Party invites
Birthday party gifts for kids
Another invite on the fridge, party is Saturday. These are the safe bets: games, craft kits and toys that most kids are happy to open, inside the usual party-gift range.
No clothes, no jewelry, nothing made to order. Every pick is a suggestion, so check the age on the box before you buy.
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8 picks from our catalog
Ranked by the same rules as the quiz from the 562 gifts in our catalog. Prices are the catalog range; the store shows today's price.
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Melissa & Doug Pattern Blocks and Boards
Under $25
120 colorful wooden shapes and puzzle boards that turn quiet time into creative, brain building play.
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LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Exotic Parrot 31136
Under $25
One box, three builds: a parrot, a fish and a frog, great value and a perfect stocking stuffer.
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Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-4
Under $25
The beloved chapter book series that turns new readers into book lovers, in a gift ready box.
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Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets Playset
Under $25
Kids color the little pets, give them a bath and start over, endless washable fun.
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Stomp Rocket Original Dueling Rocket Launcher, 8 Rockets
$25 to $50
Stomp and launch rockets up to 200 feet, a backyard hit for the whole family.
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Pete the Cat's Super Cool Reading Collection (My First I Can Read box set)
Under $25
A box of five groovy Pete the Cat stories, perfect for kids starting to read on their own.
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ONANOFF BuddyPhones Explore+ Volume-Limiting Kids Headphones
Under $25
Comfy foldable headphones capped at a safe volume, with a sharing cable for road trips with siblings.
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Ticket to Ride board game
$25 to $50
Easy to wrap, fun to open and right for the 9 to 12 crowd.
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Before you buy
- Keep two gifts in the closet for surprise invites.
- Games and craft kits are the safest bets when you don't know the kid well.
Fair questions
How much do people spend on a kid's birthday party gift?
It varies a lot by family and town. These picks sit in a $20 to $35 range, a middle-of-the-road spend for a classmate's party.
What if I don't know what the kid likes?
Go with a game or a craft kit for their age. Ask the parent if the invite allows it.
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