Season’s Greetings, Portland! Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? Have you started? No worries, we have you covered! Business districts in Portland are full of local retailers that can help you find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Shop online or in-store and get the friendly advice and expertise of Portland’s passionate small business owners. Wondering where to start? Here are a few businesses that are stocked up and ready to help you make this holiday magical.
- Beaumont: Don’t forget the greeting cards! The Arrangement has one of the best selections in the City along with home décor, clothing, and jewelry. Nearby, Breeze and Branch has home goods from local makers and artists, quality furniture, and sustainable gifts.
- Belmont: For the cook in your life, nothing beats a good kitchen knife. Check out the selection at Knife House.
- Central Eastside: Along the train tracks you will find one of the most Instagrammable stores in all of Portland–Cargo. This colorful marketplace sells offbeat and unique goods sourced from around the world. For the outdoor enthusiast, Next Adventure has new and used gear and apparel for year-round outdoor activities.
- Foster: Local candle maker Wild Mountain Wax Co. has assembled an extensive holiday gift guide featuring 130 makers.
- Hawthorne: If you are shopping for someone who is difficult to buy for, Hawthorne Boulevard is brimming with unique gifts. Presents of Mind is a boutique featuring stationery, accessories, baby items, apparel, and gifts from local designers. Asylum sells both new and vintage gifts, furniture, and lighting. Memento has locally made bags, purses, jewelry, artwork, clothing, candles, and cards.
- Lents: On 12/17, the Lents Holiday Pop-Up Market will be a free, two-day neighborhood activation filled with local vendors, handmade gifts, DIY wrapping, art workshops, and live painting hosted by Ideal PDX. Stick around for an after-party with live music at The Zed sponsored by YGB Portland.
- Lloyd: You can’t go wrong with the gift of chocolate! Check out Creo Chocolate’s blog for holiday gift ideas including their ‘Favorite Chocolate Stocking Stuffer Ideas.’
- Midway: It is hard to beat a handmade gift! At Midway’s Pastries & Painting event on 12/17, you can enjoy snacks and drinks, make holiday decorations, and do some shopping at the Arte Soleil pop-up gift gallery.
- Montavilla: If all this shopping has made you thirsty, check out the Merry Montavilla Soiree and Pub Crawl on 12/17. Montavilla businesses will be offering holiday-themed cocktails, food specials, live music, and late-night, last-minute shopping.
- Multnomah Village: Discover well-crafted, thoughtfully selected housewares and home decor, accessories and jewelry, things for the garden, gifts, and more from local makers at JP General.
- St. Johns: Support local businesses during the St. Johns Holiday Shopping Extravaganza! Take a photo inside a St. Johns business and post it on Instagram with #lightupstjohns. Then, tag the business for a chance to win prizes.
- Williams District: Blackthorn Mercantile sells an array of gifts, decor, plants, and essential products so you will definitely find something for everyone on your list. For the kids, visit Spielwerk Toys, a toy store dedicated to sourcing hard-to-find, quality, traditional toys from Europe and beyond.
This list is non-exhaustive. If you are looking for more ideas check Travel Portland’s ‘Made-In-Portland Gift Guide.’ With so many great options at local businesses, you are sure to find something special.