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Traditionally, we think of Christmas gifts as brightly wrapped boxes adorned with tidy little bows that are stacked neatly under the tree. While it is true that unwrapping a new toy on Christmas can be pretty thrilling, it pales in comparison to the exhilaration felt when a child is presented with an awe-inspiring experience. Whether your child loves to learn, experience new things or likes to play to the max, we have put together a list of experiences gift guide to give your kids that they will love even more than toys.<\/p>\n

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Check back in November 2026!<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Concerts and Show<\/a><\/h3>\n

Concerts, stage shows, theatre productions, ballet, opera, dinner theatre; yes you can take your kids! Check out the latest family-friendly concerts and shows!<\/p>\n

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We know how much you love to give your kids every opportunity to find what they love to do, so we put together a list of some of the most highly anticipated lessons for your kids.<\/p>\n

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Kids don\u2019t stop moving even when the weather is less than ideal. For parents, having a place for them to burn off their energy means a win for everyone involved! Check out our updated list of indoor play spaces and creative places in HRM.<\/p>\n

Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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If you have an experience that would make a great gift and you would like to be featured in our Experiences Gift Guide, email<\/a> us!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Traditionally, we think of Christmas gifts as brightly wrapped boxes adorned with tidy little bows that are stacked neatly under the tree. While it is true that unwrapping a new toy on Christmas can be pretty thrilling, it pales in comparison to the exhilaration felt when a child is presented
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