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The gift-giving season can be overwhelming as you try to figure out what to get for everybody on your list. As kids get older, they can get harder and harder to buy for. I’ve combed through all the online lists and come up with 20 top gifts for older kids, from LEGO to craft and science kits.
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Southern Savers 2025 Gift Guides | Top Gifts for Older Kids
LEGO Marvel Spider-Man vs. Anti-Venom
This toy is great for LEGO lovers who also love superheroes!
This game is hilarious and perfect for kids who have goofy senses of humor.
LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Space Shuttle
I love the LEGO 3-in-1 sets because you can make any one of three different sets!
You might regret buying this because it is pretty loud, but aspiring singers will love this!
Easy Bake Ultimate Electric Oven
Yes, they’re still making the Easy Bake oven. The newer model is a cute blue color and just as lovable as the old version.
Kollide Magnetic Strategy Game
I was introduced to this by an adult friend but it is a fun strategy game easy to take on the go.
Kids who love art will love getting to paint these rocks with glow in the dark paint.
Another fun activity for kids who love crafting. They can make tons of different kinds of slime!
Stack’d Heishi Bracelet Studio
This bracelet making kit comes with cool tools to make bracelet making easier.
Kids who love knowing how things work will love figuring this out.
Even though the movie has been out for a while, Up is still a classic!
This is another science kit that kids in this age range might enjoy!
This is a marble run on steroids–kids will enjoy building it to make sure the marbles come out in the right spot.
3D printing is all the rage and this lets kids try it for themselves.
These are highly rated walkie talkies that will stand up to kids playing with them outside.
This is an adorable set perfect to add to any LEGO Friends collection.
Thames & Kosmos Metal Detector
Kids will have a blast searching the neighborhood to objects with this.
Who doesn’t love scented art supplies? Kids can use these to make posters and drawers that smell fun!
The newest version of the Kindle has a kids version with lots of storage and great battery life.
Readers will love this classic series about cats who are fighting against evil.
