Tired of tiptoeing around plastic toys and watching “must-have” gadgets lose their sparkle by January? This year, skip the clutter and give your kids the best gift ever — experiences! Think trampoline-park air time, behind-the-scenes animal encounters at the zoo, icy winter tubing runs, cozy craft workshops, and all the memory-making magic that lasts way longer than anything battery-powered.
Even better? You get to be the holiday hero who gifted adventures instead of more stuff.
We’ve rounded up the best local experience gifts (gift cards, memberships, easy-peasy e-certificates) you can grab in minutes and wrap up in a giant box with a bow. Dive in and start gifting moments they’ll remember all year long!
Experiences are listed in alphabetical order.
Experience Gifts for Kids
ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER
800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville
Nashville’s hands-on museum with 175+ exhibits, planetarium, climbing tower and interactive STEM learning.
GIFT IDEA: Membership + add on a science kit
- Gemini Membership (Starts at $95): Admits one named adult and one guest per visit.
- Voyager Membership (Starts at $170): Admits two named adults and all eligible children under 18.
- Endeavor Membership (Starts at $240): Admits two named adults, all eligible children and up to two guests of any age per visit.
- Curiosity Membership (Starts at $45): Subsidized membership for eligible families.
ALTITUDE TRAMPOLINE PARK
3432 Lebanon Pike, Hermitage
Indoor trampoline park with bounce areas, foam pits, dodgeball and more for high-energy kids.
GIFT IDEA: Membership package + add on a pogo stick
- Platinum (No activation fee; $20.99 a month): Jump time for 120 minutes daily/ Two free Spectator passes/ Parent pass ($5 each for two per day). Includes Friday Night Glow Party nd Junior Jumper Jam.
- Gold ($10 activation fee; $15.99 a month): Jump time for 90 minutes daily plus other details from Platinum membership. Friday Night Glow Party is $5; Junior Jumper Jams are $5.
- Blue ($20 activation fee; $10.99 a month: Jump time for 60 minutes daily plus details from Platinum membership (but no Buddy Pass; no Friday Night Glow Party or Junior Jumper Jam).
BRUSHFIRE POTTERY STUDIO
4004 Hillsboro Pike, #175, Nashville
Paint-your-own pottery for creative kids ages 4 and older and families. Make and take home your art.
GIFT IDEA: Pottery session + add on some kind of creativity kit.
CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & BOTANICAL GARDENS
1200 Forrest Park Dr., Nashville
Seasonal gardens, trails, the Bracken Children’s Garden, storybook trails, events and festivals.
GIFT IDEA: Family Membership + add on picture books
- Family One ($110): Benefits for one named adult and up to five others ages 17 and younger.
- Family One +1 ($150): Benefits for one named adult and guest and up to five others ages 17 and younger.
- Family One +2 ($190): Benefits for one named adult, two adult guests and up to five others ages 17 and younger.
- Family Two ($150): Benefits for two named adults and up to five others ages 17 and younger.
- Family Two + 1 ($190): Benefits for two named adults, one adult guest and up to five others ages 17 and younger.
- Family Two + 2 ($230): Benefits for two named adults, two adult guests and up to five others ages 17 and younger.
COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville
Three hundred and fifty thousand square feet of galleries, archives, retail and event space plus monthly activities for all ages.
GIFT IDEA: Family Membership. Add on a ukulele or guitar.
Family Membership ($125): For two named adults and children ages 18 and younger in your household plus two single-visit admission tickets for guests. Skip the line for gallery ticketing, free access to weekly programs, presale opportunities for CMA Theater concerts, discounts for Hatch Show Print and RCA Studio B and tours.
DISCOVERY CENTER AT MURFREE SPRINGS
502 N. Broad St., Murfreesboro
Children’s museum for ages 2 – 10 with STEM exhibits, play zones, a wetland boardwalk and seasonal events.
GIFT IDEA: Membership. Add on a STEM kit.
- One + One Membership ($70): Unlimited visits for one named adult and one child, discounts, invitations to members-only events.
- One + One Plus Membership ($95): Unlimited admission for one named adult, one child and one adult guest
- Discovery Membership ($120): Unlimited admission for one named adult and up to four eligible children (ages 12 months – 17 years in the same household) and one adult guest.
- Deluxe Membership ($150): Unlimited admission for two named adults, up to four eligible children and one adult guest.
- Sustaining Membership ($300): Unlimited admission for two named adults, up to four eligible children and one adult guest.
K1 SPEED – INDOOR KART RACING
404 Davidson St., Nashville
Junior and adult electric go-kart racing in a fast-paced indoor arena. You must be 48” tall or higher to race as a junior.
GIFT IDEA: Gift card for $50, $75 or $100. Add on a slot car racing set.
LITTLE ART HOUSE
2106 Acklen Ave., Hillsboro
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338 46th Ave. N, Sylvan Park
Children’s art studio for ages 1 – 12 offering guided classes, camps, open studio sessions and themed, creative events.
GIFT IDEA: Membership (starting at $150) for three Creative Play sessions a week + add on an art set.
Kids can experience all that Lucky Ladd Farms offers throughout the year with a family membership.
LUCKY LADD FARMS
4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville
Year round farm fun for families.
GIFT IDEA: Season Pass. (family named on a pass should live in the same household). Add on a play farm set
- Adult ($49.99 + tax): One adult, ages 13 and older.
- Companion ($99.99 + tax): One adult and one child or two adults.
- Family ($179.99 + tax): Five family members.
- Family + Guest ($215.99 + tax): Five family members plus one guest.
NASHVILLE CHILDREN’S THEATRE
25 Middleton St., Nashville
Professional children’s theater for kids ages 2 and older presenting high-quality productions often based on stories.
GIFT IDEA: Tickets to a show. Check the website for what’s coming up. Add on pretend dress-up clothes.
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY
One Symphony Place, Nashville
The city’s Grammy-Award winning orchestra known for its innovative programming and dedication to contemporary American music.
GIFT IDEA: Tickets to an upcoming performance. Check the website for what’s coming up. Add on an instrument set.
NASHVILLE ZOO AT GRASSMERE
3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville
Explore more than 3,000 animals, jungle gyms, themed exhibits and annual seasonal events.
- GIFT IDEA: Family Membership (for one or two years as indicated) Add on a stuffed animal.
- GIFT IDEA: Gift a Backstage Pass Tour (Head behind the scenes to explore the animal care and behavior of the animals — this info is not available anywhere else!) RHINO: $150 / GIRAFFE: $75 / SLOTH: $75 / AARDVARK: $50
Membership Info:
- Adult ($100/$180): One named adult.
- Dual ($140/$260): One named adult and one adult guest.
- Household ($180/$340): One named adult, one adult guest and eligible children of the primary adult.
- Household Plus ($215/$410): Two named adults, one adult guest, and eligible children of the primary adult.
- Safari Set ($265/$510) Two named adults, two adult guests and eligible children of the primary adult.
PUTTSHACK
138 12th Ave. N, Nashville
High-tech, indoor mini golf with lights, music and interactive score keeping for ages 7 to adult.
GIFT IDEA: Gift cards starting at $10. Add on some kid golf clubs.
RYMAN
116 Rep. John Lewis Way, Nashville
World renowned concert hall, rock & roll landmark and original home of the Grand Ole Opry.
GIFT IDEA: Tickets to an upcoming show. Check the website for what’s coming up. Add on a karoke microphone.
SKY ZONE
1647 Mallory Lane, Brentwood
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1220 Broad Street, Murfreesboro
Trampolines, ninja courses, zip lines and foam pits.
GIFT IDEA: Membership. Add a kid-sized trampoline for the backyard.
Basic ($29.99 a month): Two hours of jump time, any time, Mon – Fri, two hours of jump time before 1 p.m. on weekends, access to member-only events.
Elite ($33.99 a month): Unlimited jump time Mon – Fri, two hours of jump time on weekends, 20% off birthday packages, access to member-only events. Elite Parent add-on is $11.99 a month.
SPORTS, PROFESSIONAL
Nashville’s pro sports teams provide a great spectator experience.
GIFT IDEA: Tickets to a game. Add on sports equipment.
Nashville Predators
Ice hockey tickets.
Nashville SC
Pro soccer tickets.
Nashville Sounds
Minor-league baseball.
TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
505 Deaderick St., Nashville
The professional arts center in downtown Nashville is the venue for Broadway national tours and the performance space for Nashville Ballet, Nashville Opera and Nashville Repertory Theatre. Check the website for what’s coming up.
GIFT IDEA: Season tickets to one of the arts entities; individual tickets, gift certificates. Add on something artsy.
URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARK
1735 Galleria Blvd., STE 2, Franklin
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1952 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro
Indoor adventure park with ropes courses, climbing wall, trampolines and obstacle courses.
GIFT IDEA: Membership.
Unlimited Play Membership ($17 a month) or the Shorty (40”)
Shorty (40”) Membership ($9.99 a month)
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