70+ Experience Gifts that Any Kid Would Love

December Madness

The holidays are a special, yet crazy time of year. From holiday parties to gift buying to cookie baking to Hallmark watching, there just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day to get it all done.

Well my friends, I have an early Christmas present for you. For all of you out there trying to finish up your last minute shopping I have put together a list of over 70 experience gift ideas for kids.

Why Experiences Make the Best Gifts

I have never been a materialistic girl. In fact, to the chagrin of my husband, I am almost always happy to do without and often get rid of things that I actually end up needing later (oops!). However, I am a huge sucker for quality time!!! While this may make me overly biased on the benefits of experience gifts, just hear me out!

Benefit #1

Most experience gifts are clutter free. Can I get a hallelujah?! For most parents the last thing they want is more “stuff” for their kids. While it is true there are amazing experience gifts that do create clutter (baking supplies, board games, art supplies, etc.) there are TONS that are completely clutter free. In fact, all the items below are zero clutter. You.are.WELCOME!

Benefit #2

Experience gifts are amazing at creating memories. Which do you think your six year old will remember ten years from now? Going whale watching with their grandparents or their Paw Patrol figurine? I am going to put my money on the whale watching. I could be wrong, but you better believe that the grandparents are going to remember the whale watching. Which brings me to my next benefit…

Benefit #3

Experience gifts build relationships. While there are some experience gifts that your child can do solo, most of the gifts listed below require an adult presence. What better way to deepen your relationship with your child than through shared experiences?!

Benefit #4

A lot of experience gifts build skills, knowledge and interests. Most parents are going to gravitate towards experience gifts that align with their child’s interests. There is nothing wrong with that. Experience gifts are a great way to deepen and expand your child’s passions. But keep in mind that experience gifts are also a great way to introduce your child to new things: such a new hobbies or the arts.

Benefit #5

Most experience gifts require minimal wrapping. Need I say more?!

Have I convinced you yet? I know I am a big believer. Check out the list below for some super fun, clutter free, experience gifts for your kids!

70+ Clutter Free Experience Gift Ideas

Experiences

• Movie Passes
• Theater Tickets
• Concert Tickets
• Sporting Event Tickets
• Plane Tickets
• Monster Truck Rally/Demolition Derby Tickets
• Rodeo Tickets
• Disney on Ice Tickets
• Factory Tour Tickets
• Cruise Tickets
• Escape Room Tickets

Consumables

• Restaurant Gift Card
• Ice Cream Shop Gift Card
• Slurpee Gift Card
• iTunes Gift Card
• Spotify Membership
• Mani/Pedi Gift Card
• Audible Membership (current special: $5.95 a month for the 1st 4 months!)
• Kindle Gift Card

Classes/Lessons

• Dance (ballet, jazz, tap, etc.)
• Pottery
• Art
• Horseback Riding
• Skiing/Snowboarding
• Swimming
• Rock Climbing
• Cooking
• Archery
• Yoga
• Fencing
• Mountain Biking
• Dirt Biking
• Surfing
• Sailing
• Karate (or other martial arts)
• Gymnastics
• Tennis
• Golf
• Ice Skating
• Nature Survival
• Photography
• Music (voice, piano, violin, flute, etc.)

Memberships/Passes

• Zoo
• Aquarium
• Children’s Museum
• Natural History/Science Museum
• Planetarium
• Botanical Garden
• Amusement Park
• Water Park
• Trampoline Park
• Mini Golf
• Laser Tag
• Ski Resort Season Pass
• Rock Climbing Gym
• National Parks Pass
• Library Card
• Bowling Pass

Memories

• Summer Camp Registration
• Fishing/Camping Trip
• Date Night with Parents
• Family vacation
• Spa Day
• Ziplining
• AirBNB or Hotel Stay (staycation)
• Helicopter Ride
• Indoor Sky Diving
• Train Ride
• Hot Air Balloon Ride
• Whale Watching
• Swim with Dolphins
• Behind the Scenes Tours
• Stay on a Farm
• Dude Ranch
• Trip to Great Wolf Lodge

Which is Your Favorite?!

I know this list is for kids, but honestly I would be pretty happy to receive any of the above gifts. Which one is your favorite?!

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