When it comes to quality kids toys, few brands are more ubiquitous than Melissa & Doug. Launched by a husband and wife (and parents of six!) back in 1988, their thoughtfully made Montessori-approved toys have entertained our kids for approximately eleventy billion hours. As such, they’re an absolute home run when it comes to holiday gift giving.

If you’re looking for timeless toys that won’t be headed to the giveaway pile by spring, the Melissa and Doug Black Friday Sale is the one you can’t miss this week. Until 11/27 you can save 30% off practically everything with code GIFTS30! The best thing is that you absolutely can’t go wrong with anything they have to offer. But if you’re in need of a little guidance, let us help!

We’ve rounded up some of the tried-and-true Melissa & Doug products that our own kiddos have loved over the years. From the family game night staple that everyone can agree on to pretend play sets that even siblings can play with squabble-free, here are some of our favorites.

Melissa and Doug Black Friday deals you can't miss

Melissa and Doug On the Go Water Wow Safari

Melissa and Doug

On the Go Water Wow Activity Books

$5.59

Many a road-trip and restaurant meal have been saved by these little miracles. (Which also make the perfect stocking stuffer!) Just fill the reusable “paint brush” with water and let them go to town revealing the colors hidden in the pages. When it dries, the color disappears so they can do it all over again. There’s a ton of styles to choose from and even come in bundles you can split between baskets. There are a bunch of different themes to choose from too!

Was $7.99, now $5.59

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Art Easel

Melissa & Doug

Deluxe Magnetic Standing Art Easel

$90.99

Let your little artist’s creativity flourish with this wooden double-sided easel that will take them from first scribbles to preschool masterpieces! This simple, yet functional, easel features a magnetic chalkboard, dry erase board, refillable paper dispenser and a tray for storing paints and other art supplies. It’s sure to become a playroom staple!

Was $129.99, now $90.99

 

Melissa & Doug Bubble Tea Take Along Toy

Melissa & Doug

Bubble Tea Take Along Toy

$8.39

For babies, we love the Bubble Tea Take Along Toy which offers a delightful mix of textures and colors, complete with a plush cup, a squishy ‘whipped cream’ lid, and engaging pineapple and strawberry teethers. Little explorers will be thrilled to discover the peek-a-boo mirror hidden under the lid, turning ordinary moments into extraordinary sensory adventures. Ideal for infants, this bubble tea toy brews up a world of tactile exploration and developmental fun, that’s perfect for keeping them entertained at home or on-the-go.

Melissa & Doug Standard Unit Solid-Wood Building Blocks With Wooden Storage Tray (60 pcs)

Melissa & Doug

Standard Unit Solid-Wood Building Blocks With Wooden Storage Tray (60 pcs)

$59.49

Few toys are more versatile than a big ol’ box of wooden blocks. And while there are thousands of sets out there, we recommend this simple 60-block set from Melissa & Doug. The blocks come in a variety of shapes that are perfect for building anything they can imagine and durable enough to hold up for generations.

Was $84.99, now $59.49

Melissa and Doug Deluxe Road Rug Play Set

Melissa & Doug

Deluxe Road Rug Play Set

$73.49

This is one of our absolute favorites for quiet play time! The rug is big enough for two kiddos to play with together and with 49 wooden pieces to set up and zoom around, there is plenty to keep them busy.

Was $104.99, now $73.49

 

melissa-and-doug-cleaning-set

Melissa & Doug

Let's Play House Dust! Sweep! Mop! 6 Piece Pretend Play Set

$30

One of our top recommended Montessori toys, this colorful, kid-sized set looks just like the real thing and includes a wooden pretend play broom, mop, duster, brush and organizing stand. The red dustpan conveniently clips into all handles.

Was $42.99, now $30

 

Melissa and Doug Fresh Mart Grocery Store

Melissa & Doug

Fresh Mart Grocery Store

$206.50

Finding a toy that inspires young kids (especially siblings) to cooperatively play is like striking gold—which is why the Fresh Mart Grocery Store from Melissa & Doug is truly a gift the whole family will appreciate. The concept is really so cute: On one side, the “shopper” can find items from their make-believe grocery check-list and add them to the conveyor belt. Then the “worker” can ring up everything in the bagging area with help from a beeping scanner and cash drawer. Made with the high-quality materials we know and love from Mellisa & Doug, the Fresh Mart will get your kids excited about hours of imaginative, screen-free play.

Was $294.99, now $206.50

Melissa & Doug Suspend Family Game

Melissa & Doug

Suspend Family Game

$16.09

This easy-to-play balance game is perfect for family game night! Using a steady hand players take turns adding the notched wire bars to the stand. As the sculpture takes shape, the balance shifts and be careful! One wrong move can send the whole thing tumbling. It’s an awesome game for hand-eye coordination and cognitive skills but it’s also just plain fun.

Was $22.99, now $16.09

Melissa and Doug Get Well Doctors Kit Play Set

Melissa & Doug

Get Well Doctors Kit Play Set

$26.59

The doctor is in! From checking up on their stuffies to caring for a “sick” sibling, this doctor’s kit comes with 25 realistic patient care essentials to administer shots, check reflexes and more. When they’re OOO, everything can be stored in the handy tote!

Was $37.99, now $26.59

Melissa & Doug Band-in-a-Box

Melissa & Doug

Band-in-a-Box

$32.99

My kids are 11 and 17, and it’s possible some of these instruments still exist in my house somewhere. They’re a fun addition to music time and dance parties or marching in their own neighborhood parade. And bonus! They come with their own wooden box for storage.

Was $32.99, now $20.09

Melissa & Doug Cutting Fruit Set

Melissa & Doug

Cutting Fruit Set

$19.50

I cannot say enough good things about this best-seller. Held together with velcro tabs, these sliceable fruits are oh-so-satisfying to cut up and put back together. It makes a great addition to the Farmer’s Market stand we mentioned above, but also makes a great toy all on its own.

Was $27.99, now $19.50

Melissa & Doug Giraffe Giant Stuffed Animal

Melissa & Doug

Giraffe Giant Stuffed Animal

$83.99

Ok, so this one won’t fit under the tree, but it looks adorable with a bow around its neck standing next to it! At over 4 feet tall, this plush giraffe is the stuffie to end all stuffies. We loved it as nursery decor and as the years pass it becomes a regular part of play time. (Especially since it doesn’t protest joining in dress up time the way the dog does.)

Was $119.99, now $83.99

Melissa & Doug Wooden Slice & Stack Sandwich Counter with Deli Slicer

Melissa & Doug

Wooden Slice & Stack Sandwich Counter

$45.99

Order up! Create piled-high, deli-fresh pretend play sandwiches with this 52-piece sandwich counter which includes wooden meat and cheese slices, felt toppings and sandwich roll, wooden dressing bottle, play chips, cookie, and drink cup with insert as well as play money. It’s a super fun way for kids to practice counting, sorting and fine motor skills.

Was $64.99, now $45.99

Melissa & Doug GO Tots Wooden Town House Tumble with 3 Disks

Melissa & Doug

GO Tots Town House Tumble with 3 Discs

$38.99

Toddlers get endless joy and satisfaction through the cause and effect of dropping things. That’s why we absolutely love this fun wooden tower toy! They can spend hours rolling and stacking the six double-sided wooden GO Tots friends discs and make them tumble, twirl, and zigzag down the wooden town house tower. It’s just the right height for use while sitting or standing and easy for a couple kiddos to play with together. 

Was $54.99, now $38.99