Holiday Gift Guide to Shop Local in DC

For the person who loves collectibles and antiques.

Downtown Holiday Market — Penn Quarter

Artisanal and handmade gifts from the Downtown Holiday Market in Penn Quarter. From handmade candles from Kin & Care to art and collectibles from vendors like Far East Antiques and the Narrow Passage Store, you can’t go wrong shopping hyper-local for loved ones at this famed holiday market.

Pro Tip: Check out the website to see a list of vendors — many of them, like Kin & Care, have online shops if you still want to shop local but can’t make it in person to the market.

For the holiday party host or your next door neighbor.

Bread Furst — Van Ness

Headed to a holiday party and need a gift for the host? What about a gift for your neighbor that you don’t know so well but want to spread holiday cheer to? Look no further than this bakery gem in North West D.C. Opt for some fresh bread or ANY seasonal treat and you will definitely not be disappointed.

For ANYONE 

Shop Made in DC — Online or in-person at their Georgetown, Union Market district, Wharf or Canopy Embassy Row locations

Want to support local businesses around D.C. but don’t have time to run around town? Shop Made in DC was founded by two D.C. locals who round up the District’s best makers, bakers, artists, and beyond to curate specialty made gifts and gift boxes so you can give the gift of D.C. while supporting local makers and artists.

For the busy car owner in your life (or yourself!).

CarCare To Go Hand Detailing + Valet – Online/Valet

We hope you’ll forgive the bit of self promo, but as a locally owned and operated business we would be remiss not to mention our hand detailing services that leave your car feeling brand new as a gift for you or any loved one with a car. Let’s be honest, the crumbs and dust in many of our cars are old enough to get a driver’s license. The gift of “that new car feeling” with the convenience of valet pick-up and return… we think that’s a pretty good gift! Shop gift cards now.