host and coming up with the five-letter mystery word for the other players to guess. Change things up by playing in fast mode, timed mode, or teams mode to find the game-play that suits the group! A perfect pick for word nerds, Wordle: The Party Game might just be among the most surprising – and surprisingly popular – gifts for 13 to 16 year old teenage boys. (Pro tip: for an added challenge, choose a theme that the Hosts must stick to in choosing their mystery words.)

 

 

7. Razor Electric Scooter

This 2 wheel scooter by Razor makes a WOW-level present for a young teen’s middle-school grad, Christmas, Hanukkah, or other major gift-giving occasion. It’s expensive but worth it as an option for the school commute or just getting from A to B – at speed and in style. The brilliant, multi-colour LEDs on the deck and stem provide greater visibility for enhanced safety. This ride is easy to operate, with a thumb throttle, and a rear-fender foot brake – it tops out at and impressive but not crazy 10 miles per hour (that’s 16 kilometres per hour). The 12V battery-operated scooter delivers 40 minutes of continuous run-time on a single charge. The rear-wheel drive design offers better traction and stability, and that rear tire is airless, so it can’t go flat! It’s terrific starter e-scooter to teach good driving habits – and remember to get the helmet, too, because we each only get the one brain.

 

 

8. NBA Over the Door Hoop

Obviously, this a no-brainer gift pick for a hard-core NBA fan. (It does come with 30 official team logo stickers to customize the backboard.) But even if your teen is only meh on pro ball, this mini basketball hoop will provide HOURS of entertainment. It fits just about any size door thanks to adjustable hooks, which – bonus – are padded to prevent slam-dunk-related damage. The 9.5-inch spring-loaded steel rim and shatterproof backboard also add to the durability and realism. The included 5-inch mini basketball (and air pump) will get lots of play, but frankly, just about anything ball-shaped will be in play: socks, stuffies, scrapped essays, and whatnot. Perfect for rec rooms, classrooms, bedrooms, dorm rooms and anywhere kids need to blow off steam, take study breaks, and otherwise change the mental channel, this is among the very best gifts for teenage boys. Truly: a practically goof-proof present.

 

 

9. Funko POP! Lewis Hamilton Figure 

Maybe the teen boy in your life has been a Formula One racing fan for years. Or maybe he came to the sport more recently via the Netflix smash hit show “Drive to Survive.” Either way, this and other racing themed Funko POP! vinyl sports figures make good gifts for a teenager: they’re a low-key way to declare their fandom – for the sport, the driver, the team, or all three. This cool collectible features Hamilton’s clean, classy white Mercedes AMG Petronas suit and helmet, complete with authentic logos, as well as his pre- and post-race logo cap. After all, Hamilton is a legit style icon in his own right – of course he’s going to look slick. In addition to the cool design and modest size, it’s priced right at less than $20. It makes an excellent gift-swap item, stocking stuffer or watch-party present for F1 fans.

 

 

10. Turntable with Speakers by Crosley T160

Vinyl is enjoying a sustained resurgence in popularity. This terrific teen boy Christmas gift is an excellent turntable to test the waters for would-be vinyl-philes. It’s priced as an entry-level piece of kit, with sleek, modern styling that fits any décor, so it can go from bedroom to dorm room to a first apartment. Bluetooth enabled speakers offer great sound and versatility of placement as teens design their space. Setup is super easy right out of the box and the aluminum platter is full-sized, with an automatic belt drive to play 33 ½ and 45 rpm records. The real genius of this pick is that you’re opening up a whole new category of gifts to give: new releases from teens’ favourite artists AND classic albums to discover from previous generations and so many genres. It’s a blend of old and new you’ll be delighted to share.

 

 

11. Nerf Flag Football Set

As kids get older, the opportunities for active play often become fewer and further between. If the teen boy in your life isn’t much of a gym bro, this genius set is a great way to stay active and have fun with friends. It includes 10 adjustable belts – five orange and five black – with coloured flags on either side. These belts tear away easily to keep tackling out of the equation and make play safer, especially when there are different skill levels involved! The set also includes an 8.5-inch mini foam football for less-chaotic indoor play, but of course teens can opt to use the belts with a standard size ball outdoors. As an unexpected addition to an Easter gift basket, Christmas stocking, or just because, the Nerf Flag Football Set can help teens blow off steam during exams or maybe even start an intramural league among friends!

 

 

12. Air POP Earbuds by JLab Audio

Even if you share your teenager’s taste in music – which is NOT guaranteed, by a long shot – a set of reliable earbuds is essential gear for moving out in the world today. (Fellow bus riders or café patrons don’t need to the hear the audio of whatever video they’re watching.) These earbuds are scaled 15% smaller than most models, making them perfect for a young teenager – because technology that fits well is less likely to go missing! GO Air POP Earbuds are also lightweight, with a case charge that lasts 32+ hours – they’re always ready to go. Touch controls allow teens to select their sound mode and manage their track selections on the go. Bonus: a built-in microphone in each earbud makes for crystal clear audio on calls. For school commuting, streaming, studying, and just walking around, GO Air POP Earbuds are a gift kids will use on the daily.

 

 

13. Stumble Guys Collectible Figures: Blind Box

Sometimes you just need a stash of cheap and cheerful ways to say “I’m thinking of you” without totally embarrassing your teen. Each of these mystery boxes includes one officially licensed figure of a character from the mega-selling, massively multiplayer battle royale game of obstacles and eliminations! There are 24 characters to collect – including ultra-rare figures Golden Banana, Amethyst NYX, Captain Goldheart, Dynamitron, Frozen Valkyrie, and Candie Bear! Does it matter that you have no idea who any of these characters are? No. It does not. You’re just showing your teen that you’re paying attention to the things he likes. Happily, these surprise packs are priced right to sock away as stocking stuffers, party favours, door prizes or gift-swap goodies. Bonus: each box can be deconstructed to form a Stumble Guys mini-map that can be combined with other maps to create an interactive game world!

 

 

14. Hogwarts™ Castle

This is a gift with a major “WOW” factor. Sure, it’s an expensive option for a birthday or holiday present, but the reaction you’ll get from your teen will be worth it. This intricate and impressive building set of more than 1,700 pieces has loads of authentic movie details and fun features. There’s an ingenious secret entrance, a trio of slide-out dungeon rooms, a surprise selection of five wizarding portraits, floating candles in the Great Hall, and more. Potter-heads can play out their own adventures or recreate the action scenes of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone with 10 cool minifigures AND a fully-grown mountain troll figure! The Great Hall can be a component to incorporate with other LEGO Harry Potter™ Hogwarts™ Castle building sets, or a standalone play-and-display set. Either way, it’ll spark kids’ imaginations, fuel their fandom, and provide a challenging mindfulness activity.

 

 

15. Zuru X-Shot Excel Hawk Eye Blaster

Sure, it might seem stereotypically “dude.” But there’s just something about the experience of ambushing an unsuspecting friend – or a TV screen or just a poster on a wall – that speaks to the core of the teenage boy. This is the gift of blasting off steam: cathartic and fun and harmless. The 12 foam darts included with this high-precision single-shot blaster boast an award-winning design for their impressive range: up to 27m (that’s 90 feet for the non-metric crowd)! The detachable targeting scope and tactical grip handle help with firing accuracy. The breech-loading and pump-action priming add drama to dart battles and allow for staging some sweet action scenes. There’s even a simulated recoil from the stock for added role-play realness. The set comes with five stackable plastic targets, but let’s be real: this is about blasting your imagined enemies: parents, siblings, roommates, cartoon villains, inanimate objects.

 

 

16. LEGO® Koenigsegg Hypercar

This one is a great gift for teen boys who love cars – total gearheads (a term we use with love). The sleek lines and authentic details will thrill automotive nerds: it’s a model of one of the world’s fastest streel-legal cars, designed by Swedish megacar company Koenigsegg. It’s also a test of their builder bona fides: an 801-piece set that involves intricate components like a moving V8 engine and differential and working steering with a detachable knob. But the real differentiator is the dihedral synchro-helix door system: a mouthful that basically means the doors can open 90 degrees and move outwards. It’s a next-level facet of authenticity that LEGO Technic™ sets do so well. Teens can also use the LEGO® Builder app to zoom in on and rotate the set as they build for an enhanced building experience. They’ll be rightfully proud of this cool display piece!

 

 

17. Beyblade Burst QuadDrive Interstellar Drop Battle Set

This is an awesome starter set for young teens who love a little head-to-head competition! Beyblade is the unquestioned champion in the battle-top universe: where players mix and match components to create a contender top. They then choose a left or right launcher to send their top into battle in a Beystadium (which is included) in which the opposing tops spin and collide again and again. Ultimately one will stop spinning, be knocked out, or suffer, as SpaceX would say, a “rapid unscheduled disassembly.” These competitions can be one-off or round-robin and they’re surprisingly exciting, so this gift has a screen-free appeal for parents (though, of course, there is an app) and a fun social appeal for kids. This game has a sneaky-ish science aspect, with lots of lore about top components and strategy, but basically, the whole point is, as the tagline says, to “Let it rip!”

 

 

18. Discovery Hydraulic Arm Building Set

Shopping for a teen with an interest in STEM (that’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)? This fascinating DIY kit makes a smart gift for even a casual student of mechanical engineering! Powered by the trusted folks at Discover Education, this set includes 176 pieces and clear, engaging instructions for constructing a robotic arm with a gripper claw that uses only pressurized liquid – no batteries. (Note that teens will need some basic household tools and materials to complete the project.) Kids assemble the base, arm, and claw, and then attach tubes to a six-lever control panel that allows them to grip and move objects. Between building the tool and honing their skills in operating it, teens will spend hours on this smart, screen-free project. Can they use it to give the dog a treat? Build a tower of blocks? Exploring its capabilities is part of the fun….

 

 

19. KAI: The Artificial Intelligence Robot

Those two little letters – AI – encompass a whole new world that today’s young people will explore and employ in greater depth than today’s adults ever anticipated. Even teens who never thought about pursuing computer science in a formal way will find their curiosity piqued by this ingenious kit. The first step is to build and program the robot – KAI looks like a cute insect-ish guy with arms and an array of red LEDs that can serve as an expressive face, or a scrolling billboard. Running an app on a tablet or smartphone, teens then record a series of sounds, and physical gestures that they assign to KAI’s five functions: walk backwards, walk forwards, turn right, turn left, and stop. Using machine learning, KAI analyzes patterns in the data to follow directions and make predictions. Kids can also control KAI using the app as a remote, or by using their smart device’s gyroscope!

 

 

20. LEGO® Star Wars™ The Dark Falcon

Even if they’ve has never seen the animated LEGO® Star Wars™ Rebuild the Galaxy special on Disney+ (though they should, it’s four (so far) quick, energetic episodes of “opposite day” gags), this alternate-timeline Millennium Falcon set makes an amazing birthday gift for your Star Wars fan! The build is intricate and challenging, with more than 1,500 pieces, and the result has loads of awesome features. The top panels flip up to see and play around inside the detailed interior, there are two spring-loaded blasters, and the cockpit opens to fit two minifigures. Okay, we need to talk about the minifigures: THESE are half the fun of this topsy-turvy galaxy. Darth Rey, Jedi Vader, C-P30, Beach Luke, and of course, Darth Jar-Jar are 100% destined to become collector’s items. (Maybe the optimal use of this set is to troll or just confuse SW purists? We don’t judge.)

 

 

That’s just a little taste of some of our favourite gifts for teen boys! We hope they spark your gift-giving imagination and send you down a rabbit hole to find the perfect present for your unique teen and occasion. That’s the kind of thing we live for, but we understand that it can be challenging to find great gifts for kids, especially when they’re not your own. So here are some of our best gift shopping tips! The best and most appreciated gifts for babies are the ones that help their parents: travel gear like strollers and carriers; home gear like bouncers and play gyms; and feeding gear like bottle sets. Also always welcome: engaging baby toys that promote their development and learning. In the toddler, preschooler and school-age categories, inspired gifts for girls and gifts for boys are broadly similar: role-play toys; cuddly plush and dolls to nurture; construction toys; outdoor gear; and action figures and play sets for world-building – especially ones that feature favourite characters from kids’ favourite shows and movies. Do ask the parents: both for suggestions AND what’s on their family “no thank you” list. It’s important to give presents that align with their values. And as for older kids, as we’ve said above: the best gifts for a teenage girls – are ones that challenge them, speak to their current fandoms and interests and even introduce new ones! Think music, books, maker activities, and pop culture collectibles – the greatest gifts for teens are ones that show you know them.

 

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At Toys”R”Us we’re big boosters of Secret Santa projects: gifts exchanged among friends, classmates, coworkers, and colleagues under the cover of anonymity and in the holiday spirit! We think it’s one of the best modern traditions, that can bring joy to people of every background and faith tradition – even if those doesn’t normally involve the Man in Red. (You can always call it a gift-swap!) And we know it can be a challenge to buy a gift for a kid or for someone you don’t know well, especially a young person! What are their interests? What’s their favourite movie or TV show? Do they like building sets, or science toys, or pop culture collectibles? It can definitely seem a bit daunting. But we’re hoping to make things a bit easier for you, whether you’re buying for your child’s classmate, teammate, troopmate, or even someone in your own workplace! We’ve assembled some mostly gender-neutral gifts for Secret Santa exchanges: fun and funny goodies like surprise toys, vinyl figures, and plush that won’t break the bank. Our picks are all under $30, the and the majority are under $20 – that’s the typical spending limit for a Secret Santa initiative, especially in schools. Our list of Secret Santa gift suggestions runs the gamut of interests, from sports and video games and superheroes to arts and crafts, building sets and action figures. The best advice we can give in the hunt for gift-swap goodies and Secret Santa treasures? Have FUN with it!

 

1. LEGO Batman Mech Armor

 

Sure, shaking the box will be a dead giveaway, but LEGO sets are always good gifts and basically goof-proof Secret Santa items! (Plus, there’s always the surprise of unwrapping it to find out what series set it is.) This awesome superhero set is super-poseable and includes a Batarang™, a stud-launcher, AND a jetpack. But the best part is amping up the action by putting the Minifigure in the suit for big-stomping, long-reaching crimefighting thrills. Perfect for ages 6+.

 

2. 5 Surprise NBA Ballers

 

When you’re shopping for a guy, Secret Santa gifts can get tricky. But if he’s a sports fan, these cool mystery-box toys are a terrific choice! Inside each ball is one of 30+ official player figurines, a player poster, a miniature basketball and TWO epic surprise accessories. Will kids unbox a rare “frozen moment”: a figure captured in a game-time celebration pose? Or an ultra-rare figure of Stephen Curry or Lebron James their city edition jerseys? It’s a slam-dunk surprise gift!

 

3. Miniverse Make It Mini Food x Hello Kitty

 

Looking for fun, funny Secret Santa gifts? Miniverse Make It Mini kits are a mix of unboxing excitement and engrossing craft activity! Kids aged 8+ open the ball to reveal the materials for a teeny-weeny food item with a Hello Kitty theme: a noodle bowl, bento box, bubble tea – even waffles! After assembling this cute mini meal, kids add the included resin, set it under UV light, and boom: they’ve got a colourful collectible to display.

 

4. Squishmallows Adopt Me! 14” Queen Bee

 

Even if the kid you’re buying for doesn’t play Adopt Me!, this crazy-cute 14” plush based on the hugely popular Roblox game plush will appeal to stuffie fans for all ages, from kindergarten to preschool to tweens and teens. Soft and snuggly like all Squishmallows, this playful plush is a delicate baby blue with shiny gold stripes, wings and antennae, and a sweet smile. Collector kids will be especially thrilled with this Secret Santa surprise!

 

5. Squishmallows 10” Piplup

 

Pokémon fans in particular will be delighted by this officially licensed Water Type stuffed animal. It’s a perfect Secret Santa choice for Squishmallows collectors, too. And frankly, he is so cute that kids not in the know will just fall in love when they unwrap a portly penguin-ish plush! He is soft and snuggly and just the right size for cuddling at home during movie nights or on the road – he’d make a terrific air travel companion.

 

6. Harry Potter 11.5” Crookshanks Plush

 

This feline friend is “R” Exclusive! An officially licensed Wizarding World of Harry Potter plush, Crookshanks is, of course, Hermione Granger’s beloved pet. Potterheads will know that that he is actually half-cat and half-Kneazle, a hilarious squish-faced magical creature with the notorious orange cat temperament. This stuffed animal version has those uncanny sparkly amber eyes and soft yet unruly fur. Even if that Secret Santa recipient isn’t a die-hard Harry Potter fan, this pretty kitty makes a great gift.

 

7. ALEX Glow Sketch It Nail Pens

 

Wrap up some Secret Santa style with a gift that taps into the popular fashion trend of custom nail art! This fun, funky set includes clever nail polish pens designed with a brush on one end for broad strokes of colour, and a precision tip on the opposite end for fine details. The five pens include silver and black and three glowing shades: pink, blue, and green. A cool, creative pick for girls ages 8+.

 

8. Squishmallows 8” Hello Kitty Plush

 

We love this collab cutie so much she also made our selection of 20 Awesome Gifts for Teen Girls! It’s a cute and cuddly score for collectors of Squishmallows and Hello Kitty toys alike, and a sweet stuffie in her own right, so she’s a perfect plush pal even for non-superfans. At 8” she’s sized right to pack for road trips and sleepovers. Bonus: she’s priced so nice she gets pride of place among Secret Santa gifts under $30.

 

9. Out to Impress Charms, Beads and Bangles 

 

Whether they’re inspired by the friendship bracelet aesthetic of a certain pop star, or simply a creative kid, this DIY jewelry set makes an amazing last-minute Secret Santa gift. It’s loaded with a wide variety of beads, charms, gems, and embellishments and an ample supply of cuffs, laces, elastics, and floss. It’s enough materials to make up to 50 custom bracelets for friends, family and fellow fans – a gift to turn into even more gifts!

 

10. Our Generation: Siberian Husky Plush Pup

 

Designed to fit perfectly into the Our Generation universe, this 6” plush pup makes a charming pretend pet for kids’ favourite 18” dolls. But he’s also a sweet stuffie who stands alone as an animal friend. He’s fully poseable for maximum imaginative play, and he comes with a removable collar and leash. His ears and tail are coloured like the Northern Lights: a perfect complement to his ice blue eyes. THIS type of dog makes a marvelous Christmas present for kids!

 

11. LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Mighty Dinosaurs

 

When it comes to LEGO® sets, if some is good, more is better! So the fact that this clever set can build three different dinosaur models makes it a next-level Secret Santa gift. Kids can choose to make a T rex., a Triceratops, or a Pterodactyl, depending on their dino-mood. This versatile building set makes a great choice when you don’t know much about the recipient: dinosaurs have unisex appeal, and our unscientific polling tells us most kids LOVE LEGO® toys.

 

12. Funko POP! NBA All-Stars: Vince Carter

 

Look: up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Vince Carter in hang-time mode! This awesome throwback collectible shows the former Raptors superstar and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer wearing his 2005 All-Star East jersey and signature sweatband. In typical Funko POP! fashion, the details are delightful: those blue-soled kicks, that serious facial hair, that tiny basketball. It’s a moment in time and a fun pick for sports fans among Secret Santa gifts under $20.

 

13. Rainbow Loom Cute Bliss Charm Bracelet Kit™

 

Bursting with colour and creative possibility, this DIY jewelry set includes 32 double-sided charms and 1,600 elastic bands! Crafty kids can custom-design gifts for friends and family using the exclusive Dual Hook and Speed Loom to make bracelets at double speed! The play value in learning the ropes and the mindfulness of creating patterns make this Secret Santa gift cheap at twice the price. So rewarding to give kids a skill-building toy that lets them spread joy, too.

 

14. UNO Minecraft

 

This cool crossover card game proves that a Secret Santa gift need not be expensive to be a winner! It’s classic UNO with a Minecraft twist – though players don’t need to know anything about Minecraft to understand the slight tweak to the rules, so grownups will catch on fast. The deck features fun Minecraft characters AND if you draw the Creeper card, all the OTHER players pick up three more cards! It’s a great, screen-free diversion to keep always on hand.

 

15. Funko POP! MLB Toronto Blue Jays Mascot

 

The thing about giving a professional sports mascot as a Secret Santa gift is that it can be enjoyed sincerely by fans of the team, ironically by non-sportsy people, or as a sworn enemy by fans of any other team in the league. This blue bird of baseball is Ace, the slick animal avatar of the Toronto Blue Jays. (As such he has lots of experience with heartbreak.) But come on: is this vinyl collectible not pretty darn cute?!

 

16. X-Shot Excel Reflex 6 Blaster

 

There’s just something so satisfying about unleashing a barrage of foam darts on an unsuspecting sibling or squaring off against a battle-ready friend. Kids can blast off some steam by rapid-firing six foam darts in under 30 seconds from this rotating barrel. The rounds fly an impressive 27 metres (that’s 90 feet), making running battles extra fun and adding some oomph to shooting gallery practice. As Secret Santa gifts go, this one’s a literal blast.

 

17. Harry Potter x Miniverse Potions

 

This surprise-toy pick is a magical Secret Santa gift for girls and guys steeped in Harry Potter lore! Every ball contains the materials to craft a miniature replica of a Wizarding World-approved potion: Skele-Grow, Felix Felicis, Polyjuice Potion, and more! Once it’s bottled, kids cure the resin under UV light to complete their piece – and the packaging even become a cool display case! It’s an enchanting blend of collectible, craft, and blind-box gift.

 

18. WWE Action Figure – Kane

 

Check it out: it’s WWE Superstar Kane, also known as the “Big Red Machine” – made small! He’s just one of a series of highly detailed 6” figures designed with 10 points of articulation so kids can mimic wrestlers’ signature poses, relive milestone matches, and create their own wrestling dramas! This dramatic collectible makes an awesome Secret Santa gift for guys who love wrestling toys, sure, but also for kids who are just taking their first steps toward fandom.

 

19. Transformers Authentics: Optimus Prime

 

We love a two-in-one toy, and that’s Transformers’ whole vibe. This awesome and affordable figure is the undisputed leader of the Autobots: Optimus Prime! In his robot form this fan favourite stands 7” tall, with articulated arms and legs for pretend-play fun. In just four moves, this hero transforms into a semi-truck to roll out into action. The relatively simple transforming sequence is a satisfying fidget-style activity, adding a dynamic appeal to this classic collectible character.

 

20. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem – Leonardo

 

Maybe your Secret Santa recipient is a longtime TMNT fan, or maybe this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship! Styled in the mode of the MUTANT MAYHEM movie, this 4.5” Leo is wearing his signature smirk and blue mask and accessories – and his trusty katanas are good to go, among other weapons (and a slice of pizza, of course). Kids can recreate their favourite Leo scenes or come up with their own ninja adventures.

 

21. Furby Furblets – Ray-Vee

 

This Secret Santa sweetie is just too cute! Like a regular Furby, this fun-size version is colourful, fuzzy, adorable, and brimming with personality! Kids can press the heart to hear its favourite music, press the beak to hear silly eating sounds, and press the top of its head to hear it speak “Furbish.” Its pop-up peekaboo ears are pretty charming, too. It even comes with a removable keychain clip so kids can attach it to a backpack.

 

22. Atomix Brainteaser Puzzle Sphere

 

This Secret Santa gift is going get HOURS of play! It’s a cool, multifaceted puzzle: players ages 7+ twist the sphere to mix up the bead colours in different tracks. Then they try to undo the scramble and get each colour of beads back to its own ring. It’s an interesting brainteaser for a solo player, or a timed race between challengers. The smooth sliding action of the beads makes this a terrific fidget toy, and the texture offers sensory satisfaction, too.

 

23. Monopoly – Marvel Studios Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

 

Sometimes coming up with nice Secret Santa gifts is about wielding the element of surprise. This variant on the classic capitalism board game involves choosing a side to start with: play for Wakanda or for the rival Talkonil. Then roll the dice and race to acquire locations, build on them, and of course, amass Vibranium. It’s a fun superhero twist on an old favourite that Marvel fans ­– kids and grownups – can play together.

 

24. Bitty Boomers – Storm Trooper

 

There is NO WAY kids will guess what Secret Santa has wrapped up here – it’s a little short for a Storm Trooper. This hilariously teeny, awesomely inexpensive Bluetooth speaker fits in the palm of their hand and stands just 2” tall! It’s even comes with a keychain strap and a lanyard to play music on the go! It prides itself on being a small speaker with a BIG sound – and it even works as a selfie remote.

 

25. Edu-Science 6” Geographic Globe

 

Kids can have the whole world in their hands – this pint-sized globe will bring things into perspective! It’s an unexpected Secret Santa choice, but great for young would-be travellers, space fanatics, and any kid curious about the world. It’s labelled with more than 900 place names and political boundaries to teach continents, countries, oceans, and more. It’ll make an interesting addition to kids’ bookshelves and desks – and might even spark an interest in geography and exploration.

 

26. Metalfigs 6” Ultimate Spider-Man Figure

 

We’re still trying to decide which unique aspect is the coolest: the fact that this stylized Spidey collectible is made from die-cast metal, or that he’s working a version of the classic three-point superhero stance. It’s a bit of a tweak for his typical web-slinger pose! Both factors make this a terrific Secret Santa pick for Marvel movie fans, comic fans, and really anyone present in this pop-culture moment – because who doesn’t like their friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man?

 

27. Pokémon TCG Melmetal ex Battle Deck

 

Can a humble Secret Santa gift kick-start an obsession? We say yes: 100%. This is a great starter set – complete with instructions – for kids who want to dip their toes into the epic trading card game. A 60 card deck (including one holographic mythical card), a single-player play mat, three reference cards, a metallic coin, damage counters, and even a code to play the deck online. It’s terrific play value for a very reasonable price!

 

28. Super Mario Ceramic Mug

 

“It’s-a me: Secret Santa!” Whatever their age, whenever they entered their Nintendo era – and even if they never really did – the lucky recipient of this cheery Super Mario ceramic mug will get a big smile. It’s got a nice sunny yellow background, a pair of power-pose Marios, and the game-specific yet weirdly profound slogan: “What doesn’t kill you makes you smaller.” For pop culture clout, nostalgic charm, and sheer utility, this might be our best all-around present pick so far.

 

29. Care Bears Tenderheart Bear as Dracula

 

It’s arguably giving a little more Halloween treat than Secret Santa prezzie, but this adorable plush is a winner all year round! This cute crossover is a 9” cosplay event: Tenderheart Bear as the classic old Hollywood vampire, complete with pointy widow’s peak, fangs, and modified belly badge with a moon medallion. He’s even got little bat shapes on his cheeks! It’ll be a smash-hit with Goth girls, cinephiles, and collectors.

 

30. Heroes of Goo Jit Zu DC Minis: Series 4

 

Some of these quirky characters are deep cuts from the DC comics universe (Translucent King Shark, anyone?) and some are instantly recognizable, like Speed Force Flash! Each one is just two and half inches tall, but they stretch up to four times that size – then return to their original form. It’s funny to make them battle it out by twisting two of them together and letting go – and they make awesome fidget toys, too.

31. Crayola Gross Science Kit

 

This STEM-tastic set includes just about everything needed to carry out 20 at-home experiments that scratch that yuck-itch that so many tweens seem to share. With a few common kitchen ingredients, lab-curious kids can create slime, brains, eyeballs and other squishy stuff! The clear instructions are designed to be child-friendly, and the kit includes most measuring tools, so kids can get a taste (not literally) of practical chemistry. Sometimes, Secret Santa sneaks in a little learning….

 

 

32. LEGO® Gingerbread Ornaments

 

Now THIS Secret Santa pick is just perfect on all counts: it’s got that seasonal spice, it’s a fun maker project, and it’s priced right! Children, tweens, and even adults will enjoy customizing three funny, festive ornaments – simple instructions let kids build the basic gingerbread figures quickly and then get on to the really fun part: decorating! Whether they keep these for themselves or give them as gifts to friends, family, teachers, builders will have a blast.

 

 

33. Nebulous Stars Carryall Bag – Nenuphia & Lilya

 

Though this Secret Santa gift would be especially meaningful to a fan with a deep knowledge of the fantastical Nebulous Stars universe, it’s appealing for lots of reasons to kids less versed in the series. It’s just SO pretty: a gorgeous palette of dreamy blues and purples, and a mix of floral and star motifs. It’s also super practical: a lightweight fabric with a front zippered pocket and drawstring straps, for carrying indoor shoes, sports gear, or even books and school supplies.

34. Rubik’s Coach Cube

 

Quite apart from doing in 3.13 seconds like world record holder Max Park, the ability to solve the 3x3 Rubik’s Cube is one of the most-wanted skills among kids – and many grownups! This clever Coach Cube is one of the top methods for teaching the strategy. Following the instructions and videos, players peel the black stickers off in eight steps and learn to solve the cube using only the colours revealed. Once all the stickers are gone, kids have a cube to practice with!

35. Pokémon Clip ‘N Go – Mareep and Level Ball

 

The traditional Pokémon superfan might be steeped in the lore of the trading card game or the ‘90s-era cartoon. But for most kids, the appeal of Pokémon in is the “mon” – the monsters! The cute character in this case is Mareep, a sheep-like creature who generates static electricity from its wool and stores it in its tail. Kids can store Mareep in the level ball and clip it to their school backpack for on-the-go play.

 

 

So you see where we’re coming from with these gift-swap suggestions? Since it’s pretty tough to see someone’s Secret Santa Wish List – anonymity and all that – you have to kind of squeeze your eyes shut and guess. Which can be fun! Finding great gifts for teenage boys is an exciting mix of knowing your audience and then taking a chance. (And when you’re working with a $20 spending limit, even a wild guess is pretty low risk: there are loads of fun goodies at this price point.) While the need for Secret Santa gifts for babies is less, things like fun teethers, board books, cute baby toys, and funny onesies are easy to find. For preschoolers and even school-age kids, gifts for girls and gifts for boys have lots of overlap: books and action figures featuring favourite characters – like Harry Potter, Hello Kitty, and Pokémon – are always good bets, as are LEGO® sets, craft kits, trading cards, and DIY science toys. And in a fun twist, for once shopping for older kids might actually be easier than for young ones: the best gifts for teenage girls also branch out to include a broader range of favourite movies, TV and music, anime and graphic novels! As with teen girls, terrific gift-swap gifts for teen boys include pop culture goodies like collectible figures and blind-box toys, tech toys, fidget toys, card games and strategy games. And for every age, you’ll seldom go wrong if you go for a laugh – funny, weird, silly little surprises are what Secret Santa is all about! Happy shopping….

 

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