For this year’s gift guide, Everyday Akron is focusing on experiences, memberships, hands-on activities and more. Some people are tired of getting more “stuff,” have everything they need, or require that extra nudge to treat themselves.
Of course this is not an exhaustive list; but hopefully it’s a good place to start. Supporting local businesses, organizations, non-profits, makers, artists, and others in the area is more important than ever before. So let’s shop small this holiday season while we play, explore and experience the Greater Akron area.
Jump to: Art & Theater Membership Gifts | History-Related Memberships & Tickets | Wellness Gifts & Memberships | Outdoor Recreation & Nature-Related Gifts | Photoshoots | Fun Activities | Food & Drink
Art & Theater Membership Gifts
- Classes and workshops at Akron ArtWorks (for all ages)
- Akron Art Museum classes and workshops
- Weathervane Playhouse 2023 season tickets
- Akron Civic Theatre gift certificates or membership
- The Nightlight membership — non-profit arthouse movie theatre
- Street Craftery workshops and events
- Akron Glass Works — private glass blowing workshop
History-Related Memberships & Tickets
- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens membership or tickets
- Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad specialty excursions, like Ales on Rails, Grape Escape, and Murder Mystery Train, or a CVSR gift card
- The Summit County Historical Society of Akron, Ohio membership or event tickets
Wellness Gifts & Memberships
- Marigold Wellness Collective float session
- Rock Mill Climbing membership
- Yoga Squared gift card — the studio offers yoga classes, massages, reiki and infrared sauna
- Gaga for Goats — soap making parties
- East York Street candle + refill subscription — make your own candles at home
Outdoor Recreation & Nature-Related Gifts
- Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park membership
- Woodland Acre Flowers 2023 Flower Share
- Akron City FC season tickets (soccer)
- Akron RubberDucks season tickets (baseball)
- Ice skating and winter activities at Lock 3
- Rent an igloo or fire pit at Lock 3
Photoshoots & Photography
- Grá Intimate Photography (boudoir photography)
- Bombshell Boudoir Studio
- LoveWhatIDo Photography
- OH SNAP — selfie museum
- Community Darkroom of Akron — black & white film photography classes and darkroom memberships
Fun Activities
- Akron Children’s Museum membership
- Akron Zoo membership or tickets
- The Great Escape Room
- Screen Suites — dinner and a movie in a private suite
Food & Drink
Wine Club
- Magna Privileges Wine Club
- 750ml Wine Boutique wine club
- Bourbon flight at Perfect Pour
- Twisted Tomato Pizzeria & Beer Wall
- Dinner and dessert at Square Scullery
Coffee
- Coffee subscription from Akron Coffee Roasters
- Compass Coffee latte flights
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