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Macaroni Kid 2015 Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide

By Sponsored Content / Stacey Jones November 22, 2015
Welcome to the first annual Macaroni Kid Holiday Gift Guide!  We are very excited to feature fabulous local businesses and their exciting holiday gift ideas to make your gift giving an enjoyable experience this year, all while supporting our local economy right here at home. 

Below, in alphabetical order, is a brief description of each local business.  By clicking on the business name, you'll arrive at their full listing filled with additional details on all that they have to offer this holiday season.  Happy Shopping!


A Time To Kiln is an art studio where you can create your own one of a kind masterpieces with pottery, mosaics, glass fusing and stuff-a-critter. We now also offer acrylic painting on canvas and wood. Come in today and create something unique and amazing to gift this season! For every $50 you buy to "give" as a gift certificate for someone special this season, you will "get" an additional $10 free for you! Just tell them you read about it on Macaroni Kid to take advantage of this great offer.

The Academy of Dance Arts is where professional quality dancers are created and students are instilled with the joy and love of dance. If it is your dream to dance professionally, or if you just want to have a good time and enjoy moving to music, we are here for you!  We offer classes from 3 year old to adult.  Give the gift of dance this holiday season with a gift certificate to any of our classes.  We have new classes for 3 - 6 year old children starting in January that will make the perfect gift this season for your daughter or son!



Funtime America is an indoor amusement center where kids and adults of all ages will enjoy hours of endless fun. We feature a Laser Tag Arena, Rock-Wall Climbing, Viper Simulator Adv., Fun Inflatables, Arcade Games, Video Games, Carnival Rides, and our fabulous U.S.A. Cafe all under one roof. Visit our website for more details on how to give the gift of fun this holiday season.

Gymboree Play and Music, Red Bank has been watching and helping children learn and grow for 30 years. Our goal is to help your child to be the best they can be with motor skills, cognitive skills, socialization skills, and we help build their confidence. We offer classes for children newborn - 5 yrs. including our Play & Learn classes, Music Classes, Art Classes and Pre-School Classes. Gymboree is a great gift for the holidays!! We offer Gift Certificates to any of our programs. For every $50 or greater gift certificate purchased by December 10th, you will receive a FREE Gymbo ($15 value)! Just tell them you read about it on Macaroni Kid to take advantage of this great offer.



Inspired Minds Fine Art School in Lincroft, now in our 10th year, offers courses for ages ranging from 5 through adult, for skill levels from beginner to advanced. All students are given one on one attention and the focus is on learning techniques and building skill in a variety of media. Give the gift of art this holiday season!  Purchase a day, a few days, or a week of our exciting Winter Break Art Camp for you child.  We also offer gift certificates for classes, and our Winter class session commences on January 4th.



Little Rockers cools kids music classes, parties, assemblies and rock concerts are the perfect gift for the little rocker in your life. Give the gift of Music! Our music classes and parties are a great way for parents to bond and make a musical experience with their little one.  Our classes are high energy and upbeat, keeping the children and grown ups engaged with a variety of instruments and fun music! Gift cards are available.



Monmouth University's Center for the Arts - What do you get kids who have everything? Tickets to a show!  Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Imago Theatre on March 6th at 2:00 pm. Best known for FROGZ, Imago Theatre announces its latest family hit ZooZoo, a whimsical, terrifically silly family show that has delighted audiences nationwide with its giggle-inducing short vignettes performed without words to an original score—a perfect theatre experience for children. Recommended for ages 3 and older.


My Gym Shrewsbury has developed an extraordinary program and facility devised to help children 6 weeks thru 10 years of age develop physically, cognitively and emotionally. We offer structured, age-appropriate, weekly classes that incorporate music, dance, relays, games, special rides, gymnastics, sports and more. Give the gift of movement and fun this holiday season with My Gym Shrewsbury!



The Company of Dance Arts presents The Nutcracker - Get in the holiday spirit and treat the family this holiday season to a sensational performance of The Nutcracker at Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank on December 12th & 13th with performances at 1pm & 5pm each day.  Buy your tickets today!  



Paint A Tee is an art studio to make the perfect personalized gift for the Holidays! Customize a tee, glass cutting board, apron, mousepad, set of coasters, tote bag and so much more for all your loved ones. Gifts can be hand painted and/or add a photograph.



Peace, Love, & Music - Give the gift of music this holiday season! Purchase a gift certificate for one month of piano or guitar lessons for your child, relative or friend.


Sky Zone Trampoline Park - Ocean Township offers Awesome Healthy Fun for the entire family this holiday season by giving the gift of entertainment. Purchase a $30 gift card from Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Ocean and receive one 30 Free minute pass and a pair of Sky Socks. Makes a great stocking stuffer for your favorite jumpers!

Toy Box in Colts Neck offers Fabulous, Unique Gifts and Toys for that Special Kid in your life. We also offer Free gift wrapping and local delivery. You can also visit our other store, The Hobby Shop, in Aberdeen.