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Sometimes the best present of all isn\u2019t a present, it\u2019s an experience. Here are nine Northern Virginia <\/a>experience gifts perfect for anyone on your list \u2014 from teens, to spouses, to friends, and everyone in between. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book a Fireside & S\u2019mores Getaway at Wilderness Presidential Resort<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now through February 1<\/em>
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Sometimes, the best present of all is a weekend post-holidays getaway with your loved ones. Presidential Resort in Spotsylvania, a camping resort specializing in affordable family getaways, is offering a \u201cFireside & S\u2019mores Getaway\u201d for $115 per night. It includes a firewood bundle, s\u2019mores kit, and a round of mini golf. The getaway offer is available through February 1, 2026.\u00a09220 Plank Rd., Spotsylvania<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover How to Take Great Phone Photos at The Art League<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

January 11 and February 27<\/em>
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These days, everyone can be a photographer with their smartphones. The Art League\u2019s Phone Photography class teaches guests to learn how to capture better photos with their phones. The class currently runs Sunday, January 11 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, February 27 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Attendees will look at the use of different camera lenses, shooting modes and what combinations are best for specific subjects. Students should plan on bringing their phone to class.\u00a0105 North Union St., Alexandria<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a Ceramics Class Series at Art House Seven<\/strong><\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

January 15 through February 19
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If you have an art-loving teen in your life, Art House Seven\u2019s Ceramics Class for seventh\u00a0through 12th<\/sup>\u00a0graders runs from January 15 through February 19. All levels are welcome, and beginners will learn how to center a ball of clay and shape it into various shapes, like bowls, pots, and vases. More advanced attendees will work on their pottery making skills and work will be glazed and fired. Students are required to attend the first and last day of class.\u00a05537 Langston Blvd., Arlington<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

See Gaby Moreno at Wolf Trap<\/strong><\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

January 23<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grammy winning singer-songwriter Gaby Moreno will debut at The Barns at Wolf Trap with a set of blues, Latin soul, and folk music. Expect tracks from her latest albums\u00a0X Mi (Vol 1)\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0DUSK.<\/em>\u00a0Moreno has also produced the theme song for the Disney animated series\u00a0Elena of Avalor.\u00a0<\/em>Seeing Moreno live is a fun option for those who are fans, or singer-songwriter lovers who want to discover a new artist to enjoy.\u00a01635 Trap Rd., Vienna<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treat the Little One in Your Life to Zootopia<\/em> Mini Camp at Encore Stage & Studio<\/strong><\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

January 30<\/em>

<\/em>Fresh off the success of\u00a0Zootopia 2,\u00a0<\/em>Encore Stage & Studio is hosting a Zootopia<\/em> Mini-Camp for children in kindergarten through second\u00a0grade on January 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids will be able to explore theater through the world of\u00a0Zootopia.\u00a0<\/em>The last day for registration is January 26.\u00a0Encore at Cherrydale United Methodist Church, 3701 Lorcom Ln., Arlington<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

See Kinky Boots <\/em>at Capital One Hall<\/strong><\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

January 31 and February 1<\/em>

<\/em>The Tony and Grammy Award winning musical is at Capital One Hall for two days and four performances only, January 31 and February 1. With a score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots<\/em> is a great experience for the Broadway lover in your life.\u00a07750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn to Bake at Knead & Know<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Weekends
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Bakers (and aspiring bakers) will love Knead & Know\u2019s weekend classes. January offerings include croissant making, Fundamentals of Bread, and country loaf making. In February, there will be classes on bagels, sourdough bread making, baguettes, and more.\u00a06322 Hopewell Rd., The Plains<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a \u201cRetreat\u201d at Calvert Rejuvenations<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Have a tired mom or overworked spouse in your life? Calvert Rejuvenations in Herndon has a \u201cRetreat\u201d experience that includes a 90-minute serenity massage with LED and CBD, 90-minute relaxation facial with a lush lip enhancement and hand and foot exfoliation, and a 90-minute meditation experience cocoon wrap.\u00a0485 Carlisle Dr., Herndon<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early Mountain Wine Club<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the wine enthusiast in your life, gift a wine club membership, like the one offered at Early Mountain. In addition to four monthly product shipments, when members visit the tasting room, they get special benefits like a free glass of wine for the member plus a guest on every visit. Members also receive priority access to winery events. 6109 Wolftown-Hood Rd., Madison<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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