The holiday season is officially underway which means for many, it’s time to start shopping. If you’d prefer to avoid adding more stuff to the lives of your loved ones, consider gifting one of these local experiences and adventures. From sweating out stress to relaxing under the stars, this local experience gift guide has everything you’ll need to win the 2019 holidays.

Get a museum membership

For the art lover on your list, consider a membership to America’s first museum of modern art, The Phillips Collection. For $60, a one-year, individual membership includes free admission, members-only preview days for special exhibits, discounts on lectures and events, and two one-day member passes to share. (as such a talented gift giver, one can hope you’d be tapped for the honor?) Coming up in 2020 the museum will exhibit the early works of Moira Dryer and take a look at African American artists of the 20^th and 21^st centuries. (1600 21st St. NW)

Tour the monuments at night
A moonlit tour of the monuments can be a great gift for someone new to town or to show a new view of the city to a longtime D.C. resident. Monuments by Moonlight offers a nighttime ride on one of those green and orange trolleys you see all over town. For about $45 per person and beginning at 6:30 p.m., the ride tours the monuments for two-plus hours, with historical anecdotes from the guide to entertain along the way. (50 Massachusetts Ave. NE)

Relax with a mani/pedi
It’s hard to go wrong by gifting a manicure and pedicure, either at the local salon your recipient frequents or at a local chain like Varnish Lane, with locations in Friendship Heights, the West End, and Mount Vernon Triangle. Varnish Lane offers waterless nail services—meaning no soaking your toes in a tub, which is planet-friendly, among other benefits—and nail polish free of common toxins. The Luxe Lane manicure with sugar scrub and moisturizing wax costs $44; a pedicure is $60. Varnish Lane also does group bookings and corporate services, in case you’re in charge of the office party planning committee this year. (multiple locations)

Indulge in high tea
Afternoon tea is an indulgence worthy of any fan of the royal family—or even someone who just loves those fancy tiny sandwiches. Some say the quintessential D.C. afternoon tea takes place at Peacock Alley in The Willard InterContinental. Your gift recipient can sip from a wide variety of teas and nibble on some scones, all while admiring the historic hallway. Afternoon tea, offered daily with a few exceptions, is nearly sold out for December, but is offered throughout the year. Tea costs $75 per person ($85 with champagne). (1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW)

Hike and picnic
Washington and its surrounding suburbs boast some great hiking trails—from Theodore Roosevelt Island to the Billy Goat Trail—and if you’re shopping for an outdoor enthusiast, why not gift them a fancy, filled-to-the-brim picnic basket to dine on mid-excursion? D.C. metro-based Feast in a Basket offers a backpack-style picnic (the “Capri”) that can be filled with a variety of options including buttermilk fried chicken and grilled salmon. Each picnic includes an appetizer, salad, entrée, bread, and dessert. A meal for two costs $150 and a basket for four will set you back $200.

Learn to say “Yes, and …”
Shopping for a budding actor or someone who misses their theater camp days? Then perhaps they’d enjoy an improv class at the Washington Improv Theater. Options abound, from beginner-friendly “Foundations of Improv” to a class on “Harold,” the fabled improv style. Many classes run for eight sessions and cost about $300. There are also one-off classes, like “Improv for Business” that will only set you back $65. (1835 14^th St. NW)

Get scared
We all have that friend who’s counting to down to Halloween 2020 already, but there’s no need to wait until October to gift them a spook-filled evening on the town. “Horror on the Hill” offers a 90-minute walk around the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and more, all while being entertained by historical anecdotes and scary stories. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $15 for kids, students, and seniors, and are available Friday and Saturday nights at 8:30 p.m. If you’re feeling particularly spendy, you can book a private tour, starting at $150. (237 Pennsylvania Ave. SE)

Get a tattoo
Whether you’re shopping for your aunt with a full sleeve or that friend who’s been swearing they’re going to get inked for years, a gift certificate to Jinx Proof Tattoos in Georgetown can create something they’ll remember forever. The shop minimum is $80; but gift certificates are available in increments of $20, $50 and $100 in case you want to spring for just part of some lifetime art. You can check out the resident artists’ profiles on the Jinx website to get a sense of their work, too. Bonus points if you agree to go along for moral support. (3285 ½ M St. NW)

Sweat it Out
Buying for a friend who’s already resolving to work out more in 2020? Help them get started with a gift card to community-focused and eco-friendly Yoga District. With studios in Bloomingdale, Petworth, Glover Park, and more, your recipient can show off their cobra pose all over town. While specialty workout classes can cost quite a bit, Yoga District is dedicated to affordability: Drop-in classes will run you just $11.50 (plus tax), and you can gift a new student an entire month of classes for $35 (plus tax). Gift cards are available in custom amounts, or you can purchase enough a drop-in class, a perfect stocking stuffer or Secret Santa gift. (multiple locations)

Enjoy the moonlight
Nature lovers might enjoy a Full Moon Experience at the National Arboretum. Choose from a Full Moon Hike, if your friend or family member would enjoy a several mile hike, or select the Full Moon Forest Bathing, which is more focused on breathing and experiencing the woods at a slower pace. The event starts at 6:30 p.m., tickets are $35 each. (3501 New York Ave. NE, see details about tour meeting point)

Take a drink
Does your shopping list include someone who loves a cold brewski? Then why not gift them a Craft Beer Journey from City Brew Tours? On the Original D.C. Brew Tour, they’ll spend a few hours being shuttled to several D.C. breweries, sipping their products, and eating a beer-friendly lunch. Sample stops include DC Brau, Brookland Pint, and Hellbender Brewing Company. Tickets run $99 for one adult; $65 for non-drinkers over 21. Purchase tickets or get a gift card to let them brew their own adventure. Private tours are also available.