If you are looking for experience based gift ideas, then check out our list below.
If your family is anything like mine, the last thing we need at Christmas is more stuff. We have too many clothes, too many toys, too much everything. Christmas becomes an overwhelming overload of more stuff. Buying gifts becomes stressful. Will they like it? Will they use it? The day after Christmas is even more stressful. Where am I going to put all this? According to Finder.com, more than 60% of Americans don’t like the gifts they receive, leading gift-givers to waste 15.2 billion dollars this holiday season.
As we have over the past few years we are asking our friends and family to think of gifts that are more about experiences rather than material things. We are saving up for another trip to Orlando.
We are going to spend more time enjoying time together and creating memories. We plan to visit Christmas Light Displays in our area, enjoy Breakfast with Santa, go sledding once it snows, and discover new places to play. What is at the top of your experience gift list?
Memberships to:
“‘Twas the Night Before…” by Cirque du Soleil is an exhilarating spin on the beloved Christmas classic as only Cirque du Soleil could imagine. Join Isabella, a curious girl, jaded by the craze surrounding Christmas, as she is whisked away to an upside-down, inside-out world of the poem where she meets colorful characters of this timeless classic. Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever Christmas show, ‘Twas the Night Before… is a flurry of love, Christmas cheer, rip-roaring fun and hugely lovable characters that will become a new tradition for families to cherish.
Dates: December 15th – 26th, 2022
Address: 2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Cost: Tickets starting at $26.50
Tickets To:
- Movie Tickets
- Sporting events (Red Wings, Pistons)
- Duel In The D – Michigan vs Michigan State Hockey – February 11, 2023
- Concerts
- Detroit Symphony Orchestra
- Detroit Puppet Theater
- Disney’s Winnie The Pooh – January 20-21, 2003
- On Your Feet! The Musical – January 9, 2023
- Les Miserables – December 20, 2022 – January 8, 2023
- Dragons and Mythical Beasts – January 7, 2023
- Paddington Gets In A Jam – January 28, 2023
- Beetlejuice – January 31 – February 12, 2023
- “Weird Al” Yankovic with Special Guest Emo Philips – Tuesday, February 7, 2023
- Jagged Little Pill – February 14-26, 2023
- Jesus Christ Superstar – February 28 – March 5, 2023
- Book of Mormon – March 14-19, 2023
- Chicago – March 28 – April 2, 2023
- The Princess Bride In Concert – February 14-15, 2023
Lessons / Classes:
- Swimming – Goldfish Swim Schools
- Music
- Dance
- Gymnastics – Madison Heights Rec has an amazing program
- Theatre – Warren Civic Theatre, where everyone is included
- Art
- Ice Skating
- Robotics/Lego Building/Technology
- Karate/Martial Arts
- Sports
- Cooking
- Roller Skating
- Horse Back Riding
- Craft – sewing, crochet
- Yoga – Nature’s Playhouse
- Computers
- Photography
- Circus Skills – Agora Arts, Cirque Amongus
Experiences:
- Museums
- Ice Skating
- Roller Skating
- Bounce Houses & Trampoline Centers (like Defy Detroit)
- Indoor Pools
- Nature Centers
- Indoor Play Centers
- Gymnastic Centers
- Photography Session
- Bowling – Check out the newly renovated Bowlero Lanes
- Trip to Build A Bear
- Spa Day – Pedicures/Manicure
- Horse Back Riding
- Fun Restaurant – Chuckie Cheese, Dave & Busters
- Have a Pizza Night with Buddy’s Pizza offering Holiday Party Hosting, Holiday Catering, as well as Holiday Gift Cards.
- A Night at a Hotel with Waterpark
- Spending time helping others (helping at a shelter, delivering food, Habitat for Humanity, Ronald McDonald House)
- Cedar Point
- Indoor Mini Golf
- Horse & Buggy Ride
- Train Ride
- Ice Cream Vouchers
- Special dinner out
- A Trip to the Fire Station
- Tour the Morley Candy Factory or another factory tour
- Hot Air Balloon Ride
- Zip Lining
- Indoor Rock Climbing
- Laser Tag
- Paintball
- Ford Rouge Factory Tour
- Automotive Hall of Fame
- Mother/Son Dance
- Daddy/Daughter Dance
- Detroit Symphony Orchestra
- Tea Party Castle or My Girly Party experience
- Sports Clinic
Magazine Subscriptions:
- National Geographic Little Kids Magazine
- American Girl Magazine
- Ask Magazine
- Muse Magazine
- Ladybug Magazine
- Highlights High Five Magazine
- Discovery Girls Magazine
- Highlights For Children Magazine
- Sports Illustrated KIDS Magazine