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Budget-Friendly Gift Guide (Ages 6-10): Fun Finds Under $25! 🎁

Affordable, exciting, and kid-approved gifts that make the season bright ✨

By Lyndsey Mercado December 9, 2025


Finding the perfect present for kids ages 6–10 doesn’t have to stretch your holiday budget. This cheerful roundup features engaging, screen-free, creative, and giggle-worthy gifts — and every single one is $25 or less. Whether you’re shopping for stockings, classroom exchanges, siblings, or your own little ones, these festive picks are sure to deliver holiday joy.


🎄 Gifts for Boys

A mini-excavation kit perfect for stocking stuffers or holiday surprise bags.

A fun indoor/outdoor ball toy that “hovers,” ideal for active play and rough-and-tumble fun.

Classic outdoor fun: stomp, launch, and watch rockets soar into the sky. Great for active 7–10 year-olds who love running around and seeing immediate action.

A remote-control car with superhero style — perfect for kids who like speed, precision, and imaginative “missions.”

 A fun way to let kids act out superhero adventures safely. Emphasizes imaginative, physical play.


🎁 Gifts for Girls

A heartwarming pretend-play set perfect for holiday storytelling and imaginative fun.

A fun, small playset with dolls and accessories, perfect for kids who love imaginative, “pretend-play” games (like sleepovers or pet care).

Slime with glitter and “magical” vibes. Great for kids who like crafts, sensory play, and a little sparkle.

Combines creativity and a little science: kids can decorate and grow their own mini “unicorn garden.”

 A DIY bracelet-making kit with hundreds of beads, letting her design friendship bracelets, spells out names or messages, and express her style.


☃️ Gifts for All

Cows In Space Family Game 

A silly, magnetic two-player game starring cows, chaos, and quick thinking. Perfect for siblings and family game nights during winter break.

Perfection Kids Game 

A fast-paced matching game that makes a great after-dinner activity — play with or without the timer for holiday-friendly fun.

Play-Doh Rainbow Swirl Ice Cream Playset 

A sweet pretend-dessert activity that keeps kids entertained while cookies are baking or guests are visiting.

Play-Doh Drill ’n Fill Dentist Set

Silly, sensory, and endlessly creative — a great boredom buster for long holiday afternoons.

Don’t Break the Ice Game

A classic winter-themed game that fits right into holiday fun.

✨ Holiday Gifting Tips

  • Perfect for stockings: Small toys like fidgets, dig kits, and puzzles make great add-ons.
  • Think winter break: Long days at home call for games, crafts, and activities — gifts that keep them busy are golden.
  • Mix fun + learning: Kids ages 6–10 love hands-on creativity and silly games in equal measure.