9 Last-Minute Experience Gift Card Ideas for Mom

Imagine the look of delight on your mom's face when she opens up a gift that promises an exciting adventure or a new skill to master. With our workshop experience gift cards, you can give her an unforgettable day filled with creativity, learning, and pure joy. And the best part? No tedious gift wrapping is required! No matter what hobbies and interests your mom has, whether she's an avid gardener or loves long soaks in the tub, we have gift card ideas for mom that will suit any personality style.

Read on to explore 9 of our favorite last-minute experience gift card ideas in 2025 that will put a smile on your mom's face and give her a hobby she'll enjoy for years to come! 

1. Brighten up her home with a Kokedama display

Whether your mom has a fondness for house plants or just loves to learn fascinating new skills, she's bound to appreciate one of our Kokedama classes in SF. This Kokedama class includes an in-person experience at Luludi Living Art Store where mom will learn all the essentials needed to make her own hanging moss ball. 

During these community craft classes, she will find out how to create her own hanging plant decoration which will liven up her home and add a vibrant pop of greenery to her decor. 

2. Indulge Mom's love of nature with a terrarium workshop

Does your mom love gardening and filling her house with vibrant greenery? If so, then she will love taking an terrarium and sip class in Manhattan NYC. Not only will she find this in-person experience gift relaxing and social, but she will also conclude the class with her very own miniature landscape that is guaranteed to bring a smile to her face every time she looks at it.  

While giving house plants as a gift can seem like a good idea, sometimes a terrarium making experience is a better fit because succulent terrariums are so low-maintenance. Mom won't have to take care of it often, yet she can still enjoy all the benefits of having happy plants in her home. These gift card ideas for Mom are a win-win! Why not take a class with her and make a DIY terrarium yourself? That way you and Mom can be plant buddies. 

3. Get her into the holiday spirit with festive classes

With Christmas fast approaching, what could make better last-minute gifts for your mom than fun-filled festive crafting sessions? Perhaps she'd like to learn how to perfect making a Christmas Yule log with this baking workshop in Manhattan. Or maybe your mom would prefer to participate in a virtual class where she can paint a Christmas ornament. This interactive painting class will guide her through the creation of a super-cute Christmas craft, with local Denver artist Bridgit Taylor. By the time the hour is over, Mom is sure to be in a festive mood!

4. Put a smile on Mom's face with these floral experience vouchers

Learning the art of flower arranging is an activity that your mom is sure to find soothing and creative. There are some inspirational gift card ideas for mom dedicated to the creation of stunning floral decorations, such as this holiday wreath making workshop in San Francisco.

During this engaging in-person class, the founder of local florist Bold and Sprinkles will teach participants how to craft a beautiful festive wreath using flowers and foliage. When she's finished, your mom can hang her stunning wreath on the front door to add some festive color and provide a warm welcome for any guests. 

5. For something different, try resin jewelry!

Jewelry classes are some of the most popular online gift cards, as they allow people to learn a new skill that will both help them to unwind and personalize their own style. Our resin jewelry class will teach your mom how to make handmade jewelry to be proud of. She will also acquire some fascinating new resin-casting skills at the same time while meeting new people who share the same interests. 

6. Give the gift of true relaxation

Moms are known for being busy, selfless, and giving, spending their days taking care of those around them and showering people with love. This Christmas, it's time to give something back. Give your mom an enjoyable hour of delicious relaxation with a digital gift card for a candlelight yoga, sound bath and tea workshop. 

This beginner-friendly class in Brooklyn NYC is led by community hub Bat Haus and is the ultimate way to wind down in the city. Think relaxing yoga flows and sound immersion. By the time the session is over, your mom will feel like she's walking on air! It's one of the best things to do at home for her body and mind alike. 

7. A fabulous gift voucher for foodies!

Does your mom love to bake? Is she renowned in your family for her moist cakes, crisp cookies, and perfectly prepared pies? Then why not opt for foodie experience gifts she is sure to relish? With one of our baking classes, for instance, she could master new breakfast classics with an bagel making workshop, held at Bagel Market in NYC, a mouthwatering new addition to her baking repertoire. 

This interactive class, taught at a real bagel shop, will teach your mom how to bake the iconic New York staple to perfection. This is one of those gifts for Mom which will also turn out to be a gift for yourself when you get to taste the fruits of her success!

8. Try something new with moss

If your mom is a creative soul who loves to acquire new skills then she may enjoy learning how to make DIY moss wall art. As well as being a great way of bringing the outside in, so to speak, this engaging workshop will also help your mother make her own living piece of art to adorn her walls. The class also includes a lovingly prepared DIY craft kit, delivered to mom's door.

Better still, you can instantly send her a gift card online to redeem against this class or one of her choosing. So, if you live a few hours apart, you won’t have to worry about getting her present across America in time for the live session!

9. Make your mom's house smell amazing with this candle-making e-gift card

For mothers who love scented candles, what better experience vouchers could you give than those that give access to a soy candle workshop? Make sip and pour at this candle making class in LA! This relaxing experience is taught by skilled candle maker Kendric Sims during which your mom will make a hand-crafted candle that will add wonderful new fragrances to her home. This enjoyable session will give her the opportunity to socialize with other like-minded folks while picking up some awesome new tips on how to make the perfect candle at home. 

Whichever class you choose, with one of these unique experience gift card ideas, there's no doubt that she'll have a flaming good time!