Seasonal & Holidays
Patch Holiday Gift Guide: 14 Gifts at the Top of Every Kid's Wishlist
Stumped on what get your favorite youngsters this holiday season? We've got you covered.
Whether the children in your life are budding architects, bookworms, singers, or athletes, we've rounded up awesome options that cater to their interests. From dancing robots to secret forts, these gifts are sure to thrill.
Find more great gift ideas for everyone on your list in Patch's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
Related: 15 Holiday Gifts For The Minecraft-Obsessed Kid (Or Adult) In Your Life
Skip the brown bags and send your kids off to school with one of these stylish lunch bags. They are durable and simple enough that your children won't grow out of them.
Sphero Star Wars BB-8 App Controlled Robot with Star Wars Force Band, $199.95
Using this wrist band, you can complete Combat Training, collect digital holocrons, and use hand motions to control your droid. If you splurge on one gift for your Star Wars super fan, let it be this one.
MoMA History of Art 10-Inch Wall Clock, $55.20
This charming clock displays time with the help of famous artists, including Picasso, Monet, and Warhol.
Next time your kids want some candy, turn it into a secret science lesson with this awesome kit, which makes rock candy, chocolates, and gummy bears while teaching chemistry basics like crystallization, measurements and conversions, volume, and weight.
View-Master Virtual Reality Starter Pack, $16.99
This virtual reality contraption allows you to view incredible 360-degree environments that feel so real, you'll think you're really there. Just download the companion app to your smartphone, slide your phone into the viewer, and choose from a number of environments to enter augmented reality.
Multicolored Wooden Tumbling Stacking Tower Building Blocks, $35.99
A modern-day Jenga of sorts, these colorful blocks can be used to play tumbling towers, dominoes, or basic building and stacking.
LEGO Minecraft Crafting Box, $34.49
Kids' obsession with Minecraft seems to be here to stay. With 518 pieces, this crafting box will delight your favorite children as they build multiple worlds and environments.
DalosDream Navy Striped Toy Teepee, $85.99
This awesome striped tent takes pillow forts to the next level. Kids can untie the flaps to make a secret club house, or fill it with blankets for a cozy reading nook right in their bedroom.
NFL Deluxe Electric Football, $83.99
Young sports fans will have a blast with this timeless electronic game of football, which allows them to kick, pass, tackle, and score touchdowns right on their tabletops.
Top Loading CDG Karaoke System, $47.96
This karaoke machine is sure to be a hit during birthday parties and playdates. While it comes complete with two microphone jacks for duets and auto voice control, the icing on the cake is definitely its flashing disco lights.
3Doodler Create 3D Pen with 50 Plastic Strands, $99.99
While this may look like an ordinary pen, it actually writes in 3-D, so their doodles and designs can actually come to life.
This little robot can do everything from navigating surroundings and following hand gestures, to balancing objects on his handy tray. Oh, and did we mention he also knows how to dance?
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Boxed Set, $54.85
The latest craze to take young readers by storm, the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series will keep your favorite bookworm captivated for hours. This hardcover boxed set contains the entire saga, and is sure to get prime real estate on any child's bookshelf.
This cheerful gummy bear nightlight makes it almost impossible to be scared of the dark. When not in use, it doubles as a goofy bedroom accessory that is sure to make your child smile.
Find more great gift ideas for everyone on your list in Patch's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
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