Christmas gift ideas for kids ages 6–12, from creative activities and games to toys for active play. Browse for stocking stuffers, bigger surprises, and ideas that fit their interests.
Everyday or party fun
The Dual Player Moving Target Foam Shooting Set
All aboard!
Hammacher Schlemmer 3-Passenger Electric Train
Hone your skills.
Hover Shot Shooting Toy - Ball Target Game
Golf anytime anywhere
Indoor Putting Green - Build Your Own RollTech™ Putting Mat (Starting at $90)
Family fun plus hand eye coordination!
Boxbollen Original - Focus. Training. Fun!
Fun for all ages. Easy to learn.
Skyjo - Play Skyjo online
Helps kid be more self sufficient setting alarms and reminders, listening to books or music, checking the family calendar and more.
Amazon Echo Spot Smart Alarm Clock, Ocean Blue
One set, three creatures to build! Rebuild the spider into a scorpion or snake—a fun pick for kids who enjoy animals and hands-on projects.
Wild Animals: Surprising Spider 31159 | Creator 3-in-1 | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop US
Run, jump, and launch! A battery-free outdoor gift for active kids, with four rockets for taking turns and trying different launch angles.
Stomp Rocket® Ultra Rocket
For the child who wants to know how everything works. Snap-together components let kids explore electricity through more than 100 projects.
Snap Circuits Jr. 100 Electronics Discovery Kit
Part marble run, part brain teaser. Build a path through the towers and test whether the marble reaches its target—a satisfying challenge for puzzle lovers.
Gravity Maze | ThinkFun | ThinkFun
Build winding tube pathways and send foam balls flying with air power. An imaginative gift for kids who love experimenting and inventing their own setups.
Air Toobz
https://www.target.com/p/-/A-81528476
MindWare Keva: Contraptions 200 Planks - Building Toys
A compact puzzle gift for quiet afternoons and travel days. A good pick for kids who enjoy fitting pieces together and tackling the next challenge.
Kanoodle Ultimate Champion
Build a machine that sets up dominoes, then enjoy the chain reaction. A hands-on project for older kids who love gadgets and mechanical creations.
Domino Machine
A classic gift for outdoor adventures and neighborhood rides. A simple way to add more movement and fresh air to everyday play—pair with a properly fitted helmet.
Razor A 2 Wheel Kick Scooter
Slide the cars and trucks to free the red car from a traffic jam. A screen-free puzzle for kids who enjoy strategy and solving things independently.
