{"id":333813,"date":"2025-12-15T19:15:55","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T02:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/calgary\/?p=333813"},"modified":"2026-01-07T12:52:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T19:52:31","slug":"gift-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/calgary\/gift-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Gift Guide for Experience-Oriented Christmas Gifts","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

What’s on your holiday shopping list this season? Instead of more stuff to fill your closets, what about wrapping up joyful experiences and special memories with your family? Experience-oriented gifts are always the perfect size and can draw you closer as a family as you encounter new adventures together. Make Christmas easy this year. Check out the Family Fun Calgary Experiences Gift Guide, and give experiences, not stuff! (And if you’re looking for holiday events, check out the Christmas Event Guide<\/a>!)<\/p>\n

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Check back in November for the 2026 Experience Gift Guide.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Calgary<\/h3>\n

\"Board<\/a>Board Game Cafes<\/a><\/h3>\n

Have you tried a board game cafe? They have become an interesting alternative to playing the same tired games around your kitchen table. Board game cafes offer drinks and snacks to purchase and often charge a small fee per hour, but they have shelves full of games to play, from cards to complicated games of strategy. It\u2019s a great way to try something new and upgrade an old-fashioned game night!<\/p>\n

Read more about it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"Bowling<\/a>Bowling Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n

With a little friendly competition and lots of laughter, bowling makes a great family night out for all ages! Our Bowling Guide will help you find an affordable, fun way to spend some time, whether you like to focus on chatting between balls or perfecting your technique. Calgary has several bowling alleys, with the choice of 5 or 10-pin bowling.<\/p>\n

Read more about it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"Escape<\/a><\/p>\n

Escape Rooms<\/a><\/h3>\n

The room dims, and the lock clicks shut. There\u2019s a moment of silence. Now what? Escape rooms have become a popular activity for families, youth groups, and even business colleagues. It\u2019s a simple concept: allow yourself to be locked in a themed room, and solve the riddles inside to undo the locks. You’ll need to work together! Can you make it out?<\/p>\n

Read more about it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"Indoor<\/a>Indoor Play Places<\/a><\/h3>\n

I can say many wonderful things about Calgary (friendly people, great neighbourhoods, awesome parks \u2026 I do love it here!), but the weather forecast can sometimes be a real downer. Happily, Calgary is also home to\u00a0many<\/em>\u00a0indoor play places, from climbing structures to trampoline parks to parkour studios and beyond. Here\u2019s the lowdown on all those wonderful weather sanctuaries!<\/p>\n

Read more about it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"Recreation<\/a>Recreation Centres<\/a><\/h3>\n

Recreation centres are great places for families to stay fit and have fun together. Work out with weights or cardio machines while your kids play in childcare or go for a swim or a skate \u2026 there are lots of different options in the city, and that\u2019s especially great when the weather is unpredictable. Here\u2019s where to find all of them in Calgary!<\/p>\n

Read more about it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Winter Classes for Kids<\/a>\"Classes<\/a><\/h3>\n

Art, music, drama, sports, social clubs and educational enrichment \u2026 there are a lot of extracurricular activities that your kids could take part in. Here at Family Fun Calgary, we want to make it easier for you to find quality extracurricular programs that you AND your kids will love. It\u2019s a great time to try something new or get back to what you love, and these fun classes and programs make great gifts, too!<\/p>\n

Read more about it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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So, what will your family and friends be getting under the tree this year? From the ski hill to an epic concert, all it takes is a little reflection to find the perfect experience for anyone!<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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