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
Made from grapes grown within a 300-mile radius, Mural City Cellars lets you give the gift of local wine. (Courtesy of Mural City Cellars)
🍷 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
🐐 Uncategorizable
- 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
Listen to today’s episode for even more gift ideas 🎁
