Experience Gifts for Kids: 40+ Gift Ideas That Won’t Clutter the Playroom

Rachael | December 9, 2015 | Blog | No Comments

Chances are good that your kids don’t need any more toys. At most houses, toys seem to magically multiple! They come to us from yard sales, birthday parties, well-meaning grandparents, free swaps (What’s a “free swap”? Find out more in THIS post), and the box of hand me downs from our neighbors. There’s nothing wrong with kids having toys, but sometimes it can feel like we just don’t need more stuff. If you understand this feeling, this list is for you!

This year, instead of buying more toys to clutter the playroom, try these ideas instead!

{Indiana readers, this is a two-part post! You can find a list of local ideas/businesses/experiences HERE.)

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Experience Gifts for Kids and Families

Just for Fun

Museum pass
Mini golf
Ice cream treat
Movie tickets
Give to someone in need. (Find ideas for volunteering with kids HERE.)
Bowling
Summer Camp registration

Music and Art

Music classes
Private vocal or instrument lessons
Tickets to a symphony performance (or the chance to attend an open symphony rehearsal)
Musical Instrument
Art camp/class
Art supplies
Camera equipment
Pottery Classes
“Paint your own pottery” experiences

Imagination & Learning

Play silks (These could be considered “toys,” but they take up little space and have limitless creative potential! Our girls play with their set almost every day three years later.)
Theater tickets
Magazine subscription (We love Highlights and National Geographic Kids!)
Audio books
Library card
E-reader

Nature