1. City Tins
$30
City Tins are filled with coasters that double as gift cards that allow for discounts at a number of locally owned restaurants and bars. Indecisive about where to go? No worries! City Tins also have a ‘Dinner Spinner’ – spin a mini wheel with all the options and let the tin pick for you. City Tins have many options for different areas of Southeastern Wisconsin, from Milwaukee to Lake Country. Find them online or in person at several Milwaukee locations, including Broadway Paper and Historic Milwaukee.
2. Museum Memberships
PRICES VARY
Museum memberships give the gift of culture, learning and entertainment that lasts all year long. Support the Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Public Museum, Discovery World and other area museums by giving the gift of a membership so your family and friends can go whenever they please.
It’s time to pick your Milwaukee favorites for the year!
3. Historic Milwaukee Membership
$25-40
This one’s for the local history buffs. Members receive free walking tours, a subscription to the member magazine Echo,’early access to Doors Open MKE and more.
4. Milwaukee Zoo Pass
STARTS AT $145
Lions, tigers, and bears – and also over 3,100 other animals – await at the Milwaukee County Zoo. For the animal lovers, the gift of a Milwaukee County Zoo Pass is perfect. The pass lets them see favorite animal friends whenever they want, and it pays for itself within just two visits!
5. Dedicate a Bulb for Light the Hoan
STARTS AT $50
Every night, the Hoan Bridge is lit up in a vibrant display of color, thanks to Light the Hoan, a business collective dedicated to keeping the Hoan Bridge lit for every occasion. Light the Hoan offers an opportunity to dedicate a bulb to a loved one and subsequently earn some fun merchandise. Proceeds go to supporting Light the Hoan’s mission and toward lighting the east side of the bridge.
6. Cooking Classes at the Public Market
PRICES VARY
Do you know someone whose New Year’s resolution is something along the lines of “learn to cook”? The Public Market can help! The Market offers a variety of cooking classes to hone skills at any skill level, from pasta dishes, to cultural cuisine, to hot cocoa bombs and much more. Give the gift of a cooking class for an unforgettable experience and a new recipe (or two!) to make all year long.
7. Milwaukee City Tours
PRICES VARY
Milwaukee Food and City Tours have a variety of themed tours throughout the city, including everything from taverns to bakeries to Christmas lights. There’s something for everybody to experience in these easy-to-book bus tours.
8. Bublr Bike Ride Subscription
$100
Bublr Bikes are a fun way to cruise through the city in the warmer months, so for those who prefer not to drive, a year-long subscription to Bublr is the way to go. It’s transportation, easy exercise and automatic sight-seeing all in one convenient annual pass.
9. Subscription to Milwaukee Magazine
$19
Get the best of Milwaukee journalism delivered right to their door with a subscription to Milwaukee Magazine. With a subscription, you can save 80% off the newsstand price, too! We have a sale running through Dec. 31, 2023, where if you purchase a subscription for yourself, you get a free subscription to gift to someone else – plus a free tote bag! Talk about a gift that keeps on giving. 😉
