20 birthday gifts under $20

Want to put that ecstatic grin on a child's face without having to spend the big bucks? 

We've compiled our favourite low-budget birthday gifts — all of which guarantee hours of play and nonstop laughs. You can't put a price on fun!

Built for the littlest of fingers, these colourful toys encourage all kinds of basic creative skills, from drawing and painting to making music.

Creative Peg Puzzle
mastermindtoys.com, $20 

Baby Maracas
musicaltoys.ca, $4.50

Giggle Gang
fisher-price.com, $11

Hape Bunny
mastermindtoys.com, $20

Tots Art Start Kit
mastermindtoys.com, $15

Let your toddler's imagination go wild with these entertaining gadgets and artsy knickknacks.

Busy Farm
lego.com, $16

Rainbow Colour Cones
mastermindtoys.com, $19

Remote Control Fire Truck
mastermindtoys.com, $20 

My First Purse
chapters.indigo.ca, $15

Farm Finger Crayons
mastermindtoys.com, $20

These cool toys are sure to get that wide-eyed reaction and ear-to-ear grin from your little preschooler.

Quickest Attack Armor Bat Pod
mattel.com, $20
 
Tagamoto Road Set
mastermindtoys.com, $20

Paper Bag Monsters
alextoys.com, $12

Sand Baking Set
chapters.indigo.ca, $15

Kids on Stage Charades Game
mastermindtoys.com, $19

These games and kits will most certainly allow growing kids to broaden their imagination and explore their creativity.

Model Magic Dream Bakery
crayolastore.com, $12.50
 
Kiss Naturals Lip Balm Making Kit
mastermindtoys.com, $20
 
Stunt Squadron
chapters.indigo.ca, $18
 
Zip Zap
gamewright.com, $15
 
Air Hogs Titan Glider
mastermindtoys.com, $15

Check out these fun birthday gifts for $20 or less — guaranteed to keep kids entertained for the next year.