New Jersey Experience Gifts for Last Minute Holiday Shoppers

If you’re like us, the holiday season hasn’t slowed down one bit. While we’re very much looking forward to some much needed downtime soon, squeaking in all those final projects for 2025 hasn’t left us much free time as of late.  In fact, we’ve not even had much time to do any holiday shopping!  If this sounds familiar, we’re here to help – here are some great last-minute holiday gifts that don’t need any wrapping or visits to stores, but will be a surefire hit when your family and friends receive them!  Today’s blog is all about local New Jersey Experiences and workshops that make great last minute holiday gifts. Just purchase your tickets or book an event, print out the receipt and pop it in a festive littel card and voila!  Your gifting is complete. Allow Pinto Carpentry's guide to New Jersey experience gifts for you last minute holiday shoppers light the way to a brilliant holiday season!

A visit to iFly in Paramus makes a unique gifted experience! Enjoy some indoor skydiving for a truly memorable experience with their indoor skydiving simulator. It’s perfect for your favorite thrillseeker.

SoJo Spa in Edgewater is a luxurious gift experience like none other. Enjoy a blissful oasis retreat with salt baths, saunas, a heated infinity pool, and Korean spa treatments with unparalelled relaxation.  It’s a world-class treat you won’t soon forget.

Enjoy an in-home Sushi Making Class with Chef Misun for you and your favorite people.  Book a private class and learn how to make your own sashimi-grade sushi rolls, traditional Japanese appetizers and soup, and even a special dessert.  The class is a hands-on 3 hour experience guaranteed to make a memorable holiday gift. (Minimum class attendance is 2)

Take a culinary tour of Spain in your own home with Chef Ivan for and your loved ones and learn to make tapas, an entree, and a dessert from different culinary regions of Spain. (minimum 4 attendees)

For the fitness freak in your life, a visit to The Gravity Vault is sure to test their skills!  This indoor rock climbing gym provides instruction for the novice who wants to reach new heights, and challenges for intermediate and expert level climbers.  With multiple locations such as Chatham, Jersey City, Flemington, Middletown, the upcoming Edison, and more there’s plenty of options to choose from no matter where you live in the state.

Princeton Flight Training School makes a great gift for the person who has just about everything.  You’ll get the chance to fly the plane with the guidance of an FAA-Certified Flight Instructor from takeoff to basic flight skills to fun maneuvers!  Standalone experiences are available, and the flight time will count towards pilot’s license credit.

TreEscape Aerial Adventure Park in Vernon Township is a great family-friendly experience! While they’re closed for the 2025 season, you can book group experiences for 2026 now. This outdoor adventure obstacle ropes course and zip-line experience at Great Gorge offers 11 courses suitable for all experience levels. Give the gift of quality time and fresh air this holiday season!

TopGolf in Edison makes a great entertainment experience for friends and family alike. Located in Edison off route 1, this is a conveniently reached location for the sports lover in your life. Enjoy use of complimentary clubs or bring your own equipment if you’re a seasoned golfer!  Enjoy heated bays in the winter and cooling fans in the summer as you sip, snack, and swing to your hearts content.  Open all year round in all types of weather, it makes a great gift to get outside and away from the screens. Attendees under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times; guests under 18 must be supervised by an adult after 9PM. Priced per hour, 6 people per bay.

Tipsy Tie Dye in Hoboken brings all the fun memories of summer camp craft time for all ages, with a transformation to an adult-friendly evening atmosphere (and delicious drinks!)  Book a private party or attend an upcoming open workshop party and tie-dye your own creations. Family-friendly atmosphere until 5:30; after 5:30PM the venue transitions to adults-only!

RPM Racing in Jersey City makes a fantastic indoor play date on those blustery, snowy, icky winter days to enjoy with your family and friends of all ages. From racing in go-karts to the neverending options of the arcade, you’ll have a jam packed day of fun and games!

Gift tickets to a live show or concert at a local New Jersey performance venue:

• NJPAC in Newark

• State Theatre in New Brunswick

• Jo Ann Magistro Performing Arts Center in East Brunswick

• Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn

• New Brunswick Performing Arts Center in New Brunswick

• Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway

• Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown

• PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel

• Brook Arts Center in Bound Brook

• The Newton Theatre in Newton

• Cateret Performing Arts and Events Center in Carteret

• Ritz Theater and Performing Arts Center in Elizabeth

• Algonqiun Arts Theater in Manasquan

• Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank

• George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick

• Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in Hampton

• South Orange Performing Arts Center in South Orange

• Starland Ballroom in Sayreville

• Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel

• Kelsey Theatre in West Windsor

• Hackensack Performing Arts Center in Hackensack

• Two River Theater in Red Bank