Looking for a creative gift guide for kids this holiday season, or any time of year? Here are the Artful Parent’s gift guides for kids, full of the best ideas for fun and creative presents.
Updated November 2022
Finding a gift for the children in your life can be tricky. Finding one that is creative and enriching can be even harder!
We’re here to help. Here is a roundup of all the gift guides from the Artful Parent, based on years of present-buying experience.
Creative Gift Guide for Kids

The Best Toys for Kids
Open-ended toys foster play, creativity, and imagination. Here are our lists of the best open-ended toys for kids, focusing on construction, pretend play, creativity, and music.
- The Best Open-Ended Toys for Kids to Foster Creativity & Imagination
- Creative Gift Ideas for Toddlers & Preschoolers
- Creative Gifts for Kids Who Love to Build
- Musical Gifts for Kids

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids
Stockings are a great way to gift fun and creative items to kids. If you’re looking for stocking stuffer ideas for kids, check out these lists of ideas.
- 10 Fun Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids
- The Last-Minute Stocking Stuffer Shopping Guide for Kids
- Even More Stocking Stuffers for Kids!

Great Games for Kids
The best kids’ games that we play and love. These board games and card games are great for family fun, connection, and learning.

Handmade Gifts for Kids
These handmade gift ideas are fun to make and receive. Plus many can be made by kids!
- Handmade Gift Ideas Kids and Families Can Make for the Holidays
- Craft Ideas for Kids that are Perfect for Pretend Play
- DIY Art Books for Kids

Art Supplies as Kids’ Gifts
Give the gift of creativity with kids’ art supplies!
- 25 BEST Kids Art Supplies and Where to Buy Them
- The Best Art Supplies for Toddlers
- The BEST Art Supplies for Preschoolers
- The BEST Baby Art Supplies

Real Tools for Kids
Real tools that work ANDS that fit kids’ hands and bodies are important. They’ve ended up being some of our kids’ favorite things to play with, too!

Books as Kids’ Gifts
We LOVE books! And they always make great gifts!
We hope these lists help you this holiday season!
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