Zero Waste Marin's Holiday Gift Guide!

Physical gifts may end up in the landfill, but memories last a lifetime. This holiday season, we encourage you to think outside the box (literally!) and give the gift of great memories! Not only will you be gifting your loved one with a fun new experience, you’ll also be reducing waste. Read on for some of our favorite tips and suggestions for gifting experiences! Note – inclusion of a link or business here is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute an endorsement. 

Arts & Crafts-Themed Experiences 

  • Gift a loved one a class pack to try out a new art style, like pottery, watercolor painting, sewing and mending, or drawing! 
    • Art Abloom in San Anselmo offers weekly classes for all ages to explore various mediums. 
    • Art School of San Francisco Bay in San Rafael offers class packs based on age for all groups to learn about drawing and painting! 
  • Gift a one-day class or workshop! For example, MarinMOCA hosts classes on collage, making ceramic tiles, linocut, and more!

 

gifts to experience the bay area

  • Gift tickets to a sports game, such as to the Giants, Warriors, or 49ers!
  • Buy a loved one a membership or day pass to a local museum! Some ideas to get you started include the Bay Area Discovery Museum, the Cal Academy of Sciences, the Exploratorium, or the MOMA. 
  • For a loved one who enjoys the great outdoors, consider one of these ideas:
    • A National Parks Pass, 
    • A day pre-planned by you to take them on their favorite hike with a picnic included,
    • Ferry tickets to Angel Island to walk or bike around

 

GIFTS FOR A FOODIE

  • Give them a gift card to their favorite restaurant, or one they’ve been wanting to try!
  • Sign them up for a cooking class! 
  • Take them on a Sonoma or Napa winery date, or gift them a membership at their favorite winery
  • Gift them a digital gift card to their favorite coffee shop – and don’t forget to remind them to bring their reusable thermos!

 

gifts for an active loved one

  • Have they been looking to try a new workout? Buy them a class pack at a local yoga, Pilates, or strength-training studio!
  • Gift them a set of lessons to learn a new skill, such as music lessons or language lessons. 
  • Gift a guided tour or rental for kayaks or paddleboards, and explore the Bay Area’s beautiful waterways!