Children need to stay occupied to keep them from eating dirt because it looks like chocolate cake or eating chocolate cake, which they are also not allowed to have right now. Keep their hands busy with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

• $15 for $30 worth of toys, games, and dolls
• $25 for $60 worth of toys, games, and dolls
$89 for a kids’ themed birthday-party package for up to 12 children (a $180 value)

From a vast inventory of toys and games, pick out a plush Lana ladybug ($15) decked out in polka dots and stripes, the slice-and-bake cookie set ($19) for imaginative chefs in training, or a double-sided easel with a dry-erase board, chalkboard, and paper-roll holder ($40).

Each party package takes place in a private, decorated room, which is rented for 90 minutes, where children will enjoy themed crafts, balloons, and take-home party favors. The birthday boy or girl gets to choose their theme for the party—from sports and farm animals to their favorite imaginary character—and will create a store wish list, receive invites, and enjoy a complimentary birthday gift. Party guests will receive 10% off any purchases made from the wish list, and 10% off on the day of the party as well.

TiddlyWinks Toys

The staff at TiddlyWinks Toys, a mom-owned-and-operated shop, handpicks a colorful collection of toys from Melissa & Doug, Little Adventures, and other whimsical brands. Scratch Art sets await a burgeoning artist's touch, and Groovy Girls dolls from Manhattan Toy flaunt colorful outfits and plush bodies, which dole out better hugs than dolls forged from hard plastic or sticky molasses. The staff assembles birthday-favor packages to match the guest of honor's favorite theme, and customers can even book soirees in the store. As their parents peruse the aisles, tykes tuckered from shopping expeditions can retreat to the store's polka-dotted play area.

Though TiddlyWinks Toys sometimes offers a discounted rate online, this Groupon still presents the best deal available.