Experience Gifts for Couples to Help Them Explore NYC

New York City is one of the best places to go exploring, whether you love wandering on foot or taking the subway uptown or downtown to get outside of your neighborhood. If you need to come up with a cool present for an adventurous couple, take a look at our unique experience gifts in NYC and discover something extraordinary.

From thoughtful art walks to lively cocktail classes, you’ll find a creative workshop to help them engage with their city in a whole new way. Maybe you need an anniversary gift for your parents or you and your partner want to find new date night ideas. It’s easy to find new ways to connect with our hands-on experiences. Even if you are looking for things to do in New York as a visitor, you can plan for activities outside of the usual bus tour or Broadway show. 

No one needs to be an expert. All of our workshops are beginner friendly and perfect for getting a taste of new adventures in food, crafts, and more. Ready to try something outside of the box? Read on for some of our favorite experiences!

Try mixology classes and shake up your date nights

Instead of going out for cocktails at your usual drinking spot, why not learn how to make them with a professional bartender? Our cocktail classes in NYC make it easy for you to pick up new recipes and the techniques to make them.

You’ll get an in-depth lesson in spirits, mixers, and creating the right balance of flavors. The best part is picking up bartending skills you can perfect when you make cocktails at home. If you love gin martinis, you can try alternatives with vodka or if you’ve never tried a negroni recipe, this is the place to add it to your cocktail repertoires.

Meet new people, make friends with a mixologist, and share a fun night of handcrafted drinks with your special someone.

Get rolling with sushi making

If your ideal night out involves getting sushi, we’re right there with you! With a sushi making class, you’ll learn the skills to assemble your favorite rolls. You’ll get tips and tricks from a sushi chef so you can create rolls like an expert. 

This workshop is tons of fun and it’s the perfect excuse to get hands-on with your food. You’ll get to know other couples and enjoy all the sushi you make. Not only will you learn new culinary skills, but you’ll also enjoy a dinner date that lets you connect in a new way.       

Get your glow on with body painting

If you really want to stretch your creativity and strengthen your bonds, you should take a body painting class for couples. This adult art class in Brooklyn lets you have an intimate date night with a creative twist. 

Using UV body paint, you’ll get to cover each other under black lights so you glow in the dark. Your instructor will give you a demonstration before you get started, but the rest is up to you! There are no rules when it comes to making each other a canvas for your art and you don’t need painting skills to enjoy the workshop.

This is the ultimate adventure for couples who aren’t shy about trying new things, and even if you are you’ll feel at ease in this laid-back class. It’s a way for you to use your imagination and get closer to your partner in a unique NYC experience.

Relax with a DIY skincare workshop

If you’re both into self-care, you’ll love making your own skincare products with natural ingredients. From balms to lotions to body scrubs, this is a great way to fill up your bathroom with skincare you feel good about.

Your teacher is an expert and can answer your questions about formulating the right skincare for your needs. You’ll gain knowledge on plant ingredients and using recipes to soothe and protect your skin. 

Treat yourself and your partner to a day of with this workshop. You’ll leave with personalized products and feeling of wellbeing after spending time in a relaxing class. 

Create custom sneakers

This is the ultimate experience for the sneakerhead in your life and one of the most unique gift experiences in NYC. Share a custom sneaker making course and walk away with your own designs!

Over two days, you’ll create Air Jordans to your exact specs in this Staten Island workshop. You’ll learn shoe making skills from cutting and sewing to constructing shoes that fit you perfectly. Your teacher will guide you through the entire process so don’t worry about messing up. You’ll have an expert on hand to demonstrate each step and offer support as you customize your own sneakers.

This is a fun experience for couples to share, especially if you love shoes. Even if you want to try it because you like trying new things or you want to explore a creative activity, you’ll both appreciate ending the workshop looking fly in your new kicks.