Buy Local Gifts in Cincinnati and Dayton
Our region is bursting with ideas that will inspire and feed your holiday list and here’s where to buy local gifts this year. Give workshops to keep idle hands busy this winter, functional art to make the mundane magical, or a basket of treats to lift spirits. Whatever you choose, do your best to support local artisans and our small local businesses that keep us unique!
Boutiques & Galleries
The Clay Alliance Gallery
Join us for the Final Friday of each month at the Pendleton Art Center from 5pm–9pm. Our gallery features work from 25+ of our members. Includes decorative and functional wares, from hand built to wheel-thrown.
Pink Moon Goods
A curated selection of unique home and paper goods. Familiar brands such as Weck Jars and Redecker brushes are paired with Japanese goods, ethically manufactured sustainable kitchen wares, and beautiful and practical items. Historic Huffman and in the Dayton Arcade in Dayton, OH.
The Collective
A “hybrid” art gallery and boutique showcasing more than 300 regional artists—everything from fine art to affordable handmade gifts. Two beautiful collections: Columbia-Tusculum and Over-the-Rhine. Artist-led workshops at the OTR studio near Findlay Market.
Local Food Gift Baskets
Urban Stead
Locally-made, award-winning cheeses and a fantastic selection of local and artisan goods. Send the gift of cheese or put together an individually-curated cheeseboard that includes their award-winning cheeses paired with locally sourced charcuterie and accompaniments. Custom and corporate gift packs available.
Dorothy Lane Market
Send local and gourmet food gifts nationwide! Our most popular gift year over year is our Ohio Artisan Gift Box featuring Urban Stead Cheese, Maverick Chocolate, Foris Salami, DLM Buckeyes, DLM Jumbo Premium Mixed Nuts, Prospect Jam Co. Strawberry Pink Peppercorn Jam, and our very own Killer Brownie.
Hands-On Workshops
Solid Ground Studio
Not your everyday blacksmith, Kate Demske combines traditional and modern techniques to create custom ironwork and sculpture. Join Kate in her Cincinnati studio to get creative and pound some metal. Classes for kids, families, and the popular Ladies’ Night! Gift certificates available.
Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
Give the gift of memories. Gather with friends for hands-on cooking classes in our fully equipped kitchen, where small class sizes provide personalized instruction. Year-round classes welcome both aspiring and experienced cooks, ages 7–99, making every culinary adventure fun, creative, and unforgettable.
Art & Nature
The Lloyd Library Gift Shop
Find exclusive merchandise created from the Lloyd’s one-of-a-kind collections. Don’t miss our signature notecards and prints, as well as T-shirts, mugs, journals, aprons, and more! Shop online and during library hours.
The Nature Shop
An ever-changing collection of nature-inspired goods, many crafted by local artisans. From trail essentials to apparel, books to bird feeders, discover the perfect gift to delight every age. All proceeds support Inspiring Conservation. Members enjoy 10% discount.
Cincinnati’s Foodshed: An Art Atlas
A visually stunning and thought-provoking collection of history, maps, original artwork, and community-driven research. The Atlas celebrates the people, innovations, and businesses that have shaped the local food movement, and inspires the next generation to create a more sustainable and equitable food system.
Tasty Stocking Stuffers
Rosebud’s Real Food
Our gluten-free, all-natural, organic seasoning mixes, made with Baja Gold’s low-sodium, high-mineral sea salt, are the perfect gift! No fillers, no anti-caking agents. Our Ella Bella Gluten-Free Baking Mixes make time spent in the kitchen simple and comforting.
Butter Hill Charcuterie
Authentic, European-inspired salamis and guanciale direct from our Ohio farm. We raise our heritage breed pigs responsibly on pasture, delivering unforgettable flavor and offering a salami option you can feel good about. Local. Clean. Elevated. Experience the difference this holiday season!
That Dam Jam!
Isn’t just another pepper jam—it’s a flavor experience. Our handcrafted pineapple pepper jams combine bright pineapple with perfectly balanced heat, creating a versatile condiment that transforms meals into something memorable. Ohio Proud, woman-owned, vegan, gluten-free.
Handcrafted & One-of-a-Kind
Bee Haven
Sam and Scott are local beekeepers and artisans. Find the creations they make with all things bees at the store across from Findlay Market. Buy local honey, beautiful beeswax candles, and skin salves in all shapes and sizes. Stop by the shop at 1815 Elm Street.
Presa Ceramics
Loveland-based, woman-owned and operated ceramic company embraces the earth’s offerings of clay and color. You can find their work at local storefronts, markets, and events in the area. Presa is for everyone: Let the wares fill your home and hands.
Idyllwild Tulips & Lily Bouquets
The perfect gift to brighten the winter months! Sign up friends and family for a month of freshly picked, locally grown bouquets. Available Jan–Apr for pickup on the farm or at four locations around Cincinnati.
Edible Ohio Valley Subscription
Send the gift of Edible to friends or family. Sign them up for 1, 2, or 3 years and we’ll start them off with the current issue along with a gift card on your behalf. The billing address will be your information and shipping address will be theirs. Don’t forget to leave a special note!