Give the Gift of Experience: 25 Activity-Packed Present Ideas

When it comes to giving experiences, the sky is the limit — and that includes presentation! There’s no need to limit yourself to sticking a gift card in an envelope and calling it good. Get creative!

Wrap a new baseball glove with a pair of Mariners tickets, or tuck a cooking class registration form into a ready-to-fill recipe box. A small toy plane goes well with a Museum of Flight membership, and a Seattle guidebook is the perfect companion for any chocolate, ghost or market tour.

When all is said and done, your littles will be delighted to have something to open, and even more excited to create special memories through a meaningful and intentional experience.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2018 and updated in November 2022.