Finding the perfect Christmas gift for a 9-year-old who has it all is the ultimate challenge — but with the right ideas, it's possible to surprise and delight!
Finding the perfect Christmas gift for a 9-year-old boy who seems to have everything can be a real challenge. At this age, kids often have a wide range of toys, gadgets, and games, making it difficult to surprise them with something new. However, the key is to think outside the box and choose gifts that are both unique and meaningful. Whether it's a gift that sparks creativity, encourages outdoor play, or introduces a new hobby, there are plenty of options that will leave him excited on Christmas morning.
One great idea is to choose experience-based gifts that create lasting memories. This could include tickets to a sports event, a themed park, or a workshop where he can learn something new, like coding or art. Another option is personalized gifts such as custom-made clothing, a personalized storybook, or a unique piece of jewelry. These types of gifts not only stand out but also show thoughtfulness, as they are made just for him. Consider also STEM toys or kits that encourage learning through fun, such as a robot-building kit, science experiments, or a 3D printing pen.
For the more adventurous 9-year-old, consider gifts that promote physical activity and exploration. Items like a skateboard, a drone, or a camping set can spark his interest in outdoor activities. Another excellent option is a subscription box that delivers new, fun items each month, whether it's a craft kit, science experiment, or sports gear. Ultimately, the best gifts for a 9-year-old who has everything are those that challenge his imagination, expand his interests, and encourage him to explore new experiences.
1. CUKU Magnetic Dart Board
You’re never too young to have fun with darts… but there’s definitely an age when you’re too young to throw sharp objects with questionable aim. But this dartboard is magnetic and is ideal for perfecting his technique while keeping everyone in the house safe.
2. Melissa & Doug Suspend Family Game
Calm nerves and steady hands are the keys to winning this game from toymaker Melissa & Doug. Build a midair sculpture piece by piece, constantly tipping the balance and making the next move all the more precarious! Your 9-year-old boy can play alone or with up to three other players.
3. Gskyer OYS Telescope
The galaxy is theirs with this simple—but powerful—telescope. This 70-millimeter aperture model includes a phone attachment, which will allow your child a better view than a traditional eyepiece, and give them a front-row seat to the moon, stars, and planets.
4. ThinkFun Gravity Maze Logic Game
This gravity-powered game comes with 60 challenges of increasing difficulty, from beginner to expert, to encourage logic, STEM learning, and fun!
Build towers in different configurations to get the marble to go from the starting position to the target. These puzzles will entertain and challenge kids and adults alike.
5. Made By Me Build and Paint Wooden Cars
Encourage their creativity and long-standing love of anything with wheels with this kit. Your 9-year-old boy can build, paint, and play with three functional wooden cars. Comes with everything they’ll need to make the cars uniquely theirs, including decals. Great for sharing or making their very own mini-fleet.
6. Big Joe Milano Bean Bag Chair
What we love about this particular bean bag chair, which is perfect for gaming, reading, or even doing homework, is that it provides a bit more structure than a traditional, more amorphous design. It comes in a wide variety of colors.
7. Razor RipStik
It’s not a skateboard. It’s not a snowboard. But it’s sort of like if a skateboard teamed up with the mechanics of a snowboard to allow for new and exciting movement on the pavement. Its pivoting deck and 360-degree inclined caster tracks are perfect for superior foot control and cool tricks.
8. Engino STEM Structures Kit
A bridge is a prominent structure throughout the world, allowing humans to travel among places separated by water or cliffs. And now your 9-year-old boy can learn all about them and how they work with the hands-on experience of this kit. With multiple ways ways to put the various pieces together, they’ll find lots of ways to learn and have fun.
9. Creative Kids Spin Paint Art
I don’t know about you, but when I was a 9-year-old, if I knew a friend had a spin art set, I would spend the entire playdate scheming to get them to take it out. We’re guessing your kiddo will like it, too.
Comes with enough materials to make 20 paintings, and don't worry—refills are available.
10. Winning Moves Games Scattergories Card Game
Face off against your friends to win the most points in this fast-paced, fun, and challenging game. Players flip a category card and a letter card and must think of a word that begins with the letter and fits in the category. Whoever shouts it out first gets the point.
11. Crocs Superhero Clog
Crocs are the footwear of choice for 9-year-old boys, and we love this pair for kids who can’t get enough MCU. In addition to thematic details and colors, they come with a series of hero-themed charms.
12. Blue Orange Starlink
Ever notice that constellations never really look like the thing they’re supposed to look like? (That’s a fish how…?)
With this game, your 9-year-old boy will see if they can do any better. Draw a card to see what you have to draw in the stars, but be warned: You can only draw straight lines between stars!
13. ZIHNIC Wireless Headphones
Whether he needs them for school, gaming, or simply because you’re tired of listening to his music, these wireless headphones are the perfect gift for 9-year-old boys who want to concentrate on their work or just tune out the rest of the world.
Bluetooth-compatible and rechargeable, they’re perfectly paired with tablets, laptops, and more.
14. Nerf Disruptor Elite Blaster
There is no truer, more natural pairing in this world than 9-year-old boys and Nerf shooters, and this one is a tried and true favorite in my house. (And, let’s be honest here: boys never really grow out of giggling as they randomly shoot darts at their friends.)
15. Hot Wheels Toy Car Track Set
We really think this is a perfect gift for 9-year-old boys because it’s as cool as it was when it first came out 30 years ago. We loved Criss Cross Crash as kids, and now our kids do, too. This clover-shaped track sends Hot Wheels cars whizzing past, and often into, each other.
16. PlayMonster Drone Home Game
Your 9-year-old boy and their friends are aliens, racing to blast off in a functional drone. Move pieces down the ramp and lift off, but be careful: Everyone else wants to get there, too! Get all your aliens airborne first to win.
17. Posca 16-Color Paint Marker Set
These paint markers are a preferred brand of professional artists because of their smooth application and precise control. This set of 16 is ideal for a young artist, especially one who spends all his spare time drawing his favorite cartoon and comic characters.
18. LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Surfer Beach House
It’s a surf shack! A pool house! A lighthouse! It’s all three! This set provides hours of building and play for your 9-year-old boy/LEGO maniac, and even comes with two mini-figures to have adventures in their beachside house.
19. Wide Eyed Editions National Parks of the USA: Activity Book
Everything your 9-year-old boy ever wanted to know about America’s National Parks (and a lot of things they never even thought to ask) can be found in this handsomely illustrated set of books.
From flora to fauna to geology, they’ll be well on their way to becoming the country’s most knowledgeable junior park ranger!
20. Hyperion Books “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” Box Set by Rick Riordan
Twelve-year-old Perseus “Percy” Jackson is just an ordinary kid… or so he thinks. It turns out that his father is none other than Poseidon, god of the ocean, and Percy has a great destiny as a demigod.
The complete series includes The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan’s Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and The Last Olympian.
