Gift Guide for Boys (ages 8-9)

A few days ago I shared my Gift Guide for Toddlers, ages 1-3. If you missed it, you can click here to read it. Today I am sharing my gift guide for boys ages 8-9! My son will be 8 1/2 at Christmas this year and I am sharing some of his most requested toys, as well as some of our favorites. Some are tried and true toys for us and some will be new to us this year.



We'll divide this into 6 categories:

  • Experiences
  • Science/STEM
  • Outdoor
  • Multi-use (indoor/outdoor)
  • Books
  • Stocking Stuffers

Let's start with experience gifts. 


  • Zoo - Purchase a family membership to your local zoo for year-round fun! We have found this to pay for itself after only a few trips to the zoo and is well worth the price! Plus, everyone in the family gets to enjoy!

  • Museums - We are lucky enough to have several museums around us: a history museum, a science museum, and a children's museum.

  • Tickets for a special event - Movie theater, water park (for summer fun!), amusement park, a special show, concert, etc. Last year we surprised my son with an overnight stay in a hotel in a neighboring state with tickets to see his favorite wrestler, AJ Styles, at a WWE Smackdown show. Hands down - this was my favorite experience gift we've given him! 


Now let's look at Science/STEM related gifts.

  • Sphero ball - This is one of my sons highly requested gifts this year. You can control this robot using an app.
  • Vex Robotics - These robotic kits seem to be the rage this year! You can find them in multiple places. This is a fun project you can do WITH your child.
  • Circuit kit - We purchased this circuit kit for a friends birthday recently. When I taught 4th grade science, my students LOVED working with circuits!

Let's move on to OUTDOOR gifts.

  • Scooter - Scooters are always a fun gift! You can buy push kick scooters or electric ones.

  • Go-Kart - We don't have room for it, but I know older kids would love this!

  • Drone - Drones can be a fun toy and they even come with cameras now. 


My longest list of toys for boys ages 8-9 fits into this MULTI-USE category.


  • Nerf guns - Nerf guns are ALWAYS a hit at our house! We have a space in our garage where we hung pegboard to store them.
  • Vortex ball - This is one of my sons most requested toys this year. The Vortex ball is made by Nerf. 
  • Magnetic dart board - My son recently received this dart board as a gift and it is so much fun! I love that the darts are magnetic. Even his two year old sister enjoys it!
  • Lego kits - Lots of kids love legos, whether it's a classic set or Lego set.


  • Sports equipment - Does your son play sports? Need a new baseball bat? Cleats? Glove? Basketball? Basketball goal? New soccer ball? Soccer goal? Christmas is the perfect time to stock them up on the sports equipment they need/want. 

  • Action figures - Last year was the year for action figures at our house! My son got oodles and oodles of WWE action figures. You can get action figures for whatever character/people your son is interested in.
  • Qixels - My son loves to create with Qixels sets!
  • Hoverboard - You may think this was a popular option a few years ago, but if your son is just now at the age to enjoy a hoverboard, it may be a good option!  Do your research on the best brand! 

Next, let's discuss BOOKS & BOOK SERIES:

  • Kindle - I'll be honest. I'm a book-in-my-hand type, but a Kindle is a great option to have!

Lastly, let's look at stocking stuffers:

  • Special pens/pencils - This is the perfect time to stock your son up on new pencils or pens. My son loves Flair pens (like his mama!).
  • Markers - Need new markers? Perfect time!

  • Small Lego sets - Sometimes you can find small lego sets that make great stocking stuffers! Even Dollar Tree has little sets that would be great.

  • Movies - A movie is an easy stocking stuffer!
  • Small cars/trucks - Matchbox cars or other small vehicles make easy stocking stuffers, too!  

There you have it! LOTS of gift ideas for boys ages 8-9! I hope this was helpful to you. What items are on your sons list?

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