Are you looking for birthday gift ideas for your son, grandson, nephew, or even your son’s friends? Here are the top birthday gift ideas for 9-year-old boys.
Boys get so pumped to celebrate their birthday, but are you completely stuck on coming up with birthday gift ideas for 9-year-old boys?
As a mom of a recently turned 9-year-old boy (with 2 more coming up behind him), who has gone to his fair share of birthday parties, I am giving you the best birthday gift ideas for 9-year-old boys.
From toys, games, and books, to outside fun, you will have plenty of ideas to choose from to fit your birthday boy's style!
Let's jump into the best birthday gift ideas for 9-year-old boys that will work for you.
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Best Birthday Gift Ideas For 9-Year-Old Boys
Best Birthday Gift Ideas For 9-Year-Old Boys
Outside
1. Bike
I am sure your birthday boy is growing like crazy, mine sure is.
Don’t forget a helmet to protect his big beautiful brain.
But for real, don’t forget the helmet!
2. Baseball
There is so much gear to choose from if he loves baseball.
As my boys become stronger and can hit the ball harder, I am a little nervous to pitch to them.
The adjustable batting tee and hitting net were game-changers for us.
3. Football
With 3 boys, we have footballs all over the place.
The Nerf football is my favorite since it is a decent size and never has to be pumped. Yep, I am out there playing too.
This football is also used a ton and it is incredibly durable.
Don’t forget a kicking tee but don't cheap out on it, mistake on our part. Get a heavy-duty one like this.
4. Basketball
Time to upgrade from the Little Tikes basketball hoop and balls? This adjustable basketball hoop will make the perfect addition to your driveway.
We have had this basketball for a few years now and besides being a little dirty, it doesn’t look worn at all.
5. Soccer
If your birthday boy loves kicking around a soccer ball, make sure it is the right size for him.
This soccer ball is durable and he will love using it.
6. Laser Tag
Get that boy of yours outside and on the move with Laser Tag.
He will have the best time if you let him play it in the dark!
7. Frisbee Golf
If you guys haven’t played this game yet, you have to try it. My son got introduced to it in gym class and is obsessed. So of course, we all had to try it too.
You can get this starter frisbee golf set for your yard.
Or you can get just a set of frisbee golf discs if you have a course near you.
We are going to be picking up this disc set.
8. Fishing Gear
Bring on the love of fishing by building up his fishing supplies! There are a crazy number of options for this.
We like these the best and we usually fish for Northern Pike, Sunfish (panfish), and Crappies.
Best Birthday Gift Ideas For 9-Year-Old Boys
Toys
9. Legos
Holy cow, Legos! You have so much to choose from.
The easiest option is the classic Legos because let's face it, you can never have too many of those.
Lego kits are also really hot right now if you are set on getting him something more structured.
10. 12 in 1 Robot
Have you noticed that your birthday boy is a thinker and loves STEM? He will love working on this robot.
It can transform into 12 different versions and it is solar-powered.
11. Dart Board
Give the birthday boy something to do to pass the time on a rainy day, a dart board.
I love this one because it is magnetic. No holes in our walls!
12. Nerf Guns
Omg, 9-year-old boys (all boys that I have met) love nerf guns.
But if you are going to go with a nerf gun, you might as well get 2. It isn’t much fun trying to have a battle with just 1 gun.
And while you are all it, maybe an extra package of nerf darts.
I am not sure how those things get lost so easily since they are bright but they do.
13. Knee Hockey
Knee hockey can keep them entertained for hours on a rainy day.
I wasn't sure how this one would go but my boys and their friends can't get enough of it.
They even let me play from time to time and it is so much fun.
14. National Geographic Kit
Boys can’t resist a good science experiment. These National Geographic kits are a hit with my boys and their friends.
The one I hear about “how cool it is” the most is the Earth Science kit.
Best Birthday Gift Ideas For 9-Year-Old Boys
Games
Have you ever played games with a 9-year-old boy? The longer you play the game, the more he will share things about his day.
So, I am more than happy to sit down and play games any time he wants.
These are our go-to games and I know your birthday boy is going to love them too.
15. Ticket to Ride
Have you heard of Ticket to Ride?
This game takes a little bit to play but it is so much fun. So, grab some snacks and settle in.
16. Gravity Maze
Your birthday boy will be able to take on Gravity Maze by himself or compete against you for who can do it the fastest.
With 60 cards to complete, he won’t be bored any time soon.
17. Sorry
This game has been around for some time and boys have a blast playing it.
The birthday boy will get a kick out of having to send you back home while he gets to move ahead.
I love that we will be able to play it for years to come.
18. Game Table
If you have some extra space in your house, you should consider filling it in with a game table for your birthday boy.
With multiple games included, your birthday boy is going to have the best time challenging his friends to a dual.
19. Nintendo Switch
I know video games, right! They are so much fun but can be addicting if you let it happen.
Good news, if you decide to get a Nintendo Switch for your birthday boy (or to share with him), you have the control to set time limits for him.
Bring on the video game bonding!
We love the games Super Mario Bros. and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Best Birthday Gift Ideas For 9-Year-Old Boys
Books
Reading is such an important skill for all kids.
If you think your birthday boy isn’t a reader, let me tell you – He IS! He just hasn’t found the right kind of books to hold his interest yet.
It took me a while to figure out that my son loves graphic novels.
He is just now getting into chapter books. The following are a massive hit with him and his friends.
Most of these books are part of a series and all of them are very re-readable.
I just know your birthday boy is going to love one of these book options.
Best Birthday Gift Ideas For 9-Year-Old Boys
Unique Gifts
26. Clothes
All of my boys and nephews go bananas when they get clothes with their favorite sports teams or characters on them. I am sure your 9-year-old will too!
And you know your birthday boy is growing like a weed so don’t be afraid to size up. He will fill it out soon enough.
27. Walkie Talkies
Your son and his buddies will have a blast with these walkie talkies!
Don’t cheap out and get the kid kind. We made that mistake and they broke.
Go for the man version walkie talkies so you only have to buy them once.
28. Binoculars
Help your birthday boy get out and enjoy nature more with these binoculars.
Now, normally I would say get the best you can but for binoculars for a 9-year-old, decent is good enough.
29. Watch
Holy smokes, there are so many watches to choose from.
My son has this more basic watch and wears it all the time.
30. Voice Changer
If your birthday boy is as silly as my son is, this voice changer is going to be a big hit!
You will even have fun giving it a whirl.
31. Paper Airplanes
Girl, this book of paper airplanes is so much fun and a great way to pass some time.
Your son will be able to create different kinds of airplanes and then have challenges to see which can go the farthest.
Be ready to duck when they all get flying.
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Leave a comment below about what gifts you ended up giving the birthday boy.
Even though my oldest son turned 9, I have 2 more to go and that doesn’t include their friends and 6 nephews either.
I look forward to hearing from you and thanks for stopping by.