Grand Rapids Experience Gifts for Kids That They Will Love
Why are Christmas activities so fun? Maybe it’s because we are getting the gift of time with loved ones.
Experiences give us the gift of memories for years to come and moments to cherish.
Gifting experiences to the kids in your life is another way to give the precious gift of time, especially if it’s something that you do with them.
If you’re looking for the best Grand Rapids experience gifts for kids, you’ve found them. Get our your pencil and paper – the list is loaded with things to do.
Happy Holidays!
15 Grand Rapids Experience Gifts for Kids
These local experience gifts keep in-home clutter to a minimum and lets the gift last much longer, spreading the holiday cheer throughout the year.
Whether you’re mom or dad, the best auntie ever, or a grandpa looking for a fun way to spend time with a grandchild, any one of these ideas will be a hit with that special kid you’re buying for.
Top Voted West MI Experience Gift for Kids – 2025
We asked our readers what their favorite experience gifts are in our annual Best of Grand Rapids awards.
Here’s what you picked:
Winner: Membership to John Ball Zoo
Membership to John Ball Zoo
Membership to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkÂ
Membership to Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
Membership to Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park
Animal Encounter at John Ball Zoo
- Swimming Lessons to Goldfish Swim School of Grand Rapids
7. Gift Certificate to TreeRunner Adventure Park
8. Gift Certificate to Stomping Grounds Play Cafe
9. Gift Certificate to Bricks & Minifigs Grand Rapids
10. Gift Certificate to The Mud Room
Clever Ways to Wrap Experience Gifts for Kids
Experience gifts don’t come in traditional packaging, so it’s time to get creative with how you present them. Here are some ideas.
The first thing to do is consider what makes your gift unique and add a themed touch to it. For example,
- Wrap a zoo membership card in a map of the zoo or tie it around the neck of a stuffed animal.
- Wrap concert or other tickets in a giant box to throw them off the scent.
- Gifting lessons? Wrap them up with a new tutu or hockey skates.
Or, don’t wrap it at all! Make an adventure part of the gift by creating a treasure hunt for the gift.
More Grand Rapids Experience Gifts for Kids
Still haven’t found just the right experience gift? Maybe one of these will be just the place.
The links under “More Holiday Fun” looks like they’re from 2020. Is there an updated list of those activities somewhere for 2021?
Hi Stephanie! You found the links before we had a chance to update them for 2021 – they should be all set now – please take a look.