A guide to Lakeland’s best giftable experiences

Some gifts don’t fit under the tree — make a lasting impact by giving your loved ones a giftable experience instead of a physical present.

A large yellow alligator playground with white traffic cones for teeth.

Gift someone a membership, class, or experience they won’t forget — like a membership to the Florida Children’s Museum.

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It’s been on-trend for a while to offer experiences, rather than things, for gifts. To help you level up your gift-giving game this holiday season, check out our curated list of giftable experiences so you can sleigh the holidays.

For the fan of family time

  • Florida Children’s Museum membership | Giving a membership is simple with the help of gift cards. They can also be redeemed for workshops + birthday parties.
  • Avelo Airlines | Maybe family is far away for your loved one. Book them a ticket to fly home from Lakeland International Airport.
  • DEFY Lakeland | Take your gifting to new heights with tickets or a membership to this trampoline park.

Looking for more giftable, family-friendly activities? Check out this list for inspiration.

For the patron of the arts

  • Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art membership | This membership comes with perks like free admission to Bok Tower Gardens, savings on studio art classes, and more.
  • Art Centric Studio | Skip the same old toys and give kids the gift of art classes. At this studio, kids can create art pieces and crafts in step-by-step classes.
  • Lakeland Community Theatre | Treat them to tickets to an upcoming show, or a membership where they can see up to six Main Stage productions each season.
  • Painting with a Twist | Sponsor someone’s next paint and pour evening with one of these classes — a new class is offered every day, so they can try painting in different styles.

For the active Lakelander

  • Balance Culture | Gift a single class, class pack, unlimited month, or year-long membership to this women’s fitness studio.
  • Yoga Pointe | Ease their mind with a gift card they can put toward classes, memberships, private sessions, or yoga teacher training fees.
  • CYCLEdelic | Pay for your loved one’s next rides with a fit trip pass or membership. Pro tip: You can even pre-order them a smoothie to give them something extra to look forward to.

Looking for additional fitness spots for your friend? Check out even more.

For the self-care devotee

  • Daydreams Spa | Stuff their stocking with a gift certificate good for massages, manicures, facials, and more. You can also book services online for yourself and a guest.
  • Salt Room Lakeland | This salt therapy establishment offers gift certificates for half-hour and hour-long sessions for children and adults. Plus, every $100 gift card purchase gets you $20 free this month.
  • Establish 37 | Treat them to a new ‘do with a gift card to this local hair salon — they can use it on a cut, color, or a pampering appointment at the Blow Dry Bar.

Find our wellness guide, featuring nine suggestions, here.

For the team player

  • Detroit Tigers | Take them out to the ballgame with tickets to a Major League Baseball game when spring training begins in February.
  • Lakeland Flying Tigers | Once spring training is over, this Minor League team takes over Joker Marchant Stadium — tickets aren’t available just yet, so maybe include an IOU with a card.
  • Maple Lanes | If a night of bowling is right up their alley, send them a gift card to cover their lane fees.
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