Fun Valentine Gift Ideas for Kids in 2025

With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, you may be realizing you need to start thinking about what gifts to get everybody. And while there are plenty of classic gifts to get for your partner, you might have a child or a nibling that you want to get a great Valentine’s Day gift for, but aren’t really sure what to get them. Well not to worry. Because today we have a list of fun Valentine gift ideas for kids that they will love. 

But before we begin, we should definitely talk about GiftYa because there are some gifts on this list courtesy of them. GiftYa is a website and mobile app that sells eGift cards to thousands of restaurants, famous retailers, department stores, local businesses, online subscription services and shops, spas, hotels, airlines, and more. A “GiftYa” is essentially a gift card that exists in an all digital format. Which comes with a whole host of benefits you just don’t get with those outdated clunky plastic gift cards.

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The Classic Box of Chocolates and Sweet Treats

If you are looking for a great Valentine gift for a kid then you can never go wrong with a certified classic like a box of chocolates. The nice thing about this gift is that you can pick one up just about anywhere during the Valentine’s season. And as such you have a little room to play with it when it comes to how extravagant you want to make the gift. You can get them one of the small hearts that has like six pieces of chocolate in it, or go for one of the larger boxes that has like 18 pieces in it. But no matter what box of chocolates you decide to go with, we’re sure any kid out there will appreciate getting one as a Valentine’s Day gift.

Another really cool gift idea you can do for Valentine’s if you want to add a bit more of a familial touch is by baking them something yourself! In the past we have talked about using baking recipes as gift ideas and we thought we’d include them in this list too as what better than fresh homemade sweets on Valentine’s Day morning:

This is The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever by Laura over at Joy Food Sunshine. It’s a super easy recipe with no special ingredients, no chilling time so you can get these done fast, and offer the best of both worlds: a little bit of crunch and a lot of chewy-ooey-gooey goodness.

Need a vegan or gluten-free alternative? These Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies from chocolate covered katie are great. And then the Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe alternative from meaningful eats using gluten-free measure-for-measure flour and almond flour.

Brownies are a win no matter how they are made and this is the Best Homemade Brownies Recipe from From Weeknight Baking by Michelle Lopez on Love and Lemons. These brownies are just as good as store-bought or even bakery-bought brownies. They are super chocolaty and moist which are the two aspects every good brownie needs.

Need a vegan or gluten-free alternative? These Fudgy Vegan Brownies from The Big Man’s World come with that classic crackly top and gooey middle. And then there is the Fudgy Gluten Free Brownies from eat with Clarity which uses gluten free all purpose baking flour.

Gotta have a “Valentine’s Day” themed baked good in the mix here and what better than these super cute Valentine's Day Strawberry Muffins from AllRecipes which is a great change up from the chocolate theme we’ve got going on here. Plus how adorable is that strawberry heart at the top?

Need a vegan or gluten-free alternative? These Vegan Dark Chocolate Strawberry Muffins from Labeless Nutrition add that missing chocolate element. And then there are these Gluten-Free Strawberry Muffins (Light & Fluffy) from Mama Gourmand by Melissa Erdelac which uses gluten free all purpose flour.

If you want a simple gift you can get/make for your kids on Valentine’s Day then you can get a set of pancake molds. (The Norpro Nonstick Heart Pancake Set of 2 from Amazon for $6.30 is a great pick). And then you can make them a great homemade breakfast that totally stays on theme for Valentine’s Day. This is a great gift because not only is it cute, but it also can work year-round.

Valentine’s Day themed candy is always a “yes” and there is a lot to pick from. You could of course go with the candy hearts which are the stereotypical Valentine’s Day candy, or something else. Just take a stroll down the seasonal aisle at your local CVS, Rite Aid, Target, or grocery store and you will have tons of great seasonally appropriate candy to choose from. And let’s be frank here, there aren’t too many kids out there that are going to be upset about receiving candy for the holiday. They’ll probably like it a lot better than one of those cut-out dime-store Valentine’s that are so popular to give out in the classroom. When it comes to kids and candy you really can’t lose.

Scratch-Off Cards, Streamers, Bubbles, & Cute Lego Sets

Valentine’s Day isn’t traditionally a “big” gift day, but still we can get some gifts that are just the right size for the day. 

You can get a set of these Scratch-A-Sketch Valentines by InklingsPaperie on Etsy. They are scratch-offs, so you don’t immediately see the cute message underneath until you scratch all the foil off. Which makes these just a little bit more fun than your standard cut out Valentine’s Day card, adding that extra “oomph” factor.

For the little ones in your life this is the Sarah’s Silks - Heart Silk Streamer from Amazon for $13.95 which is a great on-theme Valentine’s Day gift. Those who love running around and creating cool shapes in the air will love this gift. You can’t really go wrong with one of these Valentine's Day themed streamers. Not only is it a cute Valentine's gift, but it also will provide them with hours of fun and exercise. A win-win!

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Bubbles are a super fun small gift that would look great in a Valentine’s Day basket (and hey look at this Bubble Solution 16oz from Sun Squad at Target for only $1.00 when ordering online is pink, which means it stays on theme).

LEGOs are an all-time great gift idea for any occasion, not just Valentine's Day, but we have a few smaller sets that’ll really add a whole new layer of “cool” to your gift giving. First up we have this Stitch for $9.99 at LEGO. Get the loveable blue alien a proper place in your kid’s room.

Yup, that’s right, we’ve got the Magical Unicorn for $9.99 at LEGO, this one is too cute and adds that splash of rainbow that we all love.

And then finally we have the Bird’s Nest for $12.99 at LEGO which is the small “welcome” to spring we all want as we slowly say goodbye to the cold of winter.

Gift Cards for Kids of Any Age

We’d be remiss if we didn’t include a few gift cards on this list because let’s be honest the best days for shopping as an adult and as a kid include going into a store and picking out whatever you wanted in the moment.

A Gift Card to Their Favorite Video Game Console

Most Kids Love to Play Games of Some Sort

And you can grab a digital Xbox Live or Playstation or Nintendo eShop gift card anytime by clicking the links!

If the kid is any type of gamer then you can get them a digital gift card to their favorite video game console. The nice thing about these gift cards is that they can be used to buy new games and downloadable content on the console’s online stores. And they can also be used to pay for services that allow you to play online with friends, and even get you access to a huge back catalog of games you can try out for the first time. No matter what types of games they like to play, they’ll be able to use this gift card to enjoy them on a whole new level!

You can grab a digital Xbox Live or Playstation or Nintendo eShop gift card anytime by clicking the links!

A Target Gift Card

They can go through the aisles and find something that piques their interest!

Buy A Target Gift Card

Target is a famous retailer that has a bit of everything. They’ll certainly have a seasonal aisle filled with all kinds of candy and treats, but Target also has plenty of other great gift options as well. They have toys, sports equipment, puzzles, board games, books, and even video games they can choose from. Which we like because it gives a lot of variety in what the kid can choose for themselves. Go with something simple and affordable or go with something more extravagant even if it does cost a little more. There’s plenty to explore at Target!

You can Purchase a GiftYa Gift Card to Target here!

A Baskin Robbins Gift Card

Kids and ice cream- it’s the ultimate combination! And where better to go than here!

Text A Baskin Robbins Gift Card

If you want a great gift to get for a kid on Valentines Day then where better than getting them ice cream at Baskin Robbins? There aren’t many kids out there who are going to be disappointed by ice cream, and they even have lactose free options for any kids out there who might be lactose intolerant. Baskin Robbins is best known for their wide arrangement of sweet treats in some funky-fun flavor combinations. Enjoy flavors like Chocolate Chip, Cookie Monster, Cotton Candy, Peanut Butter n’ Chocolate, and more! You’ll of course be familiar with Baskin Robbins quartz in the frozen sections at grocery stores, but they have shops all around the country. 

You can Purchase a GiftYa Gift Card to Baskin Robbins here!

An Amazon Gift Card

The kid can shop for what they want online and get it delivered right to your door!

Email An Amazon Gift Card

Amazon is the largest online retail company on the planet with over 12 million different items for sale. So there’s little doubt that you or your kid won't be able to find a great item to buy. You can choose from a little bit of everything. You could get a book, video game, some new clothes, shoes, plushie, or toy. Your choices are practically unlimited and you can even enjoy 2-day shipping on the vast majority of the items they have for sale. (This is also great for parent shoppers as you can get a Valentine’s gift for the kids last minute). You have millions of choices and speedy delivery all thanks to Amazon.

You can Purchase a GiftYa Gift Card to Amazon here!

A Visa Gift Card from Gift Card Granny

These cards make for a great Valentine’s Day gift idea for kids!

Buy A Visa Gift Card

You can never go wrong sending one of these custom Visa cards as a gift. The nice thing about these cards is that you can pick out a custom photo and even send along a customized message. On top of that, these gift cards can be used anywhere that accepts Visa (which is most stores and restaurants). So, honestly, they are kind of better than cash in a way. You can use them at the small local businesses in town, or use them to shop online at a place like Amazon. And it's that kind of variety that I think makes these gift cards such a great Valentines gift for kids!

You can Purchase a Custom Visa Gift Card from Gift Card Granny here!

And there you go! Those are some new and improved Valentine’s Day gift ideas for kids that they will certainly love. No matter if you go for sweets, a toy, or both.