Holiday Gift Guide: Unique Gift Ideas for the Kids Who Have Everything

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Thank you to Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, for partnering with us for this Holiday Gift Guide: Unique Gift Ideas for the Kids Who Have Everything! 
Lynn Meadows toy shop
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center has the perfect gift ideas for the special kid in your life! We’ve picked out the best toys from their sweet little gift shop packed full of unique gift ideas!

PINK & POWERFUL

1. SENSORY BIN

Sensory bins allow little ones to explore, learn and create while engaging their senses and having fun! This bin is sure to keep your gardener busy for hours!

Lynn Meadows sensory bin

2. MERMAID FIGURINE PLAYSET

This figurine playset is a I perfect gift for fun in the tub or on the beach!

Mermaid play set toys at Lynn Meadows Discovery center3. UNICORN HELICOPTER

This magical helicopter is powered by a simple rubber band! Simply wind it up, release and watch out soar! These make a perfect stocking stuffer!

STEM activity for girls at Lynn Meadows


DINO-MITE & COOL

1. LIGHT UP DINO

This cute dino glows in 6 different colors! He’s super snuggly and cuddly!

Light up dinosaur2. T-REX SNAPPER

This toy can be used to chomp away all that wrapping paper strewn on the floor from Christmas morning (hunt, hint)! It’s the perfect picker-upper for toys and trash!

t-Rex snapper toy

3. DINOSAUR PEN

These dino pens are the perfect stocking stuffers for those dino lovers!

Dinosaur pens


WAVES OF FUN

1. MAKING NEW OCEAN FRIENDS

Your child will enjoy creating and learning about ocean friends by using empty recycled bottles!
Ocean friends you at Lynn Meadows 2. FISH POP IT

Choose from an array of sea creature pop it! These fidgets are a perfect never-ending game of bubble wrap!

Fish fidget at Lynn Meadows


BLAST OFF INTO SPACE

1. WATER ROCKET

This activity is super easy to assemble! Then, just pump it up and when the pressure is topped off, it launches…5,4,3,2,1!

Water rocket at Lynn Meadows 2. STRETCHY ASTRONAUT

Reach for the stars — they are only a stretch away! This astronaut can be stretched to 3x its size.

Stretchy astronaut toy at Lynn Meadows 3. OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD TREAT

This special treat is out-of-this-world! Literally! This traditional freeze-dried Ice cream sandwich treat is a favorite for real astronauts when they need a snack on the moon.

Astronaut Ice cream at Lynn Meadows


VROOM VROOM SURPRISES

1. TRUCK ON THE LOOSE

Build this truck, then add salty water and watch it go!

Salt powered truck at Lynn Meadows 2. MAGNETIC RACER

Your child will love to experience the invisible power of mini magnets. They will have fun “driving” these racers with magnetic force.

Magnetic race car3. ON YOUR MARK, GET SET… RACE!

These tubber band powered race cars are so much fun to build! The zoom across the room at a high speed and racing them with friends becomes a big competition.

Green powdered Gran prix


SILLY ANIMALS

1. GROW YOUR OWN ANIMAL

Your child will enjoy learning about the science that grows crystals, while creating their very own hedgehog pet. Follow the easy instructions and watch the crystal spiky cluster grow on the hedgehog in only one day!

Crystal Hedgehog

2. HUGGABLE SNAKE

In the wild, the bright colors on this vibrant rhino viper would warn of its poisonous venom. But this harmless 54 in. stuffed snake is safe to snuggle.

Snake at Lynn Meadows

3. WILD SPECTACLES

They will be ready to “look” for an adventure with these wild binoculars!

Tiger binoculars


PLAYING WITH FOOD

Cooking class at Lynn Meadows1. GIFT FOR YOURSELF

What about a gift for yourself from the local children’s museum? That’s right… for you!  Purchase a cooking class for you and your kiddo! Introduce your kids to new foods while having fun and learning to make new foods!

2. PIZZA GARDENING KIT

Pizza gardening kit3. TART-Y GOT THE PARTY

Run a digital clock using lemons by discovering the science of batteries!

Lemon clock at Lynn Meadows


THE GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP

Give the joy of membership! Give a year filled with fun and learning to Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. Get one month free with code HS2021. Memberships start at $55. Members receive access to special events. Aaaaaaaand as a member you get all the toys listed for 10% off!

Gift of membership to Lynn Meadows

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