Cracking Christmas stocking fillers for kids

With Christmas fast approaching, you may be looking for special stocking fillers to give your little ones plenty to open and play with when the big day arrives.

First of all, you need to pick your stocking or sack. Handily, Party Pieces has a gorgeous range of stockings on offer!

Then, check out our guide to the best stocking fillers to get for Christmas, including treats and games for boys and girls, novelty gifts, and sweet and funny presents that will entertain people of all ages.

Traditional stocking fillers

The tradition of hanging out stockings by the fireplace for Father Christmas to fill with presents comes from the story of St Nicholas, who threw gold coins down the chimney of a poor family’s home.

The three young sisters who lived there had hung their stocking over the fireplace to dry overnight and, when they woke up, found them filled with the coins. 

In the modern world of hi-tech toys, giving stocking presents that nod to Christmas traditions of the past is a lovely touch…

Wooden Toys

The adage that “the old ones are the best” doesn’t just apply to jokes, but to toys, too. There’s something truly magical and festive about wooden toys. 

An “on the road” yo-yo will add some old-fashioned fun to your day at just £3.99 each, while this wonderful wooden spinning top set will bring hours of fun to curious minds, creating optical illusions!

Chocolate Coins and Candy Canes

In the spirt of that St Nicholas story, one of the most popular and enduring stocking fillers is a bag of gold coins. Trends and tastes may change, but chocolate coins are here to stay.

A couple of satsumas will also be a nice traditional present, and will help give the children a bit of nutrition at the start of what will surely be a treat-filled day.

Christmas Card Games

Whether you’ve got an old deck of cards at home, or fancy trying a new kind of card game,  this is sure to be great entertainment for all ages. Kids will enjoy challenging grown ups to see who can get rid of all their cards the fastest. 

Keep Them Cracking, a festive-themed card game, is trivia with a twist!

Stocking fillers for girls and boys

Christmas is all about putting smiles on children's faces and these fab stocking fillers are guaranteed to get them beaming on Christmas morning…

Mouse in a House Floor Puzzle

Keep little ones entertained with this 24-piece mouse in a little house floor puzzle. It makes an enjoyable indoor activity to keep them occupied, whilst being a great tool for improving children's motor and problem solving skills.

On sale for £8.79, reduced from £10.99!

Colourful Creatures Colouring Pencils

These cute colouring pencil pots are adorned with adorable animal cartoons and shapes. Each set comes with 12 pencils, to let little ones' imaginations run wild!

Only £2.99!
Colourful Creatures Pinball Game Kids Party

Colourful Creatures Pinball Game

This handheld pinball game is small enough to fit in a pocket, but packs lots of fun! Simply pull the lever back and fire the ball into the high-scoring holes.

Pocket-sized pinball for £3.99

Shop gender-neutral stocking fillers

6 Colour Pens (x4) Kids Party
6 Colour Pens (x4)
£2.99
£2.99
Balloon Helicopters Kids Party
Balloon Helicopters
£1.99
£1.99
Beware of the Pirates Temporary Tattoos Kids Party
Beware of the Pirates Temporary Tattoos
£1.99
£1.99
Bioplastic Emergency Truck Kids Party
Bioplastic Emergency Truck
£4.99
£4.99
Bubble Magic Party Bubbles (x4) Kids Party
Bubble Magic Party Bubbles (x4)
£1.99
£1.99
Butterfly Stickers (x6) Kids Party
Butterfly Stickers (x6)
£1.99
£1.99
SALE
Childrens Snap Cards Everyday
Childrens Snap Cards
£1.99
£1.99
£2.99
Colourful Creatures Colouring Pencils Kids Party
Colourful Creatures Colouring Pencils
£2.99
£2.99
Colourful Creatures Pinball Game Kids Party
Colourful Creatures Pinball Game
£3.99
£3.99
Sold Out
Animal Erasers (x5) Kids Party
Coming Soon
Animal Erasers (x5)
£1.99
£1.99
Colourful Creatures Temporary Tattoos Kids Party
Colourful Creatures Temporary Tattoos
£2.49
£2.49
Construction Temporary Tattoos Kids Party
Construction Temporary Tattoos
£4.99
£4.99

Novelty stocking fillers

When it comes to Christmas stockings, novelty gifts can really add to the fun factor for your kids.

Here are some of our favourites to choose from…

Watch your little ones' faces light up when they see this beautiful snowy scene stocking filled with gifts on Christmas morning.
Snow scene stocking - £12.99
Pot Plant Makeover Kit Christmas 2024

Pot Plant Makeover Kit

No Christmas tree? No problem – this kit lets you decorate your potted plant!

Decorate every inch of your space as this colourful kit brings festive fun to your houseplant.

Only £8.99

Hairband Lollipop

Make any hairdo fun with this hairband lollipop! These topsy-turvy hairbands feature a lollipop attached - a treat for any fashionista!

Each lollipop includes 24 coloured hair bands, guaranteed to keep your ponytail in check.

Only £2.99!

Bouncy Eggs (x3)

Get crackin' with this fun set of bouncy eggs!

They're not only bouncy, but also make for a perfectly quirky stocking filler. Each pack comes with three bouncy eggs that will keep little ones entertained for hours!

Buy 3 for £4.49

Check out these larger Christmas novelty gifts, too!

SALE
Christmas Print Ceramic Mug Christmas 2024
Christmas Print Ceramic Mug
£7.69
£7.69
£10.99
SALE
Ceramic Candy Cane and Santa Mug Christmas 2024
Ceramic Candy Cane and Santa Mug
£7.69
£7.69
£10.99
SALE
Santa Cam Hanging Decoration Christmas 2024
Santa Cam Hanging Decoration
£2.50
£2.50
£4.99
SALE
Christmas Finger Puppets (x5) Christmas
Christmas Finger Puppets (x5)
£1.50
£1.50
£2.99
SALE
Santa's Foot Print Stencils Christmas 2024
Santa's Foot Print Stencils
£2.79
£2.79
£3.99
SALE
Christmas Photo Props Christmas 2024
Christmas Photo Props
£2.79
£2.79
£3.99
SALE
Elf Footprint Stencil (x2) Christmas 2024
Elf Footprint Stencil (x2)
£2.79
£2.79
£3.99
SALE
Plush Hanging Elf Christmas 2024
Plush Hanging Elf
£1.50
£1.50
£2.99
Sold Out
Christmas Colouring Mug Christmas 2024
Coming Soon
Christmas Colouring Mug
£1.00
£1.00
£1.99
SALE
Christmas Bubble Tubes (Pack of 4) Christmas 2024
Christmas Bubble Tubes (Pack of 4)
£2.09
£2.09
£2.99
SALE
Wooden Christmas Spin Top Christmas 2024
Wooden Christmas Spin Top
£1.39
£1.39
£1.99
SALE
Gingerbread Man Stack-A-Crayon (x3) Christmas 2023
Gingerbread Man Stack-A-Crayon (x3)
£2.09
£2.09
£2.99

Stocking filler games

It wouldn't be Christmas without a great selection of games for the family to get stuck into.

Here are our choices of games that will give you plenty to play during the big day...

Craft With Santa Mask Kit Christmas 2024

Craft With Santa Mask Kit

Take your pick from a Santa, snowman or reindeer mask and decorate with the included stickers, pom poms, felt shapes and - of course - glitter!

This is a jolly activity to do as a family. Once finished, model your masks for a Christmas selfie to treasure!

Christmas Colouring Mug Christmas 2024

Christmas Colouring Mug

This colour-your-own mug makes for a fantastic stocking filler idea, Christmas eve box gift, or just something fun to do at Christmas.

Simply pull out the included insert, colour it in with crayons, pens, or pencils, then place back in the mug for a personalised touch!

Grab a bargain at £1.99

Juggling Balls set

Get crackin' with this fun set of bouncy eggs!

They're noRoll up, roll up, give your Christmas a superb circus vibe with a set of juggling balls!This simple but tremendously fun gift means the recipient can keep everyone entertained with a good old-fashioned "party piece". (See what we did there?)t only bouncy, but also make for a perfectly quirky stocking filler. Each pack comes with three bouncy eggs that will keep little ones entertained for hours!

Get the set for £2.99

Check out our Christmas party collections

Rudolph Reindeer & Balls Banner Set Christmas 2024

Christmas Bunting & Garlands
Customisable Snow Globe Photo Frame Christmas 2024

Christmas Games & Novelty Fun
Christmas Hanging Decorations - Party Pieces

Christmas Hanging Decorations
Christmas Eve: Stockings and Novelty Fun - Party Pieces

Christmas Eve: Stockings and Novelty Fun

We hope you've got plenty of super stocking filler ideas to spread a little extra joy this Christmas!

Don't forget, you can enjoy next-working-day delivery on items ordered before 3pm on Fridays!

By Ben Shahrabi

Images are for illustrative purposes only.

Photo credits: Party Pieces, William Warby on Unsplash, awesomecontent on Freepik and Freepik

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