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Best Gifts for Tweens 2025
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items Gifting experiences rather than physical toys is a way to get kids to keep memories and is always perfect for the minimalist family in your life. Whether its a membership to a local favorite spot, or a subscription box there are so many options out t...
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Experiences
This is the subscription box for the kiddo foodies to experience based on geography. A great cultural learning experience.
Universal Yums LLC
A great way to get kids out onto the slopes, at a hill that isn't too challenging, but still very beautiful. Overlooking the St. Croix valley and river this particular Ski Resort is so close to the twin cities, but you can go for any local skiing, tu...
Afton Alps Ski & Snowboard
If you know a reader who is wanting to have books delivered right to them witht heir preferences and pace this is the subscription box for you and the kiddo in your mind.
Literati
Whether you are in Minnesota, or anywhere else, a trip to the zoo is a family favorite.
Minnesota Zoo Membership
Black light golfing is a fun option for kiddos during the winter, when getting outdoors can be a challenge - especially here in Minnesota.
Monster Mini Golf: Best Indoor Mini Golf | Fun For All Ages!
Hibachi is a favorite of everyone - its dinner and show. This would be a great way to have a great dinner with memories.
osaka sushi and hibachi
Kiddos might be in their last year or two for a local children's museum to still be an option.
Join - Minnesota Children's Museum
An experience that kids will remember for a long time to come, plenty of options and packages.
5D Extreme Attraction by Matrix Technology | Mall of America®
Cosmic Bowling in your area is always a kid favorite - The lights, the music and the fun competition is a great way to celebrate.
Flaherty's Arden Bowl
Subscription Boxes
For the future Tech CEO who is just getting started with coding, a great way to support a more educational take on video games.
Bitsbox - Coding for Kids
If you know a kid that is wanting to become an artist, or at least spend their time honing their artist skills this is the best box for THAT kid!
SketchBox - Monthly kits curated by artists for artists
A monthly subscription service for the budding chefs, and a perfect gift. A great way for kids to learn skills, while bringing kids together with their caregivers.
Raddish Kids | Kids Cooking & Baking Kits | Kids Cooking ...
A great gift for kids, and their parents, for the tween who is trying to find their style with some classic pieces to add to their wardrobe!
Kids Clothes Box - Stitch Fix
Plenty of options for ages and interests from cooking to science to world travel. This would be a great gift for tweens when you don't always have all their interests.
Little Passports | Monthly Learning Subscriptions for Kids
Such a great way to add experiences and skills for kiddos of all ages!
Monthly Subscription Box For Kids | Pick Your First Crate
Game changers
Why Tweens Love It: This light-up sketch board is perfect for creative tweens who want something artsy without jumping straight into a full screen-based tablet. The LED glow makes tracing, doodling, and design feel magical. It’s modern, visually stun...
LED Activity Tablet
Why Tweens Love It: This is the social game for sleepovers, family nights, and friend groups. Funny, interactive, creative, and guaranteed to get everyone talking. Tweens love feeling included in “teen level” games, and this one nails that balance pe...
CMYK Wavelength: Mind Reading Party Game
Why It’s a Game Changer: This is the kind of gift that launches a creative kid into their future. A professional drawing tablet with a pressure-sensitive stylus transforms their art from simple sketches into polished, digital masterpieces. Pair it wi...
Wacom Cintiq DTK168 / DTK246 / DTH246 : Pen Display
Why It’s a Game Changer: A premium VR headset opens the door to immersive worlds, creative building platforms, adventure games, and educational experiences that feel absolutely magical to tweens. It’s not just gaming — it’s stepping into 3D art studi...
Meta Quest VR Headsets and Accessories