Picking out the perfect present for kids can sometimes feel like an uphill battle, but luckily, Milton’s local businesses have plenty of options for every age and interest.
Explore our top picks for the coolest treats, toys, and experiences in part one of our Experience Milton 2024 Holiday Gift Guide.
Top Picks for Experiential Gifts
- The Slime Lab Experience: Give your kids an interactive sensory experience where they can get messy playing at different slime stations, make some slime to bring home, or even get slimed.
- Funvilla: With trampolines, a ninja course, arcade games, and an expansive climbing structure, Funvilla has quickly become a favourite among Milton kids. A gift card or a multi-entry pass is a guaranteed hit.
- Cineplex: A classic for a reason, the movie theatre experience never goes out of style. Pick up some passes for Milton Cineplex and top off your visit with a trip to the arcade for added fun.
- Conservation Halton: Give the gift of time in nature with a pass to one of Milton’s incredible conservation areas. For some winter sports excitement, treat the kid on your list to a day – or a season – of skiing or snowboarding at Glen Eden.
- TinkerLab: From toddlers to teens, TinkerLab has a S.T.E.A.M. activity for everyone. Choose from ongoing programs, special events, or drop-ins focusing on various arts and sciences, including pottery, fine arts, chemistry, and maker labs. Grab a gift certificate or book a program for a gift that’s perfect for kids who love to get messy and explore.
- Epic Play Zone: This immersive amusement centre features an indoor playground, laser tag, a VR arena, an arcade, and kid-friendly axe-throwing lanes. Pay per attraction or opt for a Play & Tag package for an action-packed outing.
- FirstOntario Arts Centre Shows: Cirque Kalabanté, Frozen Jr, Rock of Ages, and Spongebob the Musical are just a few of the exciting kid-friendly performances happening live on the Milton theatre’s stage in the 2024-2025 season. Gift some tickets for an exciting experience kids are sure to remember.
Top Picks for Wrappable Gifts
- Comics, Collectibles, and Games from The Dragon: From graphic novels to board games, The Dragon has a vast array of popular and hard-to-find gifts for kids of any age and interest. Some of the top picks: ever-popular favourites, including Pokemon cards, Dungeons and Dragons bundles, and the Dog Man book series.
- Educational Books from Professional Book Fairs: For young learners, Professional Book Fairs located in the Milton Mall has a selection of workbooks, perfect for helping kids in school, plus a wide selection of small toys, puzzles and other books.
- Bath bombs from LaLa Soap: Kids with love bath time with LaLa Soap’s donut bath bombs, complete with colourful sprinkles. For tiny tots, grab the Baby Bear gift set featuring an adorable felted bear, plus bath and body essentials for the baby.
- Swiftie Swag from The Barn Door Studio: If you couldn’t get your hands on Eras tour tickets, you can at least shop for fun Taylor-themed merch at The Barn Door Studio, from notebooks to backpacks and plenty more.
- Bikes from Mill Town Cycle: If your kid is hoping for a new set of wheels, the experts at Mill Town Cycle can help you pick from their selection of bikes 16 inches and up. Along with cycles, accessories, and new helmets make perfect presents.
- Keepsake Jewelry from Branciers: Looking for a special memento? Branciers has a selection of pendants, earrings, bracelets, and rings that make lovely heirloom-quality gifts.
- Sweets from Chocolate Sensations: Treat the kids on your list to a chocolatey surprise from Milton’s new chocolatier. Fun, kid-friendly choices include chocolate-covered potato chips, pretzels, Oreos, and sour keys.
Gifts That Give Back: Helping Children in Need
Looking to embrace the spirit of the holiday season by giving back? Consider donating to these worthwhile local charities.
The Darling Home for Kids
Help children with medically complex needs enjoy their childhood by giving a gift from the Darling Home’s Gift Shop. From therapeutic programs to community outings, your gift helps kids participate in important and fun programming.
Miracle on Main Street
Bring a new, unwrapped gift to this free festive event to support the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation’s toy drive. All toys collected will be donated to Halton families, schools, and community agencies.
Halton Women’s Place
Help make the season bright for women and their children in this shelter by donating to the Holiday Hamper Gift Card Drive or granting a shelter wish. Gifts of new items, including food, clothing, seasonal items, and miscellaneous supplies, are also accepted.
Further Reading
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