There are just are so many cool gifts for teens and almost-teens out there right now and we love finding them. But it can be hard. What's most important that you know your kid best -- are they into sports? Theater? Music? Gaming? Tech? Beauty? Activism? Reading? Let their passions and interests guide your picks.
So we've put together all kinds of cool gifts for teens that are "in" right now, according to our own teens and older kids. We hope they're legit cool enough to pass the picky teen test for you too. Be sure to check the rest of our guide too, including Star Wars gifts, eco-friendly gifts, and gifts under $15 for kids of all ages.
(And of course, none of the kids you know would really respond to any gift with "okay, boomer." Otherwise, they're on their own for 2020.)
All gifts have been editorially determined by our staff. There has been no compensation for inclusion. (We know that's rare.)
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All prices accurate at time of publication but subject to change.
Be sure to visit our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide posts and our 2021 Holiday Gift Guide posts for even more fabulous gift ideas
including 50+ cool gifts for kids and teens, all under $15
Converse x Millie Bobbie Brown Collection
MBB: In.
$50-90, Converse
Related: Also see our list of top birthday gifts of the year for teens
Comic Book Mystery Subscription
Comics: In
$24.95 and up, Cratejoy
Super Mario Party for Switch
Multiplayer: In
Nintendo Switch: In
$49.94 on sale, Amazon
Also check out: 6 cool Nintendo Switch accessories
City Pride Socks
(item no longer available but these LGBTQ Trevor Project socks are)
$13, Uncommon Goods with 6 different cities available
AirPods
Everything Apple: In
$159 Apple because no, they really don't need AirPod Pros.
Freestyle Love Supreme Tickets
Lin-Manuel: In
$59 and up, Telecharge or the Booth Theater box office
Blinger Deluxe Set
Bedazzler 2.0: In
$24.99, Amazon
DC Icons Box Set plus new
Superman: Dawnbreaker
Reading: In
$31.94 + $10.49, Amazon
Gift Cards. To Anything.
Spending your own money: In
Prices vary, every store anywhere.
Send e-gift cards, or pick one up.
Related: Wonderful ways to make 12 of the most popular holiday gift cards more special
Kawhi Leonard Clippers Hoodie
Kawhi: In
$64.99, NBA Store
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DIY Mochi Making Kit
Japanese treats: In
$30, Uncommon Goods
Pop Socket Giving Back to a Favorite Cause
Shopping your values: In
$15, Pop Sockets, with 50% going directly to the charity of choice
Framed Attack BMX Bike
Throwback fat wheel BMX: In
$252 and up, Amazon (plus $69 to order assembled)
Print of Their Favorite Feminist Icon
Feminism + Intersectionality: In
(And not just for girls)
$14.40/ea or $54/set of 4, The Film Artist
Hologram Rick Funko Pop! Figure
Rick & Morty: In
$88, Nordstrom
Jaws Board Game
Bruce: In
$22.49, Target
18k Plate Safety Pin Earring
80s edge: In
$52, Bauble Bar
Stan Lee's Master Class: Lessons in Drawing, World-Building, Storytelling, Manga, and Digital Comics from the Legendary Co-creator of Spider-Man, The Avengers, and The Incredible Hulk
Marvel Everything: In
$24.99, Amazon
Dungeon Crate Subscription Box
D&D: In
$35/mo and up, Cratejoy
Steven Universe Cookies
(item no longer available)
Steven, Amethyst, Garnet and Pearl: In
$66.85, Armstina’s Cookies
Audio Technica AT-LP60 USB Turntable
Analog: In
$99, Amazon, with deals on some colors
Fluide Holographic Lip Gloss Trio
Gender-neutral cosmetics: In
$30 on sale, Fluide Beauty
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Ok, Boomer T-Shirt
(item no longer available)
In. For Now.
$19.80 on sale, Turner & Pooch Co
Sale price through 12/31
What can we help you find?
Please see our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide for even more gift ideas, entirely supporting small businesses
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* Eco-friendly gifts for teens and kids who are fighting for our planet. For good reason.
* Cool gifts for the cool dad who's the first to say, "I'm not babysitting, I'm parenting."
* Feminist gifts for a woman who already owns a “Nevertheless She Persisted” shirt
* Cool Star Wars gifts for the fan who set an alarm to nab Ep IX tickets in October
* Cool podcast gifts for the person who finally became obsessed this year
* Gifts for the VSCO girl who loves the label, uses the hashtag, owns her aesthetic. Sksksksksk.
* 90s TV pop culture gifts because rewinding life sounds good right about now.
* Style and beauty gifts for women who are over 40, fabulous, and who DGAF
* 50+ cool gifts for adults under $15 because who knows WTF is happening with interest rates
* 60+ cool gifts for kids under $15 because, breeders amirite
* More coming soon!