What are the best experience gifts for kids?

This list of experience gifts for kids will provide inspiration for giving the gift of memories and fun, if you're looking to minimize additional toys and clutter. Share your favorite ideas!

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    Swimming lessons

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    Zip line adventure gift cards

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    A family trip or staycation

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    Children's theatre tickets (or even season passes)

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    Special behind-the-scene museum/zoo/aquarium adventures or animal encounters. (E.g., shark feeding, penguin painting, etc.)

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    Tickets to see a favorite sports team play, maybe with a new team hat or t-shirt

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    Spa card. If at a kid friendly salon, younger recipients could get manicures with cute art designs, chocolate facials, temporary hair chalk, etc.

  •   -   12/22/2019

    Afternoon tea time at a fancy hotel. Enjoy a decadant three-tiered array of goodies! But, you may want to confirm if the service offers a children's tea menu should you have a picky eater.

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    Cooking class for kids

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    Zoo membership

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    Art class

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    AMC movie pass

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    museum membership

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    Escape Room! Many are kid-friendly, just call the location ahead of time to confirm.

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    Volunteering together

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    An outing to a special kid-themed restaurant

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    A coding or other fun STEM class

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    Indoor skydiving gift card

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    Lake or river cruise excursions (e.g., Chicago Architectural boat tour)

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    Concert tickets

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    Elevator ticket passes up to the tallest building or the building with the best views (e.g., John Hancock, Willis Tower, Empire State).

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    Trapeze or aerial arts lesson

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    Official scavenger hunt gift card experience (or create your own clues and DIY).

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    Virtual reality gaming experience

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