Do you still need some gift ideas? One of my favorite gifts (and receive) during the holiday season are “experience gifts.” Whether it’s tickets to a concert, a membership to a local museum, or weekend getaway these experiences make memorable gifts. Here are some of my favorite experience gift ideas for family and friends in West Michigan.
Experience Gift Ideas:
Membership to a Museum
A yearly membership to a local museum is a great gift for families. I’ve gifted a member to Meijer Gardens to my parents and my sister one year. You could also look into John Ball Zoo, the Grand Rapids Public Museum, or the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum.
A Spa Day
You can’t go wrong with a spa day as a gift. I’m a big fan of Ethos Day Spa and The Woodhouse Day Spa for a massage. A gift card for a pedicure or massage would make a wonderful gift for you mom or sister.
Staycation in Grand Rapids
How about a staycation here in Grand Rapids? A night at the Amway Grand Plaza or the JW Marriott is a great gift for a couple or family to enjoy this winter.
A Subscription Box
A subscription box makes a wonderful gift idea during the holidays. Here are some local and national subscription boxes you could gift loved ones:
- Blue Apron
- Schuil Coffee Co.
- Reserve Wine Club
- BarkBox
- Zingerman’s
- Kennedy’s Floral
- KiwiCo
- Eastern Floral
- Sugar Paper
Tickets to a Sporting Event
Tickets to a sporting event are always a big hit for the holidays. How about tickets to a Griffins game? Or tickets to the Grand Rapids Gold? And it’s not too early to think about tickets to the Whitecaps.
A Painting or Candle Class
Do you have an artistic friend? Gift them a Brush Studio class or a candle experience at Wax Poetic Candle Bar.
Tickets to a Play or Concert
Broadway Grand Rapids has some amazing shows coming up! Tickets to a show or season tickets would make such a good gift under the tree. We also love Civic Theatre and they also have great shows for 2023. You can also browse Van Andel Arena’s upcoming shows and concerts for gift ideas. Last year I gifted my nephews tickets to Disney On Ice which was a big hit.
Weekend Getaway
How about a weekend getaway up north or to Chicago? Last year I gifted my mom and sister a weekend a girls weekend in Chicago and we had such a fun time.
Cooking or Cocktail Class
Does your mom love cooking? Gift her a cooking class at The Local Epicurean! If you’re husband loves making cocktails try a cocktail class at San Chez Bistro.
Gym Membership or Exercise Class
Maybe your husband’s goal for the new year is working out a few times a week? Gift him a membership to MVP Sports Clubs!
Golf Lessons
Cory has golf lessons on his Christmas list and I’ve also wanted to try playing. Check out golf lessons at Indian Trails Golf Course.
Interior Design Help
Has your mom been hinting at some interior design help? The Expert is a cool service that does consultations for redecorating. I think it would be awesome to do a consultation with Jean Stoffer.
Kids Afternoon Out
My nephews love experience gifts for their birthday or Christmas. They would love an afternoon at Craigs Cruisers, Sky Zone or Woodrows Duckpin Bowling.
Ski Tickets
Does your brother or sister enjoy skiing? Gift them some ski tickets at Cannonsburg to enjoy this winter here in Grand Rapids.
Flower Arranging Class
If your mother-in-law loves flowers you can’t go wrong with a floral design class at Eastern Floral.
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