Fantastic Gift Ideas for 7-Year-Old Boys

Full of energy, curiosity, and adventure, 7-year-old boys can jump from playing basketball in one moment to coming up with a secret code in the next. Gift-wise, that means you can't go wrong. If you're searching for gift ideas for a 7-year-old boy on your list this holiday season, we’ve got you covered. Whether he's currently into science or sports or something else, these kits, toys, and other items include ideas for a wide range of interests and are perfect for either birthdays or the holidays.

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$54 from Amazon

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Players think they're guiding the character Awbie on an adventure, but what they're really learning to do is code. The game teaches the more creative aspects of coding, including composing music and learning patterns. An iPad is required but not included. 

$50 at Target

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For aspiring rock stars, this handheld music mixer is great for experimenting with different sounds and beats. Kids can customize 120 tracks and 80 sound effects, created with four simple movements: punching, swiping, twisting, and flicking. 

$13 from Amazon

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Is the 7-year-old in your life asking for his first watch? If he's also into Pokemon, this Accutime watch is a shoe-in. The timepiece features a simple digital clock face and one of several Pokemon characters, along with a watch battery and a one-year warranty.

$25 from Uncommon Goods

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He'll be a lot more excited for breakfast eating out of this spacious sports mug, which holds everything from soup to cereal to hot chocolate. Themes include softball, basketball, soccer, baseball, and hockey.

$28 from Walmart

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If he can clean his room while playing basketball, it's a win-win for everyone. The over-the-door "toy" features a basketball hoop attached to a hamper, making dirty laundry a lot more fun to put away. He shoots, he scores, he cleans!

$295 from Amazon
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The Nintendo Switch is no longer the newest kid on the block, but it remains one of the most popular video game consoles out there. If you're not opposed to introducing your 7-year-old to video games, this is a splurge-worthy gift he'll be sure to love.

$139 from Budsies

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Bring your child's creative sketches to life with Budsies, which creates custom stuffed animals based on drawings and other artwork. Each handmade stuffed toy is transformed into a 16-inch, 3D version — though you can upgrade to a 30-inch stuffed animal — for a present that celebrates your kid's one-of-a-kind artistry.

$42 from Amazon 

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This adjustable basketball hoop stand is perfectly kid-sized. It’s also easy to set up, and works inside or outside.

$16 from Amazon

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This is the age that loves poop jokes, so chances are they’ll love playing a game that's all about it. The premise is simple: Try to get across the mat blindfolded without stepping in “poop”. Be ready for lots of jokes and laughs. 

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$21 from Amazon

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Dig for real dinosaur fossils. The included chisel, brush, and magnifying glass all help kids get a true paleontologist experience.

$16 and up from Amazon 

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The popular stomp rockets have been upgraded. Two friends can play together and race cars to the finish line using leg power. Included decals let kids customize the cars to their own style.

$15 from Amazon

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Make the perfect paper airplane, over and over again. This book features instructions for 10 different types of totally cool paper airplanes.

$37 from Amazon

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Kicking a soccer ball in the house is a no-no, but kicking a hovering ball with foam bumpers gets a thumbs up from parents. This indoor/outdoor soccer ball works on hardwood, tile, asphalt, and short carpets. It even lights up with LED lighting to add some party ambience.

$17 from Target

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Kids can build their favorite Pokemon characters with this 90-piece set. Included is a Poke ball for displaying the finished figures.

$20 from Target

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This dino-riffic dart blaster is great fun for Nerf fights. It comes with 12 soft foam darts.

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$21 from Amazon

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Mix up different kinds of slime in a pretend lab, and then conduct experiments on it. Kids will love playing with the oozing (yet totally safe) substances, all while learning about chemistry.

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$25 and up from Uncommon Goods

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Let your little artist wear his creativity everywhere. This cool tee features a luminescent ink panel where kids can draw over and over again with the included mini light wind.

$20 from Uncommon Goods

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Little spies can create and share secret messages with this metal decoder ring. It uses a 2,000 year-old technique that’s named after famous Roman general and statesman Julius Caesar!

$74 from Maisonette

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This colorful game keeps kids entertained on stormy days (all while secretly improving hand-eye coordination). 

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