Sometimes you just don’t know what sort of gift someone might want, or you know someone who has everything. In that case, the gift of an experience might be the way to go.
Good thing Northern Kentucky is full of fun and fulfilling activities that range from creating custom bottles of bourbon to golf lessons to watching the Florence Y’alls play.
Create your own charcuterie board
Give the gift of cured meats with a charcuterie board-making class at VomFass in Crestview Hills.
During the class, participants learn techniques for creating a charcuterie board, which the class will then enjoy along with a salad, bread and dip, plus two glasses of wine. Recipes for items made during the class and discounts on any purchases made during the event are included with the class.
In the advanced charcuterie class, participants will be able to take home the board and the food they pick out. If you have six or more people participating, you can book a private class for just $5 more than a public class.
Public classes are $25 for regular and $30 for advanced. To register, call the store at 859-331-1896 or visit their Eventbrite page.
VomFass Crestview Hills, 2770 Town Center Blvd., Crestview Hills.
Get better at golf
While the holiday season may not seem like the best time for golfing, the weather is always perfect at Always in Play in Fort Thomas.
This indoor golf simulator offers both standard as well as private bay rentals, plus a putting simulation game and a full bar. Available courses on the simulator range from Pebble Beach to Marina Bay and more.
When booking, Always in Play recommends planning for about an hour per person as it takes around 50 minutes for someone to play 18 holes. Clubs are available for rent, but guests are welcome to bring their own.
Bay rentals are $20 an hour for both standard and private. The putting simulator is $15 for 15 minutes and $20 for 30 minutes. Club rentals are available for $10 an hour.
Always in Play, 90 Alexandria Pike, Suite 15, Fort Thomas.
Bounce the energy out of your kids
Looking for some indoor fun for when it’s too cold to send the kids outside? Or maybe you want to help a mom or dad friend with a way to get their kids’ energy out.
Head over to Sky Zone in Florence. On top of tons of trampolines, this indoor trampoline park offers a zip line, ultimate dodgeball, jousting, areas for parkour, air-filled courts for basketball, volleyball and more, plus a “Ninja Warrior” course and a “drop zone” for trying out cool jumps.
Memberships to Sky Zone start at $25.99 a month, and single-day passes are available starting at $25.99 for 90 minutes of bouncing.
Sky Zone Florence, 4999 Houston Road, Florence.
Blend your own bottle of bourbon
Give the bourbon lover in your life the opportunity to create his or her own custom bottle at Wenzel Whiskey in Covington. Participants try four barrel-proof samples from different distilleries around the country; they pick their favorites and create a unique blend of bourbon. If you fall in love, Wenzel will fill up a bottle or case for you to take home for an additional price.
Wenzel is open for walk-ins Thursday nights from 5-9 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from noon-5 p.m. for groups of six or fewer; appointments are recommended for groups of seven or more.
The bourbon blending experience starts at $40 per person; all participants must be over 21.
Wenzel Whiskey, 15 Tobacco Alley, Covington.
Take someone out to the ball game
Give a day at the ballpark with a ticket to the Florence Y’alls. The season runs from April through September, with tons of home games where you can grab a hotdog and a beer. Tickets are available for individual games plus six- and 12-game packs as well as season tickets. Theme nights with specialty merch, drink and food deals and more happen almost every week.
Individual tickets start at $14, and season tickets are $384.
Thomas More Stadium, 950 Freedom Way, Florence.
