As a mom, I have so much fun curating the perfect holiday gifts to set under the tree, and finding the perfect stocking stuffers makes me giddy for Christmas morning. But I would have to say—my favorite Christmas gift ideas are those for the whole family to enjoy.
Growing up, my favorite memories were when my siblings and I were gathered around the table with my parents playing board games late into the night. Other gifts, like a playhouse kitchen or photo book, are heirlooms that you can pass down and reminisce about as your kids get older and have a family of their own (excuse me, while I tear up at just the thought). While I know my kids will spend hours playing with what’s new and trendy, gifts for everyone to enjoy will stand the test of time. Whether it’s a swing set, ice cream maker, or a gaming console like the Nintendo Switch 2, you’ll be able to use them over and over again or pull them out year after year.
When you have kids, you don’t have to overthink it to get the best family gift ideas. Finding gifts that encourage creativity, learning, and quality family time is the way to go. Plus, they’re also the best gifts to splurge on. Luckily, just for you, I’ve hand-picked the perfect list of family gift ideas that your kids will talk about for years to come.
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Gifts That Give the Best Memories
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A fun way to display your kids’ artwork for everyone to see. Not only is it a beautiful coffee table book, but it’s a great keepsake, too. Add a quote from your little artist and their masterpiece to each page. Oh, the memories!
Capture the important moments. This digital video recorder has a charming vintage feel while not sacrificing quality. My kids love playing back videos from this camcorder!
Why hide away all your memories in a box when you can have them in one place for everyone to awe over? With multiple sizes to choose from and the ability to add up to 210 pages’ worth of photos, it will be your new favorite way to keep the memories alive.
With beautiful drawings by the illustrator, customize this Christmas book with the family’s last name. They’ll be asking to read this every holiday season—my kids, for sure do!
Gift Ideas for the Ultimate Family Game Night
This fun, interactive game board comes to life. With its exclusive library, from board games to arcade-style games, there are endless opportunities to have an ultimate family game night all in one board.
This interactive gaming console gets families up and off the couch! It uses AI to track your body movements in the game, making for fun family gaming time that’s actually active. Our editors’ kids love the Nex Playground. Read our Nex Playground review here.
Make a classic game of Guess Who extra fun by adding personal photos of friends and family. This game will surely bring back hilarious and nostalgic memories as each player describes each person.
One of the best holiday movies, kids who watch this film annually will love to play this Elf-themed board game every year, too. Or if Home Alone is your family’s favorite Christmas movie, grab the game Clue Home Alone edition.
Find yourself stashing all your board games away? These bookshelf-worthy board games will have you grabbing them off the shelf for all your family game nights. Choose from Scrabble, Monopoly, Clue, and Yahtzee.
Karaoke lovers rejoice! This TikTok sensation has gone viral for a reason—it’s so fun to play with a group. Flip a card to reveal a word and go head-to-head in a song battle by coming up with a song that contains the keyword. Trust me, the fam will thoroughly enjoy this one.
An editor-favorite, this travel Rummikub set is a fun game to take with you wherever you go.
From hockey tennis to foosball to a pool table, Costway’s 4-in-1 multi-game table will be a hit for the entire family this year.
Gifts for Active Families With Young Kids
This purchase is so worth it! My kids love to make their own obstacle courses and forts with their Nugget. At the end of the day, they turn it into a couch after they’ve exhausted all their energy—who knew cushions could be so versatile?
Promote balance and coordination in the most fun way possible! These balance stepping stones take “the floor is lava” game to a whole new level.
Take your fort-making up a notch with this fun, easy-to-store magnet set the whole family can enjoy. Whether it’s a roomy fort or spaceship, their teamwork will be ‘blasting off’ with creativity.
Build anything that your heart desires. The opportunities are endless with this classic 100-piece magnet tile set. My kids have been playing with this for years, and I find myself enjoying this set, too.
Get the treehouse vibes with this adorable swing set. It’s their own space right in your backyard.
Spark imaginative play by gifting an adorable outdoor playhouse that has a slide! It’s the perfect gift for the little ones in your life.
Entertainment Gifts for the Entire Family
The latest evolution of a widely loved gaming console has three play modes, a more vivid screen, and game chat, but the best part is all the fun games you can play together as a family!
A fun rainy-day activity to get the entire fam moving. Play all the best team games as a family on the Nintendo Switch, like golf, soccer, volleyball, bowling, tennis, badminton, and chambara. This game is a hit for Senior Editor Kathy and her girls!
Have loads of fun in this multiplayer adventure on the PS5 and work together to complete levels and save Sackboy’s friends from Vex, the evil jester.
Calling all sous chefs! Running a restaurant isn’t an easy feat, and in the game Overcooked, the whole family works together to keep the business up and running. It’s available for the Nintendo Switch, too!
The Toniebox 2 is the perfect upgrade from the original—especially for younger kids. It’s definitely a hit in my household! Sing, dance, and listen to stories with this screen-free toy that was made with little hands in mind. Bundle this gift with their first set of My First Tonies characters. Read our full review of the Toniebox 2.
Exclusively designed for the Toniebox 2, these Tonieplay games turn story time into a hands-on, interactive adventure—from animal quizzes to Disney games. Read our Tonieplay Games review here.
Take movie night outdoors with an inflatable portable projector. It’s the cinema experience right at your convenience.
Movie night is even better with a projector. From displaying the kids’ favorite film in a family media room to taking it outdoors, spend some quality time cozying up with the family this season with this portable projector.
Get everyone involved when the whole family is screaming for ice cream. Make ice cream, slushies, sorbet, or milkshakes. It’s a fun activity and snack for everyone to enjoy!
Oh, the nostalgia! Pop as much popcorn with this classic popcorn maker. There’s something about homemade popcorn that makes it taste so much better.
Gifts That Get Everyone Outdoors
Kick the ball, and watch it stick on this inflatable Giant Kick Darts game. The kids (and adults) will be asking to play this for hours on end!
Make the frisbee experience even better with a light-up LED disc. The kids will want to be outside until bedtime.
Spend the day outdoors (or indoors) sliding down this adorable inflatable slide. They won’t want to put this toy away!
This sturdy trampoline set is big enough to fit the whole family. Jump as high as you can, for as long as you can, and have fun with everyone all in the same space.
Glamp outside with the kids in this inflatable tent, and stargaze through the skylight ceiling.
If pizza is a family favorite, why not make it a family affair with your own pizza oven at home? The Everymom’s Editor-in-Chief, Robi, loves making pizza in her Ooni pizza oven with her son.
Frequently Asked Questions About Family Gift Ideas
What are the best gifts for the whole family?
When it comes to gifts for the entire family, gifts that encourage creativity, learning, and quality family time are the way to go.
What is a good family gift for Christmas?
All the gifts from this list make a great family gift for Christmas, but my top picks are The Game of Life Elf Board Game, the Magnetic Fort Kit, and the Camp Snap Camcorder.
What are some family gifts that everyone can enjoy?
Some family gifts that everyone can enjoy are board games, group console games, and the ice cream maker.
What are the best gifts for families with young kids?
The best family gifts for families with young kids are the MAGNA-Tiles, the outdoor playset, and the Toniebox 2 Tonieplay Games.
What are some gifts that create lasting memories?
Gifts that create lasting memories are personalized photo albums and the Camp Snap Video Camcorder.
What are the best family gifts for families who have everything?
The best gifts for families who have everything are ones that give them memories. Opt for a family trip or a personalized photo album with your favorite photos from the past year.
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