Where to shop local before the holidays hit
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Into the Wind in Boulder in 2010. Photo: Kasha Broussalian/Digital First Media/Boulder Daily Camera via Getty Images
Still have some holiday shopping on your to-do list? We rounded up a selection of Boulder shops and businesses offering gifts and experiences sure to spark joy at any gathering this season.
Why it matters: The season of giving looks different for everyone, but the clock is ticking — and these local picks can help you cross every name off your list.
Zoom in: We've already collected the holiday pop-ups packed with local crafts. These additional picks are peak Boulder, in the best possible way.
🧩 Liberty Puzzles: These hand-cut wooden jigsaw puzzles have a cult following — and giving one basically guarantees hours of quiet delight. Don't miss the store's special 20th anniversary collection celebrating two decades in Boulder.
📚 Boulder Bookstore: If you have bookworms on your list, head downtown to the city's biggest independent bookstore. Before you start browsing the shop's three floors, check out the online gift guide.
🌈 Colorado Glass Works: Give your loved ones a hands-on experience and a colorful creation in one. This downtown stained glass shop offers classes for every skill level.
🥃 Boulder Spirits: For the whisky connoisseur in your life, consider this adventure box, with three bourbons and three American single malts.
🍽️ Food Lab: Give the gift that keeps on giving with cooking lessons. Classes for families, couples, groups and kids are available. Can't choose? Gift cards are also available.
👖 LOV'D: A personalized experience at this north Boulder boutique includes a custom denim fitting and careful selection of vintage pieces from an expert.
🍫 Chocolove: This local chocolate company, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, has a line of holiday-themed treats for your favorite sweet tooth.
🪁 Into the Wind: Hating all this December wind? Well, find a way to enjoy it with kites and wind art from this downtown staple. They also carry all sorts of other toys and holiday knick-knacks.
🎨 Abstract Adventures: Send your friends and family on a guided half-day hike and paint tour ... because Boulder.
☕️ Gabee Coffee: This downtown coffee spot is offering a class where java fiends can taste and compare the top 10 ranking coffees from the 2025 Costa Rica Cup of Excellence.