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'Experience' Gift Guide: 2019 Edition
Download PDFTis the season of gift giving, and although material gifts are fun to unwrap, sometimes the best gift you can give is quality time with your family and friends.
Experience gifts, encourage social connections, strengthen relationships, and create lasting memories with your loved ones. This holiday season, consider giving the gift of shared experiences!
Need some ideas? Check out our list of 10 fun experience gifts:
- Memberships: A membership to a museum, aquarium, science center, or zoo offers learning, discovery, and cultural experiences throughout the year.
- A Trip to the Movies: Enjoy a movie outing with a movie buff on your list, and make it a fun day out with coffee or a meal.
- DIY Class: Gift a class in cooking, baking, woodworking, or another hobby—learning together makes it even more enjoyable!
- Winter Activities: Embrace the season with outdoor adventures like skiing, snowboarding, or try a quieter activity like cross-country skiing or ice fishing.
- Park Pass: Explore the great outdoors together at national or local parks through hiking, swimming, camping, and more.
- Live Entertainment: Treat loved ones to a live show—comedy, musical, ballet, or concert—for a memorable experience.
- Indoor Activity: Enjoy indoor adventures like rock climbing, trampoline parks, or try something new together.
- Subscription Service: Give a gift that keeps giving all year—choose from cooking kits, puzzles, crafts, or magazines.
- Dance Lessons: Learn to dance together and enjoy a new skill in a fun, social setting.
- Vacation: Plan a getaway, whether a weekend retreat or dream vacation, for quality time and relaxation.
Need budget-friendly ideas? Check out these affordable or free options:
- Skate: Head to a local skating rink for family fun followed by hot chocolate.
- Volunteer: Spend time together helping local charitable organizations.
- Babysit: Give parents a night off by offering to babysit their kids.
- Host a Dinner Party: Invite loved ones for an intimate dinner at home.
- Escape Room: Test teamwork and problem-solving skills with this interactive adventure.
- Winter Outing: Explore free museums, exhibits, or markets in your community.
- Book of IOU Coupons: Create personalized coupons for future experiences together.
Happy holidays from Magna Wellness!
