You’ve made your holiday shopping list, and checked it twice: but what do you get for the person who has it all? Sometimes, the best gifts aren’t things, but experiences. Give the gift of an attraction pass, art class, cooking class and more ideas from Hamilton County, Indiana.

  1. For Families
  2. For the DIYer
  3. For the Art Lover
  4. For the Outdoor Adventurer
  5. For the Foodie
  6. For the Go-Getters

For Families

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  • Step into the story at Conner Prairie year-round with a membership, which includes free daytime general admission to Conner Prairie, discounted admission for select events like Headless Horseman and A Merry Prairie Holiday, shopping and dining discounts and more.

 

  • A perfect activity for everyone in the family is a train ride with the Nickel Plate Express. It’s not too late to book an experience to the North Pole on the Reindeer Express.  

 

Conner Prairie Glorious Fourth - July 4thPhoto by: Allison Mayer

For the DIYer

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  • Let your loved one customize their own homemade bath and body products with a gift card to Bath Junkie. Guests can redeem in-store and mix and match scents to find the perfect blend.

 

  • A gift card to Unplug Soy Candles or Penn & Beech Candle Co., in Carmel and Fishers, allows the recipient to pour their own soy wax candle. This gives the flexibility to personalize a cozy candle with different scents and container options.

 

  • If they want to add a touch of their personality into their everyday look, a gift card to Honey or HopeAnchor & Crew will let them create their own jewelry. Not only will it show off their personal flair, but they’ll always think of you every time they wear it!
Candle pouring at Penn & Beech's Customer Fragrance Experience.

For the Art Lover

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  • Experience a different kind of painting with Hawaii Fluid Art. Fluid art is a mix of paint pigments that push and pull against each other to create an anticipating and enjoyable final piece.

 

  • Want to get even craftier? Book a workshop with Board & Brush and turn raw wood into a finished project you can take home to elevate your space.

 

  • Try something colorful and unique with Mosaic Art Studio where they offer classes to create glass mosaic lamps and décor! It’s a fun opportunity to learn how to blend a beautiful piece of art and gain a cultural experience.

 

 

 

 

  • Give the gift of inspiration with a gift card from the Fishers Art Center where they offer a variety of art classes and workshops for all skill levels!

 

Canvas painting class at Noblesville Creates.

For the Outdoor Adventurer

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  • Koteewi Range offers private lessons for those looking to learn archery or improve their skills, as well as membership for access to the ranges.

 

  • The cure for cabin fever? A gift certificate to slide down the sledding hill at Koteewi Run Seasonal Slopes, open December through February. No need to wait for a snowstorm; they make their own snow!

 

  • Summer is synonymous with outdoor adventure like kayak and canoe trips. Get a gift certificate for an excursion with White River Canoe Company.

 

  • Know someone who is a concert goer? Treat them to the VIP lifestyle with season tickets to Ruoff Music Center. Get access to a personalized experience including premium seats and parking, VIP Club access, and private entrances to the venue and restrooms.
Koteewi Archery

For the Foodie

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  • Who doesn’t like food? Whether it's in-person dining or curbside carryout, it’s important to support our local restaurant community now and in the future. Purchase a gift card to your loved one’s favorite local restaurant – or one they haven’t been to yet.

 

  • Do you have a budding young chef in your midst? Sprouts Cooking School is Indiana’s only cooking school just for kids, and they host classes regularly for children of all ages to learn cooking and baking techniques.

 

  • It’s hard to go wrong with chocolate. And if it’s from XChocol’Art, it’s even better. Purchase an at-home chocolate tasting kit for a loved one. Owner Joann Hofer also offers in-person chocolate making classes, too.

 

  • Angelo’s Italian Market offers pasta making classes at the introductory and secondary level. They also have small and large gift baskets filled with all the ingredients to make a delicious, home-cooked meal along with imported Italian cookies and soda.
Sprouts Cooking School

For the Go-Getters

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  • For the golf lover, there are dozens of renowned golf courses to choose from in Hamilton County, home of Indiana’s Premier Golf. Stuff their stocking with gift cards for tee times and golf rentals.

 

 

  • For the pickleball enthusiasts, play year-round with a membership to 24/7 Dink, Pickle on Penn or The Picklr. Choose between three different options to get access to eight state-of-the-art indoor pickleball courts, a mezzanine where you can spy on the competition, a restaurant with full kitchen and bar, etc.

For more events and things to do this winter in Hamilton County, Indiana visit our events calendar or check out our holiday guide, and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.