Ten is such a fun age for birthday gifts. Old enough for real hobbies and interests, but still young enough to squeal with delight unwrapping something great. Here are 15 real gift ideas for 10 year old girls, all tested by my own kids and their friends, from science kits to Harry Potter Legos.

Weather Lab: Kits will always be a hit around here because they are consumable and engaging. Hailey is really into weather, and this kit with a rain gauge, thermometer, and more that will allow her to track humidity and other conditions is one of my favorite gift ideas for 10 year old girls who love science.

Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets Lego Set: 10 year olds are ready to graduate to the larger LEGO kits, and this Harry Potter set with its details will serve as hours of entertainment and play.

Bake Eat Love: Combining two exciting things, mail delivery and baking treats, these subscription boxes offer the cutest baked goods! It comes with everything you need to bake and decorate a tasty and adorable treat for 12-20 servings per box.

Initial Necklace with Birthstone: Identity starts becoming more important around this age, and a beautiful necklace with her initial and birthstone will make her feel loved and important.

Fairy Light Photo Hangers: These are such a fun and affordable way to decorate her room and let her show off her favorite pictures of family and friends in a whimsical way!

Girls Only Secret Messaging Lab: Spy games never get old, and this toy makes it easy for her to create secret codes and send secret messages that only her friend can unveil, making for a fun time.

Harry Potter Deck Building Game: We haven’t played this one yet, but it’s high on my list for her because it’s been recommended to us so many times. It’s a deck building game like Dominion and I can’t wait to give it a try because we love family games so much!

Cinema Light Box: Hailey received this for her birthday and really enjoys switching out the sayings and letting it glow. From HAPPY FALL to HAILEY’S ROOM, she has fun switching up the messaging and showing it off.

Adventure Girl book: I’ve shared this find before because it’s a gold mine for the active, curious, outdoorsy girl. Full of experiments, crafts, outdoor skills, construction, gardening, active play and so much more, this will keep them enthralled for hours!

Tinker Crate Subscription: The advanced version of a Kiwi Crate, Tinker Crates are AWESOME. The kits have the child build STEM creations that really work like trebuchets, walking robots, hydraulic claws, and more. One of the best delivery kits out there, and we have tried a lot.

Ice Cream Maker: For the child that is interested in cooking, kitchen gadgets can be a great gift. Hailey is into making sweet treats, and I know she’s going to love getting to create her own ice cream flavors and combinations.

18-Inch Fashion Doll: This more affordable version of the popular American Girl dolls is a hit thanks to the quality for the price and the number of accessories that come with it, with even more available for additional purchase (great combo gifts).

Ultimate Secret Formula Lab: Science experiments are always a favorite around here. This kit includes the Amazing Breathing Marshmallow, a CO2 Detector, Crystal Splinters, and many more. With everything you need in a single box, there’s no need to go scrounging around Hobby Lobby for necessary items. Just open and go!

The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs: This book is fantastic! Hailey got it for Christmas, and I already knew it was going to be a hit. It’s colorful and has easy to follow directions with a large variety of incredible baked goods. I highly recommend this for any child who enjoys being in the kitchen.

Snap Circuits Arcade Kit: Another product I can personally vouch for. Snap Circuits are the perfect example of learning while doing. Your child will construct real circuits, devices, and fiber optics and have a blast while doing it, one of the more hands-on gift ideas for 10 year old girls who like to build things.

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Still looking for more gift ideas for 10 year old girls? Most of these are quick Amazon finds, so check out our gift ideas for 9 year old girls, our gift guide for 11 year old girls, or if she’s edging into tween territory, the ultimate gift guide for tween girls for even more ideas.