Gifts for Kids That Are $25 or Less
Looking for a gift for a child in your life can be a challenge when there is so much stuff out there and so little time to sort through it. Our gift guide features gifts that can work for numerous ages and genders and are even fun for grown-ups to join in on. Whether they’re into art, building, or making messes (as kids do), we’ve got something for every kid. Have you come across other good gifts under $25? Share them in the comments.
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$19 from Amazon
This kit contains everything for a kid to create amazing art, all for under $20. Just pour the paints onto the included canvas for mess-free fun.
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$15 from Amazon
This safe version of darts uses plastic sticky balls instead of sharp pieces. It’s a great way for kids to work on hand-eye coordination.
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$15 from Amazon
This go-to toy is fun for so many ages. Just stomp and see how high the foam rocket flies.
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$18 from Amazon
This is the kind of noise-making toy that drives a parent nuts, but the kids just love it nonetheless. They can experiment with it to make hundreds of different sound combinations.
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$15 from Amazon
Rock painting is fun and creative for so many ages. This deluxe kit has googly eyes and glitter as well as 12 paint colors.
$16 from Amazon
Harry Potterheads will love this adorable LEGO set that is, surprisingly, under $20. Build Moaning Myrtle’s bathroom and play with the Harry, Ron, and Hermione figures.
$20
Young artists can color, draw, and craft to their heart’s content. Included are markers, crayons, pencils, scissors, and more.
$13 from Amazon
This old-school toy is still fun for all ages. It’s just like what you had as a kid, but with a bigger, brighter screen and more pegs.
$16 from Amazon
The most adorable gift for the kid who loves LEGO and dogs. There are tons of creative scenarios for kids to bathe, train, and play with their little LEGO pups.
$18 from Maisonette
These aren’t just any crayons — they are practically art themselves. Give them to the kid who takes their coloring seriously.
$13 from Uncommon Goods
Make handwashing way more fun by giving exploding soap.The all-natural soap balls make a big splat when squished (we can’t think of a better way to get kids to wash their hands).
$20 from Uncommon Goods
Animal-loving kids will adore doing this 300-piece puzzle that’s challenging enough for the adult helping out.
$25 from Uncommon Goods
Get them off their devices with games that encourage imagination and togetherness. The packs are great for travel as well.
$18 from TeePublic
Know a broccoli hater? So do we. Make it an inside joke with this silly tee.
$13 from TeePublic
LEGO-loving kids can show off how skilled they are when they wear this cute tee.
$15 from LEGO
They’ll never run out of ideas for builds with this book that features tons of quick ideas.
$20 from KiwiCo
Paper dolls are a classic from when you were a kid — show them how fun they are. Kids can design their own doll clothes and settings for their creations.
$20 from KiwiCo
Little engineers can create light-up circuits with this STEM kit. Best for ages 9 and up, there are endless possibilities for exploration.
$18 from KiwiCo
Planting is educational and creative, as kids can watch wheatgrass grow into a wacky hairdo as they doodle on the chalkboard planter over and over again.
$20 from Crocs
Get this pack to dress up the Crocs of a superhero-loving kid.
$20 from Crocs
These heart-covered socks look cute with Crocs, but go with any outfit. There are three sets in a pack.
$20 from LEGO
Perfect for a quiet play time, this blanket is just made for having cars and trucks run up and down the roads while kids are cozied up.
$20 from LEGO
Kids can never have enough LEGO, can they? This ice cream truck set is fun for ages 5 and up, and is a great addition for use with the LEGO characters they already own.
$20 from Michael’s
Yes, slime is still a kid favorite, whether you like it or not. This kit has all the ingredients for fluffy, irresistibly touchable slime.
$25 from Michael’s
Make limitless craft projects with this case full of art essentials. Beads, feathers, foam, glitter and more are included.
$17 from Michael’s
Gift a dino-loving little these easy-to-hold markers in the shape of prehistoric friends. They’re completely washable — a must for young artists.
$21 from Walmart
This extra large mat (it’s 40 by 32 inches) has plenty of space to draw and color on. Fill the pen with water for mess-free creativity that disappears after half an hour so that kids can use the mat again and again.
$24 from Walmart
It’s not easy to find a kid’s scooter for under $25, but this one does the trick with plenty of features. Available in green or with a unicorn theme, the scooter folds for storage and has a quick stop rear brake for safety.
$20 from Target
Art supplies are a gift that nearly any kid will enjoy, and this 53-piece set, featuring surprising scents such as licorice, popcorn, and mint, provides creative fun for anyone over age 3.
$17 from Amazon
If they already have plenty of blocks but enjoy building, this disc set will be a hit. Spark major creativity with 500 discs that can lock together to make nearly anything you can imagine. A booklet of ideas is provided.
$17 from Amazon
Science experiments and magic tricks meet in one engaging kit. Kids will love putting on a show as they make a coin float, make snow magically appear, and change the color of water to start.
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