Louisville Holiday Gift Guide

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louisville area holiday gift guide and experiences to gift

Presenting your annual Louisville holiday gift guide! Whether you’re looking for awesome new gift ideas for your kids, want experiences to gift, or are searching for a good cause to gift to on behalf of your family, we’ve got our top picks all rounded up here for you.


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cool new gift ideas

Womple

Bring the wonders of the world to your child’s fingertips with WompleBox! WompleBox is an award-winning subscription box that takes your child on a rollicking adventure to a new country each month. It’s the most engaging and exciting way for kids to discover geography, culture, sciences, wildlife, and more to deepen their knowledge of the world. Every box includes an illustrated early-reader adventure book that will transport them to a new place, two hands-on STEAM projects, fold-out map & fact-filled country guide, ‘Pen Pal Pack’ with stickers, stationery, envelope, and postcard, and a collectible from each place.

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Hinterland Organic New Zealand Raw Manuka Honey

hinterland honey holiday gift idea

This amazing honey is beautifully presented in glass jars and makes a great gift for health and wellness and for foodies, etc. Hinterland is one of only a handful of certified organic honey producers in New Zealand. Enjoy all the goodness of Mānuka honey, with the added benefit of being certified organic!

Loloma Pure Organic Coconut Oil

loloma pure coconut oil holiday gift idea

This gift-worthy coconut oil from Loloma comes in a pretty gold container and has multiple uses in one jar! It’s the world’s purest organic coconut oil and perfect for moms and babies.

GoSili Silicone Cups, Straws, & More

gosili stemless wine glasses holiday gift idea

What’s better than the holidays? A nice glass of wine during the holidays! Our friends at GoSili® have the best 12oz Stemless Silicone Wine Cups! They come in packs of 2 and are a great gift for the wine-lovers in your life (or for yourself!)

experiences to gift

Goldfish Swim School - St. Matthews

goldfish swim school st. matthews louisville experiences to gift

Dive into Goldfish with a savings of $72.00 this holiday season!

4176 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40207

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Give the Gift of Swim Lessons from Goldfish Swim School!

Dip a toe into fintastic fun, life-saving swim lessons, and a gift they’ll always remember! This holiday season, give the kids in your life the gift of swimming at Goldfish Swim School St. Matthews! They’ll be unwrapping more than just the usual presents. They’ll be unwrapping memories and fun, in a safe and clean environment. Most importantly, they’ll be unwrapping the gift of water safety — the gift that can save their lives!

This holiday season, Goldfish Swim School St. Matthews is offering the following Holiday Package:

  • 2 Months: 8 Consecutive Group Lessons ($220.00 VALUE)
  • Annual Membership Fee ($25.00 VALUE)
  • Bubbles Plushie Toy ($12.00 VALUE)
  • Reusable Swim Diaper OR Goggles ($14.00 VALUE)
  • Tote Bag

TOTAL VALUE: $271.00
HOLIDAY PACKAGE PRICE: $199.00

My kids are the only grandchildren on both sides of our family. That fact, combined with the fact that our family lived in a pretty small space for a homeschooling family of five meant that holiday and birthday gifts could become overwhelming really fast. I’m far from a type A person, but even I was getting lost in the mess. We would donate every time the kids got new toys and gadgets, but we still found their tiny bedrooms cluttered and toys broken all the time.

I am happy to say that we have finally found a solution. Each year, we send our family a list of experiences that our kids would enjoy or have requested as an alternative to toys or gadgets. They often pair these with some small trinkets so the kids have something fun to unwrap, but they are things that are cheap or consumable (like coloring books and candy) that are not going to fill our home with more stuff.

If you are like us, and are longing for a way to give your loved ones an exciting birthday, Christmas, or any gift-receiving opportunity, here are some of the great options for the big and small people in your life that explore Louisville and its surrounding area:

For the family:

Blackacre Nature Preserve

This historic farm and homestead offers classes and camps for nature lovers of all ages. Their “Christmas folklore and natural history hike” and “Old Time Country Christmas” event are some of our family’s favorite ways to spend time together during the winter holidays.

Louisville Orchestra’s Family Series

Youtube and video performances are wonderful, but there is something special about seeing and hearing exciting pieces played right before one’s eyes. The Louisville Orchestra’s Family Series is a great way for music lovers young and old to feel the magic of live classical music. This three concert series provides affordable and kid-friendly classical performances along with familiar popular music that the whole family can enjoy. 

Belle of Louisville

We studied shipbuilding, boats, and pirates in our homeschool this year, so something my family is looking forward to this year is a trip on the Belle of Louisville. We are going to enjoy a nice cruise along the Ohio river and fun exploration of the boat with an Adventure Passport. 

For kids: 

Schimpff’s Confectionary

Want the kiddos to feel like kids in a candy store? Why not take them to a candy store. Schimpff’s Confectionary is just across the river in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Open since 1891, this adorable antique shop is any child’s dream trip. Marvel at the giant gummy bear, fill your pockets with just about any sweet you can think of, or have the unique experience of tasting a red hot cinnamon drop still warm after being made right in front of you. 

Kentucky Railway Museum

One of my son’s most memorable experience gifts was a birthday trip to the Kentucky Railway Museum. We attended the Day out with Thomas, and it was so much fun! There are also railroad adventures for kids who have outgrown their love of the blue tank engine. Wear your pajamas and take a ride on the North Pole Express or grab your cowboy hat and prepare for a Western style train robbery experience. Don’t forget the museum itself, too! Kentucky is home to lots of interesting history, and the railroads were a big part of all of it. 

For grown-ups: 

Restaurants around Louisville

Louisville is a foodie’s paradise.  Whether they are into raw vegan food, coffee, big juicy steaks, or local farm fare, there is a restaurant (or four) for them to enjoy. The LMC team has made a list of some of our favorite spots. 

After Hours at the Speed

If you are looking for something a little less typical for a date night gift, check out After Hours at the Speed. You’ve probably taken advantage of the free admission during Owsley Sundays (If not, you should!), but this is something different. Every third Friday, this local art museum stays awake until 10pm with exciting musical performances, live shows, and other exciting programming. Grab a drink from the Wiltshire, and enjoy after-hours at this Louisville treasure.   

For more ideas, also check out the following guides on the LMC blog. Our city has something for everyone:

Louisville Area Guide to Kids Activities

Guide to Coffee Shops in Louisville

Date Night Roundup in Louisville

Summer Camps {2022}

good causes to gift to

Bath Wonderland Coat Drive

WHAT :: Provides coats and other warm clothing for the homeless. The organization is accepting new and slightly used coats, fleece, and blankets. Monetary donations are also needed for hats, gloves, masks, and other essentials.

WHEN :: Through December 15th

WHERE :: Donations can be dropped off at Pocket Change, 1519 Baxter Avenue and Change Today Change Tomorrow, 902 S 15th Street

MORE INFORMATION :: Monetary donations via PayPal: [email protected]; Venmo: @bathwonderland; and Cash App: $BG2L. It is very important to note “Coat Drive” when donating. Email [email protected] if you have questions.

Center for Women & Families

WHAT :: The Center for Women & Families helps families experiencing domestic, intimate partner, or sexual violence become survivors. It provides emergency shelter for families, including pets. The Center needs monetary donations and has a wish list on Amazon. Purchase items most needed and have them shipped directly to one of its locations (thecenteronline.org/get-involved/give-donations/new-items).

MORE INFORMATION :: Send donations by mail to Development Office, The Center for Women and Families, P.O. Box 2048, Louisville, KY, 40201 or make them online at thecenteronline.org.

Family & Children’s Place

WHAT :: Needs individuals, businesses, and community groups to purchase and deliver gift cards in increments of $25. The gift cards will be used by the agency’s client families to buy gifts for their children. Care cards also can be purchased online at famchildplace.org. They need gift cards from MasterCard or VISA, Target, and Walmart.

WHERE :: 525 Zane Street

MORE INFORMATION :: Cards are needed by December 16th and can be dropped off or mailed to Janet Tinsley. For more, contact Janet Tinsley, 502-893-3900, ext. 265. Find more details at famchildplace.org

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