Gifts for 7-Year-Old Boys Their Dads Will Want to Steal

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."

If you’ve clicked this link, we’re going to go out on a limb and guess you have a 7-year-old boy in your life. First of all, congrats — it’s a great age, but you’ve probably noticed that already. You’re also probably struck by how much more aware they’ve become lately. They’re more empathic, considerate, and conversational… but, like, also still very much the constantly moving, high-energy dynamos we’ve always known and loved.

Your little baby is still very much there, but he’s also simultaneously becoming a big kid — and a pretty cool one at that! As we said, it’s a great age, and these gifts for 7-year-old boys can make it even more enjoyable. In choosing the best gifts for 7-year-old boys, we wanted to select a variety of toys, books, and games that encourage the interests they’ve probably had for a while now – cars, dinosaurs, building sets – but will also encourage curiosity and, just maybe, new obsessions. We also made sure to pick items that will help them burn off all that magical (but also exhausting) energy.

(You’re welcome.) As a parenting writer, mom of two, and auntie to a whole bunch of little boys, I love buying gifts for 7-year-olds. Because, in many ways, little boys’ interests don’t change much over time. Not even when they become adults. We’re still finding an end date for the “little boy” stage among some of the grown men we know (it’s mostly pretty endearing), and in many ways, that can make gift-giving a little bit easier.

Punching Bag

Sometimes, we all need to expel some energy! We’ve all felt it — whether frustration, nerves, or overzealous excitement — and so, to preserve the well-being of your 7-year-old boy’s bedroom walls or younger sibling, might we suggest this punching bag? The stand height is adjustable and it comes with gloves.

Stomp Racers Dueling Race Cars

Your boy will have fun challenging friends, siblings, cousins, and parents to a road race — a kid-friendly one, of course. Decorate cars with the decals included, and then stomp on the launcher to send cars flying.

Best of all, these things are powered by the kids’ jumping, so you’ll never have to change batteries.

Remote Control Robot

They say AI is coming for all of us, so it makes sense for our kids to befriend robots to welcome our digital overlords. This little guy is a friendly machine, who can blink, talk, and even sing and dance.

Illustory Create Your Own Book

Do you have a child who likes to create their own stories? Why not help them create their own book? With this kit, they just have to write their epic on the pages provided (with illustrations, of course), send off their manuscript in the prepaid envelope, and within a few weeks, a hardcover copy of their story will arrive by mail.

Interactive World Map

Your 7-year-old boy will become a true global citizen in no time with this interactive world map. They’ll learn geography, official country names, capital cities, national flags, populations, spoken languages, famous landmarks, fun facts, and much more for 92 countries! They can even test their knowledge with challenging quiz games.

Tech Gear Multi Voice Changer

Surely we all remember that scene in Home Alone 2: Lost In New York when Kevin orders a pizza using the voice-distorting feature on his Talkboy.

Well, times have changed, but kids haven’t. With this voice changer, which offers 10 different modifiers, your kid will have a blast altering and disguising their voice.

King’s Gold Treasure Tomb

This self-contained playset is full of secrets and adventure! Solve puzzles to discover 30 secrets within and dig for treasure, mythical beasts, and the skeleton king.

But the fun doesn’t stop once you unearth all its mysteries — the figures and action-packed details will keep your 7-year-old boy entertained for a long time.

More: The Best Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids

Weird But True! Collector's Set

The creators of National Geographic Kids have gathered the most random trivia ever on animals, food, science, pop culture, outer space, geography, weather, and more in this unique series.

Like, did you know rats can burp? Or that dolphins sleep with one eye open? Your child will revel in this treasure trove of weird (but true!) facts.

Talking Microscope

This kid-friendly microscope comes with 20 slides to observe… but unlike most microscopes, this one talks!

In “Fact Mode,” your 7-year-old boy will learn fun facts about each slide, so they actually know and understand what they’re looking at. In “Quiz Mode,” they can challenge themselves to see what they’ve learned.

Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course

Encourage physical fitness, persistence, and getting them to forget about screens (for a while). The upper line can hold up to 11 obstacles and can be adjusted to adapt to your child’s needs and progress. Perfect for a challenge or just having fun, it’s also appropriate for indoor or outdoor installation.

6-in-1 Space-Themed STEM Kit

Does your 7-year-old boy love space? Good news! This box comes with six space-themed activities that will encourage — and expand — their interests with a mix of science, crafting, and fun.

Make a starry kaleidoscope, build a rocket, create a space explorer board game, and more!

Stealth Creator

The Earth is in trouble, and it’s up to your 7-year-old boy, a renowned scientist, to save it by creating the ultimate mutant warrior! Mix together the ingredients, and a totally cool beast action figure will appear!

Qwirkle Miniature Game

Think Dominos, but more fun! Match tiles by either color or shape– get a run of 5 and that’s a Qwirkle! The player with the most points at the end wins.

Switch

This is the age for lots of kids where they start getting into video games, and if you’re tired of sharing your console, why not splurge on one of his very own? The Switch can be played on a TV or on the go and offers a wide variety of 7-year-old-friendly games.

Mandalorian Mask

If your 7-year-old boy wants to reenact his favorite scenes from The Mandalorian, this is the way. The show-realistic mask even makes 3 sound effects and 3 phrases from the series.

Gemstone Excavation Kit

There are two things kids love maybe more than anything: digging and interesting minerals. Both of those loves can be satisfied with this neat toy, which allows them to dig through three orbs to uncover 15 different gemstones.

The set comes with a manual identifying each one, so it’s also educational.

Pocket Mod Petite

Who among us doesn’t dream of owning an electric scooter? This European vintage-inspired design is scaled down and slowed down for riders aged 7 and up, and can accommodate riders up to 110 pounds.

They’ll have a blast zipping around the neighborhood on this beauty for years to come.

Conway The Purple Spotted Highland Cow

We won’t lie: We love Squishmallows as much as our kids, and we know your 7-year-old boy is going to love this sweet Highland cow. (Fun fact: Cows are among the most popular Squishmallows!)

Adorable and oh-so-soft, it’s the perfect pillow and stuffed buddy.

Dino Rise Triceratops

Dinosaurs, robots, and fierce but noble warriors collide in this awesome line from Playmobil. Your kiddo can defend the legendary stones with their dino’s functioning net cannon. When a long day of battling robots is done, the hero, Jaden, can take off his armor and relax.

Squeegee Art Kit

This is the perfect gift for a 7-year-old boy who loves to make art. The kit comes with two squeegees, five bottles of neon paint, peel-away stickers, a fold-out work surface, and more to make one-of-a-kind artwork.

Dome Climber

Be honest: How often does your 7-year-old boy climb on you as if you were a jungle gym?

Set yourself free with this large, sturdy dome climber. It’s a great way for them to burn some of that energy out in the yard, and with a weight limit of up to 600 pounds, it’s perfect for climbing with friends.

Track Builder Unlimited Playset

We love Hot Wheels sets (who doesn’t love to see cars doing tricks?) and this one is a favorite for a few reasons. One, who doesn’t love a gravity-defying loop? It’s also super portable and entirely kid-powered, no batteries required. Just pull back the launcher and watch the car fly!

Construction Site

What can we say — kids love Kinetic Sand. There’s something incredibly satisfying about this sensory toy, and this set comes with everything they need to keep them busy and entertained, including construction equipment and a carry case for fun on the go.

Saucer Swing

There’s nothing quite like a swing, and this one is sure to be a perpetual favorite throughout his childhood. Ride it sitting up, lying down, or kneeling–it’s like flying – just hang out with a book.

With a 40-inch diameter that can hold up to 800 pounds, it’s a toy that will provide your 7-year-old (and their siblings, cousins, and/or friends) with years of entertainment.

Complete Pottery Kit for Beginners

This set includes a plug-in potter wheel, 2 pounds of air-dry clay, three arm attachments, three sculpting tools, six paint colors, a palette, brush, apron, and more — everything they’ll need to learn the fundamentals of pottery and encourage their creativity and love of art. (And if you and your partner use this to recreate that scene from Ghost, we won’t tell.)

#Selfies 200-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids

When it comes to rainy-day activities, we still haven’t found anything that beats sitting down with a puzzle. This 200-piece puzzle features comical “selfie” doggies, with other variations, from barnyard animals to wild savannah beasts also available. It’s the perfect gift for 7-year-old boys who need a fun and challenging way to chill out.

3-in-1 Dinosaur Set

Dinosaurs are awesome, but how do you pick a favorite? A ferocious T. rex? A majestic pterodactyl? A sturdy triceratops? Well, with this 3-in-1 build kit, your child doesn’t have to choose! It comes with everything you need to create three different toys for hours of play.

Wooden Mancala

Mancala may be nearly 2,000 years old (no really, you can Google it!) but that doesn’t mean your 7-year-old won’t love it. The game is easy to learn, but hard to master — move “seeds” through a series of spaces to try to get the biggest haul. The person with the most in their bank wins.

Power Shift Raceway

We don’t care how old you are; watching anything do a loop-de-loop is awesome. Your child will be mesmerized watching their car go round and round this motorized loop or, if they’re feeling extra chaotic, add another car and watch them (eventually) crash!

Set comes with everything they’ll need, including five Hot Wheels cars.

Classic Around the World

This set comes with 15 build ideas inspired by locations around the world. It includes everything they need to build a bald eagle, cactus, parrot, baby crocodile, orca, lion, palm tree, giraffe, bus, a kangaroo with a joey, brown bear, Asian house, a penguin with a chick and fish, a sailing boat, and an airplane… plus extra pieces to build whatever they can imagine!

Ticket to Ride: First Journey

“Ticket to Ride” has become a modern classic. This version, with simplified rules and a kid-friendly map, allows your 7-year-old boy to become a 19th-century train tycoon, building new train routes and connecting cities all across the country. The player with the largest railroad empire wins!

Super Mario Starter Course

Lego is always cool, but this interactive, LCD-screen set might be the coolest one we’ve seen. Your child can move Mario (complete with animated eyes) around the set that they’ve built to earn virtual coins.

A free Lego Super Mario app is available for enhanced play. Great solo or family competitions.

The Creature Crew Subscription Box

Your child will have fun learning about the natural world (and all the cool animals in it) with this monthly crate. Every month, kids learn about a new animal via scientific activities, creative crafts, puzzles, recipes, and a special keepsake.

The best part: This crate partners with animal organizations, so this is a gift that gives back.

Nerf N-Strike Elite Retaliator Blaster

We don’t know what it is, but 7-year-old boys are really big into a) Nerf toys, b) sneak attacks, or c) all-out Nerf wars.

Whatever their pleasure, the Elite Retaliator is the Nerf toy for the job, shooting darts up to 75 feet! Siblings (and parents) beware — you’re absolutely going to get hit with a dart.

Wonder Crate Subscription Box

This box includes a different Who Was chapter book every month — featuring luminaries like Frida Kahlo, George Washington Carver, and Dolly Parton — and includes themed activities that give a deeper understanding of these notable figures.

Your 7-year-old boy will be entertained and inspired as they glean lessons from these remarkable people.

Bug Catcher Kit for Kids

Your child will get an up-close look at nature with this neat bug-catching kit! Humanely vacuum up the bug of your choice with the bug catcher, and then release it into a habitat for observation.

Bonus: Parents can use the vacuum to catch and release that spider in your kitchen that’s been freaking you out.

Axolotl Squishmallow

Squishmallows have become a super-popular line with the grade-school set, and it’s easy to see why: Not only are they absolutely adorable, but they’re so huggable and ridiculously soft you can’t help but love them. Nico the axolotl (pronounced ax-o-ah-tul) is the perfect plush gift for 7-year-old boys.

“Dog Man” by Dav Pilkey Boxed Set

From the mind of Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants, Dog Man provides the same silly fun for a slightly younger audience. And, like Captain Underpants, Dog Man shows kids that reading is fun — no, really!

This set includes the first 10 books in the series, which your 7-year-old boy will want to read again and again.

Story Time Chess Board Game

This whimsical set teaches the fundamentals of the game by creating characters for each piece, making it easier to learn the rules. King Shakey, for example, is a nervous guy, which is why he moves so cautiously — only one space at a time!)

Once they’re more comfortable, kids can flip over to play on a regulation board.

Puffer Vest

It’s the perfect item for in-between weather, or for just an added layer of cozy when it starts to get really chilly. Available in a wide variety of colors, this vest will unleash his inner Marty McFly (because no one could wear a puffer vest quite like Marty “Calvin Klein” McFly).

More: 15 Backpacks for Kids That Will Keep ‘Em Stylin’ All Year Long

Phase 10 Card Game

Phase 10 is a game of chance… so why does the competition feel so intense? Draw cards to try to fulfill 10 different card requirements — two sets of three, one run of seven, etc. — and win!

But be warned: You must fulfill each combination in the correct order before moving to the next phase.

Ninja Costume

Silent, stealthy, and impossibly cool — who among us doesn’t want to be a ninja? With this costume, which is complete with a muscle-bound, hooded bodysuit, mask, belt, gloves, and ninja “weapons,” your kiddo will be able to take on any stealth mission … or just look super cool on the playground.

Squeegee Art Kit

This is the perfect gift for a 7-year-old boy who loves to make art. The kit comes with two squeegees, five bottles of neon paint, peel-away stickers, a technique guide, and more to make one-of-a-kind artwork.

Bashful Forest Bunny

He may be a big kid now, but he’s certainly not too big for stuffed animals. We love this sweet little bunny, who comes in a soft mossy green the same color as his forest home. Super cute and so soft, he’s the perfect bedtime companion.

Master Kick Scooter

We love the super-wide deck on this classic scooter. Your 7-year-old boy will be zipping around the neighborhood like a pro. And with an adjustable T-bar and a weight limit of 110 pounds, he’ll be able to enjoy this gift for years to come.

How We Select Gifts

Gifting is more than just giving someone a present. It’s an act of love, a way to show you care, and there’s nothing quite like seeing your 7-year-old boy beam with excitement when he’s received the perfect present.

As a team who’s been working directly in product review journalism for eight years, we have the insight, expertise, and passion for helping our readers find the absolute best gift. We think about the psychology behind product purchases and what makes a good gift for your preschool daughter versus your teenage nephew.

How We Chose the Best Gifts for 7-Year-Old Boys

We also use our team of experts in tech, beauty, parenting, home, lifestyle, and more to recommend the best products in these categories that we know your recipient will love.

As a parenting writer, mom of two, and an auntie to a whole gaggle of kiddos, I have first-hand experience finding gifts for 7-year-old boys. Like all our writers, I use industry research and keep a pulse on what’s new and noteworthy. And of course, I take my own product testing (and gifting) into consideration, as well. Finding the perfect gift for 7-year-old boys is hard. We make it easy.

You Might Also Like

• The Paris Hilton Housewares Collection Brings ‘That’s Hot’ Energy to Your Kitchen

• 16 Best Noise-Canceling Headphones Perfect for Rocking Out in Quiet Bliss

• Beyoncé Uses This $26 Amazon Product for Her Glossy Blonde Hair