Are you struggling to find a Christmas gift or holiday present for someone on your list? Maybe they have particular tastes, or they already seem to have everything. What you need to do is gift them a memorable experience instead of yet another scented candle that will end up in Goodwill. Everyone appreciates an experience as a gift because it doesn’t take up room in their home, it can often be something you do together, and it creates a lasting memory that they’ll treasure forever. If you’re looking for the best gift experiences in Seattle, we put together a wide range of options. Whether the person on your list is a music lover, an art nerd, a foodie, or a complete enigma to you, they’re sure to love being gifted one of these Seattle experiences.
Here are 10 of the best gift experiences in Seattle:
1. A night out at a stunning Candlelight Concert
A gift that makes an amazing experience year-round is the Candlelight Concerts series that takes place in stunning venues around Seattle. String musicians play tributes to a wide variety of musical artists while surrounded by glowing candles.
This December, there will be a few select Candlelight Holiday Specials in Seattle! If your loved one starts playing Christmas music in September, then you need to get them an early gift to either the December 10 Candlelight Holiday Special at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center or the Candlelight Holiday Special at the Lotte Hotel taking place on December 21 and 22.
2. A day at Van Gogh: the Immersive Experience
If you have someone in your life who is always going to museums and art galleries, you’ll blow their mind with this Van Gogh exhibition that allows visitors to become fully immersed in the artist’s work and life. There are still tickets available for Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience for select dates between now and January 2, so this could make an excellent early holiday gift.
3. A jaw-dropping experience at Dinos Alive
Here in Seattle, we all know someone who gets a little too excited to show tourists the dinosaur hedges in Fremont. Get that person tickets for Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience. They’ll love being able to walk among life-size, moving dinosaurs.
4. Hours of festive fun at Kringle’s Filling Station
If their love language is quality time together (especially during the busy holiday season), surprise them with tickets to Kringle’s Filling Station. The festive holiday experience includes free hot cocoa, games, and Christmas karaoke and is running now through January 1.
5. Tickets to a movie of their choice
Chase away their winter doldrums with the gift of tickets to their local movie theater. You get a discount and they get to go see a free movie of their choice at any of the participating AMC locations in the United States.
6. A delicious food experience in Seattle
If your loved one is a foodie (or just trying to cook more), treat them with a gifted food experience in Seattle. They can learn how to make Asian dumplings, classic handmade pasta, or pillowy sweet potato gnocchi.
7. A virtual palm and tarot reading
If someone in your life is always sending you their horoscope or talking about the hidden meanings in your dreams, chances are they’ll love being gifted this Virtual Palm and Tarot Reading. This individualized reading is done virtually so they get to enjoy insights about their future and inner self from the comfort of their home.
8. A Seattle harbor cruise
Whether they just moved to Seattle, only visit occasionally, or have lived here for years, everyone loves this scenic Seattle harbor cruise. It’s a beautiful way to experience the city year-round, and you learn something new about Seattle every time you go.
9. A night to remember at the Seattle NYE Bar Crawl 2023
If your loved one doesn’t have plans for New Year’s Eve yet, surprise them with this epic Seattle NYE bar crawl. Get tickets for Crawl ‘Til The Ball Falls: Seattle NYE Bar Crawl 2023 before they’re all sold out!
10. A Fever experience gift card
Sometimes it can be hard to buy an experience gift for someone if you’re not sure of their schedule—which is where gift cards come in handy! We recommend a Candlelight Concert gift card if they love music or a gift card for Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience if they’re an art lover.