GIFT GUIDE
MORE Magic , LESS STUFF
Gift local experiences this holiday season BY ERIN PAGE . PHOTOS PROVIDED.
SCIENCE MUSEUM OKLAHOMA
As I anticipate all the joy of the holiday season … I also internally cringe at the overwhelming amount of stuff my kids receive this time of year. Don’t get me wrong — I am appreciative of family and friends who seek to see my kids’ eyes light up, and I am the queen of over-the-top holiday magic — but as the years go by, I’ve learned the most precious gifts are those that encourage time together. And that don’t take up room in our already-cramped closets. Gift kids (and grandparents!) a unique experience, membership, camp or class this holiday season with ideas from local organizations in these pages, grouped by interest.
ART AFICIONADOS
Performances for the family: Share the
season. Enjoy this holiday spectacular at the Civic Center Music Hall between Dec. 10 and 18. A sensory-friendly performance is scheduled for Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $30. Grandparent gift: Memberships to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art start at $60 for an individual and include free admission and other perks; $100 dual memberships also include free admission to 1,100+ museums in North America. Bonus: Kids 17 and under always get in free to OKCMOA, so this gift doubles as special time for grandparent and grandkid fun throughout the year.
joy of music! OKC Philharmonic puts on three children’s concerts per season featuring movie tunes, classics and popular songs played by the orchestra. Bonus: before each show,
check out the Instrument Playground, where kids can play
instruments with the help of volunteers, as well as hands-on activities from community partners. A three-concert subscription is $24 per person, and single tickets are $9. At the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts in Stillwater, all ages are invited to wiggle, dance and sing along for their specially-curated family shows. Acoustic Rooster’s Barnyard Boogie starring Indigo Blume features New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander bringing two of his beloved children’s books to the stage in this musical. The show is Saturday, March 11, 2023, and tickets are $20. Opt for a pre-holiday gift experience by enjoying OKC Ballet’s The Nutcracker . The beloved performance with live music from the OKC Philharmonic and Canterbury Voices features all new choreography this
Classes and camps for kids: Encourage a burgeoning tween or teen artist with studio school classes at Oklahoma Contemporary . Classes are available in 4- or 8-week sessions and explore a variety of art-making techniques, from mixed media and ceramics to sewing and drawing. For younger artists, ages 5 to 12, gift a week at Camp Contemporary, offering creative summertime and school break camps exploring traditional art as well as DJing and performance arts. Call or visit the front desk to purchase a gift certificate.
Freebie: Plan a family day at Oklahoma Contemporary , where admission is always free!
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