12 Ultra-Fun Birthday Gifts for Kids of All Ages
Updated by Timothy Paradis
For as much fun as strolling through toy aisles can be, it also can be downright intimidating and overwhelming. Plenty of sensory stimulation with bright colors, sounds and lights, but when you’re looking for the perfect gift, it isn’t all fun and games.
Searching for birthday gifts for kids, whether they're your own children, your nieces and nephews , or classmates and friends, always carries a risk of picking up something they won’t enjoy or getting duplicates of games and toys they already have.
We’ve got an idea for a gift that we think is even more memorable and delightful. A gift box from one of the many kid-friendly subscriptions on the Cratejoy marketplace is a great way to gift a surprise they’re sure to be excited about. Whether you opt for just one box or a monthly subscription, they’ll get plenty of joy just from the mystery of it. Curated especially for children, here are some of our top choices for birthday gifts for kids.
Monthly Kids Box
Shipping: It usually takes us five business days to curate your child's first look! From gathering style info, to shopping to curating and shipping. Your first box will ship five business days after the initial order and every box after that will ship the first week of the following month. To have your gift arrive before Christmas, order by December 12th.
Subscription Plan
Shipping: We ship between the 25th and 31st of each month. The last day to order for the upcoming month is the final day of the prior month.
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Vibe Alley Monthly Box for Teen and Tween Girls
Shipping: We ship boxes within 48 hours of receipt of the order.
DIY Kids STEM & Crafts Kit – Award Winning Kids Science and Art Box
Shipping: We are shipping on schedule! Free Shipping for US orders! Your order is shipped from our facilities between 1-4 days of being placed, and you will be notified with details. Subsequent boxes ship monthly from your first order.
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Petite Princess Box
Shipping: Your first box ships on the 10th of each month. Orders placed by the 5th of each month will ship on the 10th.
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Kids' Art Box Subscriptions
Shipping: If an order is placed after our monthly shipments go out & we still have inventory of that month's box, we'll ship a box within a couple of business days to pre-paid subscribers. If you're a month to month subscriber, your first box will ship with the next monthly shipment (on or near the 7th of each month).
Ages 0-13 Imagination Box and Mini Subscriptions
Shipping: Choose your perfect ship date! 🎁 We ship all holiday orders via USPS Media Mail through our trusted partner, ShipStation. Media Mail typically takes 3–7 days (12–16 days for Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories). Select your preferred December ship day at checkout to time your gift perfectly!
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Mrs. Grossman's Sticker Club
Shipping: Subscribe before the 25th of each month 4 PM PST to make sure you get the next month's sticker pack! We'll ship orders to Mrs. Grossman's Sticker Club members by the 4th of each month. Ships free in the US, and for just $5 anywhere else.
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beTWEEN the Bookends- Early Reader book and lifestyle box
Shipping: DECEMBER BOXES NOW ON SALE! Subscribe by 12/25 to receive your first box in December. First box will ship on or after 12/2, within 3 business days. You will be billed for your second box on the 28th of the month. All further renewals will happen on the 11th of the month. All boxes after your first shipment will ship first week of following month
Kids Craft Box – Creative DIY Art & Crafts Projects Delivered Monthly for Ages 3–9
Shipping: Enjoy hassle-free delivery! Our Kids Crafts Monthly Subscription Box ships globally. The first box is shipped within 3 business days. Expect your curated creativity kit at your doorstep by the 15th of each month. Track your box, and let the crafting adventures begin!



