The 25+ best Hanukkah gifts for kids of all ages

The first day of Hanukkah is December 25th. We'll get you ready in no time!
By Sara Goldstein Updated Dec. 02, 2025
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One of the most beautiful aspects of Hanukkah is the plethora of traditions that come with it. For some families, there’s a menorah that has been in the family for generations. For others, it’s the BEST latke recipe. And then, of course, there’s the music, the games, the lights—it really is magical.
If gifts are a part of your traditions—whether it’s one for the week or one each night—it can feel both special, and a little stressful to get it all organized. But we’ve got you!
This year, Hanukkah starts on December 14th and we’ve got your ultimate Hanukkah gift list so you can breeze through shopping, and spend time enjoying the Festival of Lights! From the coziest first Hanukkah books and onesie for the littles to creative Hanukkah gifts for kids they’ll love, we’ve got them all here!
Looking for more gift ideas? Check out all of our holiday gift guides!
Our favorite Hanukkah gifts for babies this year

$50
Introduce your youngest to the Aleph bet with a classic set of blocks! Made from sustainable Michigan basswood, each wooden block is embossed with two Hebrew letters as well as a number and animal with its Hebrew translation. They’re so beautifully crafted they make as great a toy as they do nursery decor.
Our favorite Hanukkah gifts for toddlers this year

$36
You may already have a menorah, but is it hand painted by your kiddos? Probably not. An ideal gift for night one, the Hanukkah Activity Set from Super Smalls comes with a ceramic menorah and paint and stickers for decorating as they see fit. It also has an activity booklet filled with jokes and trivia to accompany their crafting time.

$69.99
Since storytelling is an integral part of the Jewish tradition, the Yoto Mini Player makes a particularly thoughtful gift for the holiday. The super portable (and screen free!) audio player allows kids to listen to a huge and ever-growing library of bestselling audiobooks, music and singalongs, educational activities and kids podcasts through super cool content cards they can insert themselves. It even comes with a record your own card that’s perfect for personalized books they can’t get enough of.

$59
Cutting, chopping and prepping fruits and veggies is a great way to get little ones involved in cooking the holiday’s traditional family recipes (with supervision of course). This set from the classic French brand Opinel offers the real thing with safety measures that keep it age-appropriate.

$27.99
From building cognitive skills like problem solving, critical thinking and concentration to improving memory and building confidence, chess is more than just a board game. And while it can obviously be played at a super high level, it’s not hard to get started with the basics. This innovative approach can teach even the youngest players (and their parents!) through a set of action cards to learn the moves and powers of each piece. As they get the hang of it, you can ditch the cards and play without them.
Our favorite Hanukkah gifts for kids this year

$50
Few things feel more miraculous that spotting a rainbow. But instead of waiting for one outside, bring them inside with this solar-powered rainbow maker. Just place it on your sunniest window to power the solar panel and watch as the prisms rotate to send tiny colorful miracles dancing across the room.

$22
Filled with beads and charms that each hold a special meaning (Chai to symbolize life and the good things to come, a Star of David to symbolize Jewish pride and identity and a Hamsa for hope, peace and protection), this jewelry kit from Supersmalls is sure to keep them busy. It comes with everything they’ll need to make two bracelets or one fantastic statement necklace.

$29.95
From KiwiCo, makers of brain-boosting hands-on STEAM kits for kids of all ages, this fun kit lets kiddos build their own light up menorah. Just follow the step-by-step instructions to wire it and then have fun sanding designs into the acrylic candles. When the LED lights shine through those spots, refraction makes them glow oh-so-bright!

$17.95
Learning has never been so cool with this colorfully illustrated magazine that focuses on historical moments but makes them attainable and fascinating for our elementary school kids. They’ll give you a story of one historical figure and then gives kids the full context around who they were and what world they lived in. They explore topics like the race to space and the rivalry between Tesla and Edison. Individual issues start at $17.95

$9.84
Playing games together is another surefire way to feel connected. And luckily, this one is actually fun for the entire family! The game play is simple (it literally takes less than three minutes to learn) and the illustrations are ahhdorable. But be warned. They may look cute but games can get intense quickly. So much yelling. In the good way, of course.

$21.95
This quick thinking matching game is a super fun addition to game night. There are several different ways to play, but they’re each simple, engaging and easy to learn. Just be the first to match your picture card to the clue card and you’ve won the round. But because “matching” is a loose term, get ready to think on your toes! (Be warned: There may be some yelling involved with this one too.)
A version of this story was published November 2, 2021. It has been updated.

































































































