Fun and exciting gifts any 7-year-old boy will love (and might actually learn something from).
The best gift for a 7-year-old boy can be tough to find, but when you nail it, there’s nothing more special. Not only are they exploring their independence and starting to engage in more complex thought, they’re also old enough to ask for what they want and remember the pure joy of unwrapping something from their wishlist.
While it may be years before they can truly appreciate the thrill of a practical present like socks and stationery, they have big imaginations and a tactile curiosity that they can use to explore and understand the world around them in really fun ways. Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly board game or something splurge-worthy they’ll never forget, these gift ideas will make your little guy’s day, and might even sneak in some learning along the way.
Here are the best gifts for 7-year-old boys:
Minecraft Uno (This link opens in a new tab)
For decades, Uno has been a family favourite activity for game nights at home or to help pass the time during camping trips and on the road. This version will show the young ones that you’re still hip to what’s cool, integrating Minecraft character images and elements with everything else you’ve come to expect from the classic card game. It’s compact and easy to bring along, meeting kids where they’re at to offer a creative outlet where they can practice strategic thinking and a bit of healthy competition.
Mega Pokémon Action Figure Building Toys (This link opens in a new tab)
If you know a 7-year-old who’s gotta catch ‘em all, these Mega Pokémon building toys will engage their imagination while encouraging focus and patience. The 160-piece set includes three articulated Pokémon figures (Pichu, Pikachu, and Raichu) in a themed environment that they can bring to life brick-by-brick. It’s fun to assemble, play with, and proudly display, and will give them hours of entertainment and satisfaction.
KlayBear Volcano Kit (This link opens in a new tab)
This volcano kit combines learning and hands-on fun, teaching young scientists about chemical reactions in a safe, contained way. It’s simple enough for beginners, with easy-to-follow instructions for over 20 experiments that will captivate children who love to learn by doing. The reusable volcano comes with tools and ingredients, kid-sized goggles, and eight dinosaurs so they can experience the excitement of an eruption.
Hot Wheels City Ultimate T-Rex Transporter (This link opens in a new tab)
This Ultimate T-Rex Transporter is a dream come true for any Hot Wheels-loving family because it turns tidy-up into a game rather than a chore, gobbling up vehicles in its path as it rolls to store 20+ Hot Wheels. The real fun starts when you pull the tail to transform the hauler into a roaring, stomping Robo T-Rex, complete with animated lights and sounds. The back of the T-Rex doubles as a two-lane race track where kids can send the included Hot Wheels flying, or launch cars from the dino’s mouth.
Me: A Compendium: A Fill-in Journal for Kids (This link opens in a new tab)
This interactive journal is a thoughtful gift designed to help kids express themselves through fun prompts and activities. It’s filled with questions, illustrations, and space for doodling to encourage your 7-year-old to think about what makes him unique. It’s a formative tool that teaches them to reflect on their personality, interests, and dreams, creating a keepsake they’ll treasure when they’re older.
LEGO Jurassic Park Dilophosaurus Ambush (This link opens in a new tab)
This interactive journal is a thoughtful gift designed to help kids express themselves through fun prompts and activities. It’s filled with questions, illustrations, and space for doodling to encourage your 7-year-old to think about what makes him unique. It’s a formative tool that teaches them to reflect on their personality, interests, and dreams, creating a keepsake they’ll treasure when they’re older.
Tote•A•Fort Original Blanket Fort Building Kit (This link opens in a new tab)
This kit from Tote•A•Fort kit allows kids to create their own little world in minutes. It comes with three large blankets that are made from durable ripstop polyester, as well as anchor weights and a convenient carry-all tote so they can set up a spacious indoor or outdoor blanket fort wherever they go.
Kid Athletes: True Tales of Childhood from Sports Legends by David Stabler & Doogie Horner (This link opens in a new tab)
This book of sports legends is a fun way for kids to connect with their heroes on a personal level, telling the childhood stories of famous athletes and showing them that even the biggest stars had to start somewhere. It uses funny illustrations and inspiring stories to engage young minds and teach them about resilience, practice, and the power of their dreams.
Play-Doh Buzz 'n Cut Barber Shop Toy (This link opens in a new tab)
If you know a 7-year-old boy who loves a fun, hands-on activity, this Play-Doh barber shop set encourages creativity and fine motor skills as they snip and shape. It’s super easy to use and can provide endless entertainment as they turn a crank to grow silly, styleable strands. It comes with five Play-Doh colours, kid-friendly plastic scissors, a brush, a razor and a buzzer that makes real buzzing sounds.
Thames & Kosmos Rainbow Gummy Candy Lab (This link opens in a new tab)
For a deliciously fun activity, this interactive candy lab lets kids make their own rainbow-coloured gummies from scratch. They can learn about the scientific properties of natural polymers and concoct a ton of flavours as they create delicious unicorn-, cloud-, and rainbow-shaped treats. It comes with shaped gummy moulds, storage bags with labels, and gelatin mix in four flavours with citric acid for the option to make sour candy.
Hyperzoo Snow Tube (This link opens in a new tab)
Help the little guy in your life make the most of the winter weather and hit the hills with this Hyperzoo Snow Tube. It’s made of durable, cold-resistant material that can support up to 400 lbs so you can ride down together, but it’s light enough for them to carry up the hill on their own if they’ve got an independent streak. It has a 3-in-1 locking valve so it’s easy to inflate, and will stay firm until you’re ready to take the air out for storage.
Nintendo Switch Lite (This link opens in a new tab)
From Atari to Super Nintendo, Sega to PlayStation, every kid remembers their first gaming system and if the 7-year-old in your life has been extra good this year, they might be ready for their first Nintendo Switch. Lightweight yet powerful, the handheld console is perfect for solo play and small enough to take anywhere. Whether they’re battling friends in Super Smash Bros. or exploring the open world in Zelda, they will love the smooth, immersive gameplay.
National Geographic Glowing Marble Run (This link opens in a new tab)
As advanced as tech and toys can be today, there is still no beating good old-fashioned marbles. This marble run from National Geographic gives kids the ability to create their own path, using sturdy bases, action pieces, and clear smooth-run tubes in an endless configuration of custom mazes for glow-in-the-dark marbles to zig-zag through. It comes with 150 pieces to play with, an activity guide to introduce concepts about the physics of motion and aerodynamics, a UV light to quickly recharge the marbles and a portable drawstring bag to store everything.
Available in two sizes.
Gross Me Out Mad Libs (This link opens in a new tab)
With quirky prompts that spark their imagination, Gross Me Out Mad Libs give kids creative writing practice disguised as pure fun and silliness. It embraces the age where burps and farts are the height of good humour, and allows them to build their reading comprehension and literacy skills by filling in the blanks with the weirdest words they can think of to create hilarious, collaborative stories.
Mnagant Space World Play Tent (This link opens in a new tab)
A play tent can provide the perfect escape for a young boy, whether they’re reading a book or imagining intergalactic adventures in this space-themed dome. The small, portable canopy can foster a sense of exploration and creativity as both a backyard campout headquarters and a private indoor clubhouse. It’s easy to assemble and folds down to carry or store in a compact, lightweight bag.
Available in six colours.
Fishboy ATM Piggy Bank (This link opens in a new tab)
This ATM piggy bank can help teach foundational money management skills at an early age, in a fun and engaging way. It allows them to set savings goals, track their balance and deposit coins and bills using their own card and personal PIN code, giving them a practical and hands-on understanding of math and money. It’s battery-operated and easy to reset or disassemble, so they’ll be able to access their savings even if they forget their PIN.
Available in four colours.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Pizza Fire Delivery Van (This link opens in a new tab)
When you’re an adult, shopping for a 7-year-old is extra fun when you get to share beloved characters from your own childhood. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have stood the test of time and continue to bring together generations of play with a shared love of adventure and pizza. This action-packed delivery van toy brings the excitement and chaos of the TMNT world to life with its unique pizza launcher that flings pies to defend against villains.
Fat Brain Toys Air Toobz (This link opens in a new tab)
This Air Toobz set from Fat Brain Toys lets kids experiment with airflow and engineering concepts as they send colourful foam balls flying through a customizable network of modular tubes. The kid-safe turbine shows them how air pressure works by letting them design their own setups and experiment with different arrangements to create loops, swirls, and tricky stunts. It runs on a rechargeable battery that can last for up to 3 hours and comes with a range of tubes and connectors, a fan unit, a charging cord, and 20 foam balls.
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