Homemade gifts by kids make the best gifts! And guess what? There are plenty of Erie events in December for kids to make special gifts for grandma, grandpa or anyone else on their list -- which means you don't have to come up with an idea, shop for crafting supplies or clean up the mess!
Here are eight December events where kids can make handmade crafts that would make perfect holiday gifts:
🎄Saturday, Nov. 30
🎅🏽FREE: Make a Stocking Ornament at Home Depot
Ages: 5-12
Cost: FREE
The gift: A stocking ornament, complete with a photo.
🎄Saturday, Nov. 30
🎅🏽Beach Glass Craft for Kids at Tom Ridge Center (Ages 6 & Up. Registration required)
Ages: 6 and up
Cost: $3.00 fee per child, payable in advance or at the door with exact change or check.
The gift: A beach glass craft
🎄Monday, Dec. 2
🎅🏽FREE: Doodle Pen Decorations at Edinboro Library
Ages: 8 and up
Cost: FREE
The gift: Your own unique decorations using 3D pens.
🎄Saturday, Dec. 7
🎅🏽FREE: Make a Christmas Countdown Calendar at Home Depot
Ages: 5-12
Cost: FREE
The gift: A commemorative countdown to the holidays that can be used annually.
🎄Sunday, Dec. 8
🎅🏽FREE: Second Sunday: Snow Globe Making at the Erie Art Museum
Ages: Families welcome.
Cost: Pay-What-You-Wish
The gift: A homemade snow globe.
🎄Tuesday, Dec. 10
🎅🏽 Paint Mr. Grinch at RLB Studios
Ages: 6 and up
Cost: $20 per child
The gift: A painting of Mr. Grinch, perfect to hang up each year.
🎄Friday, Dec. 13
🎅🏽FREE: Origami Paper Folding Ornaments at Lincoln Community Center
Ages: 8 and up
Cost: FREE
The gift: Paper ornaments
🎄Saturday, Dec. 21
🎅🏽Natural Ornaments at the Tom Ridge Center
Ages: All ages welcome.
Cost: $3
The gift: Handmade ornaments made from natural items.
If you know of an event that includes a craft perfect for gift-giving that isn't listed here, please let me know at karam@macaronikid.com!
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