Experience Gift Ideas

Do you know someone who loves to live in the moment? Or someone that likes making memories opposed to collecting things? This is the gift list for them!

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Astrology Chart Class

Written in the Stars: Astrology Chart Class

This gift was written in the stars! Help them learn more about Astrology with this Astrology Chart Class experience. They’ll spend seventy-five minutes with an expert astrologer charting their personal forecast for the year ahead, and they’ll also get an astrological yearly chart and stickers.

Escape Room Game

Instead of going to an escape room - bring the escape room to them. Players have exactly 60 minutes to complete each fast-moving adventure! The game includes three different escape games.

Want more gift ideas for people who like games? Check out our board game gift list next!

Premium Soy Candle Making Kit

Get the experience lover in your life this DIY candle making kit so they can make their own candles!

The set is perfect for beginners. It includes natural soy wax, candle jars and tins, fragrance oils, wax dye, candle labels, wicks, a melting pot and more.

Virtual Reality Goggles

When they can’t experience something new in person, these virtual reality goggles are the next best thing! There’s something for everyone - including adrenaline pumping thrills, wonders of the sea, and relaxation scenes.

Soft Pretzel Baking Mix

If you’re in knots trying to find the perfect gift, don’t worry - you’ve found it! The baker in your life will love this soft pretzel baking mix experience!

This kit includes everything needed to make ten, fresh baked, soft pretzels.

100 Drives, 5,000 Ideas

Road trips make for great experiences!

This fun book includes one hundred amazing trips through all fifty states and select Canadian provinces, highlighting historical sites and roadside attractions along the way. The guide also includes suggested itineraries and off-the-beaten path activities, making it perfect for both novice and experienced road trippers.

DIY Bath Bomb Kit

If you know someone who loves baths, they’ll love to learn how to make their own bath bombs! Encouraging imagination, creativity, and relaxation, this all-in-one kit is perfect for self-care indulgence.

Cocktail Garden Kit

This is two experiences in one!

First, they’ll get to grow a unique indoor plants, and next they’ll use them as ingredients in original drinks. The kit includes six seed sets, starter pots, plant markers, peat discs, and recipes to make eighteen different drinks created by an award-winning mixologist.

Original Chinese Soup Dumpling Kit

Give someone the opportunity to learn how to make authentic Chinese dumplings! The six piece kit includes a bamboo steamer, parchment liner, dough roller, spatula, agra powder, and instructions. Plus, the included recipes also have gluten-free and vegan options!

Playing the Ukulele

Happy Jams: Play the Ukulele

Led by an instructor that’s toured around the world performing and teaching people how to play the ukulele, this is perfect for someone that wants to learn a new instrument! No previous musical experience is required, students just show up with their ukulele and they’ll have a new skill in no time.

Gel Noodle Kit

Modernist Cuisine kits are super fun experiences! With this kit, they’ll learn how to transform their favorite liquids into jelly to create kitchen masterpieces. It’s easy to use and contains everything they need.

Wine Making Kit

Future home vintners will rejoice when they receive this gift! Everything is included in this kit to make one gallon (about five bottles) of robust California Cabernet Sauvignon.

This set takes out the guesswork to ensure a successful first attempt. If you’re lucky, maybe they’ll invite you over for a tasting when the wine is done!

Paint Your Pet

Paint Your Pet

Perfect for the pet parent that loves experiences! This 90-minute live (virtual) class begins with the instructor demonstrating some basic painting techniques and then participants are guided through creating a watercolor masterpiece of their pet.

Guided Tarot Box Set

Help them learn how to read tarot cards with this instructional book and tarot card deck. This set is perfect for beginners - it includes step-by-step advice to prepare for and perform readings and a variety of introductory spreads to try.

Flower Arranging

Flower Arranging Class

Let them experience the art of flower arranging firsthand with this 90-minute class! This class gives them hands-on experience to help them masterfully arrange any bouquet.

Mochi Ice Cream Kit

Help them experience the joy of making their own unique dessert with this Mochi Ice Cream kit! The kit includes everything they’ll need to make Mochi at home anytime they want.

Veggie Garden Planning Course

Do you know someone who wants to expand their gardening knowledge? This experience is perfect for them! They’ll spend 90 minutes with an expert gardening coach learning the planning steps to vegetable gardening success.

Laser Tag

Let them experience Laser Tag anytime they want with this home Laser Tag kit. This set includes enough for 4 players including rechargeable three-target vests, and multiple option laser guns. The set also includes a charging station.

Songwriting 101

Everyone has a song in their heart - this is an opportunity for them to transform their thoughts and feelings into an original piece of music. Musician and songwriter David Morgan will teach them to say it with music in this 120 minute, hands-on songwriting workshop.