Though kids generally have holiday wish lists about a mile long, you can sum up each list in one word: MORE! Kids love variety. In addition to toys great and small, Groupon’s compendium of boredom-busting deals includes fun classes, activities, and games. We’ve designed our gift guide to help build family memories as well as kids’ treasure chests. Burn Off Steam Encourage kids to take a mythical afternoon nap by spending the morning keeping them on their toes at a bounce house, at a batting cage, or just on their bikes. Encouraging kids to be active has all sorts of benefits besides heightening nap potential—it helps build healthy habits that can keep kids fit and mentally alert for their whole lives. Plus, parents can join in to enjoy some stress-relieving exercise themselves.

Hello Kitty Roller Skates	Playskool Rock Ride 'n' Stride Hippo	Wheel Lights

Find a Noise Compromise Kids are drawn to loud toys like a moth to a phantasmagorical flame that also makes siren noises. Indulge their appetite for chaos and maintain sanity with gadgets that funnel their aural fury into headphone jacks. Alternatively, embrace the noise with a family video-game night (repetitive soundtracks are less grating when you’re focused on hitting the high score). Or just pick a toy that’s made to be used outside. Genius.

Discovery Kids Bilingual Tablet	KidJamz Safe-Listening Headphones	Samsung Galaxy Kids' Tablet

Explore the Arts Stimulate kids’ minds and create keepsakes with hands-on craft kits at home, or invite your child to dabble in the arts with lessons on anything from guitar and ballet to jewelry making and Irish dance. Learning a new skill builds confidence, encourages creativity, and gives everyone in the family a welcome break from a screen.

Disney Learn to Draw Book Set	Clay Modeling Kits	Playskool Discovery Kids 3-in-1 Easel

Introduce Your Child to Your City The verdict is in: experiences make better gifts than things. Give kids memories (and fill your scrapbooks with pictures) and see what’s going on about town, whether it’s a museum exhibit, boat show, or parade. Exposing children to the sites and heritage around them helps them develop a sense of pride in their community. It’s like giving kids a key to the city without all the municipal red tape.

Disney Keepsake Scrapbooks	Discovery Kids Digital Camera	Kids Sherpa-Lined Hoodies

Tear-Free Babysitter Nights It can be hard to leave young kids at home with a babysitter, but there’s no reason to feel guilty when they’re busy having fun. Stock up on board games, movies, and toys to keep children spellbound while you’re enjoying a restorative evening devoid of nursery rhymes.  

Disney's Frozen	Discovery Kids Space Mission Game	4D Cityscape Puzzles

Illustrations by Jess Duff, Groupon