20 Birthday Gifts Under $25 for Kids in Charlotte

With links to purchase

October 9, 2025

Charlotte Parent,

If there are little ones in your life, they are going to come with friends and classmates and oh-so-many birthday party invitations. Here are 20 options for birthday gifts under $25 for kids, tweens, and teens.

For Elementary School Aged Kids

Klutz: Make Your Own Soap

Magnetic Mini Tile Art

A creative project in a box that allows you to decorate little tiles and then turn them into fridge magnets.

Klutz Make Your Own Soap Craft & Science Kit

A craft kit that includes supplies for creating fun projects like friendship bracelets or paint-your-own figurines. This kit helps develop fine motor skills and encourages creativity.

Kanoodle Game

A brain-teasing 3D puzzle/logic game great for travel and solo play.

Glow-in-the-Dark Stars Set

This set includes glow-in-the-dark stars and planets that can be stuck to walls and ceilings, allowing kids to create their own night sky. It’s perfect for decorating their rooms and sparking interest in astronomy.

Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Exploration Kit

A STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) kit that allows kids to build various models, promoting problem-solving skills and creativity. Great for hands-on learning and fun!

Dimension: The Brain Game To-Go

There are over 200 challenges in four difficulty levels, providing hours of puzzle-solving fun.

Cat Crimes Game

Kids who love mysteries will love this logical deduction game to discover which cat committed the crime.

Mondo Llama Shaping Foam Craft Kit

This sensory foam set includes six containers of moldable foam in six different colors helps them create various shapes without any mess.

Thames & Kosmos Kids First Science Laboratory

A fun kit that includes various building challenges and projects, perfect for kids interested in engineering and science. This hands-on activity promotes problem-solving skills and creativity.

For Middle School Aged Tweens

Freeze Dried Candy from Harper & Skyler’s

Crazy Campers Game

This progressive game includes 36 challenges that start off easy and get brutally difficult.

Mega Art Supplies Set

This comprehensive art set includes sketch pads, colored pencils, markers, and more, providing everything needed for aspiring young artists to explore their creativity.

EXIT: Escape Room Game

A challenging escape room-style puzzle game that requires critical thinking and teamwork. Great for kids who enjoy solving mysteries and working with friends or family.