Full of energy, curiosity, and adventure, 7-year-old boys can jump from playing basketball in one moment to coming up with a secret code in the next. Gift-wise, that means you can’t go wrong. If you’re searching for gift ideas for a 7-year-old boy on your list this holiday season, we’ve got you covered. Whether he’s currently into science or sports or something else, these kits, toys, and other items include ideas for a wide range of interests and are perfect for either birthdays or the holidays.
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Osmo Coding Starter Kit
$54 from Amazon
Players think they’re guiding the character Awbie on an adventure, but what they’re really learning to do is code. The game teaches the more creative aspects of coding, including composing music and learning patterns. An iPad is required but not included.
Music Mixer Electronic Game
$50 at Target
For aspiring rock stars, this handheld music mixer is great for experimenting with different sounds and beats. Kids can customize 120 tracks and 80 sound effects, created with four simple movements: punching, swiping, twisting, and flicking.
Kids Pokemon Watch
$13 from Amazon
Is the 7-year-old in your life asking for his first watch? If he’s also into Pokemon, this Accutime watch is a shoe-in. The timepiece features a simple digital clock face and one of several Pokemon characters, along with a watch battery and a one-year warranty.
Playful Sports Mugs
$25 from Uncommon Goods
He’ll be a lot more excited for breakfast eating out of this spacious sports mug, which holds everything from soup to cereal to hot chocolate. Themes include softball, basketball, soccer, baseball, and hockey.
Basketball Clothes Hamper
$28 from Walmart
If he can clean his room while playing basketball, it’s a win-win for everyone. The over-the-door “toy” features a basketball hoop attached to a hamper, making dirty laundry a lot more fun to put away. He shoots, he scores, he cleans!
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Nintendo Switch
$295 from Amazon Shop Now
The Nintendo Switch is no longer the newest kid on the block, but it remains one of the most popular video game consoles out there. If you’re not opposed to introducing your 7-year-old to video games, this is a splurge-worthy gift he’ll be sure to love.
Custom Stuffed Animals
$139 from Budsies
Bring your child’s creative sketches to life with Budsies, which creates custom stuffed animals based on drawings and other artwork. Each handmade stuffed toy is transformed into a 16-inch, 3D version — though you can upgrade to a 30-inch stuffed animal — for a present that celebrates your kid’s one-of-a-kind artistry.
XZ Kids Basketball Hoop
$42 from Amazon
This adjustable basketball hoop stand is perfectly kid-sized. It’s also easy to set up, and works inside or outside.
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Don’t Step In It Game
$16 from Amazon
This is the age that loves poop jokes, so chances are they’ll love playing a game that’s all about it. The premise is simple: Try to get across the mat blindfolded without stepping in “poop”. Be ready for lots of jokes and laughs.
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National Geographic Mega Fossil Dig Kit
$21 from Amazon
Dig for real dinosaur fossils. The included chisel, brush, and magnifying glass all help kids get a true paleontologist experience.
Stomp Racers
$16 and up from Amazon
The popular stomp rockets have been upgraded. Two friends can play together and race cars to the finish line using leg power. Included decals let kids customize the cars to their own style.
Klutz Book of Paper Airplanes Craft Kit
$15 from Amazon
Make the perfect paper airplane, over and over again. This book features instructions for 10 different types of totally cool paper airplanes.
LLMoose Hover Soccer Ball
$37 from Amazon
Kicking a soccer ball in the house is a no-no, but kicking a hovering ball with foam bumpers gets a thumbs up from parents. This indoor/outdoor soccer ball works on hardwood, tile, asphalt, and short carpets. It even lights up with LED lighting to add some party ambience.
Pokemon Building Pack
$17 from Target
Kids can build their favorite Pokemon characters with this 90-piece set. Included is a Poke ball for displaying the finished figures.
Nerf DinoSquad Tricera-blast Blaster
$20 from Target
This dino-riffic dart blaster is great fun for Nerf fights. It comes with 12 soft foam darts.
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Thames & Kosmos Alien Slime Lab Science Experiment Kit
$21 from Amazon
Mix up different kinds of slime in a pretend lab, and then conduct experiments on it. Kids will love playing with the oozing (yet totally safe) substances, all while learning about chemistry.
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Light Up Drawing Tees
$25 and up from Uncommon Goods
Let your little artist wear his creativity everywhere. This cool tee features a luminescent ink panel where kids can draw over and over again with the included mini light wind.
Spy Cipher Decoding Medallion
$20 from Uncommon Goods
Little spies can create and share secret messages with this metal decoder ring. It uses a 2,000 year-old technique that’s named after famous Roman general and statesman Julius Caesar!
Dino Doorway Bean Bag Toss
$74 from Maisonette
This colorful game keeps kids entertained on stormy days (all while secretly improving hand-eye coordination).
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