3 Unique Experience Gifts in NYC That Bring the Christmas Cheer

3 Unique Experience Gifts in NYC That Bring the Christmas Cheer


By Jane Gauger
label Christmas

Make it the most memorable holiday season yet with our unique experience gifts in NYC. Take advantage of everything the city has to offer by gifting experiences instead of something that fits in a box. Instead of material things, you’ll provide your friends and family with precious memories and cool new skills, while exploring New York in a whole new way.

Engage your loved ones with cooking courses in a professional kitchen, craft classes with local makers, or cocktail-making with a fun mixologist. Every workshop is beginner-friendly and designed to draw out your creative side. There’s no need for prior knowledge because the welcoming teachers will offer expert guidance every step of the way.

If your bestie needs some holiday cheer, NYC experience gifts are the best kind of pick-me-ups. Pottery making and DIY jewelry crafting are brilliantly meditative, grounding anxious minds with repetitive hand movements and immersive techniques. Plus, flower arranging reconnects city dwellers to the abundance of the natural world – it’s impossible to get too anxious when surrounded by sweet-smelling fragrances, vibrant colors, and brand-new friends.

Read on for our favorite gift of experience picks that will let you avoid the Christmas rush at stores and focus on creating lasting memories instead.

Art Classes for DIY Christmas Decorations

Find a unique experience gift in NYC to give this holiday.

Off-the-shelf ornaments and baubles can be super expensive, especially when you’re looking for ones that are a little more special than the usual box set. This is why we love art classes where you can learn how to make personalized DIY Christmas decorations. You’ll save money in the long run and be able to give all the people in your life a holiday masterpiece to cherish for years to come. Book a class with all of your friends for a way to hang out before the hustle and bust of the holidays.

If you know someone who cannot resist the lure of Christmas cookies, a decorating workshop with a pastry chef is an amazing experience. They’ll get to learn all the techniques they’ve looked up on YouTube but with the guidance of an instructor right there. Not only will your recipient get to take home some cookies, but they’ll also have the skills to create their own designs with the new skills they’ve learned.

Do you know someone who’s gotten into hand lettering or watercolor painting? They can expand their skills to create handmade cards to give out during the holidays. Our art workshops are great for anyone who’s just starting out or even has a few skills under their belt. You can give this unique experience to all your crafty loved ones and let them choose the date and time that works best for their schedule. Gifting doesn't get any easier than this!

Find something festive to do in New York City this holiday season.

Engaging cooking classes to level up Christmas dinner

Who says turkey or ham is required on the holiday menu? If you and your loved ones prefer alternatives, check out cooking classes in NYC that put an emphasis on learning in a fun setting. Not that there's anything wrong with traditional meals! You can learn how to make the perfect turkey too. But if you like food adventures, a class learning how to make dim sum or street tacos will put a new spin on holiday dining. You can expand your knowledge even more with vegan recipes, gluten-free baking, or Japanese desserts. In New York, the possibilities are endless.

Desserts are another way to take your holiday meal to the next level. Learn how to make Buche de Noel or create chocolate bonbons to share. Our baking classes have a wide variety of subjects and you can finally learn how to decorate a cake or bake macarons like a patissier.

Give the gift of experience with our fun NYC workshops.

Festive flower arranging and DIY wreaths for your door

If you know any proud plant parents who delight in their green babies, you can't go wrong with flower arranging workshops and Christmas wreath making classes. Not only will they acquire amazing new skills, but they'll find peace of mind in the middle of the holiday chaos. 

Flower arranging classes can be a tranquil getaway from holiday stress. There's no room to worry about present buying, securing an office party venue, or family drama when fully immersed in weaving and wiring. The heavenly scents transport the senses and make your class a relaxing haven. A magical Christmas wreath making class lets you use fresh or even dried flowers and branches to create a colorful display for your door. Our NYC workshops make great experience gifts because you can getaway from the day-to-day and focus on something soothing. When you're done you have something lovely to take away and new skills to keep going.

If you're ready to find something that nurtures your loved one's wellbeing and encourages creative play, give a unique experience gift this Christmas and find one for yourself too! 

Make DIY wreaths and more with our unique experiences in New York. 




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Christmas classes

Candle Making Workshop

Facebook likes6k

Facebook likes4.9 stars (56+)

date_range Runs regularly

location_on Manhattan

1 to 500

label $98

Terrarium Ornament Workshop

date_range Runs regularly

location_on SF / Mobile

1 to 1000

label $54 - $69

Polymer Clay Ornament Making Workshop

Instagram followers4k

Facebook likes4.1 stars (112+)

date_range Your choice of time

location_on Montclair

1 to 16

label $95

Make a Terrarium Ornament

5.0 (3)

date_range Runs regularly

videocam

LIVE STREAMING

local_shipping Craft kit delivered

1 to 1000

label $43 - $49

Make a Winter Terrarium: Let It Snow

Instagram followers9k

date_range Your choice of time

videocam

LIVE STREAMING

local_shipping Craft kit delivered

5 to 150

label $70 - $76

Decorate Winter Cookies with Buttercream

Instagram followers3k

date_range Your choice of time

videocam

LIVE STREAMING

local_shipping Craft kit delivered

10 to 75

label $65 - $100

Learn Furoshiki Wrapping

5.0 (1)

date_range Your choice of time

videocam

LIVE STREAMING

local_shipping Craft kit delivered

10 to 100

label $70

Make an Ugly Sweater

5.0 (1)

date_range Your choice of time

videocam

LIVE STREAMING

local_shipping Craft kit delivered

10 to 250

label $75

Make a Chunky Stocking

Instagram followers3k

date_range Your choice of time

videocam

LIVE STREAMING

local_shipping Craft kit delivered

10 to 500

label $55

Decorate a Grinch Cake

Instagram followers3k

date_range Your choice of time

videocam

LIVE STREAMING

local_shipping Craft kit delivered

10 to 75

label $65 - $100

Bake Peppermint Chocolate Macarons

Instagram followers11k

date_range Your choice of time

videocam

LIVE STREAMING

local_shipping Craft kit delivered

10 to 200

label $40 - $178

Make and Decorate Sugar Cookies

Instagram followers11k

date_range Your choice of time

videocam

LIVE STREAMING

local_shipping Craft kit delivered

10 to 200

label $40 - $178

DIY Painting Craft Kit for Kids

Facebook likes7k

Adults & 6+ years

local_shipping Ships to you

label $33

Holiday Clay Ornament Making Workshop

Instagram followers4k

Facebook likes4.1 stars (112+)

date_range Your choice of time

location_on Montclair

1 to 12

label $95

Holiday Greeting Card Making Workshop

Instagram followers4k

Facebook likes4.1 stars (112+)

date_range Your choice of time

location_on Montclair

1 to 12

label $90

Create Charcuterie Boards, Canapés and Cocktails

Instagram followers1k

date_range Your choice of time

videocam

LIVE STREAMING

6 to 40

label $23 - $33

Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop

Instagram followers5k

Facebook likes5.0 stars (37+)

date_range Your choice of time

location_on Manhattan

8 to 16

label $82

Holiday Wreath Making Workshop

5.0 (2)

date_range Your choice of time

location_on SF

20 to 30

label $85

Ugly Holiday Sweater Decorating Workshop

Instagram followers3k

date_range Your choice of time

location_on Westwood

10 to 20

label $40

Screen Printing Class: Holiday Wrapping Paper

Instagram followers2k

date_range Your choice of time

location_on Brooklyn

4 to 6

label $175


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