New City Nyack Macaroni Kid is excited to tell you about 5 great NON - TOY gift ideas for kids that also support our local businesses. We know that many moms and dads don't really want any more toys in the house! So, we have gathered some of the best gifts from our local businesses that any child would love this season. Let’s be creative, think outside the box and get our children moving! We know that some of these experiences and activities can be “extra” for families – so that’s another reason why they are GREAT gifts!
This article will be up until the end of the year! Bookmark it and go back to it at any time after so there is no need to be overwhelmed. Each one of these businesses has contact information listed so you are free to reach out to them. Below in alphabetical order you will find a brief description of each business along with a link to their full listing. Each of these opportunities has something a little bit different than the next. They are perfect for all ages! We encourage you to read through all of them, you never know which one might be just what you are looking for!
Art Adventure is a children's art school and party center. We have gift certificates for classes and special events at our studio.
For more information, contact Alysson.
This holiday break let your kids bounce off our walls! Bounce! Trampoline Sports® offers kids (and adults) the chance to play on massive trampoline courts where even the walls are trampolines! Ages 2 and up welcome, perfect for rainy days, snowy days or boredom days! They’ll have so much fun, they won’t know it’s exercise!
Aside from free jumping and performing tricks such as forward and backward flips and twists, by far the most popular activities are trampoline dodgeball and slam dunk basketball and there is now a separate slam dunk basketball zone! We also offer skateboarders, boogie boarders, snowboarders and any other kind of boarders, the opportunity to practice their skills on our high quality trampolines. Practice boards can be rented at our facility.
Bounce! offers three massive trampoline courts, two sets of dual foam pit jump areas, an arcade, snack bar and lounge, a state-of-the-art sound system and a totally separate trampoline and inflatable zone called Bounce! Jr. for those 5 and under.
Bounce! Gift cards are the perfect holiday gift and for boarders, throw in a board rental and you’ve got an ideal holiday present.
For more information, contact Risa.
Kids are busy these days! Bring balance into their lives with yoga! Little Shanti Yoga is unique because we come to you. Bring yoga to your child's school, library, scout troop, Birthday Party and more! Allow them to express themselves through movement and breath while building confidence and focus.
For more information, contact Wendy.
Unlike traditional mini golf which is played outdoors and depends on good weather, Monster Mini Golf on Route 304 in Nanuet is a unique indoor monster themed glow in the dark 18 hole miniature golf course which offers challenges for both kids and adults and can be played year round. It offers a family friendly and engaging entertainment experience that all ages can enjoy.
In addition to the locally themed artwork and animated monster creatures, the Nanuet location boasts a large state-of-the-art arcade complete with a fun prize redemption area and lavishly decorated monster themed private event rooms for birthday parties and group outings.
Monster Mini Golf hosts special events such as Pajama Night for the little ones on December 18th where they will be collecting new pajamas and books to donate to the Pajama Program; admission to the event will be reduced to $6.00 and refreshments will be served.
Gift certificates, perfect for holiday gift giving, are available on line or at the location and you can combine golf and an arcade pass for a perfect holiday gift. For those who can’t get enough mini golf, you can purchase an unlimited golf pass for three months for only $25 or an annual pass for $75.
For more information, contact Risa.
We offer bowling leagues for bowlers of all ages and abilities. We have bumpers for the younger bowlers. We also have open bowling both weekdays and weekends. We specialize in easy, stress free parties for both children and adults. From April til the beginning of November our batting cages are open.
We sell gift certificates for bowling games and batting cage tokens. Our pro shop sells bowling balls and shoes.
For more information, contact Toni.
