30 Gifts for 4-Year-Old Boys That’ll Let His Imagination Run Wild

Welcome to Dinosaur World! These sturdy, interlocking, and flexible tracks are easy to assemble and can be configured however your boy wants as battery-powered dino-cars zip along. The set comes with two dinosaurs, two dinosaur cars, four trees, a gate, and a bridge. (Batteries not included, but each car only takes one AA.)

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This arm-powered vehicle comes complete with 360 degrees of fun. Your boy can zoom forwards, backwards, and around in circles with this unique ride-on toy. And with a 16-inch front wheel, comfort handgrips, and an ergonomically designed seat, he’ll be riding in comfort as well as style.

Is your 4-year-old boy whining that he’s bored? Well with this game, he’ll discover a whole new world in the house. Each card prompts fun indoor scavenger hunt missions – can your kid find something with a pattern? Something smaller than his palm? The first person to find seven objects (and shout “Found It!”) wins!

If you have a 4-year-old in your life, your phone is almost certainly full of weird selfies and pictures they’ve taken. Reclaim your storage space by getting them their very own camera. Equipped with autofocus, a shockproof shell, video capability, and a dual-camera configuration (perfect for those nose-up selfies) — your child will love it.

Scientists are still working on how to harness the energy of 4-year-old boys to power cities. Until then, the best we can do is direct it, and this hopper ball is a great way to do just that. He’ll enjoy bouncing all over and you’ll enjoy the fact that he’s not bouncing off the walls.

With this set of blocks, wrenches, wheels, nuts, and bolts, your child can make whatever he wants. If he needs some ideas, he can be inspired with a guide of 42 designs for any level of engineer. And with 163 pieces, there’s plenty to share with friends — all the best inventions were made by teams, after all.

This register is complete with a little microphone (“Price check on aisle four, please!”) and calculator, and will allow your kiddo to accept cards (just swipe!), coins (put them in the drawer!), or cash, all of which are included, along with food, a shopping basket, and more. We’re never going to self-checkout again.

It’s the classic toy your little boy will take out, and every adult in the room will say, “Oh! I had these when I was a kid! These are great!” Your kiddo can use 111 pieces to build anything he wants… but let’s be real, he’s going to build a cool log cabin, and maybe even a fort.

Your little guy can be a community hero as the captain of his very own, three-story firehouse. The set lights up, makes sounds, and comes complete with two firefighters (who even talk when placed in the proper spot), a fire truck, and a helicopter. The coolest part? The station transforms into a full-sized truck!

The Force is strong with your child, making this plush toy a great gift for 4-year-old boys. Whether or not your four-year-old watches The Mandalorian, he’ll love taking Grogu along on playtime adventures. Detailed, molded head and hands are complemented by a soft body — perfect for cuddling, because how do you resist cuddling Baby Yoda?

There are lots of different versions of this classic card game, branded with different characters or media properties, but we firmly believe you cannot improve upon perfection, and classic Uno is perfect. Not only is it fun, but it’s also a great game to teach the basics of taking turns, following directions, and matching.

There’s nothing like a diner — good, cheap food and breakfast all day? We’re in. This playset has everything your kid needs to open his own diner — wooden food (including various drink inserts), an apron, frying pan, coffee pot, menu, and more (even a little “order up!” bell).

Each themed monthly box includes four to six STEAM activities and a magazine full of puzzles, games, and additional activity ideas. A mix of science experiments and art projects means there’s something for every interest and mood. And, come on, who doesn’t love getting mail?

Parents and other adults will probably remember playing this game as a kid and, yes, it’s just as fun as you remember. Perfect for solo play or competition, the goal is always the same: “hook” as many of the 21 colorful, biting, spinning fishies as you can.

This charmingly illustrated book has two important messages: kindness and caring can make the world a better place and your child, specifically, has the power to make those changes. Personalized with your boy’s name and (approximated) picture, he’ll know that he can be the change he wants to see in the world… literally: it’s right there on the page!

Some kids want a dog. Others a cat. Hameer wants a dragon! It’s a lot of hard work training a dragon and teaching it to fly, but once you have that under control, the benefits — no bullies, awesome show and tell, and clearing snowy driveways with fire-breath — are well worth the effort!

This t-ball set is step one in getting your little slugger to the major leagues… or the first and final step in just having fun in the backyard. Perfect for practice or casual play, the set includes an adjustable tee, two balls, and a bat.

Written by beloved children’s author Anne Dewdney, the Llama Llama books are beautifully illustrated and teach important lessons through funny and heartfelt rhyme. From holiday drama to missing mama at preschool, to getting antsy out on errands, your child will learn right along with llama how to honor and manage their feelings.

Every musician starts somewhere, and your 4-year-old can get going with this set of five instruments from Melissa & Doug. A kazoo, harmonica, castanets, jingle stick, and xylophone will help him learn the basics of rhythm and melody. Today, the kazoo. Tomorrow, Carnegie Hall!

Every knight needs a good suit of armor, and your wee Lancelot can defend the realm in this adorable (but valiant!) costume. This playset comes with a tunic, a hood, and a shield, which can be personalized if your noble sir would like — and is perfect for any quest, from slaying dragons to rescuing imperiled royalty.

You remember playing this when you were a child, and now you can share the fun with the little boy in your life. Spin the spinner and move up the ladders or down the shoot. First to reach the top wins! And since there’s no reading involved, this is perfect for pre-literate kids.

This set comes with everything your kiddo will need to decorate two beautiful birdhouses. With your help, he’ll assemble the houses before expressing his artistic side by decorating them. When he’s done, he can hang them outside and observe which local feathered friends take up residence.

Have fun playing farmer in this cool, barn-themed play tent. Big enough to fit your child and some (stuffed) animals to care for, this polyester tent is great for indoor or outdoor play. Six windows and a mesh roof allow for ventilation and supervision.

This set of almost 500 Lego bricks is the perfect basis for your child’s career as a master builder. With traditional pieces in 35 different colors, as well as eyes, windows, wheels, and more your boy can spend hours creating, innovating, and playing. The only limit is his imagination.

Your chef will whip up culinary masterpieces in this vibrant red, retro-chic kitchen. With mint green accents and knobs that turn and click (for extra authenticity) the kitchen includes an oven, stove, microwave, sink, hand towel holder, and even a neat storage cubby.

This puzzle features a map of the world and all your child’s favorite animals — lions and tigers and bears (oh my), not to mention whales and buffalo! Not only is this a great puzzle for preschoolers, but putting it together will teach your child more about world geography and the various animals, and where they live.

It’s a poor craftsman who blames his tools… but, like, good tools don’t hurt, right? We have to assume the same goes for play tools. This toy workbench can transform into a toolbox, trolley case, or stand upright like a standard vertical workbench. It comes with a drill, nuts, bolts, saw, and much more!

You've never seen your 4 year old concentrate as hard as they will trying to get these robots to stack on top of one another. Yes, they'll fail over and over, but that's a part of what makes this toy so amazing. They are learning as they go, getting better each time. 

Eventually they'll figure out tons of configurations for stacking the robots and it'll be a matter of figuring out the coolest way to do it. 

Is there anything more fun for little boys than digging in the dirt? When that's not possible (or desirable, let's be honest), this construction set from Kinetic Sand is just the thing. 

It comes with two pounds of sand, a dump truck, crane with wrecking ball, brick mold, and a platform for the bricks. Our favorite feature? It's all kept in the carrying case it comes in. 

If we're being honest with ourselves, we're all a little afraid of the dark. Kids are just more honest about it. One cool way to dispel that worry is with a projector light. This one really gets preschool boys by making the projections neon dinosaurs. 

Nightlight, but make it cool. It has the option to rotate or stay in one place, and there's 16 different color and dimness choices, for maximum comfort and fun.