Don’t struggle with the hottest trends in toys or tech: Give the gift of local fun this holiday season! With the help of our trusted advertisers, we’ve compiled a guide to great gift ideas for local classes and experiences around Cincinnati and Dayton that are sure to make them smile.
Cincinnati School of Music
Cincinnati School of Music provides lessons to children and adults, with locations in Mason, Montgomery, Anderson, Maineville, and Middletown. We teach piano, guitar, ukulele, voice, violin, viola, cello, drums, brass, and woodwinds! Our students enjoy engaging and informative instruction, quarterly recitals, and professional office staff, for an organized stress-free experience!
Phone: (513) 560-9175
Address: Locations in Mason, Maineville, Montgomery, Middletown, and Anderson
Come Swim with Aqua-Tots Swim Schools Today!
In our year-round, indoor facilities, we focus on teaching water safety as well as swimming skills. Our goal is to help children of all abilities, ages 4 months and up, learn to swim safely while developing a life-long love of swimming.
Springboro: (937) 886-4321 | 716 N. Main St., Springboro
Beavercreek: (937) 200-1120 | 2451 Lakeview Dr., Ste. 106, Beavercreek
Kids First Sports Center
Gift cards and packages are available! Gymnastics and swim packages include one month’s tuition and select accessories. Gift cards are valid for any program within our facility. Spanning 108,000sf, Kids First Sports Center offers over two dozen programs, making it a premier children’s sports facility. Kids First… WHERE KIDS LOVE TO LEARN!
Phone: (513) 489-7575
Address: 7900 E. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati
Music Together of South Dayton
Class Gift Certificates are now available for the holiday season! Whether you are a parent, grandparent, or other important grownup, giving a musical experience to the young children in your life is the gift that lasts a lifetime. Special Holiday Offer – 15% off Gift Certificate orders when you mention SW Parent! We’re on a mission to make the world a better place by making it more musical™. Bring the gift of music to your little ones in the new year!
Phone: (614) 499-4133
Various Locations: Beavercreek, Centerville, and Oakwood
Give the Gift of Swim Lessons from Goldfish Swim School!
This holiday season, give the kids in your life the gift of swimming at Goldfish Swim School! Purchase a 6-week package deal for just $199! Holiday Package (under 3 yrs of age) includes: 6 weeks of Swim Lessons, a baby bath book, a Goldfish Swim School Storyboard Book, a Reusable Swim Diaper and 5 Family Swim Passes. Holiday Package (3 yrs & older) includes: 6 weeks of Swim Lessons, 2 Goldfish Swim School Storyboard Books, a pair of Goggles and 5 Family Swim Passes.
Anderson: (513) 813-5534 | 8253 Beechmont Ave.
Kenwood: (513) 715-5043 | 8261 Pine Rd.
West Chester: (513) 449-2751 | 7058 Ridgetop Dr.
Indian Springs Academy of Music
Indian Springs Academy of Music offers comprehensive lessons in voice, piano, guitar, and strings. We also offer Smart Start, an early childhood program by the Royal Conservatory fostering musical development in children from birth to age 4. Our expert instructors provide individual and group instruction in West Chester and Mason.
Phone: (513) 773-7526
Address: 9690 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd., West Chester
8479 Mason-Montgomery Rd., Ste 1, Mason
Cincinnati Museum Center
A Membership is more than free admission to three museums. It’s more than free parking. It’s more than the deepest discounts on special exhibitions. It’s an experience shared together. Located in historic Union Terminal, Cincinnati Museum Center is an award-winning multi-museum complex featuring the Cincinnati History Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, The Children’s Museum and OMNIMAX Theater.
Phone: (513) 287-7000
Address: 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Cincinnati Zoo memberships are on sale through December 31st and make great gifts for everyone on your list! Zoo membership includes unlimited admission, free parking, early entry, free admission to the PNC Festival of Lights and much more! The Cincinnati Zoo has been rated the Best Zoo in the Country by USAToday! A membership is worth your WILD!
Phone: (513) 281-4700
Address: 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati
Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
Give your girl independence, adventure, and the best summer memories at camp! Girl Scouts of Western Ohio has 8 weeks of day and overnight camps with themes to match her interests. Overnight camp registration opens January 29 at 6 a.m. Make it a whole year of adventure with a $25 membership!
Phone: (888) 350-5090
Address: 4930 Cornell Rd., Cincinnati
Ark Encounter
Bigger than imagination – visit the life-size Noah’s Ark – Enjoy Ararat Ridge Zoo, presentations in Answers Center, zip lines, virtual reality experiences and more. South of Cincinnati, off I-75.
Phone: (855) 284-3275
Address: 1 Ark Encounter Dr., Williamstown, KY
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum presented by Dinsmore
A hit with fans of all ages, the Reds Hall of Fame explores over 150 years of Reds history through entertaining interactives, video presentations, and thousands of rare artifacts. An ideal destination for an unforgettable family experience, the Reds Hall of Fame is free for children 12 and under!
Phone: (513) 765-7923
Address: 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati
LM&M Railroad
The Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad (LM&M Railroad) offers historic train rides in Warren County Ohio departing from downtown Lebanon. Passengers ride in vintage passenger cars behind a historic diesel locomotive. The LM&M Railroad offers the only family friendly train ride experience in Southwest Ohio. Themed events are held year-round for passengers of all ages.
Phone: (513) 933-8022
Address: 16 E South St., Lebanon
Last Chance to Celebrate the Holidays with EnterTRAINment Junction!
See the Main Street Holiday Trains Exhibit with 3 amazing Christmas displays, visit Mrs. Claus in her kitchen and have a chat with Santa! And it’s the last chance to shop our big selection of Lego, Thomas & Friends, Playmobil, Calico Critters, G-Scale, HO and N gauge trains, Puzzles, Games, Plush, and more. As time goes on discounts will go up! But remember no new inventory will be added so when it’s gone… it’s gone! All Sales are Final. We close for good on January 5, 2025.
Phone: (513) 898-8000
Address: 7379 Squire Ct, West Chester Township
Cincinnati Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
No holiday is complete without a trip to the Land of Sweets! This season marks the 50th anniversary of Cincinnati Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker. When a curious young girl named Clara receives a magical Nutcracker for Christmas, her dreams come to life. Joined by her Nutcracker Prince, Clara meets the Sugar Plum Fairy and a cast of colorful characters. With Tchaikovsky’s beloved score performed live by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Tickets start at $29.
Phone: (513) 621-5282
Address: 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati
Santa Claus The Musical presented by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
It’s Christmas Eve! After 1,000 years of faithful service, Santa and Mrs. Claus announce their decision to hang up the big red suit and train a replacement. Enter Nick: a website designer and single dad to tech-savvy daughter, Bee. With pressures mounting–and a jealous, naughty elf thwarting their every move–will everyone in Santa’s Workshop come together in time for Nick to take the reins? Jingle jam-packed with a sleigh full of fun, energetic, and original holiday music, Santa Claus: The Musical‘s heartwarming story and score put joyful audiences in the spirit of the season!
Phone: (513) 569-8080
Address: The Taft Theatre | 317 E. 5th St., Cincinnati
Dayton Live’s Children’s Theatre Series sponsored by Dayton Children’s
Dayton Live is all about introducing the children of our community to the joys of live performing arts. Come experience the best children’s theatre from around the globe, plus some out-of-the-box experiences – all at a price that makes it possible to come as a family.
Phone: (937) 228-7591
Holiday Pops with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
December 13-15 at Music Hall! It’s the most wonderful time of the year with JMR, the Pops and Cincinnati’s beloved Holiday tradition! Music Hall will be decked-out in the razzle-dazzle of the season as choruses, vocalists, dancers, handbell ringers and Queen City favorite Capathia Jenkins bring festive favorites and holiday classics to life.
Phone: (513) 381-3300
Address: Music Hall | 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati
Reindeer Ridge
Load up the family this holiday season and head to Reindeer Ridge. During your visit, you can meet and learn all about Reindeer, visit with Santa,ride the Christmas train and find many festive treasures in the holiday barn. Reservations are required so book your visit today.
Phone: (513) 379-4510
Address: 7621 North Dearborn Rd, Guilford, IN
