Just like Santa, your kids have probably made a holiday wish list—and checked it twice—and whether they’ve been naughty or nice this year, you want them to receive a special surprise.
Shopping locally is a great way to spend time in and support your community while also making memories with the kids. Ask your child to pick out a book for their sibling while you slip around the corner to find them a toy. Or better yet, bring an older sibling or family friend to keep little eyes occupied as you check off favorites from their list.
As we count down to Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa and other winter holiday celebrations, here are some local stores to explore as you complete your holiday shopping:
Baltimore City
Bazaar
4534 Chestnut Ave., Baltimore, MD 21211
410-844-3015 | bazaarbaltimore.com
Open noon-5 p.m., Wednesday through Monday
Strange and often-macabre gifts for the goth in your life, including taxidermy, jewelry, antiques and preserved specimens
Love That – Gifts for Everyone
521 E. Belvedere Ave., Baltimore, MD 21212
667-210-2097 | belvederesquare.com/directory/love-that
Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
Interesting tchotchkes, clothes and home decor
Shananigans Toy Shop
Wyndhurst Station, 5004 Lawndale Ave., Baltimore, MD 21210
410-532-8384 | shananiganstoyshop.com
Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
Children’s toys and games
Baltimore County
Hanging on a Whim
716B York Road, Towson, MD 21204
443-275-2136 | facebook.com/HangingOnAWhim
Open 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Boutique store selling custom furniture and decor
The Duckpin Consignment Adventure
2350 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
443-991-5311 | shopduckpin.com
Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday
Locally-owned consignment shop selling gently used clothing, shoes, jewelry and designer goods
The Game Haven
1319 Bedford Ave., Pikesville, MD 21208
410-441-3903 | gamehavenmd.com
Open noon-11 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
All kinds of board games and trading card games
Howard County
Breezy Willow Farm Country Market
9090 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-442-1807 | breezywillowfarm.com
Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
Store selling handmade goods from Breezy Willow Farm, including food items and handcrafted soaps and scrubs
The Forget-Me-Not Factory
8044 Main St., Ellicott City, MD 21043
410-465-7355 | forgetmenotfactory.com
Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday
Whimsical fairy tale-themed gifts and garden decorations in a unique interior
The Pink Cabbage
11707 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-531-7953 | thepinkcabbage.com
Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Self-described “hippy” consignment shop selling furniture, decor, houseplants and clothing
Carroll County
All Time Toys
2030 Liberty Road, Ste. 8, Eldersburg, MD 21784
410-552-8810 | alltimetoys.com
Open noon-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday
Toys, action figures and merchandise from popular franchises; ships all over the U.S.
A Manor of Thyme
1108 South Main St., Hampstead, MD 21074
443-508-2570 | manorofthyme.com
Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Stocks a variety of clothes and accessories, as well as Jellycat plushies
Tom’s Cabin
916 Silver Run Valley Road, Westminster, MD 21158
215-601-2610 | tomscabinsilverrun.com
Check website for hours; open through Dec. 15
Cozy decor with a rustic “log cabin” aesthetic, as well as food items, stationery, scented candles and gifts for babies and pets
Harford County
Log Cabin Chocolates
2625 Bel Air Road, Fallston, MD 21047
410-879-2525 | logcabinchocolates.com
Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Saturday
Women-owned candy shop selling handmade fudge and chocolates, along with Baltimore-themed merchandise
Lunar Squirrel’s Puntique
Harford Mall, 696A Bel Air Road, Bel Air, MD 21014
667-336-5100 | lunarsquirrel.com
Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Novelty gift shop with a focus on nostalgic items, offering candy, toys and pranks
The Nest on Main
110 S Main St., Bel Air, MD 21014
410-838-5300 | thenestonmainbelair.com
Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday
Houseware and accessory shop focused on the concept of “hygge”—coziness and comfort; skincare and bath products, kitchenware, stationery and more
