Black Friday is still weeks away, but you don’t have to wait until then to find some of the best deals on toys for your holiday shopping list. Right now, you can stock up on toys for all ages with early Black Friday deals at Amazon, Target, Walmart, and other parent-approved retailers.
Score up to 70% off on baby play gyms, Lego sets, kid-loved tech, like an Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet and Tonies Disney bundle, arts and crafts kits, and more. Keep scrolling to shop our 48 top early Black Friday toy deals of 2024, starting at just $8.
Babies love to learn and explore the world around them through play, and many toys are designed specifically to help them meet their milestones. The best toys for babies encourage fine and gross motor skills, build strength through tummy time, or offer something to focus on, like their reflection in a mirror. We found the best deals on developmental toys for babies, from baby bouncers and play gyms to interactive walkers and more, up to 51% off.
My youngest daughter has this playmat, and I highly recommend it. It has four modes—lay and play, sitting up, tummy time, and on the go—and it comes with several interactive and detachable sensory toys, a tummy time pillow, a mirror, and a light-up piano that plays music in four languages.
As babies learn to sit, stand, and walk, they’ll have a blast playing with this interactive walker toy. It has adjustable speed settings, and colorful musical features, and the play panel can be detached to use separately on the floor or elsewhere for long-term value.
Toddlers and preschoolers love pretend play, and there are several immersive and imaginative toys on sale ahead of Black Friday. A Fisher-Price Little People farm set is 25% off, an indoor play tent is marked down to $130, depending on the color, and a KidKraft play kitchen with a vintage feel is 36% less than usual.
My daughters have played with this set since they were young, but don’t just take my word for it; it’s Ms. Rachel approved, too. The interactive farm comes with farmer and animal figurines and plays songs, sounds, and phrases with multiple levels for age-appropriate fun.
Kids can flex their imagination in this retro-inspired kitchen with cabinets, a fridge, sink, stove, microwave, and a cordless phone for pretend play. The oven knobs click and turn, and it’s made with wood for long-lasting, easy-to-clean fun.
Kids (and many parents) of all ages love Legos, and many fantastic sets are on sale right now, including those linked to popular movies. A castle replica from the Disney movie “Wish” is on sale for 40% off, while Target and Walmart both have deals on Star Wars and Harry Potter Lego sets. For younger kids, deals extend to safe-for-toddler Duplo sets, such as a Peppa Pig tree house for just $16.
Enter the magical castle from Disney’s “Wish” by building this 613-piece set, which includes a replica of the castle from the movie plus four minifigures. The castle has four levels, hidden spaces, and an open dome.
Racing fans can build and race their own model of the 2023 McLaren Formula 1 Race Car, which includes distinctive details from the real-life version, such as its signature team sponsor logos and Pirelli wheels. The 245-piece set includes one minifigure driver with a helmet, wrench, and hair wig.
Engage elementary-aged children with DIY activities, hands-on toys, and a big-kid bike with sales on Huffy bikes, a bracelet-making kit, and sensory slime. A Barbie doll and her furry friends are also on sale, as is a 20-piece Hot Wheels collection for aspiring car collectors.
Create an imaginative world with this expansive 120-piece train set and low-to-the-ground table that includes train cars, bridges, tracks, buildings, vehicles, an airport, a mountain tunnel, people, and trees. Build an entire pretend town that can be rearranged over and over, and when not in use, parts can be stowed away neatly in three included storage bins.
Help Barbie and her pups head out for a day in the park with this fun set. It includes a Barbie doll, a dog, three puppies, and accessories such as a backpack, bones, a food bowl, and more.
Stock up on board games for the next family game night, rainy day, or a multi-gen vacation, with sales on classics like Operation and Settlers of Catan. Or try new twists on favorites such as a Super Mario-themed version of the Game of Life, a special Disney Stitch Monopoly edition, and a travel-friendly version of Sorry!, all up to 23% off.
The classic Game of Life gets an upgrade with this special Super Mario-themed edition, merging the fun of the board game with recognizable features from the video game. Players Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Yoshi move through the Mushroom Kingdom to defeat Bowser, encountering fun minigames, prizes, and more.
Take the original Sorry! game on the go with this compact, travel-friendly edition that’s easy to pack and great for airplane or train rides, road trips, and family vacations. The board, pawns, and cards all tuck neatly inside a portable case that’s a fraction of the size of the traditional game.
The best toys for teens and tweens can be those that help cut down on screen time. We found options that allow them to flex their creative muscles, challenge themselves with mind-bending brain teasers, or act like a kid with friends, from discounted craft kits to a Lego guitar set and a 12-foot trampoline that’s 20% less than usual.
This 12-foot trampoline has many features to keep kids safe, including rust-proof steel, a tightly attached jump pad and spring cover, and curved poles. It also has a full enclosure and U-shaped legs for a sturdy, comfortable bounce.
Stitch and sew mini felt animal stuffies with no prior sewing experience needed. This kit includes everything from thread to patterns and stuffing to make up to 14 fuzzy plushies, plus extra accessories like sunglasses, hats, or bows.
Many of the best Black Friday deals focus on tech, which certainly extends to some toys. We found writing tablets for 33% off, an Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet for half off, and a Disney-themed Tonies set for $30 less than usual.
Whether buying your child a tablet for the first time or replacing it, you don’t want to miss this Amazon Black Friday deal. The Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet features a durable case with a stand and a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, which includes thousands of apps, games, videos, and more. It’s currently 50% off.
Enjoy screen-free entertainment with the Toniebox, a portable speaker that plays stories, songs, and educational content simply by placing a Tonie figurine on top. This model is Disney-themed, and includes Elsa from “Frozen,” Mirabel from “Encanto,” and Moana from “Moana,” who play songs from their respective movies.
STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math, and STEM toys help kids explore these skills through educational play. The classic Lite Brite game, for example, encourages hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, and right now, on Amazon, it’s 33% off. Likewise, a magnetic tile set for 43% off explores polarity and design, and a mechanical hand-building kit discounted by 21% teaches mechanical engineering principles.
Children can identify colors and shapes with these magnetic building tiles, craft 3D geometric structures, explore magnetic polarity, and experiment with design. The 110-piece set has four magnetic dinosaurs, multiple tile shapes, and a booklet to help spark ideas.
This innovative toy is one of our favorites. It teaches kids how to construct a mechanical hand that mimics the movements of an actual hand. It’s made with sustainable wood and has easy-to-follow instructions. The toy also includes a lifetime supply of parts should anything go missing.
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