We have it on good authority (and when we say ‘good authority’ we do of course mean Google) that September is the most common birthday month. This suggests that the warm and fuzzy Christmas spirit – mingled with quite a lot of eggnog and not much to watch on T.V. – leads to plenty of babies being conceived around the festive season.

With what we’re now calling Birthday Season in full swing, we thought there’s no better time to help you select the perfect birthday present for all the people you (probably) know who were born in September.

If you’re looking to buy a great gift for a few people with different interests and hobbies this month, never fear. Xperience Days is here to hold your hand and recommend the perfect gift for every birthday person in your life, no matter what they love to do.

Adrenaline Experience Gifts for Birthdays

Do you know someone whose idea of a good time is bungee jumping off a cliff face, swimming with sharks or flying a plane?

The thrill seekers are the people for whom life is never quite enough; always looking for the next adventure, their wanderlust and lust for life are what makes them a great person to be around… and a difficult person to buy gifts for!

If you’re searching for an adventurous gift, look no further. We think we’ve found the perfect birthday gift for thrill seekers…

Sonoma Warbird Flight – $399

Your thrill-seeking giftee will be blown away by this adventurous birthday gift…

During this 20 minute Sonoma Warbird Flight Experience, your lucky giftee will absorb the beauty of the Sonoma Valley from the seat of a North American SNJ-4 “Texan” Warbird as they fly back in time to the 1940’s, and learn how real fighter pilots used to train!

This once-in-a-lifetime experience gift takes place at Sonoma Valley Airport. There, your giftee will meet their pilot and learn about the history and functionality of the vintage aircraft. Once briefed, they’ll begin their flight with their expert pilot by their side, and may even have the opportunity to take the controls themselves!

Whether they choose to sit back and simply enjoy this scenic flight over Sonoma, or request that the pilot perform a few precision aerobatics, including loops and rolls, this vintage aircraft experience is an unforgettable gift for anyone with a sense of history and adventure.

Food and Drink Birthday Gifts

If your giftee is a complete foodie – an ever-growing mental glossary of new restaurants to try, piles of cookbooks in their kitchen and a never ending resource of interesting ingredients in their fridge – we think the below experience will make a delectable birthday gift.

West Side Market Cleveland Food Tour – $47

Treat your food-loving giftee to this delicious food tour of Cleveland’s West Side Market.

During their jam-packed tour, your giftee will browse approximately 15 vendors throughout the market.

They’ll sample such delicacies as apple turnovers, olive oil, hummus, organic fruits and vegetables, beef jerky, handmade almond, cashew, and peanut butter, handmade desserts, fresh squeezed juices, spicy and sweet pickles, Cambodian specialities, the City’s best falafel, artisanal cheeses, dried fruits and vegetables and more!

This 2 and a half hour tour is any foodie’s dream, and no matter what kind of food your giftee loves, they’re sure to discover a new favorite during their culinary adventure.

Driving Birthday Gifts

For the petrol head, there’s no better birthday gift than the opportunity to race their favorite car. If they’ve got a passion for amazing vehicles, we think our below pick will make an exciting birthday present…

Denver Supercar Driving Experience – $138

This adrenaline-fuelled supercar driving experience is the ultimate gift for any car-loving giftee!

This Front Range driving adventure begins near Westminster, where your giftee will meet their fellow auto enthusiasts and experienced Instructors.

Next, they will review the tour route and receive an overview of the vehicle, including how to operate the paddle shift car. Then it’s time to get in the driver’s seat and hit the road on a 15 mile driving tour of the mile-high city.

During this adrenaline fueled driving experience, your giftee can choose to drive an elite fleet of late-model exotic cars including a Lamborghini Spyder, a Porsche 911 Turbo or a Mercedes AMG GTS.

For any car-lover, this experience is a dream come true. By the end of their 15 mile driving experience they’re sure to be grinning from ear to ear, with you to thank!

Water Experience Gifts

Perhaps your giftee is the outdoorsy type? They have a fully-stocked picnic basket, three pairs of hiking boots and a canoe in their garage ‘just in case’.

Given their penchant for the outdoors, material gifts are not that appealing to them… so what to buy for a birthday present?

You might be surprised to learn we happen to think experience gifts make the best presents, and you can’t really go wrong with the outdoor adventure we’ve selected below…

Seakayak Tour Of Lake Tugaloo – $54

For anyone with a love of the great outdoors, this seakayak tour of Lake Tugaloo is an unforgettable experience gift.

Your giftee will begin their serene kayaking adventure when they meet their guide at the Adventure Centre. Here, they will be introduced to the rest of the guests and get fitted to their gear before heading out to the lake.

During this half day experience, they’ll enjoy a personalized instruction, learning river safety and paddling skills as they glide across the tranquil water. Surrounded by natural beauty, they can also enjoy commentary from their knowledgeable guide about the history of the unique area.

Tell them to keep their eyes peeled – they might even see some wildlife in their natural habitat during this outdoor expedition.

Creative Birthday Gifts

If you know someone who looks at life through an infinitely creative lens, you might struggle when it comes to artistic birthday gift ideas. New paints? An easel? A beret? Do artists still wear those?!

These are questions you don’t have to struggle with if purchasing experience gifts for birthdays. We think the below choice is a great option for the artistic person in your life, looking to broaden their creative horizons.

Clay Date Albuquerque Pottery Class – $65

For an artistic birthday gift with a difference, look no further than this pottery class in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This pottery class voucher, valid for 2 participants, is a particularly good gift for a creative couple looking for a unique date idea. Obviously, pottery is a romantic activity – that one’s not up for debate. Ghost? Heard of it? – so this ‘Clay Date’ makes a fun gift for your artistic partner.

All the materials you need are provided, so all you need to do is show up with your enthusiasm. You’ll be amazed how quickly the clay takes shape into a hand-spun work of art, and by the end of the class you’ll each have your own clay creation to take home and proudly display!

Your teacher will be on hand at all times to offer guidance, but otherwise you can just let your creativity flow…

Thanks for reading!

That concludes our list of birthday gifts for every personality type. Whoever your giftee is this year and whatever they love to do, we hope you’ve found the ultimate experience gift from our list above.

Still looking? Why not browse our full range of experience gifts in the USA here.
If you’ve got a question about one of our experiences – or just want to brag about your own awesome birthday gift ideas – feel free to leave us a comment. We’d love to hear from you!