I have two boys, and if you’re looking for the best gift for 8 year old boys, I can give you some hints. I know how hard it is sometimes is to find great Christmas gifts ideas for 8-year old boys that they’ll actually love. It seems that everything is full of pink these days! I’m making it easy for you, sharing what really will bring a huge smile on my boys’ faces.
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Most boys are pretty active – I know mine are! I prefer to keep them that way, and the gifts on this list help with that. I know that moms and their 8 year old boys will love them too!
Gift ideas for 8 year old who likes sports
This is a great age to start skate boarding, and I’m all about encouraging outdoor fun. If you’re like me, this is a must get for an 8 year old.
For the one the loves swimming. This are good gift for any occasion or stocking stuffing! I like to get fins together as a package and a fun flotie!
ZOEA Baseball Bat Bag Backpack
T-Ball & Softball Equipment & Gear for Youth and Adults, Large Capacity Holds 4 Bats, Helmet, Gloves, Cleats,Shoes Compartment & Helmet Holder
This Comfortable Polarized Anti-Fog Swimming Goggles are good as a gift for an 8 year old!
The Liable hover board is 6.5″ Self Balancing Scooter with Bluetooth Wheels LED Lights good for a first hover board with great balance
this Lightweight, Rubber Handlebars, Steel Frame, is perfect to give a 8year old hours of fun!
What boy doesn’t like a scooter. I love Razor this is the highest quality brand of all. Here are two similar models Foldable,Lightweight, Adjustable Height Handlebars, for Riders 5 Years and up, and up to 143 lbs
If scooter are fun electric scooter are way more, specially for camping trips. This is the Razor Power Core E90 the Hub Motor, and Up to 10 mph and 80 min Ride Time. It has lights and is for kids 8year old and up.
This Electric Drifting Go Kart is awesome and has up to 12 mph and variable speeds and controlled drive if you have a great area where your 8year old can ride with not interruption, hours of fun is secured!
This fun color in a helmet can be the subtle touch a present can have. Is always fun to have a bright helmet color! My kids really appreciate that!
The scooter kick is a fun toy. Comes with adjustable handlebar and breaks in the front and back for a better control. I am sure your 8 year old will appreciate as a gift!
Flybar Pogo Trick Ball for Kids
Trick Bounce Board for Boys and Girls Ages 6+, Up to 160 lbs, Includes Pump, Easy to Carry Handle, Durable Plastic Deck Indoor, Outdoor Toy Pogo Jumper
Little Tikes Lean to Turn Hoverboard
Has Rechargeable Battery, Adjustable Handlebar, Durable Wheels, for Kis
8 year old boy gift ideas board games that they would like
This is one of the boys’ favorites and it’s perfect for your 8 year old to play with his friends, or you!
Monopoly: Star Wars The Mandalorian Edition Board Game
Not just your regular monopoly. This add some fun with the mandalorian, my boys love the show and this game.
this is for 8 years old and up. I can be play for one person or more modes of play: Solo, Pass It, Party, and One-on-One Challenges…you have to check it out responding to the commands really keep players on their toes! Bop It! Twist It! Pull It! Spin It! Flick It!
Cool gift ideas for 8 year old boy
Quishmallows Kellytoy Prince The Pug Dog
This quishmallows are fun for boys. Specially boys find this funny and cute. Squishy Soft Stuffed Plush Toy Animal. Perfect for Christmas gift ideas, or birthday gift idea for any boys. They are soft and adorable and super squishable.
4 Pieces 3D Maze Ball Maze Puzzle Ball
Magic Brain Teasers Games Sphere Educational Puzzle Toys Maze Puzzle Cube Ball
This balls fly sensing your hands. It is easy to manipulate for 8 year old. Automatically stop is something touch it.
There is no harm. These are the funnest toys ever for hand-eye coordination, and keeps boys entertained for hours. The first time my boys played with them was in Peru. Can be used indoor and outdoors!
Agoigo Kids Waterproof Camera for kids
Underwater Sports HD Children Digital Action Camera 2 Inch Screen with 32GB Card (Blue)
Fotorama Tap It Wireless Ultra High-Tech Pod
4 Fun Games in One, Develop Hand-Eye Coordination, Agility, and Memory, Up to 8 Players
Junior Metal Detector with LCD Display IP68 Waterproof & 2 Lb Lightweight Best Gift for Kids 24 to 35” Adjustable Metal Detector for Kids Best Toy for Boys
The Holy Stone HS190 Foldable Mini Nano Drone kids Gift Portable Pocket Quadcopter with Altitude Hold 3D Flips and Headless Mode Easy to Fly is great for Beginners. It provides hours and hours of fun.
F-22 Plane Ready to Fly, 2.4GHz Remote Control, Easy to Fly RC Glider for Kids & Beginners
This is a soft stress toy, and it’s actually very useful to help kids with concentration. One of my kid always needs something on his hands and it’s perfect as a stocking stuffer.
Cosmosphere Astronaut Star Projector Night Light
An adorable remote control galaxy projector w/ 360° Rotating Head, 7 Different galaxy. My kids loves getting subtle by lights.
The MYNT3D is a unique present. It is a 3D printing Pen to help all the creativeness a 8 year old has
The AVIALOGIC has a drone with Camera for Kids and remote control.
You will never go wrong with a remote control car for boys. Drift High Speed Off Road Stunt Truck and Race per hours and hours.
Robotics Smart Machines has this awesome engineering kit to build 8 different robots. It Requires tablet or smartphone. A great choice for those kids that love to build and coding.
Rechargeable Laser Tag Set for Kids
Perfect set comes with Gun & Vest Sensors for 4 players
A classic for any boy including compass bracelet
Refasy Piggy Bank Cash Coin Can ATM Bank Electronic
For those who know already about money or want to encourage the good habit!
Touchat Wearable Blanket Hoodie
This is my boy favorite and Oversized Sherpa Blanket Sweatshirt with Hood Pocket and Sleeves,is Super Soft Warm Plush Hooded Blanket for Kids, One Size Fits all
Funwares 36″ for Adults and Kids, Ultimate Indoor Fun and Outdoor Fun, Party Game for Families, and Dart Game for Adults
Hover Orb, this is a fun hand Controller Mini Drone. Spin 360 and as Boomerang. It makes you believe in magic. It is just mesmerizing.
For a boy that likes books
Chrismast time is a good time to give the boys book. This was a hit for my now-11 year old, and a great one for the 8 year old.
It is a graphic novel and the kids really enjoy the mystery and the artwork in this book. That’s why I think it’s perfect for beginnig readers or avid ones.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box Set Collection (10 Books)
This is one of the boys favorite books
If you want to find more great books check here
Best Pajamas as Gift ideas for an 8 year old boy
This is a cute one. My boys have always loved dinosaurs and these are not too flashy for their taste.
For the Lego lover
Ultimate Stunt Riders Challenge 60361, 3 in 1 Stunts for 1 or 2 Player Action, with 2 Flywheel-Powered Toy Motorcycles for Kids, 2023 Set
if your kid is like mine and loves building Legos, this is a great one for them. With this one they can build and actually play with it. Not just build and leave it sitting. I like toys that kids can interact with. This car has a powerful pull-back motor, and sturdy front bumper that it makes it resistant to boys.
Meaningful gift for 8 year old that like art
Cool Animals: For Boys, The Future Teacher’s Coloring Books For Boys.
Cool Cars And Vehicles
Gooidea 3-Pack Make A Wind Chime Kits
Arts and Crafts for Kids
For the 8 year old that loves science
Einstein Box Science Experiment Kit For Kids
For the one that loves science per hour of entertainment
Klutz Book of Paper Airplanes Craft Kit
Snap Circuits Snaptricity, Electronics Exploration Kit
Kids can build over 75 projects. Using lamps, switches, fan compass, electrodes, and more! These building sets are a great introduction in how electricity and magnets work.
Marble Maze for Education and Fun, Toddler Activity Board, Brain Teaser Puzzle Logic Game with Two Metal Balls for Kids, Adults, Teens, Boys, and Girls
Gift for 8 year old boy that loves dinosaurs
Camping Set for Kids with Magnifying Glass & Compass (Green)
Do you have a dinosaur lover ? THis egg would keep him busy per hours trying to get their favorite creature!
Pterosaur Dinosaur Toys Drone for Kids
Headless Mode, One Key Start Speed Adjustment,Indoor Quadcopter with Altitude Hold
Steam gifts for 8 years old boys
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Brain Game
This marble logic game is for those kids that love the challenge!
3D Wooden Construction Science STEM Projects for Kids some kids can build it as early as 8. Mine got to build it together one 8 and the other 10.
For iPad-3 Educational Learning Games Coding Basics and Coding Puzzles
Great gift for 8 year old boy that loves clothes
A good pair of shoes hat makes a great present for boys. My boys started appreciating Vans at 8 years old and mama loves how they look
BUDERMMY Boys Leather Motorcycle Pilot Jackets
Crocs Kids’ Classic Tie Dye Clog
For the 8 year old that likes video games
Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy‑Con
such a popular game
This is a Apple iPad 9th Generation with A13 Bionic chip, 10.2-inch Retina Display, 64GB, Wi-Fi, 12MP front/8MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life – Space GrayA13 Bionic chip, 10.2-inch Retina Display, 64GB, Wi-Fi, 12MP front/8MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life – Space Gray
Presents for the 8 year old that love Pokemon
Pokémon Violet – Nintendo Switch
This is a popular collection trading card Shining Fates:
A great gift for the pookemon lover. The Pokeball hoodie is a popular for 8 year old boys
Pokemon Trainer Guess Legacy’s Edition Toy
This has an electronic voice recognition is is a fun game of guess for home or for the road
Pokemon Pikachu Boys Union Suit Pajamas
Harry Potter Onesie Girls Kids Hogwarts Hedwig All In One
Kids Water Bottle with Leak-Proof Lid
16oz Dishwasher Safe Water Bottle for Kids, Impact and Stain-Resistant
I hope this list helps you in any occasion, you find here presents for birthdays, Christmas or any special occasion for the boys of you!
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