If you’re looking to create memories instead of clutter when it comes to gifts for your kids and the whole family this season, check our list of experience gifts for the 2025 holiday season! From playhouse tickets to museum memberships and more… we’ve compiled our favorite experiential gifts across New York and Connecticut!
Memberships for the Whole Family
Chelsea Piers Stamford
Italian Center of Stamford
The Bruce Museum, Greenwich
The JCC Stamford
New York Botanical Garden
The Bronx Zoo
The Beardsley Zoo, Bridgeport
Memberships for the Kids
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk
Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Norwalk
Westchester Children’s Museum, Rye
Sky Zone, Norwalk
Tickets to a Show
The Palace Stamford
Total Mortgage Arena, Bridgeport
The Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
Ridgefield Playhouse
Greenwich Polo Club
Westport Country Playhouse
Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Westport
Rock N’ Roll Playhouse, Garcia’s at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester
Fairfield Theatre Company
Gift Cards
Angel Land
Roller Land
RPM Raceway
Lucky Penny Pottery, Stamford
My Gym Stamford
Goldfish Swim School, Stamford or Norwalk
Jumping Jams
Hudson Table, Stamford
Volta Soccer Training Center
The Slime Lab Co.
Easy Getaways for the Family
Mystic, CT
LEGOLAND New York
Sesame Place, Langhorne, PA
Ski Mountains
Family Friendly Restaurant Gift Cards
Click here for a list of options!
Additional Holiday Info:
The Stamford Moms Holiday Event Guide
Must See Holiday Light Displays
What’s Happening in Stamford Downtown for the Holidays
Ways to Give Back
Where to Cut Your Christmas Tree This Year
Where to Get Your Christmas Tree in Stamford
Festive Restaurants
The 2025 Stamford & Greenwich Holiday Catering Guide
Tips for the Essex Steam Train North Pole Express