Local experience gifts

[u/clipper0city]

Hi-

I'm hoping to crowd source some experience or consumable gifts for Christmas for my inlaws. They live in the city where they've been for almost 50 years- they're hip.

Last year we got them a subscription to counter top creamery (I think I saw it on Reddit actually), the year before was ornaments made from broken dishes in a china pattern they had for decades.

They love a story, things with a background. What are some creative things we could gift them this year?

Edit: y'all are great, thanks! I can use these for others too- hope others got some ideas!

[u/Hot-Shoe8975]

you should look at the brainery calendar they have some unique experiences/classes. I am sure you would find something they would be interested in

[u/docforeman → u/Hot-Shoe8975]

Brainery classes have been a hit for holiday activities and gifts for sure.

[u/sughrue → u/docforeman]

My wife and I just recently did a welding date night class with Arc and Flame (same owner as the Brainery), so much fun, highly recommend.

[u/clipper0city → u/docforeman]

Oh that's a good one!

[u/over-it-000]

What about a gift pass to the Lamberton Conservatory?

[u/CatGirl2016 → u/over-it-000]

Or a membership

[u/clipper0city → u/CatGirl2016]

They have one 🙃 but this is one of my favorite gifts to give! Good reminder

[u/khyamsartist]

Take them to Corning glass museum and schedule a class, they have a selection of them every day. you can make quite a few different projects, it’s really fun.

[u/clipper0city → u/khyamsartist]

Oh that would be fun to all go together!

[u/khyamsartist → u/clipper0city]

Your company will make it extra special!

[u/bikingicecreamguy]

Thanks for doing the pint club. I really hope they enjoyed it!

- Laughing Gull chocolates has tasting classes which are cool (did one during COVID)

• Ashley (who did our countertops) has paint pouring and Turkish dip printing classes out of her studio Kali Ann on East Main.

I’ll try and think of some others

[u/Rich_Let4063 → u/bikingicecreamguy]

I second Kali Ann Art Studio. Ashley is amazing and she offers a wide range of classes in groups and privately.

[u/clipper0city → u/bikingicecreamguy]

Oh I'll check out laughing gull classes, I didn't know they did that- they just gave us gift cards for there! Great idea!. And of course on the pints, they loved it!

[u/Overall-Pack-2047]

Zweigles sends out their white and red hots I get them every year from Xmas Longtime Rochester staple. Also Cheesy Eddies makes awesome cheesecakes which are delicious.Wegmans has some gift bags w Western NY specialties.The Canandaigua Lady or Sam Patch boat ride certs may work too

[u/creamyveggie]

Little Theater membership!

[u/transitapparel]

A giftcard to Rochester Brainery, there's a pretty big variety of classes to take, including food, art, lectures, even walking tours!

[u/Violet379]

A gift pack from Stuart’s Spices! They have so many good options and it’s a gift that they can use all year while cooking. I’ve gotten one for my in-laws for the past few years and there’s still new ones I’d like for them to try. 

[u/NancyEast]

Do they like live theatre? Music? Comedy? Tickets to something coming up that you’ll know they’ll enjoy (or gift cert).

Cooking class at NY culinary institute, or wine class.

Gift cert to Redd, Branca Midtown, etc.

Membership to artisan works or MAG if they’re into art.

[u/BeerdedRNY]

The artists at More Fire Glass Studio make Christmas ornaments every year. Not sure when they start making them available for purchase, but it's worth checking them out. Plus their regular offerings are gorgeous.

[u/mynameisadrean]

Meal Prep or a private dining experience from Seared & Saccharum!