Philly Experiences To Give for the Holidays

Stumped on what to get for those last few people on your gift list? Why not share a new experience, support a new hobby, or make memories with your loved ones? Here are some creative Philly-based experiences you can buy for that special someone. Shout-out to City Cast producer Abby Fritz and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé, the founder of Tiny Table Tours (a bonus gift idea!), for their recommendations.

🧀 For Foodies

• Classes at High Street Philly: Got a Great British Baking Show fanatic to shop for? Give them the skills to make pizza dough, brioche, or even pâte à choux. Classes start at $125. Center City
• Cheese Pairing at the Philly Cheese School: This school offers classes on pairing cheese with some unusual partners, such as potato chips. Prices start at $55. Bella Vista

🤸 Physical Activities

• Classes at the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts: From trampoline tricks to handstands to learning how to fly in an aerial hoop, classes at this circus school can teach you some new things. Gift cards are available and a single drop-in class costs $25. Germantown/Mt. Airy
• Learn Archery at Callowhill Archery. For that person who secretly wants to be Katniss Everdeen. An intro to archery fundamentals and safety class runs $65, which you could cover with a gift card. Callowhill

🪡 Arts and Crafts

• A Clay Date at Yay Clay!: This clay studio offers gift cards for a solo date or couples’ class. Prices vary by day and range from $75 for one person or $150–180 for two. Kensington
• Classes at Butcher’s Sew Shop: Get the fashionista in your life a sewing class where they can make a warm beanie, sling bag, or loungewear! Prices range from $50 for a single-day class to $300+ for longer courses. Or, grab a gift card and let them choose. Bella Vista

🍷 For Wine Lovers

• Le Caveau Wine School: This wine bar above The Good King Tavern offers regular series highlighting different types of wine and different grape varietals, led by a sommelier. The once-a-month study group starts at $65 per person and includes four glasses of wine (plus snacks). Bella Vista
• Mural City Cellars Wine Club Membership: For $75, you can give a three-month membership, which includes three bottles of wine, plus a discount at the cellar. Fishtown/East Kensington

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• Goat Visit with the Philly Goat Project. Hear us out: goats. For $90, you and a friend can visit people-friendly goats like Clementine, Kiyoshi, and Bebito for an hour at The Farm at Awbury Arboretum. Get the gift card here. Germantown