If you are looking for unique gift ideas for the kids in your life, look no further! Here are some of this year’s must-have gifts for all ages, from tots to teens, book worms and animal lovers – all promoting family time and togetherness.
Favorites for Littles
KIDS PREFERRED World of Eric Carle The Very Hungry Caterpillar Wooden Train Set This classic wooden toy encourages your little one’s creativity and development! The set includes 10 mix-and-match pieces that can be easily stacked and rearranged, allowing toddlers to experiment and create their own unique designs. Besides being a cute addition to your toy box, this wooden train set fosters your child’s imagination, builds essential skills, encourages hand-eye coordination and overall development!
Warm Pals The ultimate warm hugs meet icy cool relief with Warm Pals! These clever plushies feature internal packs that can be either warmed or chilled to provide soothing comfort for achy days. Simply snuggle up with a refreshingly cool Warm Pal to instantly calm bumps, bruises, fevers, and insect bites on summer days.
The Luna StoryTime Projector is a magical 3-in-1 device from award-winning children’s publisher Cottage Door Press that turns story time into an immersive, screen-free adventure. With vivid projections, expressive narration & sing-along songs, Luna is designed to spark imagination & encourage early literacy – without using any Wi-Fi, downloads or apps. Perfect for playtime, travel, or stress-free bedtime, Luna has three modes of use: Story Projector, Audio and Music Player, and Night Light.
Oh So fun! Take-along piano for toddlers – This pint-sized, Montessori-inspired piano is designed with bold, bright colors and features color-coded keys to simplify the learning process, making it among the most engaging piano toys for toddlers. Equipped with 6 easy-to-play tunes including classics like “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” this children’s keyboard also features a sweet “meow mode” that turns each note into delightful cat sounds, encouraging amusement and listening pleasure for players and listeners alike.
Favorites for outdoor fun!
Radio Flyer’s Lil’ Flyer™ Trike helps beginner riders build confidence as they learn to pedal — all while having a blast on three wheels. The grippy front wheel adds traction for smooth sidewalk cruising, and the sturdy steel frame is built to handle years of everyday adventures. When your little one decides it’s time to park it mid-walk (as they do), a built-in seat handle makes it easy for grown-ups to grab and go.
Radio Flyer’s City 4-in-1 Stroll ‘N Trike® is the ultimate grow-with-me tricycle! This premium trike provides 4 distinct ways to learn and ride for your growing child. Safety features include a UV protection canopy, 3-point harness with shoulder pads, removable wrap around snack tray with cup holder, comfort seat pad and a removable footrest. The XL rear storage basket holds all your essentials and the sturdy steel frame and adjustable seat ensure it will last for years!
Learn to glide with the Flyer™ Glider Jr. This beginner scooter grows with your child as they learn to ride. Lean-to-steer technology improves balance and makes carving and turning fun! This scooter also feature a quick stopping foot brake for added control and deluxe hand grips for comfort. The Flyer™ Glider Jr. with light up wheels is available in red, blue and pink!
Favorites for Big Imaginations!
Master of Disguise Kits Unleash Your Inner Spy, Superhero, or Celebrity! Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey of imagination and transformation? The Master of Disguise Kit is your passport to a world of secret identities and endless fun. With over 40 accessories, you can create countless unique disguises and let your creativity soar.
Oh so Fun! Pop up Firefly Tent Create a magical indoor play space with twinkling fireflies and a vibrant night sky. Set up the tent in just three simple steps and enjoy hours of fun. Accommodates multiple children with its generous size and cozy design.
Oh So Fun! Rise & Shine Coffee Café Playset – Young baristas-in-training can use the toy espresso machine in this beautifully designed play coffee and tea set to brew a delicious cup of coffee, then turn the set around to host a tea party. As they use the toy coffee maker, serve cake slices on plates, run credit cards and more, children engage in interactive play!
Favorites for Book Worms and STEM Lovers
What on Earth Books: Open Wide Explore the most marvelous mouths of the animal kingdom, from the awesome jaws of the great white shark to the tiny teeth of the garden snail. Some animals sport tongues that are longer than their bodies, others have super-sticky spit that can speedily snare an insect snack. And animals use their mouths for lots of things other than just eating–to carry their food or their babies, to build their homes, or even to climb waterfalls!
What on Earth Books:The Greatest Stuff on Earth Ever think about all the stuff around you—what you breathe, eat, wear, and use daily? The Greatest Stuff on Earth by Steve Tomecek and John Devolle explores how this stuff works, from energy transforming into matter (and vice versa) to the processes powering stars, engines, and even living beings like grass, bacteria, and humans.
Elevator Marble Run If you’re looking for building toys for your young engineer, stop the elevator! This is one of the best STEM toys for kids looking for continuous marble action. Twistier turns, trickier tricks and taller towers create a hands-on physics lesson like no other. With a motorized elevator, obstacles and trick pieces, this marble run kicks creativity up a notch.
Experiences as Gifts!
More Magic, Less Stuff – Experiences as Gifts: Gift your loved ones a unique experience, membership, camp or class this holiday season. Check out this article with lots of great ideas but here are some to get you started on tackling your shopping list this holiday season!
Looking for the ultimate holiday gift? OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark will be a great surprise your loved ones with an unforgettable experience! Dive into thrilling water slides, water adventures, and 11 pools—including a beachy lagoon with a swim-up bar. With over a dozen dining options, cutting-edge sports simulations, a luxurious spa, and gorgeous rooms, OKANA has something for everyone. Whether it’s an adventurous family getaway or a relaxing retreat, this is the perfect gift to look forward to after the holiday season!
Have a theater buff in your family? Gift the gift of tickets to a Lyric Theater production this year! Each year, the show line-up is one you don’t want to miss. There is something for everyone. Treat your family to tickets at Oklahoma’s leading professional theatre company. Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma was named by USA Today as one of the 10 great places to see the lights way off Broadway. By bringing in professional actors, designers and technicians to work side-by-side with the best of local talent, Lyric continues its long-standing tradition of producing stellar productions for the people of Oklahoma.
Who doesn’t love Science Museum Oklahoma! Give your loved ones a day trip or family membership so they can explore the new Love’s world-class planetarium and everything else the museum has to offer!
Andy B’s Bowl and Social is a one-stop entertainment destination in Oklahoma City for the whole family! Bowl Social offers modern bowling, VIB lounges, restaurants, laser tag, escape rooms, arcade games, axe throwing, duck pin bowling, and a game floor. Andy B’s is a gathering place where families can create lasting memories!
Altitude 1291 Enjoy a state-of-the-art bowling experience, an arcade, laser tag, Virtual Reality gaming, rock wall climbing and bumper cars. Perfect for having fun together on cold weather days!
For a change of scenery surprise the family with a stay at a local hotel! Here are 3 great options!
- The NOUN Hotel, Norman is located in the heart of Norman’s vibrant Campus Corner and offers a spirited and stay just steps from the University of Oklahoma. NOUN Hotel delivers a fresh, modern hospitality experience rooted in local spirit and collegiate pride.
- Located in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City, The National, Autograph Collection is a storied hotel housed in the iconic 1931 First National Bank building—one of the city’s most treasured architectural landmarks. Original features such as murals, vault doors, stone columns, and teller windows are preserved throughout, bringing Oklahoma’s history of oil, banking, and ambition vividly to life.
- The Colcord Hotel is one of the most iconic, and modern boutique hotels in Oklahoma City. Their warm, friendly team makes any stay in OKC incomparable from the moment you arrive to the time you depart!
For the Animal Lover in your life
For something really different this holiday season, how about meeting some elephants up close with Oklahoma Awesome Adventures? This unique family experience is located in Hugo, OK, offering a variety of unique activities, including summer camps, elephant expeditions, cabin and facility rentals, and more! They specialize in day excursions, overnight retreats, team-building, and custom events for ALL members of your family.
Located in Goddard, Kansas, Tanganyika Wildlife Park has been named the most interactive wildlife park in the Midwest! Enjoy the park’s more than 400 animals, or choose from over 15 up-close and personal experiences hand-crafted by Tanganyika keepers to deepen your connection to rare and endangered species. Interact with exotic animals such as sloths, penguins, otters, small cats and so much more, all in a boutique setting.
You can’t go wrong with a family day or membership to the OKC Zoo. With hundreds of animal species and expansive botanical gardens, including the popular Sanctuary Asia exhibit and a new exhibit featuring African animals, everyone in the family will enjoy the day.
Shop Local!
Shop at a local book stores like Best of Books or The Cargo Room where you will find unique gift and books for everyone on your list or even consider a gift certificate so they have their own shopping adventure. You may even find a little somethings special for yourself!
If you are looking for more gift ideas, check out these local options at OKC metro museums and our favorite local store shopping guide.
