Experience Gift Ideas NYC: Best Courses & Gift Cards

15 Seats Left

Dec 19th

2–4pm ET

Dec 23rd

7–9pm ET

Dec 30th

7–9pm ET

Jan 2nd

6:30–8:30pm ET

Sat. Nov 28th, 2–4pm ET (2 hours)

$70

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+700 pts

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Fall Flavors Cocktail Making Class

J. Bespoke @ 150 E 54th St, New York, NY

Step into a stylish NYC speakeasy and master the art of seasonal mixology with guidance from expert bartenders. Craft autumn-inspired cocktails featuring flavors like apple, maple, pear, and warm spices, using professional tools and techniques. Enjoy a hands-on experience that blends creativity, flavor, and the cozy spirit of fall.

(47) All levels 21 and older

Nov 13th

5–6:30pm ET

Nov 14th

2:30–4pm ET

Nov 15th

4–5:30pm ET

Nov 16th

7–8:30pm ET

Fri. Nov 13th, 5–6:30pm ET (90 minutes)

$130

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+1300 pts

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Graffiti Art Workshop (Standard Admission + Individual Canvas)

Graff Tours @ 282 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn spray painting techniques and create your own graffiti art project while exploring the culture and style of aerosol art. End class with a finished piece to take home.

(4) All levels 1 and older

Nov 13th

3–4pm ET

2 Seats Left

Nov 16th

3–4pm ET

2 Seats Left

Nov 17th

3–4pm ET

6 Seats Left

Nov 19th

3–4pm ET

6 Seats Left

Nov 20th

3–4pm ET

3 Seats Left

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Fri. Nov 13th, 3–4pm ET (1 hour)

$63.60

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+636 pts

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Make & Take Truffle

Roni-Sue's Chocolates @ 148 Forsyth St, New York, NY

Learn to craft delicious chocolate truffles with Roni-Sue's Chocolates. Discover the secrets of ganache making and create your own custom-flavored fillings from scratch. Leave with your handmade truffles and a container of "homework" ganache to continue your sweet creations at home.

(73) All levels 10 and older

Nov 22nd

11am–12pm ET

Nov 29th

11am–12pm ET

Dec 6th

11am–12pm ET

Dec 13th

11am–12pm ET

Dec 20th

11am–12pm ET

Sun. Nov 22nd, 11am–12pm ET (1 hour)

$100

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+1000 pts

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Greenwich Village Pizza Walk

Scott's Pizza Tours @ Meeting place to be provided thru email, New York, NY

Travel through pizza's American evolution by visiting three celebrated NYC pizzerias. Begin at a historic coal-fired location steeped in tradition, then explore two additional venues showcasing diverse styles. Learn about the techniques, heritage, and appeal of New York City's pizza culture through this flavorful exploration.

(82) All levels All ages

Nov 13th

11am–1:30pm ET

Nov 15th

11am–1:30pm ET

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Nov 16th

11am–1:30pm ET

Nov 18th

11am–1:30pm ET

Nov 20th

11am–1:30pm ET

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Fri. Nov 13th, 11am–1:30pm ET (2 hours & 30 minutes)

$68.90

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+689 pts

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Gallery Crawl | Chelsea

ArtsClub @ 311 E 3rd St, New York, NY

This course offers an insider guided tour of local galleries, with private exhibitions and conversations with artists and gallery directors.

(46) All levels 21 and older

Dec 5th

1–3pm ET

$25

8 Seats Left

Jan 30th

1–3pm ET

$25

Sat. Dec 5th, 1–3pm ET (2 hours)

$25

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+250 pts

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14 Wines, 7 Cheeses, 1 Night

NYC Wine Company @ 13 E 8th St, New York, NY

One of the most effective ways to develop your wine knowledge is to taste a wide variety of different wines. This comprehensive around-the-world wine and cheese tasting offers exactly that opportunity, featuring selections from diverse regions and emerging wine-producing areas. Rather than focusing on a single country or theme, this tasting showcases wines from around the globe, with particular attention to up-and-coming producers from South Africa,...

(342) All levels 21 and older

Nov 20th

6:30–8:45pm ET

$79

Dec 11th

6:30–8:45pm ET

$79

23 Seats Left

Fri. Nov 20th, 6:30–8:45pm ET (2 hours & 15 minutes)

$79

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+790 pts

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Botanical Cocktail Making

FESTIVÁL @ 1155 2nd Ave, New York, NY

Craft botanical cocktails in a hands-on mixology workshop using fresh herbs, fruits, and aromatics while learning foundational bartending techniques.

(6) All levels 21 and older

Nov 13th

11am–12:30pm ET

Nov 13th

12–1:30pm ET

Nov 13th

1–2:30pm ET

Nov 13th

2–3:30pm ET

Nov 13th

3–4:30pm ET

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Fri. Nov 13th, 11am–12:30pm ET (90 minutes)

$145

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+1450 pts

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Gingerbread Man Cake

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Capture the warmth of the season with a spiced Gingerbread Cake that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. This class guides you through each step, from baking to decorating, creating a festive treat that’s both beautiful and delicious. Bring holiday cheer to your table with this timeless favorite!

(639) All levels 12 and older

Dec 4th

11am–1pm ET

11 Seats Left

Dec 7th

4:30–6:30pm ET

Dec 13th

11am–1pm ET

Fri. Dec 4th, 11am–1pm ET (2 hours)

$125

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+1250 pts

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Hanukkah Cupcake Decorating Class

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Celebrate Hanukkah with a hands-on cupcake decorating workshop featuring festive blue, white, and gold designs. Learn buttercream piping techniques to create menorahs, dreidels, rosettes, and braided challah accents, then add chocolate gelt, shimmering gold details, and colorful swirls. Beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels, this class includes all supplies, a decorating guide, and a box of beautifully decorated cupcakes to take home. Suitable for ages 12+, with younger children welcome alongside a paying adult.

(639) All levels 12 and older

Dec 1st

11am–1pm ET

Tue. Dec 1st, 11am–1pm ET (2 hours)

$125

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+1250 pts

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Hanukkah Cookie Baking and Decorating Class

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Learn to bake and decorate festive Hanukkah sugar cookies in this hands-on workshop. Practice rolling dough, royal icing piping and flooding, wet-on-wet marbling, lettering, and sparkling sugar accents to create beautifully decorated cookies to take home.

(639) All levels 12 and older

Dec 2nd

2–4:30pm ET

Wed. Dec 2nd, 2–4:30pm ET (2 hours & 30 minutes)

$125

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+1250 pts

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Sunset Cruise on Yacht Manhattan

Classic Harbor Line @ 12th Ave, New York, NY

Experience a luxurious evening sailing past Manhattan's stunning landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge, aboard a sophisticated yacht. Enjoy private seating, complimentary beverages, and panoramic sunset views of the New York skyline. This romantic cruise captures the elegance and magic of the city as daylight fades over the water.

(323) All levels 21 and older

Nov 13th

3:45–5:15pm ET

45 Seats Left

Nov 13th

4–5:30pm ET

45 Seats Left

Nov 14th

4–5:30pm ET

3 Seats Left

Nov 14th

4:15–5:45pm ET

44 Seats Left

Nov 15th

4:15–5:45pm ET

45 Seats Left

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Fri. Nov 13th, 3:45–5:15pm ET (90 minutes)

$110.92

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+1109 pts

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Italo Disco - Pasta Making DANCE Party

EVÈNTO @ 75 Murray St, New York, NY

Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening in the heart of New York City where culinary skill meets high-energy dance. Roll, cut, and shape fresh pasta as a live DJ spins Italo Disco beats, building a lively atmosphere that blends the craft of handmade pasta with the excitement of a disco dance party. A night packed with flavor, fun, and memorable moments.

(2) All levels 21 and older

Nov 14th

7–10pm ET

$161.52

Dec 5th

7–10pm ET

$161.52

Sat. Nov 14th, 7–10pm ET (3 hours)

$161.52

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+1615 pts

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Holiday Cookie Bake & Swap

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Bake and share a variety of holiday favorites in this festive, hands-on cookie workshop. Learn to make gingerbread people, jam thumbprints, chocolate turtles, gingersnaps, and crinkle cookies while practicing dough shaping, filling, and decorating techniques. Join a community cookie swap and take home a bakery box filled with an assortment of handcrafted seasonal treats. Beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels.

(639) All levels 12 and older

Dec 6th

11am–2pm ET

Sun. Dec 6th, 11am–2pm ET (3 hours)

$125

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+1250 pts

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Holiday Bread Baking

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Discover the joy of holiday baking in this hands-on workshop featuring three seasonal favorites. Learn to bake spiced gingerbread loaf, traditional German Stollen filled with dried fruits and marzipan, and sweet cinnamon-sugar pull-apart bread. Practice essential techniques for kneading, shaping, filling, and glazing while creating delicious treats from scratch. Beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels, with all supplies and your baked creations to take home.

(639) All levels 14 and older

Dec 7th

4–7pm ET

Mon. Dec 7th, 4–7pm ET (3 hours)

$125

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+1250 pts

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Holiday Macarons Class

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Celebrate the season by mastering delicate coconut macaroons with a festive twist. Learn to bake them golden and soft, then decorate with chocolate dips, colorful sprinkles, and seasonal touches. Take home a box of your beautifully finished macaroons, a printed recipe, and the skills to recreate these festive treats for holiday celebrations.

(639) All levels 21 and older

Dec 9th

2–4:30pm ET

Dec 14th

4–7pm ET

Dec 22nd

11am–2pm ET

Wed. Dec 9th, 2–4:30pm ET (2 hours & 30 minutes)

$125

for 2 students

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+1250 pts

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Healthy Holiday Fruit & Nut Chocolate Bars Class

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Create gourmet chocolate bars in this hands-on workshop. Learn chocolate tempering, mold pouring, and flavor pairing while decorating dark, milk, and white chocolate with assorted nuts, dried fruits, coconut, and cacao nibs. Take home your handcrafted treats.

(639) All levels 12 and older

Dec 3rd

2–3:30pm ET

$99.99

Thu. Dec 3rd, 2–3:30pm ET (90 minutes)

$99.99

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+1000 pts

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Family Hanukkah Cookie Baking and Decorating Class

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Learn to bake and decorate Hanukkah sugar cookies in this hands-on workshop. Practice rolling dough, royal icing piping and flooding, wet-on-wet marbling, and sparkling sugar accents to create festive cookies with beautiful designs to take home.

(639) All levels 12 and older

Dec 5th

3–4:30pm ET

$75

Sat. Dec 5th, 3–4:30pm ET (90 minutes)

$75

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+750 pts

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Whiskey Tasting Class

Kings County Distillery @ 299 Sands St, Brooklyn, NY

Master whiskey evaluation methods in this professional class. Investigate whiskey's engaging background and manufacturing practices while appreciating a selected set of varied expressions. Refine your tasting abilities and become versed in whiskey appreciation at Kings County Distillery.

(105) All levels 21 and older

Nov 13th

7–8pm ET

14 Seats Left

Nov 20th

7–8pm ET

Nov 21st

7–8pm ET

18 Seats Left

Nov 28th

7–8pm ET

Dec 4th

7–8pm ET

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Fri. Nov 13th, 7–8pm ET (1 hour)

$40.21

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+402 pts

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Wine Tasting 101

CocuSocial Cooking Classes @ 23-11 44th Dr, Long Island City, NY

Discover the world of wines and awaken your palate with this unique Wine Tasting 101 experience at CocuSocial Cooking Classes. Guided by an expert Sommelier, you'll have the opportunity to taste and contrast six different wines, while learning about history, regions, tasting techniques, and more. Whether you're a wine aficionado or just love wine, this class is sure to leave you on a good note!

(2,120) Beginner 21 and older

Nov 21st

2–4pm ET

$60

22 Seats Left

Dec 5th

2–4pm ET

$64

23 Seats Left

Dec 19th

2–4pm ET

$64

23 Seats Left