35 Best Gift Experiences for Her or Him

Let Happily spice things up with a box full of all the makings for a fun, out-of-the-ordinary date night. Each box comes with all the supplies for a new activity (cake pop decorating, for example), so they can retire their dinner and a movie combo … for one night, at least. 

This bimonthly subscription gives them the thrill of breaking free from their four walls by turning their house into an escape room — they just have to solve family-friendly riddles and puzzles to make it possible. 

If their long-awaited vacation is finally happening, help them make their trip even more memorable with local experiences through Airbnb. There are a ton of experiences to choose from in cities all across the world, including food and wine tours, local classes, hiking and snorkeling and private photoshoots. (This is particularly easy to plan if you’ll be traveling together!)

Their next wine and cheese night is on you. At the start of every month, a selection of three to four cheeses are shipped overnight, so they arrive fresh and ready to be enjoyed. 

Send a shipment of 12 or 24 assorted beers straight to their door to turn their living room into a craft brewery of sorts. If they’re down to share, they can even set up a small beer tasting of their own.

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Each month, Shaker & Spoon will package up all of the ingredients  to make three different cocktails (12 drinks in total), all tied to a theme like Girls Just Wanna Have Bourbon or Tequilin’ It. Since it ships without booze, make a run to the liquor store before gifting. 

If their Italian vacation is still on hold, they can experience what Italy has to offer — pasta! — with this 90-minute online class, taught by Nonna herself. Pick a day (each day of the week follows a different pasta recipe), round up the ingredients, and follow along.

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They may have graduated years ago, but MasterClass can help them hone new skills any time. With an all-access subscription, they can learn skills like tennis, fiction writing and cooking from the best of the best like Serena Williams, Neil Gaiman, Thomas Keller and more.

Just when they think that they’ve explored every nook and cranny of their house, this family-friendly experience will inspire them to rediscover their home with this scavenger hunt. You can even make a gift for your whole family or friend group, since each event can host up to 300 guests. 

Now more than ever, it’s time to embrace all that Mother Nature has to offer. With this annual pass, they can explore more than 2,000 beautiful sites across the United States, including the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park and other national treasures. 

They can take their wine appreciation to new heights by making their own bottle right at home. This kit comes with all the ingredients and supplies to make one gallon (five standard bottles) of a bold and intense red for sharing.

Each day, she can put her pens and paints to paper to practice different strokes and styles until she becomes a lettering pro. Wrap up all the supplies she’ll need — Sakura pens and paints, especially — so she can get started ASAP.

Encourage him to dust off his old guitar and get playing with Fender Play, an online guitar lesson subscription. He can start with the basics and then work his way to up full songs, all taught by world-class guitarists. 

Send them a box with all the makings of two to five meals, and then prepare for them to send snapshots of their creations. You can tailor the subscription plan to the recipient, everything from dietary restrictions to serving sizes to shipping frequency. 

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If they’re not scared of a little “literally flying through the air” action, you can set them up with a gift card for indoor skydiving through iFly. They have locations across the country that provide one-on-one flight instruction in their specialty wind tunnels. (This great if they’ve expressed interest in skydiving, but aren’t ready to take that plunge.)

A green thumb isn’t natural for everyone, but these classes by The Sill make the impossible possible. They can learn everything from how to properly pot a plant to how to best care for popular indoor plants like Fiddle Leaf Figs and Calathea. 

A match made in sweet tooth heaven, this intimate 60-minute virtual class walks them through the chocolate-making process, as well as the fascinating history of cacao. They’ll get up close and personal with the cacao fruit before watching it go from nibs to bar in real time. 

With each card that’s unveiled, they’ll find a greater sense of clarity about their past, present, and future. Once they follow the guidebook to learn the basics, they can get to work reading friends and family.  

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If they’re back to the gym, you can gift them their favorite classes (or a whole new type of fitness routine) with a ClassPass gift card.

Or if they’re still getting their workout classes in at home, you can level up their routine with the Obé Level Up Kit, complete with sliders, a barre ball, ankle weights and resistance bands. Make sure to pair it with a class subscription if they’re not already members.

These kits from the candle makers at Paddywax include everything they’ll need to pour a custom candle, as well as an exclusive instructional video to help them through the candle making process.

Alice’s Table hosts a range of virtual classes that teach them the art of making centerpieces, wreaths, seasonal floral arrangements, charcuterie boards and more. After purchasing the ticket, a box full of materials and fresh blooms will show up at their door in time for class.

You’ve heard of Cameo — but have you gifted a Cameo? Make your BFF a custom video from their favorite viral star or childhood hero for a moment they won’t forget.

This kit requires everything they’ll need to make a vase, pinch pot or planter at home, no kiln or oven required. The kit suits two, so consider it a potential date-night gift.

Why gift a fragrance when you can gift an entire fragrance journey? The Olfactory NYC Explorer Box comes with samples of nine of their core scents for them to try. They can then combine their favorites and order a custom scent made just for them.

If they prefer gender-neutral scents that evoke luxury candles more than traditional perfumes, the Le Labo Discovery Set will help them choose the right scent for them. The box includes samples of all 17 Le Labo scents for them to try before committing to their favorites.

Everyone could use a wintertime craft. If they didn’t get into knitting during lockdown, help them get started now with this intro kit designed for knitting a cozy beanie.  

Sourdough isn’t a fad, either — it’s one of the most delicious and rewarding things to bake! Kick off their sourdough journey with this instructional cookbook.

Upgrade their Mexican cocktail game beyond a classic margarita with this Airbnb-hosted class on working with mezcal and tequila. 

Like Airbnb experiences, Virgin Experience Gifts offers a wide range of adventures you can gift to loved ones at home and abroad. Take them skydiving, white water rafting, hot air ballooning and more with a specific experience gift — or try a gift card for them to plan their own excursion.

Give the gift of golf with a Go Play Golf gift card, which can be use to pay green fees at over 6,000 gold courses nationwide.

If you’re ready to shell out for the one you love, why not plan an entire vacation for the both of you with Marriott? You can choose from one of their renowned hotels and even book local activities through Marriott’s vacation planning. 

Help them relax after a long year with a massage, facial or other spa treatment. Spa Finder’s gift cards can be used at thousands of spas around the country.

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