Ollie’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids

• This holiday gift guide for kids features great deals on kids’ stocking stuffers & Christmas show stoppers at Ollie’s.

• Snag toys for the kiddos and shop discounts for everyone on your Christmas list!

• Grab affordable holiday books with characters your kids love.

It’s that time of year again, when kids are seeing holiday decorations everywhere and getting their hopes up for the best Christmas ever! Even with a tight Christmas budget, at Ollie’s, you can find lots of deals, affordable holiday books, and the best cheap gifts for kids to make their eyes light up on Christmas Day. Just take a look at the Ollie’s 2025 holiday gift guide for kids!  

Best Cheap Kids’ Gifts

A lot of online holiday gift guides for kids showcase items way outside a realistic budget. Ollie’s keeps it real with affordable Christmas gifts that kids will actually play with. And because every Ollie’s store is a treasure hunt, the fun part is discovering brand-name surprises every time you shop—always at up to 70% off fancy store prices!

Melissa & Doug + Paw Patrol Toys

When it comes to old-school quality without all the jazz of annoying lights and sounds, you can trust Melissa & Doug toys to deliver. Many of these bargain educational toys are crafted from wood and have a focus on fun while learning. 

When Melissa & Doug team up with Paw Patrol, you’ve got a winning combination! You’ll find toys like these from our holiday gift guide for kids and other Melissa & Doug products at Ollie’s. 

Nerf Blasters

Nerf blasters are holiday winners year after year. Whether your kids are into soft dart blasters or high-speed gel blasters, Ollie’s often gets big brand-name Nerf finds at bargain prices.

The styles rotate often, but you can usually expect:

• Foam dart blasters

• Target sets

• Gel fire blasters

• Compact, kid-friendly models

• Collector or themed blasters
  
  

Perfect for backyard fun, indoor challenges, and family-friendly play battles.

Remote Control Toys & Beginner Drones

Looking for something cool for teens or older kids? Ollie’s R/C aisle is full of surprises, from mini helicopters to beginner-friendly drones.

While inventory varies weekly, you might come across:

• Starter R/C helicopters

• Beginner drones with cameras

• Compact indoor flyers

• Remote-control stunt vehicles

• Quadcopters or hover toys
  
  

They’re some of the best cheap kids’ gifts out there—great for kids who want to learn basic flight skills without the high price tag of pro equipment.

Barbie Dolls & Playsets

For kids who love imaginative play, Barbie always appears in holiday gift guides for kids. 

Ollie’s often carries a mix of:

• Doll-and-pet bundles

• Fashion sets

• Dreamhouse accessories

• Travel and career-themed Barbies

• Special seasonal sets
  
  

Gifts like these disappear quickly, so the best strategy is to shop early, shop often, and embrace the thrill of the hunt!

VTech Toys for Littles

VTech toys are some of the best cheap gifts for toddlers and preschool-aged kids! Bright, engaging, and educational, these bargain toys make learning fun. 

At Ollie’s, you may find:

• Learning books

• Interactive activity toys

• Go! Go! Smart Wheels sets

• Buttons-and-lights classics

• Toddler-proof electronics

Toys Under $10

No holiday gift guide for kids is complete without stocking stuffers, class gifts, and small surprises! They are easy to find at Ollie’s, thanks to entire aisles dedicated to toys under $10. 

Typical finds include:

• Light-up toys

• Character playsets

• Fidget toys & sensory surprises

• Craft kits for kids

• Mini games

• Puzzle books & activity packs

• Plush toys

• Collectible mystery packs
  
  

Perfect for nieces, nephews, grandkids, neighbor kids, and anyone else on your list.

Affordable Holiday Books

Reading to children is an important way to engage and educate them, and foster a lifetime love of reading, so books from Ollie’s make some of the best cheap kids’ gifts! 

Ollie’s has classic kids' books, fun reads with great graphics, affordable holiday books, and books that feature their favorite TV and movie characters.

Look for:

• Interactive storybooks

• Holiday classics

• Character books (Disney, Peppa Pig, PJ Masks, Marvel & more)

• Learning books for early readers

• Bath books, board books & bedtime books

• Seasonal stories and activity books
  
  

It’s one of the easiest ways to build a magical holiday reading routine without overspending.

Stocking Stuffers for Kids

Our holiday gift guide for kids wouldn’t be complete without fun stocking stuffers! 

Here are some super affordable ideas you can find at Ollie’s to fill those stockings:

• Chocolate and candy

• Craft supplies

• Cozy gloves & mittens

• Mini toys and surprise capsules

• Bath bombs and self-care minis

• Stickers, puzzles, or small plush toys

• Insulated water bottles
  
  

You can also often find fun Advent calendars featuring popular characters (another seasonal item that pops up unpredictably and disappears fast!).

Find Even More Deals This Holiday Season!

Find your local Ollie’s today and explore our best cheap kids’ gifts, holiday reading gifts, and amazing deals for Christmas happening right now! Use our holiday gift guide for kids as inspiration and find the perfect presents to check off every item on your Christmas shopping list. Explore our current flyer now!