30 Gift Ideas for Kids Who Have Everything

Finding the perfect gift for a child can be challenging enough on its own. But what happens when that child seems to have already everything they could want? Well, that’s when gift giving reaches a whole new level of complexity.

As a parent, guardian, relative, or family friend, you want your gift to be special, unique, and hopefully something the child doesn’t already own. You want it to bring them joy and excitement on the holiday morning when they unwrap it. The struggle is real when picking out gift ideas for kids who have everything.

Don’t worry – with a bit of creativity, thoughtfulness, and imagination, you can come up with thoughtful, outside-the-box gift ideas that will delight any child, no matter how extensive their current collection may be. Here are 30 unique gift ideas for kids to inspire you.

Experiential Gift Ideas for Kids Who Have Everything

One of the best gift categories for kids who seem to have it all is experience gifts. These gifts create special memories and quality time spent together versus simply acquiring more possessions to add to the pile.

1. Tickets to a Show, Game, or Event

Give the gift of lasting memories by purchasing tickets to a kid-friendly show, concert, sporting event, or other experience they will enjoy. This allows you to enjoy it together and bond over the shared experience. Some ideas: circus, magic show, monster truck rally, Broadway play, hockey game, ALEXA/Gaga concert, etc.

2. Amusement park tickets

Treat them to a day of thrill rides, games, shows, and more at an amusement or theme park. Let them explore and go on all their favorite rides – the memories will last longer than any toy.

3. Zoo or aquarium membership

For animal-loving kids, an annual family membership to the local zoo or aquarium is a dream gift. They can visit whenever they want all year long, and there are always new exhibits, events, and animals to see.

4. Classes

Give the gift of learning a new skill! Look for age-appropriate classes in their interests, like cooking, art, magic, coding, dance, gymnastics, music, etc. Nurture their talents and passions.

5. Day trip or weekend getaway

Kids love spending dedicated one-on-one time with the significant adults in their lives. Treat them to a memorable day trip or weekend getaway, just the two of you to their favorite destination – the adventures will turn into treasured memories.

Unique Toy & Game Ideas

You can still gift a great new toy or game to a child who seems to have it all. The key is thinking outside the box. Focus on unique, one-of-a-kind playthings you won’t find at the average toy store.

6. Handmade toys

Look for specialty toy makers on Etsy or local craft fairs selling imaginative handmade toys. Anything personalized or custom-made will feel extra special.

7. Educational science/construction kits

Look for kits that inspire STEM learning, like snap circuits, robotics, green energy science projects, or architectural model building. Educational and fun!

8. Custom dollhouse

For the doll-loving child, a customized dollhouse is the ultimate gift. Have it built and designed to look like their home or dream house? Fill it with personalized furniture and dolls modeled after your family.

9. Vintage toys

Check out estate sales or eBay for beloved vintage toys from eras like classic Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, kaleidoscopes, Capsela building kits, or a vintage Etch A Sketch. The old-school charm makes them extra unique.

10. Big ticket play items

Make their jaw drop with play items they likely don’t have, like a backyard playset, giant dollhouse, ping pong table, pool table, air hockey table, electronic keyboard, karaoke machine, mini arcade game unit, or personalized foosball table.

11. Board game of the year

The hot new board game is crowned every year, and award winners are always big hits with family game night fans. Choose one of the latest and greatest to gift.

12. coding/robotics kits

Give the gift of coding mastery with fun kits like Botley the Coding Robot, Code & Go Robot Mouse Activity Set, or the CODE-A-PILLAR Coding caterpillar. They’ll learn as they play.

13. Trendy kid’s games

By gifting new games each year that are popular, like Throw Throw Burrito, Pie Face Cannon, Hovershots, or Floor Is Lava, you’ll always have something fun and novel to play together.

14. Giant games

Enjoy family game time on a larger-than-life scale! Options include giant Connect Four, giant tic tac toe, enormous playing cards, oversized dominoes, or an epic big foot tumbling tower.

15. Lego sets

For Lego lovers, pick out new box sets each year to help them expand their building collection. Go for novel sets they don’t already own.

Screen-Free Fun

In today’s tech-filled world, screen-free gifts that inspire creativity and hands-on fun can be a welcome change. Get kids exploring activities beyond video games and tablets with these gift ideas:

16. Art studios

Gift an art studio like Melissa & Doug’s deluxe standing double easel to nurture their inner artist. Include art supplies like paint, brushes, and canvases. Add a drawing desk or pottery wheel as they get older.

17. Musical instruments

Foster a love of music with starter instruments like a ukulele, guitar, mini drum kit, or keyboard. Include lesson books and songbooks, too. Support their talents!

18. model kits

Select cool model kits to build, like Snap Together Model Car Kits, architectural landmark kits, or model rocket kits to channel their hands-on talents.

19. Magician’s kit

Magic kits come with all the props like magic wands, card decks, illusion boxes, and more to unlock their creativity and practice their showmanship skills. Great for kids who love being on stage.

20. Puzzles

Jigsaw puzzles are back in a big way, and they make great screen-free gifts. Pick extra large pieces, their favorite imagery themes, 3D puzzles, or challenging 1,000+ piece options.

Crafty DIY Gifts

Handmade gifts add an extra thoughtful touch. DIY gifts using a personal approach and your time, creativity, and skills. Kids appreciate gifts made just for them.

21. DIY playhouse

Design and build a unique customized playhouse just for them. Make it their dream play place with fun details like a slide, climbing wall, chalkboard paint, a secret password doorbell, and more.

22. Hand sewing/knitting/embroidery kits

Please encourage them to learn timeless craft skills like hand sewing, knitting, or embroidery. Kits tailored for kids make it easy to create projects they’ll cherish.

23. DIY toys

Pinterest inspires you to make your versions of popular toys and games. Ideas include stuffed animals, board games, dolls and doll clothes, model train sets, indoor tent fort, etc. Let your DIY talents run wild!

24. Scrapbook memory album

Make a scrapbook filled with drawings, photos, ticket stubs, written memories, and more documents about your special relationship. A homemade gift made with love.

25. Custom book

Use one of the self-publishing sites where you can have a personalized book professionally printed. Write and illustrate a story starring them as the main characters. A unique book just for them!

Sentimental Gifts for Older Kids

As kids grow into teens and pre-teens, sentimental gifts that honor their maturity and independence become more appropriate:

26. Custom star map

Create an image showcasing how the stars and planets were aligned at the location and time of their birth—a personal astronomy-themed gift.

27. Precious jewelry gift

Exceptional jewelry like engraved pendants, birthstone rings, or family bracelets will become lifetime keepsakes. Start meaningful traditions.

28. Journals

Help them record their journey with monogrammed journals, lock diaries, scrapbooks, or inspirational quote-of-the-day desk calendars.

29. meaningfully engraved/personalized items

Engrave jewelry, keychains, pocket knives, luggage tags, and more with their name or initials. Choose items they can treasure and use into adulthood.

Gift Cards for Older Kids’ Interests

Please don’t overlook the power of gift cards for teens who already have everything they need. Gift cards offer them choice and independence to explore hobbies they enjoy:

30. streaming service subscriptions

Give the gift of unlimited music, videos, and more with gift card codes to platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Audible, or YouTube Premium.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is it ok to gift a kid who has everything an experience instead of a physical gift?

Yes, gifting a child an experience or activity instead of another material item is an excellent idea if they seem to have all the possessions they need. Experiential gifts like tickets to shows, memberships, day trips and classes are ways to give them joy, memories and quality time spent together.

2. Are gift cards impersonal gifts for kids who have everything?

Not necessarily. If you select gift cards that align with the child’s interests and hobbies, it shows you pay attention to the activities and entertainment they love. Gift cards also give them autonomy to choose their own gift, which kids appreciate. Choose retailers or online platforms that cater to their current interests and hobbies.

3. If I handmake a gift for a child, will they appreciate it as much as a store bought item?

Handmade gifts can be even more meaningful! When kids realize an item was crafted just for them by hand, they recognize the care and personal touch that went into it. Handmade gifts like DIY playhouses, sewn items, scrapbooks or homemade toys often become keepsakes more cherished than mass manufactured toys.

4. Should I listen when kids make gift requests or will that ruin the surprise?

It’s generally wise to listen to gift requests as kids provide clues about what is top of mind for them. This ensures you pick a gift they’ll be excited to receive versus disappointed because it’s not what they wanted. You can still keep the gift a surprise! Just act casual when they mention their wish list items they are hoping to receive.

5. What makes a good gift for kids who seem to have every toy imaginable already?

The best gifts for kids who seem to have all the toys are ones that provide novel experiences and ways of playing. Unique handmade toys, big ticket play items they don’t own, creative arts supplies, and hot new games top the lists for kids who have enough plastic clutter already. Experiential gifts will always get them away from the screens for precious family bonding time as well.

Final Thoughts 

Finding that perfect, wow-worthy gift for a child who seems to have everything already can certainly take some extra thought and creativity. The gift ideas for kids who have everything outlined above aim to provide inspiration as you hunt for that just-right item that shows thoughtfulness, sparks their imagination, and delights their sense of discovery.

Look for gifts that create priceless memories and quality bonding time, like tickets to their first Broadway show or league game, trips to experience new places together, memberships to zoos and aquariums, or classes to nurture their passions and talents.

Handmade and personalized gifts also have a lasting impact when kids realize the time, skill and love that went into creating something just for them.