21. Fly the trapeze

What’s better than seeing the circus? How about being part of it? Let anyone on your list clown around with trapeze lessons from The Flying Trapeze Academy and Flying Fantasy Circus. The school offers adult and children’s classes, professional instruction, and training in technique at the Levanthal-Sidman Jewish Community Center in Newton. You can buy a gift certificate on the Flying Trapeze Academy website for any amount or make a reservation by calling 617-558-6453 Note that the Fantasy Circus is closed for the the season and lessons will resume in June.