Giving The Gift Of Experiences, Over ‘Things', This Christmas
The gift of a day out that you can gine to anyone in your life! Whether you’re giving these adventure with the idea that BOTH of you will enjoy them together, or just a gift for them to do themselves
Grab these tickets, passes, or registrations online and avoid the stores, too! Win, WIn!
Here are 12 non-materialistic gift ideas to enjoy this season or any time of year for gifts!
1. Amusement Park
One of the top non physical gift ideas for both adults and kids is a day out at a local amusement park. Bursting with adrenaline-fueled experiences, thrilling, nail-biting rides, stalls, themed dining options and live performances, this is one experience gift that keeps on giving and it’s available year-round!
2. National Park Pass
Outdoor adventurers and nature lovers will be ecstatic if gifted with a pass for unlimited entry to some of America’s finest National Parks. This experience can be costly, but it does cover all National Park sites across all states and lasts for a full year, meaning they can visit as and when they choose! This zero-waste gift can be enjoyed by all ages and is one of the best non material gift ideas available.
3. Day Trip
If you’re really struggling to find alternative experience birthday gifts for a friend or partner, why not organize a day trip to a nearby beach, lake, town, or attraction? It’s a non-expensive way to explore the local area and you can invite several people to join in at various times during the day at different venues to enhance the surprise, making it a thoroughly memorable experience for all.
4. Indoor Climbing
Fun for all ages, indoor climbing is the perfect non material gift idea. This fun, challenging activity is an exciting option for those who enjoy trying new things. Search for local climbing centers online and you’ll find reasonably-priced experiences for both children and adults.
5. Indoor Skydiving
Another similar option to the above for adventure seekers is indoor skydiving. It’s a memorable experience for someone who has always wanted to try skydiving, but perhaps the weather isn’t suitable at the time of their celebration. Most indoor centers allow participants from age 3 and upwards, meaning everyone can join in with this exhilarating activity.
6. Comedy Show Ticket
Everyone enjoys a good chuckle, so if the recipient of your gift loves to laugh, treat them to a comedy show ticket! This is one of the best experience gifts for couples and prices can be quite reasonable too. Choose a comedy show in a huge arena or introduce them to upcoming talent playing in an intimate lounge or bar venue.
7. Concert Ticket
Music fans will adore receiving a ticket to a concert by their favorite artist. Depending on the star value of the artist in question and venue, ticket prices can vary, and if their musical taste doesn’t align with your own, you can purchase an extra ticket so they can take someone else!
8. Local Theater Gift Certificate
Theater lovers will rejoice in delight if you gift a ticket to an upcoming show as a gift. Even if you can’t afford the price of an entire ticket or the best seats, you can purchase an experience gift card which allows them to top it up themselves and see the show they are most drawn to when it does its circuit.
9. Take in a Sports Game
If there’s a sports enthusiast in your family, or your friend or partner enjoys soccer, ice hockey, baseball or basketball, a ticket to a sports game may be the perfect experience treat for them. If they support a local team, or their favorite team is passing through your city, even better. Prices may vary depending on the seating, but this is certain to be an unforgettable zero waste experience the recipient will love.
10. Enjoy a Favorite Movie
Avid film fanatics will thank you for a cinema ticket to a favorite movie or new release they’ve been wanting to see. This cheap and cheerful gift option is a popular choice with students, and you can let them pick the day and movie if you buy a cinema gift card.
11. Escape Room
Escape Rooms are popular non material gift ideas and come in a variety of themes ranging from solving mysteries to fantasy, horror, or Sci-Fi. If you’re not sure which theme the recipient will prefer, experience gift cards allow them to make the choice for themselves. Most large cities around the world have several escape rooms, and this zero waste gift option is a fun experience for group events too!
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12. Take an Art Class
If you have a budding Claude Monet in the family, or a Jackson Pollock wannabee as a friend, an art class could be the perfect zero waste gift for them. Whether they enjoy painting, sculpting, pottery, sketching or quilting, there are art experiences suitable for young and old, plus, in most courses they get to keep their work of art afterwards. What better gift than one created by themselves!
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