8 Best (and Surprising) Holiday Gifts From Aldi

Did you know you can buy a dartboard at Aldi? Or a laptop sleeve? And neither item costs more than $10? The biggest Aldi shopping enthusiasts probably already knew all about these deals, but for those that tend to spend their money solely on groceries, this will come as a pleasant surprise.

Now that we’re in the thick of the holiday shopping season, GOBankingRates did a deep dive into the Aldi website to see which items shoppers shouldn’t pass up as holiday gifts. Keep reading to see which eight surprising items made the cut.

• Price: $12.99

The winter season is the perfect time to give the kiddos these cozy L&D wearable blankets. 

Each wearable blanket comes in one size and features long sleeves, a hood and a cool shark print. Layer up for extra warmth while gaming, coloring or drawing, streaming your favorite series or simply chilling out.

• Price: $9.99

Bee Happy’s wooden truck car carrier for kids made this list for a few reasons. At just under $10, it’s an inexpensive, chic present for young children that offers them hours of imaginative play. 

Each set includes a truck with a detachable and foldable trailer and four cars to add to the top and bottom rows.

• Price: $9.99 

Bring the game of darts home with the Crane magnetic dartboard. 

This green dartboard (also available in blue) comes with eight magnetic darts that are sure to stick to the board and won’t damage your walls or hurt any players. Hang it up in your finished basement or any other room in your home designated for gaming and fun.

• Price: $3.99

Get creative on Christmas morning with the Hinkler crystal creations bracelet set. 

Each kit comes with thousands of crystals to help create three sparkling bracelets. It also includes easy-to-follow instructions. With each set priced at less than $5, Aldi shoppers are getting plenty of bang for their buck with this holiday gift.

• Price: $9.99

How cute is this unicorn-themed kids’ activity set from Bendon? Each fold-out storage case comes with six chunky crayons, a coloring and activity storybook and a storybook sticker pad.

Bring it along during your next long car ride or flight and keep young minds quietly engaged reading, coloring and drawing with the tools inside.

• Price: $6.99

What’s so surprising about a candle as a holiday gift? Huntington Home’s Around the World candles are available only at Aldi and reasonably priced. They come in four styles with scents that might inspire you to book a 2025 vacation to these iconic destinations. 

Shop the Paris candle, which is scented like green moss and incense, or choose from Sydney (marine melon), New York (bergamot, lemon and patchouli) and Tokyo (cherry blossoms).

• Price: $8.99

Save a little money and protect your laptop with a Live In Style laptop sleeve. 

Each sleeve is available in beige, green and black colors and fits most 14-inch to 16-inch laptops. Give as a standalone gift or pair it with a new laptop you were able to snag on sale.

• Price: $29.99

Need to buy a White Elephant gift everyone will try to steal for their own? Add the Make It Sparkle sparkling wine gift collection to your Aldi shopping cart. 

Inside each box you’ll find one 200ml bottle of blanc de blancs brut, brut rosé, demi-sec, brut, peach flavored sparkling wine and grapefruit flavored sparkling wine. Yeah, we know what you’re thinking: This might be a holiday gift to stock up on buying as presents beyond the white elephant gift exchange. Cheers!

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of Dec. 5, 2024, and are subject to change.