Whether you’re searching for the perfect present for a friend, relative, or coworker, these amazing gift experiences will have you ready in no time!
Here are our top 10 gift ideas that the loved ones in your life are bound to enjoy, including the art enthusiast, history buff, foodie, bookworm, and beyond.
1. A captivating multi-sensory concert featuring well-loved holiday classics
Get in the festive spirit by listening to classic holiday tunes under the gentle glow of candlelight! Candlelight’s Holiday Special featuring “The Nutcracker” and More is coming to St. Francis Hall and The Howard Theatre throughout the month of December.
These spectacular performances will surely be a crowd-pleaser, featuring familiar tunes such as “Deck the Halls,” “Joy to The World,” and “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.” If holiday schedules are shaping up to be busy, Candlelight offers gift cards that are redeemable on all Candlelight events in the United States!
2. Tickets to an immersive seasonal lantern festival in Northern Virginia
A visit to the Winter Lantern Festival is bound to be a hit among recipients of all ages. This interactive experience allows visitors to explore over 1,000 luminicent lanterns, carefully crafted by skilled artisans using traditional Chinese silk cloth.
From light tunnels to glowing swings, the vibrant attraction in Tysons is worth the trip! Gift cards are also available for purchase here.
3. An unforgettable trip to the stunning LuminoCity Winter Light Festival
LuminoCity Winter Light Festival is the perfect getaway for those looking to escape the city one evening this winter. This magical, playful experience brings three unique worlds to life across 6 acres of land. Held at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgrounds, the display features an arctic wonderland, to an illuminated jungle and a candy-coated paradise. Gift cards are also for sale here!
4. An exhilarating voyage back to the Jurassic Period
The fantastic Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience takes visitors back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth. With over 80 life-sized moving replicas, a virtual aquarium, and even an interactive paleontology space, this amazing experience will be fun for the whole family!
5. A mesmerizing look into the life of Van Gogh and his infamous creations
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is undoubtedly a perfect gift for the art lover in your life. This immersive experience presents an entirely new way to enjoy Van Gogh’s masterpieces through spectacular floor-to-ceiling projections.
You can get tickets to the experience here, gift someone a Van Gogh gift card, or both. It is the season for giving after all!
6. An afternoon of pure joy at Dopamine Land
A smash hit in London and brand new to D.C., Dopamine Land has come onto the scene as an interactive sensory museum designed to explore and boost the happiness hormone dopamine. Featuring meditative spaces, pillow fights, and several other blissful attractions, this is the perfect way for anyone to take a break from everyday life!
7. A mysterious and interactive blindfolded dining experience
Know someone who loves surprises? If so, this three-course blindfolded dining experience is the gift that keeps on giving! Taking place at Paraiso Taquería y Mezcalería in Capitol Hill, the enlightening experience allows food enthusiasts to enjoy dining out on a whole new level.
If your gift-recipient has dietary preferences, don’t worry—the restaurant is ready to accommodate this with their color-coded menu (green for vegetarian, blue for seafood, and red for meat). Bon appétit!
8. A unique narrative Titanic experience
Need a present for the history buff in your life? After sold-out runs in London and New York, Titanic. The Exhibition is open at National Harbor. Tickets to the experience will allow the gift recipient to discover the true story of the Titanic through old relics, listen to testimonies from survivors, explore a recreation of the ship’s interior and more.
9. A hilariously chaotic Drunk Shakespeare performance
Drunk Shakespeare D.C. will be a fantastic gift for anyone seeking a fun and refreshingly hilarious take on traditional theater (think five shots of whiskey plus acting). Spice up someone’s typical nighttime TV routine with tickets to this unusual performance set inside a hidden speakeasy at The Sage in downtown D.C..
10. Tickets to a movie of the viewer’s choice
Movies undoubtedly make a great gift during the chilly winter months—as do discount prices! AMC’s Black Ticket is valid for any 2D movie at any participating AMC Theatres® at a reduced promotional Fever price.
Can’t decide between these experiences or want to play it safe? Give a Fever Gift Card for endless entertainment opportunities!