Last minute local gifts you can enjoy together

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So you’ve done it again. You still haven’t found that perfect gift for your spouse, mom, dad, brother, best friend, roommate, child, etc. – And now it’s Christmas Eve, and you’re still stumped.

Well, fear not. We’ve got you covered. (You lucky procrastinator, you.)

While most of us are endlessly searching this season for that perfect thing to give tomorrow, truth be told it’s the experiences in life that can make the best memories. So why not give the gift that will be remembered long past Christmas Day? The one that can’t be exchanged, regifted or returned for store credit (you know who you are).

We’ve rounded up for you some of the most unique experiences central Florida has to offer. Pro-tip: Print off your confirmation email + put in a fancy card to physically gift tomorrow. After all, we do live alongside one of the most visited cities in the U.S., and for good reason.

This year, give the last-minute gift that leaves a memory. ⬇️

🏎️ The one with the need for speed | NASCAR Driving Race Experience | For any guy or gal wanting to live out their Days of Thunder Tom Cruise dreams, this experience might be hard to beat. | Admission starts at $150.

⚡ The child in all of us | Harry Potter World | Join J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world of Harry Potter for multi-dimensional thrill rides, Ollivander’s wand shop, and butterbeer at Hogsmeade. “It does not do well to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” Need we say more? | Check out their current deals on day + annual passes.

🎤 The Entertainer | Hugh Jackman in Tampa | This showman’s highly anticipated tour is making his rounds to Tampa spring of 2019. | Tickets start at $53.

😂 For the Much-Needed Laugh | Jay Leno | Get tickets for what is sure to be a laugh-till-you-cry experience at Lakeland’s very own RP Funding center coming January 5. | Tickets start at $101.

🧘 The Meditative Type | Yoga Pointe Membership | Give the gift that truly gives peace on earth while the studio is currently offering 3 classes for $30 through Dec. 24. Yearly and monthly memberships are also available.

⚽ The Former Soccer Player | Florida Tropics | The stadium continues to pack for the city’s professional indoor soccer team, as the team steps into the MASL 2018-2019 season. | Tickets start at $10.

🎭 The Musical Geek | Evita | With over 20 major awards, this broadway musical tells the story of Eva Paron, wife of Argentine dictator Juan Peron and her journey to become a ‘spiritual leader’ of the nation. Evita makes its way to Lakeland January 16. | Tickets start at $45.

A moment ago you were sweating it, and now you may have just found the best gift they didn’t even know they wanted.

On behalf of all of us at LALtoday, we hope you + yours enjoy this holiday week.

– The LALtoday team

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