Here are 17 real gift ideas for 9 year old girls, a blend of items we own and love and items we’re looking to buy ourselves this year. Gifts certainly don’t make or break this special time of year, but it sure is fun to see a child light up with joy at a great gift. I’ve grouped them by what she’s into, so you can jump straight to the outdoor kid, the crafter or the bookworm. Happy holidays, my friend!

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• Outdoor and Active Gifts for 9 Year Old Girls
• Science and STEM Gifts
• Crafty and Creative Gift Ideas for 9 Year Olds
• For Harry Potter Fans and Bookworms
• Fun Tech, Games and Cozy Extras

The Best Gift Ideas for 9 Year Old Girls

Outdoor and Active Gifts for 9 Year Old Girls

1. Flying UFO Drone – I believe every child needs one of those rip-it-open-and-play-with-it-right-now kind of gifts and this one is sure to be a hit! This kid-safe UFO flies on its own and reacts to your motion. Based on the reviews, it’s a favorite for ages 3 and up.
2. Spider Web Tree Swing – We’ve had this swing for years and it is still a huge hit! David strung it between two trees and it’s the first thing the kids run for when they have friends over. It is strong and sturdy, having held 6 kids at once, and a ton of fun for adults and kids alike.
3. WOOM Bike – We love our WOOM bikes because they are so lightweight while still being incredibly durable. The gears and hand brakes are smooth and easy to operate for little hands.

Science and STEM Gifts

These science and STEM gift ideas for 9 year old girls keep curious kids busy long after the wrapping paper is gone.

1. Green Kid Science and Art Subscription – This unique subscription box delivers creative, nature-based STEAM activities for kids and helps build confidence along with new skills. It’s like a science and art lesson wrapped up with a craft kit, all in one box.
2. Glow and Grow Terrarium – Another item I can personally vouch for, this terrarium is a win/win. It first is a fun craft to put together and decorate, then remains to be a hit for the next few weeks as the kids rush to it each morning to see how much it has grown. This gives a lot of bang for its buck!
3. GoldieBlox DIY Slumber Party Kit – A craft project that also teaches basic engineering concepts, this GoldieBlox kit is a blast to build and leaves the child with a keepsake from a slumber party with friends!

Crafty and Creative Gift Ideas for 9 Year Olds

1. Personalized Leather Journal – My kids love notebooks, and having a personalized one really takes it to the next level. This adorable journal is a perfect spot for them to write out thoughts or doodle.
2. Woodland Creatures Learn to Sew Kit – This is a wonderful beginner’s sewing kit, one of my favorite gift ideas for 9 year old girls who love creative play and craft kits that build fine motor skills. Hailey received this and was able to do it all solo, which is a nice feature of a craft kit. She loved sewing the little animals together, stuffing them and gifting them. Highly recommend.
3. Designed By You Fashion Studio – I was surprised at how much Hailey liked this kit, but she did. It really inspired her to put together different styles, sketch them out in her own notebooks and bring them to life. I wouldn’t have picked this on my own, but she liked it so much I had to include it.

For Harry Potter Fans and Bookworms

Nine is a great age for big book series, and these picks are favorites in our house.

1. LEGO Hogwarts Castle: Flying Lessons – Having completed Hagrid’s Hut and the Whomping Willow, I can vouch that Hailey loves putting these together, and then she and Kaitlyn play with the characters in the settings for long amounts of time! These Harry Potter sets have incredible detail and tiny props, which makes the fun stretch on beyond the building.
2. Harry Potter Illustrated Editions – I know ereaders are all the rage, but these collectible illustrated Harry Potter books are worth buying the real thing. It’s the full text, unabridged, but includes beautiful illustrations every few pages to keep young readers further engaged. We enjoyed these so much.
3. Whatever After Series – This is the series that we just can’t quit, as the girls have listened to all the books on audio through about three times. It’s the stories about 10 year old Abby and her 7 year old brother, Jonah, that get sucked into different fairytales through the magic mirror in their basement. The stories are full of adventure as they accidentally mess up the fairy tales and have to fix them with new and creative endings.

Fun Tech, Games and Cozy Extras

A little tech, a family game night favorite and something cozy round out the list.

1. Karaoke Machine – Endless fun, but does not come with earplugs, so you’ll have to get those on your own- wink. In all seriousness, this is such a fun toy to have, and it’s one of my top gift ideas for 9 year old girls who love to sing and perform for anyone who’ll watch. It comes with two wireless microphones (important for two kids, so nobody fights over the mic), and it connects to a phone or tablet over Bluetooth so she can pull up the lyrics and sing along.
2. Kodak Step Instant Print Camera – This snap and print camera has zero ink printing technology, meaning the child can snap and print their picture off immediately with no smudging! It’s a great introductory camera for kids because the photo paper isn’t all that expensive and they get an instant photo to hang up or give to a friend.
3. Tamagotchi Pet – It’s back, y’all. The tiny electronic pets we all loved in middle school! The girls keep asking for pets, so getting these for Christmas will give them a huge kick, I have no doubt.
4. Settlers of Catan – This is my top recommended family board game because the whole family will enjoy it! It says ages 10+ but after the initial learning curve, it’s so fun and addicting. Hailey asks to play daily and is pretty darn good at it too!
5. Cozy Robe – Even with long johns, it’s helpful to have a cute, fuzzy warm robe to throw on to come down to breakfast on a cold morning. Kaitlyn has one and often ends up wearing it all day long when we’re in the house and it keeps me from having to crank the heat up to unnecessary levels!

Still looking for more gift ideas for 9 year old girls? A great birthday gift doesn’t have to be a holiday-only idea, most of these work year round. Check out our stocking stuffers for girls ages 6-10, our gift guide for 10 year old girls, or if she’s edging into tween territory, the ultimate gift guide for tween girls for even more ideas.