48 fun and interactive gifts to buy your 10-year-old
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We've already rounded up the best gifts for toddlers and babies, but now we're looking to the double digits. To be sure you are getting something your new tween will love this holiday season, we've curated the perfect list of gifts for this age. From board games to a safe laptop and a chandelier making kit, these are the best gifts for 10-year-olds.
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Bestselling gifts for 10-year-olds
1. Buffalo Games Classic Pinball Board Game
Classic Pinball Board Game
Classic Pinball Board Game $37.99 at Target
Become the next pinball wizard with this tabletop version of this classic game.
2. Thinking Putty Puzzle Think Fun
Thinking Putty Puzzle Game
Thinking Putty Puzzle Game $29.99 at Amazon
Thinking Putty Puzzle Game $29.99 at Barnes and Noble
Stretch, pull and knead Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty to solve over 50 challenges for beginners and experts alike.
3. Air Hogs Zero Gravity Remote Car
Air Hogs Zero Gravity Lazer - Red
Air Hogs Zero Gravity Lazer - Red $34.99 at Target
Air Hogs Zero Gravity Lazer - Red $42.34 at Walmart
Climb walls with this gravity-defying race car. Watch the car climb up and zip down walls and ceilings with the "zero gravity" laser control.
4. Schwinn Thrasher Kids Mountain Bike
Schwinn Thrasher Kids Mountain Bike
Schwinn Thrasher Kids Mountain Bike $339.99 at Dick's Sporting Goods
This mountain bike from Schwinn is lightweight and sturdy — plus, its front suspension gives it a smooth ride.
Best toy gifts for 10-year-olds
1. The Instant Adventure Treehouse
The Instant Adventure Tree House
The Instant Adventure Tree House $599.95 at Hammacher Schlemmer
Don’t have a big enough tree to erect a tree house? No problem! This tree house mounts to a trunk without the need for supporting branches, creating a safe adventure playhouse within two hours.
2. Domino Maze Stem Toy
ThinkFun Domino Maze
ThinkFun Domino Maze $29.99 at Walmart
ThinkFun Domino Maze $29.99 at Barnes and Noble
This great STEM toy takes the classic game of dominoes to the next level by adding the difficulty of solving a puzzle. It helps with critical thinking skills, too.
3. Artie 3000 Robot
Artie 3000 Robot
Artie is the drawing robot that helps kids learn to code. Don't know how to code yet? No, problem Artie has pre-programmed drawings too!
4. Lucky Fortune Blind Collectable Bracelets
Lucky Fortune Blind Collectible Bracelets
Lucky Fortune Blind Collectible Bracelets $15.72 at Amazon
Feeling lucky today? They can crack open their fortune cookie, read their fortune and pull out a charm bracelet that's ready for wear.
5. Buttheads Fart Launcher 3000
Buttheads Fart Launcher 3000
Got a kid at home who's a real prankster? They will probably get a kick out of this fart launcher blasting stinky smells up to ten feet away. It's recommended to be used in a well-ventilated area.
6. Huffy Go Girl Kid's Bike
Huffy Go Girl Kid's Bike
Huffy Go Girl Kid's Bike $260.99 at Amazon
This pink bike is perfect for beginners and will keep parents happy since it comes pre-assembled!
7. Paint by Pom Pom (Dino)
Paint by Pom Pom (Dino)
Paint by Pom Pom (Dino) $19.99 at Amazon
This is a cool paint by numbers crafts but with Pom Poms! No glue or extra materials required. There are four unique character kits to collect!
8. PRIMED 6'x4' Youth Soccer Goal
PRIMED 6'x4' Youth Soccer Goal
PRIMED 6'x4' Youth Soccer Goal $49.99 at Dick's Sporting Goods
PRIMED 6'x4' Youth Soccer Goal $66.27 at Amazon
Let your soccer star improve their control and accuracy with this popular goal. It's both durable and lightweight for easy repositioning on the field or in the backyard.
9. b4Adventure Adventure Sky Swing
b4Adventure Adventure Sky Swing
b4Adventure Adventure Sky Swing $59.98 at Sam's Club
b4Adventure Adventure Sky Swing $79.99 at Dick's Sporting Goods
This lightweight design has UV resistant material and hang easily from two attachments or single attachments for different swinging.
10. Plum Phobos Metal Dome
Plum Phobos Metal Dome
Plum Phobos Metal Dome $199.98 at Sam's Club
Plum Phobos Metal Dome $249.99 at Dick's Sporting Goods
Plum Phobos Metal Dome $249.00 at Overstock
The geometric shape and modern design are made with galvanized construction and is very stable with ground anchors.
11. Slackers Build-A-Branch Swing Hanger
Slackers Build-A-Branch Swing Hanger
Slackers Build-A-Branch Swing Hanger $169.99 at Dick's Sporting Goods
This set up allows you to swing from trees that don’t offer a natural branch. It’s even able to hold up to 500 pounds.
Best board game gifts for 10-year-olds
1. Princess Bride Adventure Board Game
Princess Bride Adventure Board Game
Princess Bride Adventure Board Game $29.99 at Target
The Princess Bride Adventure Book! Six chapters immerse players in the movie as they work together to complete the story without throwing the plot off course despite shrieking eels and constant interruptions. Will the forces of evil or true love prevail?
2. 4 Fun ChangeUp
4 Fun ChangeUp
4 Fun ChangeUp $109.99 at Amazon
This is an award-winning game of Tic-Tac-Toe, Skee Bag, Poker, Football Frenzy, Shuffleboard and Cornhole. It can be used indoors our outdoors.
3. WWE Legends Royal Rumble Card Game
WWE Legends Royal Rumble Card Game
WWE Legends Royal Rumble Card Game $19.99 at Amazon
WWE Legends Royal Rumble Card Game $19.99 at Target
Face off as one of 30 fan-favorite WWE legends. Players use action cards including attacks, defenses and signature moves to take each other out.
4. Funko Disney The Haunted Mansion — Call of The Spirits Board Game
Funko Disney The Haunted Mansion – Call of The Spirits Board Game
Funko Disney The Haunted Mansion – Call of The Spirits Board Game $24.97 at Amazon
Love the classic Haunted Mansion at Disney World then you will love this new game. Explore all the classic rooms of the ghost-infested manor, from the festivities-filled Ballroom to the Attic and out to the Graveyard and beyond in search of spirits.
5. Funko Back to The Future - Back in Time Board Game
Funko Back to The Future - Back in Time Board Game
Funko Back to The Future - Back in Time Board Game $29.99 at Amazon
This super cool Back to the Future game pits players against Biff and his gang. It even includes a miniature DeLorean Time Machine and seven movie character figures plus the 3-D Clock Tower acts as a dice-rolling randomizer.
6. Election Night Board Game
Election Night Board Game
Election Night Board Game $39.95 at Amazon
This game was a winner of the 2019 Parents Choice Gold Award. Playing it can help them learn math, geography and civics all while trying to make their way to the White House.
7. "Harry Potter" Labyrinth Game Ravensburger
Ravensburger Harry Potter Labyrinth Board Game
Ravensburger Harry Potter Labyrinth Board Game $31.98 at Amazon
Try to find your favorite "Harry Potter" characters in this new game.
Best video game and book gifts for 10-year-olds
1. Spyro: Reignited Trilogy
Spyro: Reignited Trilogy - Nintendo Switch
Spyro: Reignited Trilogy - Nintendo Switch $33.99 at Target
Spyro: Reignited Trilogy - Nintendo Switch $33.88 at Walmart
Here's a chance to play all three original Spyro games fully remastered in HD with impressive graphics. It's also available for the Playstation 4 and Xbox One.
2. EA Sports FIFA 20
FIFA 20 Standard Edition
Let your little one get lost in the realistic graphics of EA Sports' new "FIFA 20" game. It's also available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
3. Nintendo Switch Wired Controller — Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic The Hegehog Nintendo Switch Controller
Sonic The Hegehog Nintendo Switch Controller $17.99 at Amazon
Sonic The Hegehog Nintendo Switch Controller $17.99 at Walmart
Here's a way to make gaming even more fun. It's a Sonic the Hedgehog-themed controller for the Nintendo Switch.
4. "Sam Saves the Night," by Shari Simpson
"Sam Saves the Night," by Shari Simpson
"Sam Saves the Night," by Shari Simpson $13.37 at Amazon
"Sam Saves the Night," by Shari Simpson $13.39 at Target
"Sam Saves the Night," by Shari Simpson $16.99 at Barnes and Noble
"Sam Saves the Night," by Shari Simpson is the first book in the new "SleepWakers" series. Your child can follow along as Sam undergoes a mysterious "cure" for her sleepwalking and now has the ability to walk the night undetected, discovering a world of new friends, the SleepWakers, and goes to battle with a nighttime bully and her gang, the MeanDreams.
5. Professor Maxwell's VR Universe Virtual Space Science Book and Interactive Learning Activity Set
Professor Maxwell's VR Universe Virtual Space Science Book and Interactive Learning Activity Set
Professor Maxwell's VR Universe Virtual Space Science Book and Interactive Learning Activity Set $49.99 at Amazon
Professor Maxwell's VR Universe Virtual Space Science Book and Interactive Learning Activity Set $49.99 at Target
Go into the deep depths of space and time and explore science behind our planet, solar system, galaxy, universe and more. VR goggles are included with this 21 piece set.
Best tech gifts for 10-year-olds
1. Tanoshi 2-in-1 Kids Computer
Tanoshi 2-in-1 Kids Computer
Here's a safe laptop and tablet for kids. Fun apps are already installed including YouTube Kids and Google Earth. This computer allows you to manage your child's screen time and lock remotely from a smartphone.
2. Fire HD Kids Edition 10 Tablet
Amazon - Fire HD 10 Kids Edition
Amazon - Fire HD 10 Kids Edition $199.99 at Best Buy
The new Fire HD is bigger and faster than ever. It includes seemingly endless apps with kid-friendly movies, TV shows and books. It also includes a kid-proof case with a built-in stand.
3. My Audio Pet Splash
My Audio Pet Splash
My Audio Pet Splash $39.99 at Amazon
This waterproof speaker floats, making it perfect for bath time, the pool and the beach. The speaker connects via Bluetooth to a smartphone or tablet.
4. Hotwheels Id Smart Track Kit
Hot Wheels Id Smart Track Kit
Hot Wheels Id Smart Track Kit $252.82 at Amazon
Your child can make over 20 different unique courses with this smart track. Turn your smartphone into a racing video game and connect to the track via Bluetooth to create a cool racing experience.
5. My Audio Pet Mini Bluetooth Animal Wireless Speaker
My Audio Pet Mini Bluetooth Animal Wireless Speaker
My Audio Pet Mini Bluetooth Animal Wireless Speaker $19.99 at Amazon
My Audio Pet Mini Bluetooth Animal Wireless Speaker $24.95 at The Grommet
These animals might be tiny but they give off some serious sound quality! This new design is even waterproof.
6. UrBeats3 Earphones
UrBeats3 Earphones
UrBeats3 Earphones $59.95 at Amazon
UrBeats3 Earphones $59.99 at Target
UrBeats3 Earphones $59.99 at Best Buy
No matter what you are listening to you will have exceptional sound in these urBeats3 earphones. Perfect for your kids to use for remote learning.
7. Osmo - Coding Starter Kit for iPad
Osmo - Coding Starter Kit for iPad
Osmo - Coding Starter Kit for iPad $99.99 at Amazon
This coding starter kit was featured in Amazon’s 2020 Toys We Love List. The game makes coding fun and accessible while still teaching coding fundamentals.
Best clothing gifts for 10-year-olds
1. Old Navy Cozy Sherpa
Old Navy Cozy Sherpa
Old Navy Cozy Sherpa $28.00 at Old Navy
Help your little one stay nice, cozy and stylish in this sherpa fleece.
2. North Face Jacket
The North Face Girls’ Reversible Mossbud Swirl Jacket
The North Face Girls’ Reversible Mossbud Swirl Jacket $55.00 at The North Face
From the playground to slopes, this reversible jacket by North Face will keep your child warm, cozy and dry this winter!
3. Nike Kids Sneakers
Nike Kids' Air Force 1
Nike Kids' Air Force 1 $80.00 at Nike
Nike Kids' Air Force 1 $79.99 at Dick's Sporting Goods
The Nike Kid’s Grade School Air Force 1 shoes offers the Nike Air all day comfort with leather uppers and rubber outsole that give durability and traction.
4. Custom Dog Socks
Custom Dog Socks
Custom Dog Socks $24.80 at Etsy
Warm your toes and your heart with a pair of custom pet socks, featuring your pet's face. Just upload a photo of your pet, choose from the various styles and patterns from the dropdown and enjoy!
5. Crocs Kids' Classic Clogs
Kids’ Classic Clog
Kids’ Classic Clog $29.99 at Crocs
Kids’ Classic Clog $27.99 at Kohl's
Kids’ Classic Clog $24.99 at Shoes.com
The Crocs Kids' Classic clogs are the go-to for casual comfort and style. The wide, roomy footbed is made from Croslite foam material, which warms and softens from body heat and molds to kiddos' feet.
6. Sisters Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Little Words Sisters Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Little Words Sisters Beaded Stretch Bracelet $20.00 at Nordstrom
This beaded bracelet is an ideal gift for any and all women in your life who share your passions.
7. PAIR Eyewear — The Cedro
PAIR Eyewear — The Cedro
PAIR Eyewear — The Cedro $60.00 at Pair Eyewear
These eyeglasses allow children to quickly customize the look of their glasses anytime, anywhere. They have designs for every holiday and even the new line of Marvel characters. Great for optical glasses, sunglasses, and blue light glasses, these are available in both prescription and non-prescription forms.
Best unique gifts for 10-year-olds
1. Snurk Twin Duvet Cover Shark
SNURK Living Shark Duvet Set
SNURK Living Shark Duvet Set $119.00 at Maisonette
Sleep in the belly of a great white shark with this super fun duvet cover.
2. Kidpik Holiday Subscription Box
Kidpik Holiday Subscription Box
Kidpik Holiday Subscription Box $39.50 at Amazon
If you don’t know what to get that special kid in your life, then pick up a super stylish subscription box of three to four high quality fashion items, including shoes!
3. Hug Me Chicken
Hug Me Chicken
Everyone could use a hug right now especially from this giant rubber chicken which stands over 2 feet tall. When you hug him, he screams for over 45 seconds. This chicken will have everyone laughing and could be the safest hug all season!
4. "Color Me" Face Mask
“Color Me" Face Mask
“Color Me" Face Mask $12.99 at Amazon
These customizable face masks are made with breathable material and sized for kids. They are customizable as kids can create their own designs with enclosed markers and stencils.
5. Bill Nye Science Kit
Bill Nye Science Kit
Bill Nye Science Kit $59.99 at Amazon
Bill Nye Science Kit $59.99 at Walmart
Bill Nye Science Kit $59.99 at Target
This super cool VR interactive science kit is hosted by TV personality and scientist Bill Nye! Watch as Nye leads interactive scientific lessons and experiments come to life with this 50-piece set creating over 30 different projects.
6. Festive Snack Train
Festive Snack Train
Festive Snack Train $79.99 at Harry & David
This festive wooden train is filled with sweet and savory snacks like holiday Jordan almonds, chocolate-covered peanuts, peanut passion mix, roasted in-shell pistachios, praline pecans and a blend of mixed nuts. A great gift that can be sent from far away and then cute for decoration.
7. Personalize Christmas Gift Basket
Personalized Christmas Gift Basket
Personalized Christmas Gift Basket $99.99 at Harry & David
Personalize a gift basket with your child’s name on it and fill it with all of their favorite treats! This is a perfect option for relatives that live far away.
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This gift guide was originally published on Nov. 5, 2018.
