Looking for the best gift ideas for boys this holiday season? This little boys gift guide has you covered. All under $30 to help you stick to your gift budget. These are a favorite in our house and we hope you love them as much as we do.
This holiday gift guide was thoughtfully put together by Gretchen from the MoneySavingMom team, a mom of three boys ages 13, 8, and 7. As a mother of boys, her life is full of adventure, dirt, and treats. She is married to her high school sweetheart and enjoys finding bargains, decorating, coffee, and a good book.
Christmas ideas for boys
Do you have a little boy on your list this year and aren’t sure what to get him?Here are some great ideas to get started based on their age. We have a wide variety of items, so you’re sure to find something you like!
Don’t miss our list of cheap stocking stuffers for the family!
The perfect Christmas gift for 7 and 8 year old boys
1. Nerf N Strike Elite Strongarm Toy Blaster
My sons love playing with Nerf blasters with their friends and husband! This is a great gift for Nerf beginners.
2. Hasbro’s classic game “Guess Who”
This game is a favorite in our house! So easy and so much fun!
3. radio controlled quadcopter
Someone gifted this to my son and it’s a really cool little toy. This quadcopter can move forward, backward, upward, downward, hover, and even flip completely in the air.
4. walkie talkie for kids
Especially if you have more than one boy, you can’t go wrong with having a walkie-talkie. I can’t tell you how much fun my kids have with this!
5. foam bow & arrow archery set
This bow and arrow set is made with durable, lightweight foam-tipped arrows that can propel your arrows over 100 feet.
The perfect Christmas gift for boys aged 4 to 6
6. The ideal first magic set
This set is a great introduction to magic tricks and includes items to perform 25 different magic tricks. My son has fun using this kit to perform magic tricks in front of all kinds of friends and family.
7. Ontel Magic Tracks Xtreme – Race car and 10-foot flexible, bendable glow-in-the-dark race track
This racetrack is probably one of my sons favorite presents I’ve ever received. This truck bends, curves and glows in the dark, making it super fun and exciting.
8. Superhero costume cape and mask
Boys also like to dress up if it’s related to superheroes. These capes and masks are soft and adjustable.
9. Melissa and Doug wooden building blocks set
These blocks are made of solid wood and are perfect for building towers and knocking them down over and over again. My sons used them to build roads and towns for their toy cars and minifigures.
10. LEGO Classic Creative Suitcase Building Kit
As the boys get a little older and transition from Duplo to real LEGO, this is the perfect first LEGO kit for them to start. I love that it comes with a carrying case so I can keep everything in one place.
11. Just Play PJ Masks Collectible Figure Set
If you’re a fan of Pajama Masks, you’ll love this Pajama Mask figure. This set includes Cat Boy, Owlette, Gekko, Luna Girl, and Romeo.
The perfect gift for 2 and 3 year old boys
12. Play-Doh Modeling Compound Color 10 Pack Case
You can’t go wrong with Play-Doh! Boys will love squishing it, shaping it, and making all sorts of interesting creations with it.
13.First Builders Big Building Bag
Mega Bloks was my sons first introduction to Lego and they still love it. These are also great for early development skills.
14. wooden track full set bundle
Oh my god! Words cannot express how much my little boy loves trains and railroad tracks. We’ve had this set for over 8 years now, and all three of our sons have spent hours playing with it. This set can connect with multiple brands including Thomas Railway Systems, Brio, Melissa and Doug, Kidcraft, and more.
15. safari animal figures
I never knew boys could have so much fun with animal figures until they got free animal figures with fast food kids meals. We continue to grow our collection and now have animal figurines all over our house. I sleep with her, play with her in the bath, and always take her with me on car trips. This set is BPA free and uses non-toxic paints.
Christmas gift ideas for boys: stocking stuffers
16. Flying Rubber Chicken Slingshot (16 Pack)
These are the most ridiculous little toys, but kids absolutely love they! I buy them for every birthday party and as surprises throughout the year. These are great stocking stuffers as they provide so much laughter and fun.
17. mr bubble magic bath crackling sound
Make bath time fun with magical bath crackling! My sons thought this was the best thing ever!
18. Sunny Days Entertainment 6 Pack Bubble Solution
My kids are always into playing with bubbles! These are easy stocking stuffer ideas that won’t disappoint.
19. Hog Wild Holiday Snowman Popper
This toy won the “Best Toy” award by Parents Magazine. I agree with that too. Not only does it provide a lot of entertainment and laughter for my boys, but it’s also quiet and small, two things on my checklist of best toys. 
20. whoopi cushion
If you have boys, this is guaranteed to be a big hit. I found it at the Dollar Tree last year and put it in my stocking. The only problem was that I listened to this all day on Christmas. But hey, they loved them!
More gifts for boys ($30+)
Do you have a little extra on your Christmas budget and don’t mind spending a little more? Try one of the following bonus recommendations.
twenty one. Fisher Price Nickelodeon Blaze & Monster Machines
My sons are obsessed with Blaze and Monster Machines, and these little cars have provided them with hours of entertainment. I’ve been using it for several years and it’s very durable and of high quality.
twenty two. Little Tikes Easy Score Basketball Set
This basketball set has been a huge hit with all of my sons (sometimes even my husband!). It’s large enough to use indoors and is a lifesaver to help burn off energy during long winter days.
twenty three. Little Tikes’ first slide
I received this slide when my sons were toddlers and it kept them entertained for hours. My kids not only slide down but also compete in cars, trucks, and basketball.
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