31 Ways To Gift Experiences Instead Of Things This Holiday Season | Columbus, OH | 614 Mom
Together Riley and I decided that as a family we were going to teach our children the value in memories over things. There is plenty of research that shows this can actually make you happier, and we really enjoy making those memories with our kids. You can read an article published by Forbes, here, to get a glimpse into why that is. I firmly believe that children should get toys for Christmas - I really do. I also think that they will be happier with a smaller/less expensive toy and an experience or less toys and an experience. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle, making memories with the little ones in your lives and each other is so important and so much fun. Here is my list of 31 different ways to create experiences or give experiences to the ones you love in Columbus, Ohio. There is something for every budget on this list. The only advice I would give you - is to keep communication open. It wouldn't be fun to buy tickets to something to find out Mom and Dad already did. It's harder to return the things on this list. Please enjoy!! I hope you find this helpful! If you have something you think I should add, I'd love to hear it!
Luckily our family is totally on board with this and we get a lot of memberships for presents whether it's Christmas or birthdays. One year my kids got tickets to The Children's Theatre from their grandparents and mom and dad weren't invited haha! It made for some really great memories for them, to do something "SO COOL" with Grandma and Grandpa.
Columbus Zoo Membership
Wilds Membership
COSI Membership
Franklin Park Conservatory Membership
Columbus Museum of Art Membership
Ohio History Museum Membership
Tickets to see The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
Tickets to see a show at the Children’s Theatre
A date to Dave and Busters
Gift Cards to Sweet and Sassy
Class or Camp at SIMPLR STEAM Playground
A date to Buckeye Bounce or a gift card to Buckeye Bounce
A date to Good Makery and lunch after
Tickets to Disney On Ice
A date or gift card to Sports Ohio
Lunch at the American Girl Store
Tickets to a sporting event - Buckeyes, Clippers, Blue Jackets.
A trip to Newport Aquarium followed by lunch at Dewey's nearby
Tickets to see Paw Patrol LIVE
Cooking class or camp at Young Chef’s Academy in Gahanna
Ice Skating at the Chiller
Glow Putt Mini Golf
Recreations outlet gift card
Tickets to see Taylor Swift at Ohio Stadium on July 7
A date or gift card to Color Me Mine - they also have special events that are perfect gift opportunities
Swimming Class or Gift Card for open swim at Goldfish Swim School
A trip to the Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo
Lunch at North Market followed by a trip to Goodale Park
Tickets to see Beauty and The Beast at The Palace Theatre
Tickets to see The Columbus Orchestra - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
