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This year, give your family the gift of cherished memories. Widely recognized as one of the best deal websites for parents, CertifiKID (our parent company helps parents provide incredible experiences for their kids on a budget. 

From family outings and recreation to kids’ summer camps and classes, to children’s theatre and museums, to birthday party packages and family getaways, CertifiKID connects parents with amazing kids’ activities and family-friendly fun in your community – and nationwide – at prices that won’t break the bank.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centers - Save Over 30%

Locations: Boston, MA Washington, DC Philadelphia, PA Auburn Hills, MI Dallas/Fort Worth, TX San Antonio, TX Expiration: December 31, 2023

The Red Caboose Motel at Paradise Station (Ronks, PA)

Take the family on an escape to "Paradise" and stay in a beautifully restored 25-ton caboose at The Red Caboose Motel at Paradise Station in the heart of the real Lancaster County, Pennsylvania!  It's right around the corner from Strasburg Rail Road, the National Toy Train Museum, and Choo Choo Barn. $99 for Weekday Overnight Stay ($115 - $185/Night Value - Up to 34% Off).

Jurassic Quest in Philadelphia, PA

See for yourself why Jurassic Quest is the world’s biggest and most popular dinosaur event and walk among the dinosaurs! Jurassic Quest is roaring into Philadelphia, PA from April 19 - April 21st! The Deal: Use Promo Code MACKID for 25% Off Friday tickets & 15% Off Sat/Sun tickets

Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular at FDR Park (Philadelphia, PA)

Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular features over 2 million lights, an ice trail, a 4-lane ice slide, photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus’s reading room and much more. Tinseltown is an outdoor walk t,hru event within FDR Park in South Philadelphia. November 17th - January 1st GET 25% OFF WITH CODE TINSELKID25

Cartoon Network Hotel (Lancaster, PA)

Eat, sleep, and cartoon at the world’s very first Cartoon Network Hotel! From the moment you enter the lobby, you’ll realize this is unlike any place your family has stayed before.  Any Sunday - Thursday night through December 31, 2023, subject to availability. $69/Night with Group Code KIDS

DC & MD

• Big Bus Washington DC - Save Up To 35%
• iFLY Indoor Skydiving White Marsh - Save 15%
• Merriweather Symphony of Lights Holiday Drive-Through (Columbia, MD)
  • Select Weekdays in November & December
    

NJ & NY

• Brick Fest Live at the Meadowlands Expo Center (Secaucus, NJ)
  • December 30-31
• SeaQuest Land and Sea Adventures (Woodbridge, NJ)
• Candy Crafting Experience at Cricket's Candy Creations NYC
  • $30 for Creator Companion Ticket ($45 Value - 34% Off)
  • $65 for "Cherry On Top" VIP Admission ($80 Value - 19% Off)
• Up to 20% Off Family Getaways with Sonesta Hotels of New York
• iLuminate NYC at New World Stages
  • Tickets from $47 - Save up to 40%
    • Select dates November 17 - January 21
  • Expiration: January 21, 2024

OUT AND ABOUT AROUND TOWN

Gift cards or homemade gift certificates can mean the world to parents and kids. Consider offering:

• Babysitting services for a monthly date night
• Gift cards to a favorite ice cream shop, movie theater, or bookstore 
• Tickets to see their favorite college or pro sports team (wrap them in a new shirt or jersey!)
• Tickets for an upcoming concert or theater performance

MEMBERSHIPS

Memberships are the gifts that keep on giving! Typically annual memberships come with free daily entry or tickets, along with other perks. Here are some ideas for places that may offer annual memberships or season passes that are great fun for the whole family:

QUALITY FAMILY TIME

Experience gifts are a great way to encourage quality family time that everyone looks forward to. Here are some ideas for gifts that are worth a fortune in terms of memorable family time:

• Monthly subscription boxes. You can find family-friendly subscription boxes for crafting, cooking, reading ... at this point, there are subscription boxes for almost any interest your family shares!
• A family movie night in a box. All you need is a DVD or Redbox rental. Add popcorn, hot chocolate, candy, and a cozy new blanket.
• Plant a garden. Wrap seeds and offer the gift of helping them create a backyard garden next summer. 
• Send them on a scavenger hunt. Create a scavenger hunt in your home or community and have a fun prize at the end. It won't matter what the prize is -- the gift is in the fun of the hunt!
• Rent a chicken coop. Check with a local farm to see if you can rent a chicken coop to hatch chicks and then return to the farm after the chicks are grown. 
• Charter a boat. Most local marinas have boat rental options that come with a captain or guide. Give the gift of a day on the water relaxing, swimming, fishing, and having fun with your family. 
• DIY crafts. Find a DIY craft shop in your area and spend an afternoon getting creative. Most offer gift certificates!
• Create gratitude journals. Give one to each member of your family and encourage daily entries with prompts and ideas. 

Jourdan Card is the publisher of Macaroni Kid Centreville-South Riding, Va.