Finding the perfect gift for a 9-year-old boy can be tricky, especially when they seem to have every toy already! But don’t worry—we’re here to help.
Nine is an amazing age. Boys at this age are curious about everything around them. They love to explore, try new things, and make jokes. They’re growing up and can do more things on their own now, which means there are so many great gift options to choose from.
As someone who has a 9-year-old boy and writes about kids’ toys and gifts, I know exactly what these kids like. I’ve looked at what my own son plays with and what his friends love to help make this list. I’ve also checked out the newest and coolest toys that kids this age can’t stop talking about.
Whether you’re shopping for a birthday, holiday, or just because, these gift ideas will help you find something special for that awesome 9-year-old in your life!
1. Best Choice Products Laser Tag (Set of 4)
Your 9-year-old boy can now have laser tag adventures anytime he wants, with up to three friends! (Kids these days don’t know how lucky they are!) This set includes four blasters.
2. Hot Wheels Toy Car Track Set
This awesome car track has been making kids happy for over 30 years – and it’s still super fun today! The track looks like a four-leaf clover, and kids can send their Hot Wheels cars racing around it at super-fast speeds. The best part? When the cars meet in the middle, they crash into each other (in a fun way)! It’s the kind of toy that kids play with again and again.
3. CUKU Magnetic Dart Board
A magnetic dart board brings all the fun of darts without any safety worries! The special magnetic darts stick to the board but won’t hurt anything or anyone. Kids can practice their aim and have lots of fun while parents don’t have to worry about holes in the wall. Playing with magnetic darts offers a great way to learn the game safely!
4. Bacchus Publishing House “The Don’t Laugh Challenge” Joke Book by Billy Boy
Packed with funny (and sometimes really cheesy) jokes that kids love to tell. Here’s the kind of joke you’ll hear: “Why was the janitor late for school? Because they overswept!” Get ready for lots of giggling and eye-rolling from the whole family!
5. Creative Kids Spin Paint Art
The spin art machine is one of those toys that every kid wants to play with! Kids drop paint onto spinning paper to create amazing swirly designs. The set comes with enough supplies to make 20 colorful paintings. When the supplies run out, parents can easily buy more. It’s like having a mini art studio at home—just spin, paint, and watch the magic happen!
6. Crocs Superhero Clog
Kids love wearing Crocs, and Marvel fans will especially love these special superhero ones! The shoes come in cool Marvel colors and designs, plus they include fun superhero decorations (called Jibbitz) that kids can snap onto their Crocs. Each decoration shows a different Marvel hero, so kids can mix and match their favorite characters!
7. The Penhouse “How to Draw Everything for Children”
The drawing book breaks down each drawing into simple steps that are easy to follow. Kids can learn to draw lots of fun things like people’s faces, different animals, trees, flowers, and more. Each page shows exactly how to make the drawing, from the first line to the finished picture!
8. PlayMonster Drone Home Game
In this game, players become space aliens trying to escape Earth in a real flying mini-drone! Roll your alien pieces down the ramp and try to land them in the drone. When an alien lands perfectly, the drone takes off and flies away! The first player to get all their aliens to fly away in the drone wins the game. It’s a super fun race that mixes board games with a real flying toy!
9. Shashibo Puzzle Cube
This magnetic toy is a total game-changer! It can transform into over 70 different shapes. Just watch as it creates a kaleidoscope of possibilities. It’s both entertaining and challenging, making it a great fidget toy or a fun new puzzle. And the best part? You can combine it with other Shashibo cubes for even more fun.
10. ZIHNIC Wireless Headphones
These wireless headphones are great for 9-year-old boys who want their own space to focus. They’re perfect when he’s doing homework, playing video games, or just wants to listen to his music without bothering anyone else. The headphones work with many devices like tablets and computers – just charge them up and connect them wirelessly to start listening.
11. Nerf Disruptor Elite Blaster
If you want to see a 9-year-old boy’s face light up, give him a Nerf blaster. This one is a big hit in our home, and it’s easy to see why. Kids (and let’s be honest, even grown-ups) just can’t help but smile when they’re having fun shooting foam darts with their friends.
12. Blue Orange Starlink
This fun game lets your 9-year-old try making their own star pictures! Pick a card to see what you need to draw using the stars on the board. But here’s the catch—you can only draw straight lines between the stars!
13. Taco vs Burrito Card Game
In this fun family card game, you get to make the silliest tacos and burritos ever! Add weird ingredients like gummy bears or hot yogurt to score points. Use special cards to make your food even better (like adding hot sauce), or play tricks on other players (give them a stomach ache!). The player who scores the most points by making the craziest food wins!
14. The Ultimate Biography of Earth: From the Big Bang to Today!
Got a 9-year-old who loves asking big questions like “How old is everything?” and “When did it all start?” This book is perfect for them! With fun pictures and easy-to-understand words, it tells the amazing story of our universe, from the very beginning all the way up to now.
15. Scavenger Art: Creative challenges for curious kids
This drawing book is perfect! It has 52 fun treasure hunts that help kids find cool things to draw. It shows them how to look at objects from different angles, use light and shadow, and play with shapes and colors.
16. Fidget Pack Box for Boys
Most 9-year-old boys love to move around and keep their hands busy. And that’s normal! Help them channel all that energy with this fun monthly box of toys they can squeeze, stretch, and play with. Each box comes with different items like squishy toys, special putty, and fun cards to help them stay relaxed while having a great time.
17. Ashthorpe 30-inch Beginner Acoustic Guitar
It’s made just the right size for kids’ hands, making it easy to learn how to play. Plus, it comes with everything they need to get started – including a guitar pick and spare strings.
18. Engino STEM Structures Kit
With this fun building kit, your 9-year-old can discover how these amazing structures work by making their own. They can try different ways to put the pieces together, learning and having fun while they build their very own bridges.
19. Made By Me Build and Paint Wooden Cars
Let them make their own cars with this fun kit! They can build and paint three wooden cars that really roll. The kit has everything they need to make each car special, including cool stickers. They can keep all three cars for themselves or share them with friends!
20. Melissa & Doug Suspend Family Game
Here players take turns adding pieces to build a floating sculpture, but be careful – each new piece could make everything tip over! Your 9-year-old can enjoy this game by themselves or play with up to three friends.
