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Curated & Creative 5 Options For No-Fail Gifts for the Grandkids BY: » Bek Mitchell-Kidd
Memberships
Give the gift that will last a year. We are fortunate to have many great institutions and museums in the Charlotte area and many of them are close to the lake. For grand-
kids ages birth – 8, there’s Discovery Place Kids or for animal lovers consider Carolina Raptor Center and Zootastic Park. Check websites for pricing options.
Photo courtesy of Discovery Place
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randkids. From babies to teens, their preferences can be hard to predict and please, especially during the holiday season (and that’s before you even get their parents’ approval.) But, whether you’re looking for a new spin on gifts or just to win their hearts, we’ve rounded up some local experiential ideas, and some that are easy-to-ship, too.
kids.discoveryplace.org carolinaraptorcenter.org zootasticpark.com
Fun skill classes
Are the kiddos ready to chop, ride, play or sail? There is no greater gift than fostering a passion or discovering a new skill. For the budding chefs, Flour Power, Sur la Table, and Williams Sonoma all have kid cooking classes. Music lovers can play-on at School of Rock and Bach to
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The aquarium at Discovery Place in uptown Charotte.
Rock. Outdoorsy and adventurous kids may love a horseback riding lesson at Lenux Stables & Riding Academy or a sailing class through the Lake Norman YMCA or Lake Norman Community Sailing.
Crafty kids
If your grandkids love to make things, a gift certificate to AR Workshop Davidson makes a great gift, as they can attend a workshop or pick-up a DIY kit for at-home fun (buy
