2024 Gift Guide: 25 active gifts for under $25

We could all do with a bit of help from time to time. And during the holiday season, we’re happy to be your jolly assistants! Need help coming up with Christmas or Hanukkah gift ideas that will keep your little ones active throughout the year? Not only do we have some great ideas, everything on our list comes in at under $25. Check out our handy (and helpful) list of gifts for all the active kiddos in your life.

1. Melissa & Doug Take-Along Tool Kit

$24.99 | Ages 3+| Buy here

Your little carpenter will love this pretend play while they build and take on fixes needed around the home or in the yard with their hammer, screwdriver, wooden nails, nuts, bolts, and so much more in an easy-to-carry tool box. This toy also doubles as a great way to help your little one develop their manipulation skills.

2. Beetbox Crawl Ball

$12.99 | Ages 6 months+| Buy here

Turn on the “beet ball” and, as music and rattle sounds play, the ball will roll and inspire your baby to shake to the beat and crawl with it.

3. Bug Magnifier

$16.50 | Ages 3+| Buy here

Your kids will love having a super close look at bugs they find inside or out. The magnifier allows kids to discover how many parts bugs actually have at five times their original size.

4. Lacrosse Stick Set

$19.99 | Ages 5+| Buy here

When your kids aren’t quite ready for a full-sized lacrosse stick, they can still play the game using these foam-handled kid-sized ones. They’ll learn to catch, scoop, cradle, and throw the ball with ease with this play set.

5. The Incredible B-Ball (silent and soft for indoor play!)

$19.99 | Ages 8+| Buy here

Does your kid want to practice their dribbling and shooting inside and you’d rather not hear the sound of a regular basketball? This quiet and bouncy basketball is the perfect solution!

6. Jumbo Soccer Ball

$13.99 | Ages 3+| Buy here

The biggest soccer fun your kids can have! Kids can kick, dribble, and head this super-sized and easily-inflatable ball.

7. Jumpsies

$16.99 | Ages 5+| Buy here

Learn to play a classic playground game that combines hopscotch, jump rope, and string games all in one. A safety-tested stretchy rope plus a complete instructional game book can get your child jumping in no time.

8. Twister

$18.98 | Ages 6+| Buy here

Introduce your child to this classic and perennially popular game of balance, stretching, and twisting, and playtime will be full of giggling.

9. Hurry Up Chicken Butt

$24.97 | Ages 4+| Buy here

You’ll all crack up at this hilarious take on the classic Hot Potato game. When you’re holding the chicken, you’ll get an activity to perform before you can pass it along. Don’t get caught with the chicken when the timer runs out!

10. Retractable Golf Club Set

$23.99 | Ages 3+| Buy here

These golf clubs will grow with your kids as they can be adjusted to your child’s height! With a driver, an iron, a putter, and three balls, your children will have fun as they master the game.

11. GeoSafari Jr. Kidnoculars

$20.99 | Ages 3+| Buy here

With enlarged eyepieces, 2x magnification, and a breakaway neck strap, your kids will be on the lookout for everything that catches their interest.

12. Dinosaur 3-in-1 Baby Musical Pull Toy

$23.99 | Ages 1+| Buy here

Featuring three modes of play—tambourine, push toy, and pull toy—this shaking stegosaurus will delight your baby. Remove the tambourine for your baby to shake or put it on the dino’s back, give it a push and watch the spikes spin while the wheels bob up and down. And when they’re ready to walk with it, an attached “bone” handle allows babies and toddlers to pull their dino along for a stroll.

13. Audubon Bird Call

$13.50 | Ages 5+| Buy here

Imagine your child’s excitement as they use this simple device to attract birds wherever they are. Twist the birch barrel around the metal plug at different speeds and rotations to make various birdsongs and watch as birds flock to the sounds. A unique gift!

14. Beach Wagon

$24.99 | Ages 18 months+| Buy here

Your child will be all set for the beach (or sandbox) when they bring along this toy set! The wagon is filled with a bucket, sifter, shovel, rake, boat, fish mold, shark lid, and nesting cups.

15. Crazy Ice Bubbles and Bubble Blower

$19.99 | Ages 5+| Buy here

No need to say goodbye to bubble fun when the winter weather appears. These crazy ice bubbles look like snow globes and make a different pattern with every blow. 

16. Hobby Horse

$21 | Ages 3+| Buy here

With a plush toy head and firm stick, your kids will love using their imaginations to ride their hobby horse near and far!

17. Bean Bag Toss

$24.99 | Ages 3+| Buy here

With three different game modes, this light folding board will have your kids playing bean bag toss, a dart game, and tic tac toe. This is a great way to develop throwing skills! You can even try challenging your child to throw with only their left hand, only their right, or with both hands.

18. Detachable Hula Hoop

$17 | Ages 4+| Buy here

This hula hoop can be taken apart and put together to fit your kids as they grow. It’s also easy to store and easy to carry. A great gift idea for kids of all ages!

19. Waboba Tropical Original Ball

$16.99 | Ages 7+| Buy here

Take a Waboba to the water and prepare for major fun. Bounce it on and across the water like a skipping stone. Count how many times it bounces or play catch in the water with a friend.

20. MLB Oversized Foam Bat and Ball

$20.99 | Ages 3+| Buy here

Help your little slugger learn to hit home runs (or singles!) with a bat made just the right size. As their confidence grows, they’ll want to play again and again.

21. Table Top Air Rocket

$10.99 | Ages 6+| Buy here

How high can your child make their rocket fly? While they learn about rocket thrust and pressure, they can launch their rocket. Can they catch it before it reaches the ground?

22. Compass Set

$10.99 | Ages 4+| Buy here

Your child will love finding their way in all directions! Whether they’re hiking or walking in the neighbourhood, they’ll gain a great sense of accomplishment and fun as they see the world in a new way. There’s also a carabiner they can use to attach it their water bottles to while they’re on their treks.

23. Retro Juggling Balls

$23 | Ages 5+| Buy here

It’s good old circus fun when there’s juggling involved. Go with these tried-and-true bean-filled balls, which are light enough for juggling but weighty enough that they won’t roll away.

24. Ribbon Ninja

$24.99 | Ages 8+| Buy here

In this fast-paced game, players will dodge, duck, lunge, and move as they try to grab their opponents’ ribbons before their opponents grab theirs.

25. Green Toys Watering Can, Rake, and Shovel

$25 | Ages 18 months+| Buy here

Your little gardener will love watching their (or your) garden grow when they get into nature. Have them plant and water seeds with a rake, shovel, and an easy-to-pour watering can. Plus, they make for great sensory toys too. Bring them into the bathtub for even more imaginative play and fun!