11 Fun Subscription Boxes for Kids of All Ages

my family has really gotten into subscription boxes this year. Covid-19 vaccinations have loosened restrictions for many, but my two young kids are unvaccinated. For us, life remains just about as socially distanced as it was last year. A weekly or monthly gift subscription goes a long way toward relieving the monotony.

Erratic shipping times and unpredictable supply chains will also make traditional holiday shopping challenging this year. And subscription boxes can be useful, entertaining supplements for remote learning and come in handy if you still feel iffy about sending your kid to big indoor birthday parties. As a bonus, they’re usually affordable. 

I tested some of the subscriptions on this list, and my parents and I bought others for my kids and their friends. These 11 became our favorites. Don’t forget to check out all of our other buying guides for kids, including the Best STEM toys and the Best Personal Tech.

Updated October 2021: We have added new picks and removed older ones. 

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