Clara J’s Tea Room themed tea party
With a Frozen themed tea party on January 13, and a Harry Potter themed tea party on January 27, this would be a perfect stocking stuffer for any little one. Tickets are $20 per person of any age, and you can make your reservation by calling 419-897-0219.
Art classes and supplies
Do you have a future artist to shop for? Or a younger child that loves fingerpainting? Here’s 3 ideas for shopping for the artist on your list:
Board and Brush in Sylvania has a kids workshop on December 28, with options for $25 and $35.
Reservations can be made through their website.
Paint Your Place by Jessica Mack offers a variety of kids art classes, for kids of any age. Classes range from $15-25.
Find more information at their website.
The Art Supply Depot in Downtown Toledo carries art supplies for kids of any age. From finger paints to modeling clay to fashion design workbooks-and a huge variety of kids art classes and camps over the summer.
Check out their website for more information.
Tickets to a play at the Valentine Theatre
It’s never too early to introduce your children to the theatre. On March 10, The Valentine Theatre presents Junie B Jones, based on the book series by Barbara Park. On March 24, the classic story by Mark Twain, of Huck and Tom comes to the stage of the Valentine Theatre. Tickets are $10 for kids and $15 for adults. Purchase online.
Playdate gift card
When you need to let the kids run off some steam when it’s cold (and it’s going to get real cold, real soon), have a few gift cards to indoor playgrounds handy. Skyzone, Sylvania Playland, Hero’s, and Qzar are perfect for when it gets to cold to play outside.
Zoo Day Camps
Did you know our Toledo Zoo offers programs during winter break? Did you know they have a program for when the kids are off school on Martin Luther King day (January 15) and President’s Day (February 19)? These day camp programs are for all ages, and will prevent that pesky cabin fever
Go to their website for more information.
Horseback riding lessons
Trying to think of something a little different for the animal lover on your list? How about horseback riding lessons at a local farm? River Hollow Farm in Perrysburg offers lessons for riders of any experience level.
Contact them for more information.
Little Walleye Learn to Play
If you have a sports lover on your list-or just a kid that has an interest in hockey, this is a great event offered by our Toledo Walleye. Registration is $150, and includes a complete starter set of hockey equipment (excluding skates, skate rental available on site), Little Walleye jersey and equipment bag, 3 hours of ice time at the Huntington Center, 2 Toledo Walleye game tickets. This program is offered for children ages 5-8, that are not already involved in organized hockey.
For more information, and to register, go here.
Tickets to big events coming to Toledo
Monster Jam-March 16-18, at The Huntington Center
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Harlem Globetrotters-December 30, at The Huntington Center
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Disney On Ice-February 1-4, multiple shows, at The Huntington Center
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Books
Have a bookworm on your list this year? Check out the great locally-owned bookstores in Toledo for great deals, or gift cards. NeverMore Used Books and Gathering Volumes are two great shops that always have something good.
Cheap Date Day Package
A walk at the park and a cupcake, a new lego set to build while you eat doughnuts, make your own pizza and root beer floats night, board games and popcorn night…. The possibilities are endless! Why not put all these ideas together as certificates that your kids can use on a Saturday night? This is sure to get them to put those screens down for a few hours!
What ideas do you have for gifts-other than toys-for kids of any age? Let me know so I can add them to the list! Good luck to all of Santa’s elves this year!
