With the holiday season upon us, it’s only a matter of time before family members start asking what to get our kiddos this year. While we all love watching our kids’ faces light up when they unwrap that special gift, why not try something a little different this year? Instead of the usual toys and gadgets, consider suggesting experiences in lieu of tangible gifts.
10 Experience Gifts for Kids in Charleston
1. High Tea at Camellias: Get your little ones all dressed up for a fancy high tea at Camellias. It’s not just about the treats and teas; it’s about feeling like royalty for a day.
2. Sports Excitement: Is your little one a sports enthusiast? Gift them tickets to see the Riverdogs for baseball, the Stingrays for hockey, or the Charleston Battery for soccer. Game on!
3. A Show at Dock Street Theater: For a dose of live theater, treat your kids to a production at Dock Street Theater. Check their calendar for the matinee options.
4. Bath Bomb Making at Buff City Soap: Unleash your kids’ creative side at Buff City Soap, where they can make their very own bath bombs. Book this activity for a group of 4-10, and have fun choosing your bath bomb colors and scents.
5. Pirate Adventures: Arrrr matey! With Charleston Harbor Pirate Tours, your children will get to hear pirate tales, hunt for treasure, and even dress up like true buccaneers.
6. Museum or Aquarium Membership: Want to keep the fun going all year long? How about gifting a membership to the Charleston Aquarium or the Children’s Museum? Unlimited access to interactive exhibits? Yes, please!
7. Historic Carriage Ride: Picture this – you and your kiddos hopping on a historic carriage ride, exploring all of the cute downtown streets. The big, friendly horses will make it something they won’t soon forget.
8. Indoor Play Place Membership: Consider a membership to OutslideIn or Bizzy Bee, two awesome indoor play places in Charleston. These play places are especially great on days when Mom doesn’t feel like sitting outside at the playground in excessive humidity or rain.
9. Bee City Zoo: Buzz over to Bee City Zoo. Your kids will love hand-feeding lemurs and getting up close and personal with amazing animals.
10. Pluff Mud Pottery: Unleash their artistic talents at Pluff Mud Pottery. Keep an eye out for special events like painting with Ariel from The Little Mermaid. Talk about adding a touch of magic!
