55 Epic Gifts For Boys Age 7 That He Actually Wants
Hey girl, I am so glad you stopped by to chat about all the best gifts for boys age 7 that he would love to get from you.
Your little man is turning 7 (wait, what!!!), and if you are anything like me you want to get him a gift that you know he will use and love.
As a mom of 3 boys (my middle son is 7 right now), all of their friends, and 9 nephews, I am always on the hunt for amazing gifts for boys age 7!
As you read on you are going to learn all about the most amazing gifts for boys age 7 like games, toys, stuff to do outside, and so much more.
After checking out all of these top-notch gifts for boys age 7, you will be able to find that perfect birthday gift, Christmas gift, or even Easter gift for him.
Let's get started with all of these amazing gifts for boys age 7 that he is going to go crazy for.
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Best Gifts For Boys Age 7
Gifts For Boys Age 7
Toys
1. Magna Tiles
Have you ever seen magnetic tiles before? If not, get ready to have them knock your socks off!
We have 3 sets of these and my boys play with them every day. My daughter too! I am not even joking – EVERY DAY.
Your son is going to have the best time letting his imagination run wild with these.
If you are going to get magnet blocks, don’t cheap out. You will be as disappointed as we were.
2. Knee Hockey
Just be watchful of being too close to your walls.
3. Remote Control Car
This remote control car is so much fun.
It is made for indoor and outdoor use. All of my boys have their own car and have a blast with it.
4. Hot Wheels
If you have the space, this criss cross crash track will rock his world.
My boys have so many Hot Wheels cars and play lots of made-up games with them and this track gets its fair share of a workout.
5. Army Men Toys
My 3 boys have some different interests when it comes to their toys and my 7 year old is in love with army men toys.
Hours and hours of setting up and having battles. If this sounds like your son, he will love these guys. Just be careful where you step. Oooo, it hurts to step on one!
6. Walkie Talkies
Grown up walkie talkies for your little man, that is the only way you should go!
He is going to have the best time running around with these. I know my kids do.
Buy the good ones that are built to last right from the start so you and your kiddo won’t be disappointed.
7. Nerf Guns
It seems every 7-year-old boy can’t get enough of Nerf guns, and I am sure yours does too.
All 4 of my kids have the best time with Nerf guns. And let’s not forget about when my husband joins in either. Ok, ok, you know I play too.
Honestly though, ugh those Nerf darts! They get everywhere.
8. Laser Tag
If you are looking for something a little “less” than Nerf guns, Laser Tag is your gift!
My son just got laser tag this last year and all my kids are crazy over it. So much fun to watch them play in the dark.
9. Robot Toys
This little guy is amazing!!! It is all about having your boy use his STEM brain and it will keep him entertained for hours and hours.
11. LCD Writing Board
All 4 of my kids have 1 and they use it for everything. Drawing pictures, practicing homework, making maps, and I even use them for making lists from time to time. So Good!
12. Tablet for Kids
We do not have this tablet, but it is so highly rated that I had to include it on this list.
This one is for ages 3 – 7.
If you don’t have any younger kiddos that will be using this, I would take a good look at the tablet for the 6 – 12 age range. Get more use out of it for your money.
Gifts For Boys Age 7
Arts, Crafts, and Kits
13. Tracing Pad
You guys, I wish this light up tracing pad was around when I was a kid. It is amazing!
He will be able to trace pictures but will also be able to get creative and make his own. It is great to take in the car too.
14. How to Draw Book
And speaking of figuring out how to draw things, this How To Draw book does an excellent job of showing how to make animals.
I have spent some time with this book and it has easy steps to follow. My boys' drawing confidence and interest have exploded by using it.
Add some sketch book paper and Crayola markers and it makes a great drawing kit for him.
15. Rainbow Scratch Paper
Who doesn’t love rainbow scratch paper?
Um, no one I can think of and that’s because it is AMAZING! No kiddo can resist getting creative with it. I know you are going to want to get in there too.
16. Paper Airplanes
A wonderful rainy day activity, paper airplanes! This book is so good.
It gives very specific directions on how to make the different kinds of airplanes and what lines to fold on.
He is going to want to make them all and then see which he can get to fly the farthest.
17. Slime Kit
Boys and girls love playing with slime! Check out this slime kit.
It comes with everything he will need to make it.
18. Science Experiment Kits
Most boys are curious and have no problem getting into things that are a bit messy.
These science experiment kits are so great. My kids can’t get enough of them.
19. Rock Painting
At first, I wasn’t sure how my 7 year old would like a rock painting kit but holy moly, he went bananas over it. My 11 year old daughter did all her rocks to match holidays throughout the year.
Gifts For Boys Age 7
Outside Play
20. Football
We have like 12 footballs of various sizes, no joke, and these 2 are the ones that get played with the most.
They are easy to throw and catch and never have to be pumped up.
21. Baseball
Do you have a baseball lover on your hands?
Set him up with some amazing gear. These have gotten a work out here at my house and it all still looks like new.
22. Soccer
Whether your son wants to play soccer on a team or not, he needs to have a soccer ball to kick around the yard. You are going to be surprised how much this gets played with.
23. Basketball
Basketball is another great way for your 7 year old to get outside and get some exercise.
He is going to love this height adjustable hoop and will be able to use it for years and years.
24. Bike
He will build confidence and have a sense of freedom with a bike.
I love when kids get the hang of riding a bike with no training wheels. Huge overall growth!
25. Scooter for Kids
This scooter is heavy duty, built to grow with your kiddo.
And I know he is going to love it. I see kids riding on these things all over the place.
26. Stomp Rocket
Once your little guy gives this stomp rocket a try, the challenge will be on to make the rockets go higher and higher.
There is one that has a single stomp pad, but this one is way better. More sturdy and easier to put together.
You will have to get out there too. It won’t break when you jump on it and I know your son will be just as impressed as my kids are to see you do it.
27. Bow and Arrow for Kids
Hunter or not, your son is going to have fun with this bow and arrow set. My oldest son, who is 9 now, has had this set since he was 7 and still uses it often.
28. Airplane Glider Toy
These airplanes are bigger than you think.
At almost 1.5 feet long, they are easy to watch glide along. We usually compete to see whose can go the farthest.
29. Capture the Flag
Capture the Flag is so much fun to play during the day and at night.
It glows in the dark, and he is going to love it. He is going to love having his buddies over to play this game, especially as they get older.
30. Trampoline
I mean, it isn’t like they go anywhere. But I guess they can do some pretty neat tricks. And it keeps them entertained for hours!
31. Frisbee
Tossing around a frisbee is so much fun.
If you have a frisbee golf course near you, you should check it out with your 7 year old. It is way more fun than you think.
32. Snow Sled and Snow Tube
Does he have a winter birthday or is this gift for Christmas and you live in a snowy area? Snow sleds and snow tubes make amazing gifts. Really good ones can be expensive! But those are the ones built to last.
33. Snow Paint
When we first got these snow toys, I wasn’t sure what my kids would think of them.
But they want to play in the snow with them every time they go out, which is almost every winter day.
Our yard is so colorful and there are snow forts in progress everywhere.
Gifts For Boys Age 7
LEGO
34. Legos
Legos are so big that they just had to have a category all their own.
I love these the best since you have to use your imagination the most with them. And guys, my kids play with these the most!
35. Lego Ideas Book
You can pair it with the LEGO Ideas Book and challenge them to recreate things from the book. We have it and have gifted it so many times to LEGO lovers.
36. Lego Sets for Boys
If you know he has his eye on certain sets, get those. They are all so good that there is no wrong choice.
37. Lego Chain Reactions
Maybe he is looking to build something a bit more challenging. LEGO Chain Reactions will make him think and wow him.
He will be able to make moving machines. But he does need to have a set of classic bricks to start though. This kit is an add-on to that.
Gifts For Boys Age 7
Games
38. Board Games
Add to his/your collection of board games for family game night.
You will find that by playing games with him, he is more likely to open up and share. Games also teach good sportsmanship. My boys hate to lose, probably get that from me.
We have like 50 plus games but these are the top favorites right now.
39. Nintendo Switch
Most 7 year old boys love playing video games if given the chance. I know my boys sure do.
Thankfully they know it is a time-limited activity.
The Nintendo Switch is perfect for them since they can play it on the TV or on the go.
40. Air Hockey
He is going to have a blast with either of these air hockey tables.
We don’t have one but my nephew does. When we are over to visit, they all can’t get enough.
41. Dart Board
He is going to love playing darts and you are going to love that this dart board is magnetic!
No holes in the walls! Yahoo
Gifts For Boys Age 7
Unique Gifts
42. Fishing Gear
He is going to go just as crazy as my boys do over it. These items are great starters. We fish for pan fish, Northern Pike, and Bass right now.
Let me know in the comments below if you have any great fishing tips or if you have an amazing fishing story.
43. Binoculars
There are amazing things to see everywhere and kids seem to see more than we do.
Help him get a closer look with binoculars!
It will set his curiosity to see and learn more on fire.
44. Cookbooks
Does he love to help in the kitchen? What a great lifelong skill to have.
He is going to love having his own cookbook and baking book to pick recipes from.
45. Pokémon Cards
Got to catch ‘em all, Pokémon. Once boys get started with Pokémon, they can’t get enough. And I am sure your son will be the same way.
There are so many Pokémon cards to collect and new ones are being made all the time.
Pair the cards with this binder to keep them in amazing condition.
46. Sports Cards
It is just fine if your son isn’t interested in Pokémon cards, but he may love sports cards.
We have this binder and it is durable for young boys to carry around.
47. Beach Towel and Goggles
A beach towel and goggles are such a useful gift. Pick a beach towel with a print that you know your 7 year old is going to be over the moon about.
48. Musical Instruments
Get him into music with a musical instrument. You will be surprised how much he will be drawn to it.
Gifts For Boys Age 7
Books
49. Books
Reading books with your boy can take you both on amazing adventures. Snuggling up together to read with my kids is one of my favorite things ever!
There are so many different kinds to choose from – picture books, graphic novels, chapter books, and more – that you just have to find the ones that most capture his interests.
With millions of books to choose from (ok that may be an exaggeration), he will never run out of new books to discover.
These are the books my 7 year old loves the most.
Gifts For Boys Age 7
Clothes
50. T-Shirts
Boys can get so excited over a t-shirt if you get him one with his favorite character or sports team on it.
Buy 1 size bigger than what he is wearing so he can wear it for a bit.
51. Sweatshirt
Pick out his favorite color in this sweatshirt. You guys, this brand has been through 4 boys and still looks new.
52. Pajamas
With so many pajamas to choose from, I know you will find some that are perfect for your son.
My boys love Super Mario and Pokémon and they have these.
53. Hat
With all this growing that he is doing, he may have grown out of his favorite hats too. We love the Packers around here.
So of course, we have this winter hat and ball hat and they are amazing.
54. Sunglasses
Help protect his eyes with some sunglasses. My boys wear their sunglasses everywhere!
55. Watch
Don’t be so surprised if your 7 year old is interested in a watch.
This one is amazing and one that he can grow with. There are so many colors to choose from also!
My 5 year old wears one all the time. He just loves to know what time it is.
Let me know in the comments below what gifts you ended up getting. Have the best time celebrating your little man!
I look forward to hearing from you and thanks for stopping by.
