Finding the perfect gift is tricky, especially for the tweens and teens on your list, because, let’s face it, they’re not easily impressed. Getting it right with this age group requires some serious legwork, but it’s so worth it! That’s why we’ve pulled together gifts for tweens that we know they’ll love—from the coolest decor for their rooms to games to keep them happily entertained; each one is a total vibe. Have younger kids at home? Check our gift guides for preschoolers and grade school kids, and don’t forget the stocking stuffers!
My Wonderful World of Fashion: A Book for Drawing, Creating and Dreaming
Not only does this detailed coloring book feature a ton of fashions, shoes, and accessories, but it also teaches fashionistas quick outfit tips (how to make a sari, dye a T-shirt, and more!).
My Wonderful World of Fashion: A Book for Drawing, Creating and Dreaming ($20.89)—Buy Here!
Amuseables Sports Skateboarding
Whether your kid is into skating or not, this plush skateboard is so. darn. cute (just like everything from Jellycat!).
Amuseables Sports Skateboarding ($45.00)—Buy Here!
String Ting Phone Wristlet
K-pop stars and Hollywood celebs are sporting these adorable wristlets. They're perfect for jazzing up your cell phone (or zippers, backpacks, purses...), plus they're handmade in London with cute clouds, happy hearts, and an avocado or two. There are so many to choose from!
String Ting Phone Wristlet ($47.00+)—Buy Here!
Paint Markets with Reversible Tips
These non-toxic paint markers work on fabric, canvas, metal, glass, rock, and more. They're alcohol-free and water-based, too.
Paint Markets with Reversible Tips ($15.98)—Buy Here!
DIY Slime Kit
These fun slime kits let you create your own concoction with beats, glitter, and lots of fun add-ins. There are a ton to choose from, so there's one for every kid! Note: Slime kits are NOT edible.
DIY Slime Kit ($15.99+)—Buy Here!
FlashCatch Light Up Football
The FlashCatch Football lights up with every catch and throw, so the game doesn't have to stop even when the sun goes down.
FlashCatch Light Up Football ($34.99)—Buy Here!
Eras of Soap Mini Pack
Featuring 11 Swiftie-inspired mini-soaps like Folklore, Reputation, and Wildest Dreams, this pack comes in a cute reusable iridescent pouch.
Eras of Soap Mini Pack ($55.00)—Buy Here!
SUNAE Sand Art DIY Kit
All you have to do is peel off the stickers from the image and sprinkle the colored sand to create some seriously cool art! The kit includes colored sand, a pre-cut SUNAE board, instructions, and a toothpick. Available in multiple prints.
SUNAE Sand Art DIY Kit ($15.00)—Buy Here!
LEGO Minifigure Puzzle
A whole new way to play with LEGOs! It's a 1,000-piece puzzle that's great for family night, rainy days, and screen-free fun.
LEGO Minifigure Puzzle ($17.24)—Buy Here!
Groovy Swivel Chair
Get a bedroom glow-up this holiday season with this super cool swivel chair, inspired by the classic papasan chair. It's cushy and has a 360* spin without any tilting or rocking.
Groovy Swivel Chair ($499.00)—Buy Here!
Magnetic Dart Board
Darts are a lot of fun, but the classic game isn't exactly safe for kids. This magnetic version is just as fun, without worrying about sharp points. It's designed to hang indoors and out.
Magnetic Dart Board ($23.99)—Buy Here!
That Escalated Quickly Card Game
From the folks that launched the viral Exploding Kittens game, That Escalated Quickly is the family game for ages 10+ where you work together to answer a question in the right order from 1 - 10 while the asker tries to figure out what order each answer goes in.
That Escalated Quickly Card Game ($19.98)—Buy Here!
Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage
We all remember cutting into old books and magazines, but Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage lets you create collages, vision boards, decorations, and more from beautiful, coordinating pages.
Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage ($19.99)—Buy Here!
TONYMOLY Super Food Mask Bowl
These tween-friendly masks are ultra-moisturizing (even young skin needs moisture!). They're all really cute, too—they even come in their own little salad bowl.
TONYMOLY Super Food Mask Bowl ($16.00)—Buy Here!
The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues
The sequel to A Directory of Scoundrels, Shenangian Swift is now on the hunt for long-lost family treasure. But a theft has her following the suspects all the way to Paris where Shenengian's skills are tested all over again! This is a mystery you won't want to put down.
The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues ($15.38)—Buy Here!
DIY Miniature Food Box Shop
Quickly finished in around 1.5 hours, these adorable food boxes are created using an insertion design and pre-made props.
DIY Miniature Food Box Shop ($59.98/ea)—Buy Here!
Pickleball LED Light-Up Set
Take your pickleball game from day to night with this glowing set that includes paddles, balls, and a net.
Pickleball LED Light-Up Set ($120.00)—Buy Here!
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess
Percy Jackson is a new high school senior and needs 3 recommendations from Greek gods to make it into New Rome University. It's probably no surprise that trying to get Hecate's seal of approval by negotiating the twists and turns through her house to make nice with her pets turns into a winding adventure fans will love.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess ($15.62)—Buy Here!
Magic 8-Ball x Keiichi Tanaami
Keiichi Tanaami is a Japanese Japanese Pop Art legend known for colorful and whimsical designs. To honor his 6-decade career, Mattel Creations reimagined the classic Magic 8-Ball with the coolest overlay and custom floater.
Magic 8-Ball x Keiichi Tanaami ($35.00)—Buy Here!
Sky Viper Nova Light Show Drone
You don't have to put the drone down when the sun starts setting. In fact, with the Sky Viper Nova and its full-spectrum RGB illuminated propellers, nighttime might just be the best time to play with it!
Sky Viper Nova Light Show Drone ($49.99)—Buy Here!
FIRST TO WORST Party Game
In this multi-generational collaborative game, players try to get into each others' heads by guessing how fellow players rank a ton of interesting topics. Pineapple on pizza? Country music? Cat videos? There are almost 300 topics to explore!
FIRST TO WORST Party Game ($19.99)—Buy Here!
TOSY Flying Disc
There's a reason why you've probably seen the TOSY all over the place this year—it's the brightest flying disc out there with a 30 minute charge that lasts up to 1,000 throws!
TOSY Flying Disc ($28.49)—Buy Here!
Escape from a Video Game: The Complete Series
If it's hard to get them off their console, reading about video games in this super fun series might just do the trick. Includes 4 books that drop your young readers into the games for hours of adventure.
Escape from a Video Game: The Complete Series ($23.72)—Buy Here!
Canon Ivy Cliq2 Instant Print Camera
Move over, Instagram! The Canon Ivy Cliq2 lets them snap pics and print them in an instant. It's super easy to use and ultra-portable, too.
Canon Ivy Cliq2 Instant Print Camera ($69.00)—Buy Here!
Star Wars Mazes
Kids can make their way through Endor, Jabba's Palace, and the Death Star with this Star Wars-themed activity book.
Star Wars Mazes ($12.04)—Buy Here!
Finn Duck Lamp
If you spend any time on TikTok, you'll know squishy LED lamps are trending. Finn the Duck is one of our favorite products of the year, to be perfectly honest.
Finn Duck Lamp ($12.79)—Buy Here!
Mindful Crafts: Friendship Bracelet Kit
We're throwing it back to the good old days with this fun friendship bracelet kit that doesn't just let them create super cool bracelets, but also helps them de-stress and relax.
Mindful Crafts: Friendship Bracelet Kit ($22.44)—Buy Here!
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