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20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season

Take the guesswork out of gift-giving and simply give them what they want.
20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season
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By Metanoya Z. Webb · Updated November 23, 2020

Shopping for kids can be a pain, but this holiday season it doesn’t have to be. Given the unusual year we’ve all been forced to endure, wouldn’t it be nice to lighten your load and surprise the youngins in your life with the things they actually want and like?

From retro turntables and mini drum sets to Jordan’s, wireless charging pads and VR gaming devices, we’ve taken the guesswork out of gift-giving by curating a list of all the things they’re coveting right now—tweens and hard-to-please teenagers included.

Here are 20 gifts for kids that are actually worth buying.

01
FAO Schwartz Bluetooth Vintage Microphone,
House parties this holiday season are about to be lit.
20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season
available at target.com $25 Buy Now
02
Kid Made Modern Arts and Crafts Supply Library
Ideal for little ones eight and up, this best-selling set includes everything she needs to create a masterpiece.
20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season
available at kidmademodern.com $40 Buy Now
03
Aqua Girls’ Faux Shearling Aviator Jacket
On-trend, she can dress it up or down and it’s super affordable.
20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season
available at bloomingdales.com $98 Buy Now
04
Eastar 3-Piece Kids Drum Set
For the budding little musicians in your life.
20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season
available at Amazon.com $94 Buy Now
05
Crate & Kids Bee’s Knees Floral Applique Quilt
Create a space that brings her joy with an appliqué quilt that’s as cozy as it is chic.
20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season
available at crateandbarrel.com $189 Buy Now
06
Pottery Barn Teen Monique Lhuillier Jewlery Box
Help her keep her gems safe and organized with an elegant jewelry box featuring an inset mirror and pull-out tray.
20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season
available at pbteen.com $99 Buy Now
07
Retrospec Zed Longboard
Great for beginner and seasoned skaters alike, gift him a cool board that complements his cool vibe.
20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season
available at retrospec.com $70 Buy Now
08
Air Jordan 1 Mid SE
Jordans are always high on their holiday wishlists—always. Go with a versatile design that he can pretty much rock with anything.
20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season
available at Nike.com $125 Buy Now
09
Oculus Quest 2 Advanced Virtual Reality Headset
This high-tech interactive headset gives him access to the entire Quest content library, which includes Jurassic World Aftermath and The Walking Dead.
20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season
available at oculus.com $300 Buy Now
10
Ideal of Sweden Qi Wireless Charging Pad
Since virtual learning is the new norm, spruce up her desk with a shimmering charging pad.
20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season
available at idealofsweden.us $60 Buy Now
11
Away, The Kids’ Carry-On
A thoughtful and durable roller that’s built to last.
20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season
available at awaytravel.com $145 Buy Now
12
Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters by John Steptol
Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this timeless read is a must for every little Black girl you know.
20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season
available at greenlightbookstore.com $18 Buy Now
13
Amazon Echo Dot 4th Generation Kids Edition
Tap into a world of audible content that will help your kid learn and grow with Amazon’s new and improved Echo Dot.
20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season
available at Amazon.com $60 Buy Now
14
Hey Dewy Portable Facial Humidifier
This mini humidifier will go wherever your beauty-obsessed teen goes.
20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season
available at heydewy.com $40 Buy Now
15
Melissa & Doug Multi-Activity Train Table
This easy-to-assemble wooden play table is perfect for trains, arts and crafts projects, blocks, puzzles and so much more!
20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season
available at melissaanddoug.com $160 Buy Now
16
Barbour Boys’ Morton Quilted Jacket
Designed with a faux fur trim hood and front pockets to store his gloves, this cozy quilted parka is both functional and fly!
20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season
available at barbour.com $220 Buy Now
17
Ehomful RGB LED Strip Lights Kit
All the tweens and teens are upgrading their bedrooms with these fun, colorful LED light strips.
20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season
available at ehomful.cn $40 Buy Now
18
Nike Sportswear Club Fleece Hoodie Sweatshirt
He’ll live in this classic fleece hoodie.
20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season
available at urbanoutfitters.com $54 Buy Now
19
Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library by Carol Boston Weatherford
Because stories about our intellectual heroes that inspire Black boys to dream big are so necessary.
20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season
available at barnesandnoble.com $18 Buy Now
20
Crosley Discovery Turntable
Developing an appreciation for vinyl has to start somewhere. Mom and dad, hide your records.
20 Cool Gifts Your Kids, Tweens and Teens Really Want This Holiday Season
available at croselyradio.com $80 Buy Now
TOPICS:  Holiday Gift Guide 2020
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