Birthday Gifts for Kids (2026)
Kids' birthdays come with a built-in test: does the gift get played with today, or does it end up in the closet by next week? The picks here lean hard toward the first kind. The Redcat Ascent-32 V2 rock crawler ($89.99) comes ready to run with radio, battery and charger, so it is climbing obstacles before the cake is cut. Makeblock mBot ($69.99) is a robot kit kids assemble and then program, a solid first step into robotics, and the Aurzen EAZZE E1R mini projector ($139.99) has Roku TV built in for a sleepover movie on the ceiling.
For a party gift from a guest, the Let's Resin Dumpling Squishy Making All-in-one Kit ($32.99) is a cute, satisfying craft. For the big family present, the Aotob 15 ft Outdoor Trampoline ($359.99) adds a basketball hoop. Prices run from $32.99 to $359.99, and every pick comes from a brand we've researched.
Updated 2026-10-08. Prices sync from each store. We may earn a commission when you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you.
Quick picks
- Redcat Ascent-32 V2 - 1/32 Scale Brushed Electric Rock Crawler Redcat Racing · $89.99
- Makeblock mBot: Kid's First Robot Kit for DIY and STEM Learning Makeblock · $69.99–$149.99
- Aurzen EAZZE E1R Roku TV Smart Portable Mini Projector Aurzen · $139.99
- Funphix Fort 154 Pc Set for Supersized Glow in The Dark Fort Building… Funphix · $143.09
- mBot2: STEAM Education Coding Robot Kit for AI Learning xTool · $279.99–$1,600
- FanttikRide C9 Apex Electric Scooter for Kids Pink Fanttik · $229.99
- FanttikRide C9 Pro Electric Scooter for Kids Fanttik · $209.99
- Draw Your Own Games! - Pixicade+ Abacus Brands · $34.99
Redcat Ascent-32 V2 - 1/32 Scale Brushed Electric Rock Crawler
$89.99
A tiny ready to run rock crawler with radio, battery, and charger included, so it can crawl over obstacles right away.
Shop now at Redcat Racing →
Makeblock mBot: Kid's First Robot Kit for DIY and STEM Learning
$69.99–$149.99 Up to 24% off
A beginner friendly robot kit kids assemble themselves and then program, a great first step into robotics.
Shop now at Makeblock →
Aurzen EAZZE E1R Roku TV Smart Portable Mini Projector
$139.99
A sub one pound mini projector with Roku TV built in that turns any wall or ceiling into a movie screen.
Shop now at Aurzen →
Funphix Fort 154 Pc Set for Supersized Glow in The Dark Fort Building – Encourages Teamwork, Stimulates Imagination for Age 5+ (Green Blue Balls)
$143.09
A 154-piece glow-in-the-dark fort building set for kids to build giant forts and hideouts together.
Shop now at Funphix →
mBot2: STEAM Education Coding Robot Kit for AI Learning
$279.99–$1,600 Up to 30% off
A sturdy aluminum robot kids can program from a phone or gamepad, turning coding lessons into hands-on play.
Shop now at xTool →
FanttikRide C9 Apex Electric Scooter for Kids Pink
$229.99
A pink electric scooter sized for kids, a big unwrap moment that gets them riding around the neighborhood.
Shop now at Fanttik →
FanttikRide C9 Pro Electric Scooter for Kids
$209.99
A kid-sized electric scooter gives a child their own ride around the neighborhood and a big unwrapping moment.
Shop now at Fanttik →
Draw Your Own Games! - Pixicade+
$34.99
Kids draw on paper or use stickers and Pixicade turns their drawings into playable video games in minutes.
Shop now at Abacus Brands →
Standard Set- 199 Pieces – Building play-structures for Indoors & Outdoors
$299
A 199-piece building set for making play structures kids can climb on, indoors or out, and rebuild endlessly.
Shop now at Funphix →
Funphix Fort 154 Pc Set for Supersized Glow in The Dark Fort Building + 4 Colored Sheets – Encourages Teamwork, Stimulates Imagination for Age 5+ (Orange Yellow Balls)
$143.09
A 154-piece glow-in-the-dark fort building set with colored sheets, so kids can build their own secret hideout.
Shop now at Funphix →
Redcat Ascent-18 1/18 Scale Brushed Electric Rock Crawler
$129.99
A ready to run 1/18 rock crawler with radio, battery, and charger, an easy first RC truck for young drivers.
Shop now at Redcat Racing →
EasySMX® S10 Gaming Controller for Switch 2: Wake up, TMR Sticks, HD Rumble
$59.99
A Switch 2 controller with drift resistant TMR sticks, HD rumble, and console wake up for serious Switch players.
Shop now at EasySMX →
136 Colors Brush Tip Acrylic Paint Markers Set
$51.99 · $58.99 −12%
A huge 136 color set of brush tip acrylic paint markers for painting rocks, canvas, wood, and more.
Shop now at Let's Resin →
EasySMX® S10 Lite Gaming Controller for Switch 2: Wake up, Back Button and 9-Axis Motion Control
$39.99
An affordable Switch 2 controller with console wake up, back buttons, and motion controls for a second player.
Shop now at EasySMX →
72 Colors Brush Tip Acrylic Paint Markers Set
$33.99 · $42.99 −21%
A 72 color brush tip acrylic marker set for vibrant art on paper, rocks, and fabric.
Shop now at Let's Resin →
Dumpling Squishy Making All-in-one Kit
$32.99
An all-in-one kit for making squishy dumpling toys, a cute and satisfying craft project for kids and teens.
Shop now at Let's Resin →
WOV Racing 1:9 scale R/C 4X4 Monster Truck
$261 · $289.99 −10%
A ready-to-run 1:9 scale 4x4 monster truck that comes fully assembled for backyard bashing straight from the box.
Shop now at Buddy RC →
Virtual Reality Discovery Gift Set w/ DK Book - Oceans!
$59.99
A VR gift set with a 96-page DK ocean book that lets kids swim with marine animals through immersive virtual reality.
Shop now at Abacus Brands →
Virtual Reality Discovery Gift Set w/ DK Book - Dinosaurs!
$59.99
A deluxe dinosaur VR gift set with a DK book that lets kids get up close to prehistoric giants.
Shop now at Abacus Brands →
15 ft Outdoor Trampoline with Safety Net, Basketball Hoop & Ladder
$359.99 · $429.99 −16%
A 15ft trampoline with a safety net and basketball hoop, so kids can bounce and shoot slam dunks.
Shop now at Aotob →
Aotob 14ft Trampoline with Safety Net & Ladder
$329.99 · $409.99 −20%
A 14ft backyard trampoline with safety net and ladder, big enough for the whole family to bounce.
Shop now at Aotob →
7FT Trampoline with Safety Net - No Gap Design
$179.99 · $199.99 −10%
A compact 7ft trampoline with a no-gap safety net that gives kids a safe place to bounce off energy.
Shop now at Aotob →
Makeblock mTiny: Smart Panda Robot for Preschoolers to Learn Coding, Music, Math, and Language.
$229.99 · $255.99 −10%
A panda robot for preschoolers that teaches early coding with screen-free cards, maps, and a tap pen.
Shop now at Makeblock →
Makeblock mBot Ranger: 3-in-1 Robotics Kit for Building Robots from Scratch
$169.99 · $209.99 −19%
A 3-in-1 robotics kit that builds a tank, a self balancing robot, or a racing car to program.
Shop now at Makeblock →