Our family has been a member of our local Kidgits Club for over 5 years. I first heard of Kidgits when my New Mom’s Club walked around the mall every Wednesday morning. As I passed the Kidgit advertising throughout the walking area, I began to inquire about the club.

When I learned that the annual membership fee was $5 per child which included monthly activities with goody bags, a tee shirt, and a birthday present, I did not hesitate to join. Per the Kidgits’ web site, a yearly membership includes:

Photograph Credit: Kidgits

Our son joined right before he turned one, and we continue to renew each year. At present, all three of my children are active members.

Each Kidgits’ mall offers different events. Some events are nationwide, but others are local events. To find your nearest location and event information, please visit the Simon Kidgits’ Club web site. Our Kidgits offers an event almost every month. Here are some Kidgits activities we have attended this year:

Safety Event

Book Blast Event

Back-to-School Event

Our events are scheduled on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Most are in center court, but others have been down at the Kidgits Korner (an indoor playground). I definitely prefer the center court activities since the playground gets so crowded. Our Kidgits Korner is designed for preschool-aged children, but the events are geared for ages 3-12. The older children on the playground are not always looking out for the little ones, so I tend to be over-cautious and keep my kids out of that area on event days.

In addition to the event, our family has won these cool door prizes:

• The Jungle Book
• Peanut Butter and Jelly game
• Jenga game
• Dalmatian puppy (stuffed animal)
• Kidgits Book

If you have elementary-age children and a Simon Kidgits Club in your area, then go join. Some events are better than others, but all are enjoyable family outings. For $5 you can try it. The tee shirt and goody bags are worth more than the $5 fee, so you really have nothing to lose and lots of fun events to gain. Maybe you will be one of the lucky recipients of a cool door prize. Before you say, “But we never win,” you have a greater chance of winning when you join, attend, and enter the drawing. 🙂

Enjoy your time with your family this weekend. I know I will!

Question: What is the least expensive annual membership you have purchased? Please add your answer to the comments.