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15 Best Experience Gift Ideas for the Adventurous Person on Your List

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Things come and go, but experiences stay with you forever. That’s why this holiday season, we’re all about giving interactive presents that are more than just objects. From classes to help loved ones learn new skills to adventures they can go on to educational activities for the kiddos, our favorite way to show we care is through experiential gifts that are unique, thoughtful, unexpected, and useful. And lucky for us, loads of online retailers make it easy to find the perfect experience gift ideas for everyone on our lists.

No matter what the people on your gift list are into, we’re sure you’ll find something that they’ll enjoy in our collection of experience gifts here. There’s everything from concert tickets to spa treatments, bucket list gift boxes, and so much more. Every one of the experiences we selected are fantastic ways to help your friends and family have fun and make new memories that’ll last a lifetime. And what gift is better than that?

01

For the Amateur Chef

Gordon Ramsay Teaches Cooking II: Restaurant Recipes at Home

MasterClass

$84.00

If you have someone on your list who loves spending time in the kitchen, they’ll flip for a Masterclass with Chef Gordon Ramsey. In this virtual cooking class, students learn how to make iconic restaurant dishes ranging from crispy duck breast to sesame-crusted tuna.

02

For the Littles In STEM

KiwiCo Subscription

KiwiCo

$90.00

Experience gifts for kids don’t get much cooler than KiwiCo.! Select the age of your young giftee, a subject they’ll like (engineering, geography, invention, science, and more), and the frequency of delivery, and they’ll regularly receive boxes of fun toys and games that will keep their minds active and engaged.

03

For the Pet Parent

Pet Portrait Painting Class

Uncommon Goods

$65.00

We’re willing to bet that there’s someone on your list who is obsessed with their pet. When this two-hour class is over, your giftee will have painted an original portrait of their beloved furry, four-legged friend to show off in their home or office.

04

For the Couple

Date Night Ideas: Scratch Off Card Game

Amazon

$14.99

With this deck of scratch-off cards, your giftees will have 35 unique date ideas at their fingertips. Whether the couple just started dating or have been married for years, they’ll love getting to do fun things together without having to think up creative ideas on the fly.

05

For the Storyteller

Storyworth Subscription

Storyworth

$89.00

Storyworth offers a unique way to keep your friends’ and family’s personal histories alive. Every week, your giftee will answer a question of your choosing—from “What’s the furthest you ever traveled?” to “What things matter most to you in life?”—and after a year, they’ll receive a package with all of their thoughts and memories archived together in one beautifully bound book.

06

For the Foodie

Michelin Star Dining Experience in New York City

Giftory

$100.00

Treat your friends and family to a memorable meal of delectable cuisine with a Giftory gift certificate for an epic dining experience. You’ll choose a monetary value from $100 to $500 and a world-class restaurant, and they’ll get a voucher for that dining experience. Bonus: It never expires, so they can take their time deciding on the restaurant.

07

For the Social Media Star

Instagram-Worthy Photography: Shoot, Edit & Share with Brandon Woelfel

Skillshare

$69.00

Looking for the best experience gifts for your friend who loves to share their lives on social media? This Skillshare class will teach them everything they need to know to level up their Instagram game.

08

For the Gardener

HOME GROWN Indoor Herb Garden Kit

Amazon

$35.49

This herb-growing kit is a fantastic choice for friends and family who love to garden or cook — or both! It comes with either four or eight different herbs, along with soil pellets, plant markers, plant food, and everything else they’ll need to help their garden grow.

09

For the Thrill-Seeker

Bucketlist Gift Box

Tinggly

$181.30

Tinggly offers the best of both worlds: You choose the occasion (Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas, Just Married, etc.), and your giftee can select from thousands of curated experiences around the world. If you have an adventurer on your list, the Bucketlist gift box spans options from hot air balloon rides to deep-sea diving.

10

For the Movie Buff

AMC Theatres Gift Card

Amazon

$50.00

A good experience gift should be thoughtful yet flexible, and that’s why we love movie gift cards. This AMC gift card is valid for tickets and concessions at hundreds of theaters throughout the country. Because sometimes getting out of the house to catch a new movie is our favorite way to watch.

11

For the Adventurous Kiddo

The Adventure Challenge Kids Edition

Amazon

$39.99

Children’s gift experiences can be hard, but The Adventure Challenge makes it easy (and totally fun!) to give them an experience gift they’ll love. This book contains 30 scratch-off adventures and games for kids that’ll spark their imagination and creativity, and create long-lasting memories for years to come.

12

For the Crafty

Introduction to Needlepoint: Relax and Stitch

Skillshare

$69.00

If you’re shopping for someone creative and crafty, look no further than this Introduction to Needlepoint class on Skillshare. By the time your giftee gets through the 10 lessons, they’ll be ready to start on their first project of many to come.

13

For the Live Music Lover

StubHub Gift Card

StubHub

$100.00

Whether the friends and family on your lists are Swifties, soccer fans, or Broadway buffs, they’ll find an epic event to attend with a gift card from StubHub. When shows and games are officially sold out, chances are your giftee can find a couple for sale on this fan-centric ticket marketplace.

14

For the Disney Fan

Walt Disney World Resort Theme Park Tickets

Expedia

$167.00

 

 

Send your loved ones to the Happiest Place on Earth this holiday season. As long as you know their travel dates, you can reserve their tickets right through the Expedia app or website. A surprise vacation? Sign us up.

15

For the Self-Care Queen or King

Spa Finder Gift Card

Spa Finder

$100.00

Give the gift of relaxation in the form of a Spafinder gift card, which is available in denominations from $25 to $500. The recipient can schedule a massage, facial, or other treatment at a time and location that works for them.

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