Holiday Gifts for Kids (2026)
Holiday break is long, and the best gifts for kids are the ones still getting played with when school starts back up. Building and coding toys earn their keep here. The Makeblock mBot Ranger ($169.99) is a 3-in-1 kit that becomes a tank, a self balancing robot or a racing car to program, and the Funphix Standard Set ($299) has 199 pieces for play structures kids can climb on and rebuild endlessly, indoors or out.
For screen time that feels earned, the Virtual Reality Discovery Gift Set w/ DK Book - Dinosaurs! ($59.99) pairs VR with a DK book, and the EasySMX S10 Gaming Controller for Switch 2 ($59.99) has drift resistant TMR sticks. Crafty kids will dig into Let's Resin's 136 Colors Brush Tip Acrylic Paint Markers Set ($51.99) for painting rocks, canvas and wood. 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 · $196.99 −64%
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 · $1,970 −86%
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 →