Looking for a gift for the 5 year old boy in your life? I've got you covered! 

These are real things my 5 year old son either has and LOVES or are on our list for him this year! Hope it helps!

**Links updated Sept 2025**

 1. Lava Lamp

Lava Lamp! This makes my son's room feel like a "cool" big boy room!

2. Guess Who Board Game

Guess Who? Board Game. We played this at a restaurant recently and my son absolutely loved it! It seemed perfect for his age to understand and play with the family!

 3. 5-Minute Story Books

    
I have noticed a lot of books lately either seem like baby-ish board books, or are for "early readers" so they have very few words on the page and aren't super entertaining for kids who can't actually read yet. These 5 minute stories seem like the perfect solutiojn for my son! Captivating enough for his age but still lots of pictures!

4. Mario Watch 

My son absolutely loves this watch! It's an amazing price too!

5. Lamborghini Remote Control Car

My son got this for his birthday and it was one of his favorite gifts and is his favorite RC car. It's fast as a Lamborghini should be, but easy for him to operate! It's a hit!

6. Science Kit

I think my son is going to love this science kit! It has great reviews on Amazon. 

7. Football Piggy Bank

My son loves his piggy bank! This one seems a lot bigger and more practical than the cute one we have shaped like his initial! 

8. Printing Digital Camera

How fun is this instant-print camera? I think my son would love it!

 9. Basketball Goal

My son and a lot of his friends are getting into basketball! This is a pretty good price for a big goal!

10. Over The Door Basketball Goal

Over-the-door basketball hoops are so fun! We love ours. 

11. Lego City 

My son is absolutely obsessed with Legos! These are some of his personal favorites and he has chosen these as gifts for a few friends this year too. 

12. Magic Set

My friend with a 5 year old son suggested a magic trick kit and I think my son will absolutely LOVE this! Update - He absolutely LOVES this! Endless fun and many of the tricks are definitely easy enough for 5 year olds!

13. Digging Set

Digging and breaking into this dino excavating kit was soooo fun for my son!

Other suggestions: 

Toy cars (my son is really into monster trucks and hot-rod race cars like Lamborghini, Corvette, etc.)

Sports equipment (soccer goal for backyard if he loves soccer, etc.)

A real "big boy" bike

Stocking stuffers: 

Hotwheels cars, Pokemon cards, Flashlights, Glow Sticks, Silly String (my siblings and I always had a silly string fight on Christmas morning and it is a fun memory!), 

Any type of "surprise" balls like this CLICK HERE. 

Spidey Figurines CLICK HERE (I'd open up the package before putting into stocking!)

Rubiks Cube (2x2 size) CLICK HERE!

Color Change Markers CLICK HERE

I hope this is helpful and that you have a very Merry Christmas with your loved ones!!

Thanks for being here, friends!

-- Courtney @ Elevate Motherhood

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