There’s only 4 days left until Christmas, have you finished all of your shopping yet? If not, don’t panic, because Pinto Carpentry is here to help. As a carpentry crew who travel all across New Jersey and serve most regions of our great garden state, we’ve had the pleasure of visiting lots of different towns and cities. We’ve rounded up a list of amazing “experience gifts” you can give to your loved ones that don’t require a present or any wrapping! You can give the gift of quality time and memory making at these fun venues and experience certificates. Plus, they are even more meaningful and personalized to your giftee’s hobbies and interests! Why not take a family trip to the local zoo or a classic arcade with pinball? Maybe you’d like to try your hand at creating your own DIY woodworking project or learn how to paint portraits?
Whatever your recipient's flavor of fun, we’re sure you’ll find something on this list right here in New Jersey! Check out our last minute gift guide featuring escape rooms, day out at the zoo ideas, paint and sip classes, pottery workshops, racecar experiences, and even woodworking classes.
Puzzle and Escape Rooms
Escape rooms are an exhilarating puzzle challenge you can do as a large group with family and friends, or you can join your small group with some friendly strangers. Work together to find clues, solve riddles, and sleuth out the puzzles before the timer ends. Experiences generally last between 1 to 2 hours depending on team size and difficulty level. Recommended escape room locations include: Escapology in Garwood and Holmdel, Amazing Escape Room (Freehold/Greenbrook/Edison/Princeton/Montclair/Cherry Hill), Puzzle Connect Escape Rooms in Holmdel, Escape Garden State in Fairfield, Adventure Rooms in Montclair, The Other Tales Escape Rooms in Hawthorne, Liberty Escape Rooms in Ocean City.
A Day at the Zoo
Your family and friends will love getting the chance to see exotic animals and local species up close and personal! Take the kids out for a screen-free day of fun-filled learning and science at one of New Jersey’s many zoos and insect/butterfly exhibits. Learn about conservation efforts, animal welfare issues, local biology and ecology, and more! Plus, many of these locations offer seasonal displays and specialty exhibits like Christmas Events, Holiday Lights Displays, New Years Events, and more throughout the year. A day out at one of these beautiful conservation habitats and preserves can also give everyone something beautiful to look forward to after the snow and ice begin to thaw! From personal experience we can recommend: Turtle Back Zoo in Essex County, Cape May County Park And Zoo, Popcorn Park Refuge and Zoo in Forked River, Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, Lakota Wolf Presrve in Columbia, Cohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton, Van Saun County Zoological Park in Paramus, Butterfly House and Pollinator Garden in Tenafly, Kate Gorrie Butterfly House in Pennington, Insectopolis in Toms River.
DIY Art, Pottery, and Ceramics Workshops
Get crafty with a paint-your-own ceramic bisque piece or challenge yourself to a pottery throwing lesson. Create something memorable and swap with your loved ones for the holidays, or create a pals night out with your friends and make some forever memories. No matter what level of skill you have, these charming studios will get you in touch with your inner child so you can express yourself. Already a pottery painting pro? Then we suggest a glass craft night or glass blowing experience! We recommend: The Clay Pot Pottery Studio in Spotswood, That Pottery Place in West Windsor, Doin’ Dishes in Montclair, Fire Me Up Studio in Cranford, Painting Pottery Cafe in Englewood, A Time to Kiln in Red Bank, Mud Clay Studio in Madison and Montclair, Sandy Mones Pottery in Jersey City, Burnt Mill Potters in Branchburg, Glassworks Studio in Morristown, Hot Sand in Asbury Park, Gardens and Glass in Franklin, Mosaic Art Studio in Bergen.
Paint and Sip or Guided Paint Nite Classes
Professional artists will lead you through step by step to creating your own masterpiece in these lively, energetic studio locations. Choose from seasonal offerings, themed paint nights, paint-your-pet portraits, and more. You don’t have to be a regular ol’ Picasso to make your own artwork, because these classes and workshops are casual, fun, and designed to help all skill levels enjoy the experience. Some classes offer specialty wines, cocktails, mocktails, and even karaoke night add-ons! Bring your friends, coworkers, or even a “parent-and-me” kid friendly class for a creative social experience like none other. Our personal paint studio picks include: ArtXO Studios in Roselle Park, Propagate Studio in Stewartsville, Paint the Town in Morristown, Pinot’s Palette (Multiple locations across the state), Paint Noir Art Lounge in Union, Wine & Design in Rahway, Indigo Art Studio in Westfield, The Painter’s Palette in Orange, The Pour Artist in Bloomfield, Art Mango in Jersey City, Honeybee Arts (across NJ), Bey Arts Gallery in Bloomfield, Bratko Art Studio in Livingston.
Custom Woodworking Classes
Love looking at the different things we do here at Pinto Carpentry and find yourself with the itch to try it yourself? We wholhearetedly encourage you to explore your woodworking dreams at these amazing classes. These beginner workshops will help you craft everything from small hand made wood carvings, learning joinery and wood turning, explore basic furniture bulids, and even challenging things such as cabinetry craft or boat building! It’s a fantastic gift for the DIY enthusiast that will challenge them and build upon their skills further. Book a workshop at facilities like: The DIY Joint in Union City, New Jersey School of Woodwork in Washington, The Wood Joint in Monmouth, Maple Wood Shop in East Orange, Philadelphia PA Woodworks in Roxborough PA, Philadelphia Furniture Workshop in Germantown PA, AR Workshop in Westfield, Mr Sawdust School of Professional Woodworking in Hackettstown.
Driving Experiences and Track Days
Live your racecar driving dreams out on the track with NASCAR rentals and SuperCar experiences. Seasoned instructors and professional racecar drivers will co-pilot your track days so you can live life in the fast lane. Likewise, you can also use service apps like Turo to rent your loved ones dream car for the day and take a road trip in a sleek set of wheels to one of the aforementioned woodworking classes, paint nites, zoos, etc. Snag some tickets to a live motorsports race and enjoy an exhilarating competition at top speeds. Get your engine revving with these experiences: Ride-Along Supercar Experiences in Millville at New Jersey Motorsports Park, Raceway Park in Englishtown, Speedway Stock Car Driving, Stock Car Racing at Wall Stadium Speedway
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