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 of great local ‘experiences’ sure to make them smile.
Damsel PRO Melissa Barhorst
Empower your children to protect their bodies and minds with Safe Hearts! An education based product line to help share awareness for family empowerment about child sexual assault. Having the “kid-versations” that count before they are counted.
Phone: (937) 658-2777
Address: 3312 Tawny Leaf Court
Terre’s Dance Workshop
Two gift ideas for the holiday season! Tickets to Miami Valley Dance Company’s Nutcracker Dec. 10-11th at Bellbrook High School. Call 435-0503. Dance lessons are the gift that will last a lifetime!
Phone: (937) 435-0503
Address: 5819 Kentshire Dr
Bella Musica Dayton
Give the Gift of Music! Bella Musica’s Gift Package includes 4, 30-minute lessons on any instrument and either a Bella Bear or T-shirt for only $100. Music learning facilitates better brain function, boosts self-esteem, increases attention span, & more. Lessons are offered for piano, voice, guitar, violin, flute, and more.
Phone: (937) 865-6539
Address: 2240 E. Central Ave. Suite 4
Victoria Theatre Association
Victoria Theatre Association’s Family Series is the largest and oldest performing arts series for children in the region. Each show challenges children to explore their creativity and imagination, you can even add a workshop to further the experience. The quality time you spend with them at each performance produces memories you’ll share for a lifetime!
Phone: (937) 228-3630
Address: 138 North Main Street
Aqua-Tots Swim Schools
Give the gift of “Lessons for Life” this Christmas. Swimming lessons are an essential part of childhood. At Aqua-Tots Swim Schools we teach children the importance of water safety and encourage a life long love of swimming. Gift certificates available for purchase. Beavercreek location opening Spring 2017.
Phone: (937) 886-4321
Address: 716 N. Main Street, Springboro, OH 45066
A Characteristic Attitude
Give a gift certificate for a Princess or Superhero! This is the perfect gift to give friends with little ones as parents are always looking for ways to make the birthdays and events the most creative. Some of the characters that may be available include fairies, snow sisters, heroes, princesses, friends from a galaxy far far away and even live mermaids! Not only will they visit and take photos with the children but also do story time and sing happy birthday. This is a very memorable gift to give.
Phone: (513) 532-5311
Coney Island
2017 season passes are on sale now! Enjoy unlimited visits to Sunlite Adventure and Coney’s Classic rides all summer long – plus free parking. As a season passholder you’ll receive four free guest passes (that’s over a $100 value), invitations to private passholder parties, and more fun benefits. Children 2-7 are only $39.95
Phone: (513) 232-8230
Address: 6201 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, OH
Beyond the Game
Beyond The Game Sports Training is where players go to learn the discipline necessary to compete on and off the field. Our state-of-the-art sports facility is located in Dayton, OH. It has a fully AstroTurfed indoor field that offers 6 full sized tunnels, a speed & conditioning zone, a strength zone, a large 80′ x 85′ open turf zone, party room that is great for birthdays, and separate parents and kids lounges. This one of a kind sports training center is home to many practices. Whether you’re doing some baseball training in our batting cages or having personal training in another sport, we have something for you to harbor your skills.
Phone: (937) 488-4453
Address: 2646 E. Lytle Five Points Dayton, OH 45458
Five Seasons Family Sports Club
Give the gift of health! The premier year-round high-energy high-touch sports club focused on family leisure and entertainment improving sports performance and maintaining overall health. If you are looking for: fitness classes, tennis, swimming, personal trainers, basketball, racquetball, an indoor running track and the best outdoor pool around, pay us a visit. While the kids are in karate or tennis lessons, mom can be getting a massage or doing yoga at the same time under the same roof. Mention Dayton Parent and get started with only $50 initiation!
Phone: (937) 848-9200
Address: 4242 Clyo Rd. Dayton, OH 45440
Boonshoft Museum
With different Membership levels, gifting a Membership to your favorite couple, family, or student is so simple and provides a wonderful experience to everyone listed on the membership! From one to eight people, a Museum Membership is a great and inclusive gifting option. Our Members enjoy full access to all four of our Dayton Society of Natural History sites, the Boonshoft Museum, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery Springfield, SunWatch, and Fort Ancient. With options as low as $40, purchasing a Museum Membership provides a year of experiences for one low price.
Phone: (937) 275-7431
Address: 2600 Deweese Parkway Dayton, OH 45414
