Shopping for gifts gets harder each year. I’m running out of unique gift ideas and feeling compelled to gift a gift card or certificate. So we have compiled a list of a few experiences around the OKC Metro that would make wonderful gifts.
Let’s make memories this year instead of collecting more stuff.
Thank you to Prohibition Soap for bringing us this guide.
Prohibition Soap Co. began as a joke in 2020 when its founder, Ray Thomas, was caught googling “saponification” at work. A coworker said, “You should start a soap company.” Five years later, that joke turned into an Oklahoma City business built on premium ingredients, real chemistry, and a prohibition-era obsession with craftsmanship.
Ray is a decorated Marine Corps infantry rifleman turned “half-a-chemist” who applies combat-level problem-solving to soap making. When he creates cocktail-inspired soaps, he doesn’t just guess. He goes to the bar, orders the drink, studies the color, and recreates the experience in scent and feel. Instead of burying quality ingredients down the list, Prohibition Soap leads with them, like Organic Golden Jojoba Oil as the first ingredient, not the eighth. His mom, known as “Ma Barker,” crafts their beard and body products, rounding out a full grooming line built by family, not factories.
Why it’s great for gifting: Prohibition Soap delivers an experience most people didn’t realize they were missing. Customer favorites like Kentucky Bourbon, Old Fashioned, and Barbershop pair perfectly with The Gentleman Beard Oil, Balm, and Butter. Marine-tested, family-approved, and crafted with ingredients most brands hide, these make standout gifts without luxury price tags. Shop local, support a veteran-owned business, and give premium grooming that feels personal.
Find Prohibition Soap’s locally made products online, at Carwin’s Shave Shop in Nichols Hills, or Chuck’s Shave Shop on Britton Road.
Paycom
From date night to family outings, Paycom Center is the premier destination for entertainment. Take in an Oklahoma City Thunder or Blue game, see your favorite musicians and comedians
live, or experience unique shows for all ages all in downtown Oklahoma City.
Don’t forget about our family-friendly amenities, including family restrooms, a Sensory Inclusion Room designed with KultureCity (near Section 112), and mothers’ nursing rooms (also near Section 112).
Whether it’s birthdays, holidays, or just for fun–tickets to an upcoming event make a great gift. Give your family memories that will last a lifetime.
Get ready for the world’s best drivers and their 12,000-pound monster trucks when Monster Jam
returns on February 14-15. Celebrate a century of high-flying dunks, jaw-dropping trick shots,
and all-around family fun when the Harlem Globetrotters bounce into town on March 28. Or bring
your whole squad down on July 16 when Dude Perfect: Squad Games Tour brings a brand new
tour filled with larger-than-life battles and unexpected twists.
First Americans Museum
Give the gift of FAM this season—to yourself, your family, or someone else you love! A First Americans Museum membership opens the door to unlimited visits, giving families freedom to explore again and again. The brand-new FAMily Discovery Center is a highlight for kids and adults alike: a hands-on, story-filled environment where children can climb, imagine, play and learn about how we are all connected.
FAM Members also enjoy meaningful perks, like exclusive invitations to special events, discounts at the café, 39 Restaurant and FAMstore, and 25% off FAMcamps and family programs*—perfect for curious kids who love to create, connect and learn year-round.
Whether you’re planning more intentional outings with your own family or gifting a membership to another household, you’re sharing the gifts of culture, curiosity, and quality time. Celebrate togetherness this season—and support Indigenous voices in our community.
*FAMhousehold level and above.
Painting with a Twist, Oklahoma City
Unleash your creativity at Painting with a Twist OKC! Perfect for girls’ nights, moms’ nights, Date Night, team-building, family fun, or private parties! We offer guided painting classes, DIY candle-pouring, chunky knit workshops, blacklight nights, and fan favorites like Paint Your Pet. Our calendar is always changing with fresh, seasonal artwork, so you can pick the painting you love and book your spot!
Drop in during Pop-In DIY daytime hours for canvas or wood projects—no reservation needed. Sip, snack, and create with drinks and treats from our studio bar. Proudly locally owned and operated, we bring the community together one colorful experience at a time. Our gift cards make the perfect experience gift for any occasion! Follow us on social media as well!
Sky Ranch
This holiday season, give a gift that lasts far beyond Christmas morning! Giving the gift of camp can mean so much more than a week of fun. It’s a chance to shape faith, character, and confidence that lasts long after the wrapping paper is gone. It’s more than a gift—it’s a week of wild fun with a powerful purpose!
Save $200 on Sky Ranch Overnight Camp in Van, TX, and receive a festive, Texas-inspired Christmas box delivered to your door—packed with FUN: a cozy blanket, sunglasses, pennant flag, water bottle, ornament, and more! Register at SkyRanch.org with code C4C26OKC by December 1st. Miss the deadline? No worries, you’ll still save and get a downloadable gift certificate you can print and wrap for your camper!
Unplugits
Play
Give the Gift of Creativity & Play for all ages!
Make holiday shopping easy with Unpluggits gift cards, which are perfect for every age! Their ceramic and painting studio also offers a parent/guardian-supervised two-story indoor playground and toddler-only area. Choose a same-day Paint & Take or paint a ceramic to be kiln-fired for pickup later. With crafts from $5–$120, there’s something for everyone. Gift cards are great for families, teens, birthday parties, adults-only paint nights, workshops, or a fun walk-in creative outing. Give memories, creativity, and play!
Give Unpluggits!
Mahjong in Broken Bow
🀄 Mahjong 101 in Broken Bow, OK 🌲🔥
Join us for a relaxing, ladies-only Mahjong retreat in beautiful Broken Bow, OK! We’ve reserved several luxury cabins—think 4-star comfort—for a fun, introductory weekend of learning and play.
Choose your weekend:
• January 23–25, 2026
• February 6–8, 2026
Each retreat includes your cabin stay (individual or shared beds available), beginner-to-intermediate Mahjong instruction, and plenty of Play & Learn opportunities. All tables, tiles, racks, and mats are provided.
🌟 Retreat Highlights
• Three Mahjong learning sessions
• Meet & Greet with fellow guests
• Private VIP wine tasting
• Cocktails & charcuterie
• Champagne brunch
Meals beyond brunch are not included, but each cabin has a full kitchen stocked with cookware, utensils, a grill, griddle, Keurig, and crockpot. Luxury amenities, bedding, towels, toiletries, and hair dryers, are provided.
Details & questions: [email protected]
Into Space Indoor Playground
Into Space Indoor Playground is a space-themed indoor playground and party venue designed for families with children aged 0-12 years old. We are located in North Edmond, offering a unique, clean, safe, and exciting place for children to play and celebrate. A three-story structure with obstacle course, slides, and zip line, much more, with a soft play toddler area and three spacious party rooms. More than just play, we offer free coffee, a variety of snacks, and beverages. Our seating area with free WI-FI allows parents to relax. Into Space provides open play, monthly memberships, 5-visit passes, 10-visit passes, 3-party packages, and private facility rental.
Located at 224 Garage Drive, Ste 100, Edmond, OK 73003.
OKC Zoo
Give the animal lovers in your life the gift of a wild experience at the Oklahoma City Zoo. Set them up for 12 months of adventure with a ZOOfriends membership ranging from solo passports to memberships for 10, starting at $60! Members save big on Zoo attractions, Wild Encounters, special events, food, and more! The savings even extend to discount admissions at hundreds of other AZA facilities throughout the country.
Make the holidays extra bright with tickets to SAFARI LIGHTS, a driving/walking experience featuring larger-than-life illuminated lanterns, interactive displays, photo opportunities, and tasty treats.
Additional Ideas for Experience-Based Gifts
Crafting
There are several pottery classes, but I’ll list a few. They all range in price, depending on how long the class is, if you paint only, or if you’re a beginner. I haven’t personally been to one, but it is definitely on my list! If you don’t want to try your hand at spinning the wheel of pottery, then there are just pottery painting options, as well. Click on the links to check out class details and schedules:
Plant and flower arranging classes sound fun! This may be on my list, but rightfully so at the bottom of my list because I don’t have a green thumb, AT ALL. Ha!
There are so many unique art classes that really let your creativity out! These are also perfect for date nights!
The Oracle (DIY lava lamp!)
Pinot’s Palette – This one is downtown, which is a great location. It is right on the canal, so after class, you can just walk on over to any great restaurant. They do have beverages for sale during class!
Wine & Palette – I couldn’t even tell you how many Wine and Palette classes I have been to in the last decade. Probably close to 20! It is so much fun! I have attended several classes for girls’ nights, date nights, and family bonding time. It just never gets old.
My favorite thing about them is that they don’t just host classes in their studio. They offer classes in 8+ restaurants and bars all over! When you book a class online, it will tell you which location it will be held at. Our personal favorite is Bill Steakhouse & Saloon. We love to come a little beforehand so we can eat. They have half-off appetizers for happy hour, who wouldn’t love that?
The instructors are fantastic; they walk you through each step of the way, and you never feel like you are being rushed. When you are getting settled for class and you look at their finished product, you’re thinking to yourself, “There’s no way I can finish that painting in two hours,” but believe me, yes, you can!
Cooking and Food
Sur la Table – Let me start off by saying that Sur la Table is NOT local to only Oklahoma, but it is worth mentioning. It is wonderful for a date night. We received this gift as a Christmas present.
You cook step by step with the instructor, alongside another couple. Then you get to enjoy the meal together afterwards. For this class, we learned how to make milk tea, two types of dumplings, and a bok choy side dish. At the end of the class, you get an email with all the recipes!
Thai Orchid – I have not done this class yet, but their food is great and the owners are wonderful. It is only $30 a class, and they only offer it to four people each Saturday.
Tipsy Cake OKC – Cooking not your thing? Maybe decorating baked goods is! You get a 6-inch cake and everything you can dream of to go wild with your cake. With the help of an instructor, you’ll be a pro by the end of the class!
Cookie Decorating – I don’t have a specific website because so many talented cookie artists in our OKC Metro are kind enough to teach us a speck of their craft. It is so fun! You get to learn how to make your own icing and how to mix the colors just right. As you can see, I still have a long way to go! Ha!
Experiences
Axe throwing is perfect for team building, family bonding, and any needed stress relief!
Escape rooms are ridiculously fun, especially if you’re with a good group. The rooms are creative and keep you on your toes. There are different themes to choose from, too.
Red Door (Penn Square Mall)
Miscellaneous Ideas
Photoshoots (family, single, couple, pets)
Tickets (comedy show, concert, ballet, sporting event)
Gift certificates to arcades, tourist attractions, such as Myriad Gardens, or a nice dinner certificate
I hope this gave you some ideas to make your holiday shopping a little easier! There are so many great local things that can be gifted. Not only for Christmas, but also for birthdays and just because.
Gifting doesn’t have to be difficult. Make it fun. Do a double date. A parent’s night out. Girls’ night out. Enjoy each other’s company, be safe, and have a wonderful holiday season!
If you are looking for local Oklahoma gifts, check out this guide!
