Shop Small for the Holidays
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance welcomes you to our historic shopping district where you can shop for everyone on your list! You won’t find big box stores, long lines at the register, or mass-produced items in Downtown Harrisonburg. Instead, our streets are lined with charming local, independent stores ranging from art and clothing to outdoor recreation.
Why shop small? You’ll discover quality, one-of-kind, artisan items that you won’t find anywhere else. You’ll receive personalized attention from small business owners and employees who are knowledgeable about the products they sell. Most importantly, you’ll make a significant impact on our community by investing your money locally. When you spend $100 at local, independent businesses, $68 dollars gets returned to Harrisonburg’s economy. When you spend $100 at national businesses, only $43 gets returned to the city. When you buy a gift online, $0 gets returned. By shopping small, you’re investing in our schools, roads, and other services we use daily.
Help us create a downtown that we all love by investing money in our community and joining us for a special holiday experience downtown this season.
“Every time you spend money, you’re casting a vote for the kind of world you want.” – Anna Lappe
Scroll down for direct links to items featured in this year’s guide, or download a PDF version of the guide below.
Download the 2022 Downtown Holiday Gift Guide as a PDF
As seen in the Daily News Record!
The Downtown Harrisonburg Holiday Gift Guide is presented by:
Made Locally with Love!
When you shop local in Downtown Harrisonburg, you are supporting local makers and business owners. All of these gift ideas are items made in Virginia, many right here in Harrisonburg!
Virginia Quilt Museum
301 S Main St | vaquiltmuseum.org
Home Decor – $5-20
Uniquely handmade pillows & felted wool pincushions for gift giving or your own home decor and use.
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OASIS Fine Art & Craft
103 S Main St | oasisfineartandcraft.org
Mug – $32
This Hot Flash Pottery mug is made of food-grade clay and glazed with an Everglade/Nutmeg glaze combination. It is dishwasher- and microwave-safe.
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Friendly City Food Co-op
150 E Wolfe St | friendlycity.coop
Local Love Gift Pack – $19.99
Enjoy a convenient and easy way share a taste of Virginia with your family and friends. Features best-selling beer, wine, and cider made in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Lineage
165 S Main St # 101| lineagegoods.com
Bags, Accessories & Candles
Explore the Lineage collection of waxed canvas and leather bags and accessories. Their scented soy candles are perfect for holiday gifts. Handmade in Virginia.
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HUGO KOHL
217 S Liberty St #103 | hugokohl.com
Handcrafted Earrings – $140+
Made by hand using ethically sourced materials, these earrings are available in sterling silver, 14k white, yellow, and rose gold.
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Frame Factory
139 N Liberty St #101 | framefactoryharrisonburg.com
Frames & Local Art – $20+
Find a wide variety of handmade tabletop frames, local art, and jewelry in the gallery, or purchase a gift certificate for custom framing.
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withSimplicity
66 E Market St | withsimplicitybeauty.com
Shower Steamers – $6
Relax and get the spa experience without taking a bath. Activated by steam and water droplets, just place one tablet on the shower floor and enjoy the rejuvenating effects.
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Harrisonburg Farmer’s Market
228 S Liberty St | harrisonburgfarmersmarket.com
Artisan Goods
Find a variety of locally crafted artisan goods from jams, CBD products, art, toys, and quilts. The Holiday Market is open the first three Saturdays in December from 9 AM – 1 PM.
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Handmade Holidays
Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Harrisonburg! Make holiday decorations, gifts, and more at a variety of business locations throughout the months of November and December thanks to these workshops organized by our downtown retailers.
Experience Something Special
Court Square Theater
41-F Court Square | courtsquaretheater.org
Annual Membership – $100
Court Square Theater Annual Memberships help support quality films and live performances with benefits to enhance your theater experience such as discounted admission, free popcorn, and a Members Only Movie event at the end of the year. Memberships purchased during the holiday season will be for 2023.
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Explore More Discovery Museum
150 S Main St | iexploremore.com
Membership – $90+
Purchase a membership and give the gift of PLAY! Two floors of playful exhibits encourage imagination and inquiry, with friendly social interaction for kids and their grownups!
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Cat’s Cradle
122 South Main St #101 | catscradleva.org
Coffee & Cats Session – $20
The perfect experience for the ultimate kitty-loving, Instagram aficionado! This 15-minute cuddle session for two includes a complimentary cup of coffee and helps Cat’s Cradle fund its spay/neuter program!
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Shenandoah Yoga
135 S Main St | shenandoahyoga.com
Gift Cards – $17+
Give the gift of yoga to help your friends and family de-stress, be healthier, and feel better. Shenandoah Yoga’s live, online yoga classes can be enjoyed from anywhere.
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Winter Wonderfest
The most magical day in Downtown Harrisonburg is back and bigger than ever! Join Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance Saturday, December 3, for Winter Wonderfest. Enjoy carriage rides, photos with Santa, carolers, holiday shopping, performances, a holiday movie, and more!
Add Some Flavor
Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn
102 S Main St | shirleyspopcorn.com
Pure Happiness Box – $75+
Shirley’s Pure Happiness Box is just that – a box of happiness! Each box contains 30 mirco bags in a variety of your favorite flavors, including Afterburner, Buckeye, and Jellybean.
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Chestnut Ridge Coffee Roasters
85 W Gay St | chestnutridgecoffee.com
Monthly Subscription – $15+
Enjoy a convenient and easy way share a taste of Virginia with your family and friends. Features best-selling beer, wine, and cider made in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Bittersweet Bakery
120 W Wolfe St #103 | bittersweetbakeryva.com
Pie of the Month Club – $78+
This Hot Flash Pottery mug is made of food-grade clay and glazed with an Everglade/Nutmeg glaze combination. It is dishwasher- and microwave-safe.
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Sage Bird Ciderworks
325 N Liberty Street | sagebirdciderworks.com
Stocking Stuffer Cider & Lineage Collab Candle & Room Spray – $12-24
Reminiscent of oranges and cloves used in ornaments you might have made as a kid, Sage Bird’s Stocking Stuffer cider, and Lineage-crafted candle, and room spray is the perfect holiday pairing for the senses.
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Winter Wonderfest
The most magical day in Downtown Harrisonburg is back and bigger than ever! Join Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance Saturday, December 3, for Winter Wonderfest. Enjoy carriage rides, photos with Santa, carolers, holiday shopping, performances, a holiday movie, and more!
Start Your Holiday Shopping in Downtown Harrisonburg and Finish Your Adventure at One of 40+ Cafes and Breweries Just Steps Away
Horizon Gifts
160 W Market St | horizongiftsandgames.square.site
Board Games for kids to adults including everything from Dungeons and Dragons to assorted dice. Locally made candles, teas, and soaps.Crystals, jewelry, and metaphysical.
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Alakazam Toys
165 S Main St #101 | alakazamtoys.com
Gray Axolotl Weighted Plus – $69.99
Star Wars Villainous – $49.99 (Slide 2) |Ukadelic Color Ukulele: UK – Taxicab – $39.99 (Slide 3)
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Green Hummingbird
320 S Main St | greenhummingbird.net
Jemma Tunic – $44
Daisy Wire Earrings – $13.50 (Slide 2)
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Charlee Rose Boutique
165 S Main St #101 | shopcharleerose.com
Carefully curated gift bundles are perfect for sending as a pick me up, for a special occasion or just to let someone know you are thinking of them.
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Dart Resale & Trade
205 S Liberty St | dartresaleandtrade.com
Socks – $13
Fun New Socks to go with Dart’s unique secondhand shoes.
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Walkabout Outfitter
90 N Main St | walkaboutoutfitter.com
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55L – $169
Hand Crafted Jewelry – $28.95+ (Slide 2)
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Glen’s Fair Price Store
227 North Main St | glensfairprice@aol.com
See Glen’s Fair Price Store, Harrisonburg’s Most Unusual Store, for all your holiday costume rentals that include – Mr. and Mrs. Claus, the Elf, Rudolph, Frosty the Snowman, and the Grinch.
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James McHone Jewelry
75 Court Square | mchonejewelry.com
Antique Platinum Sapphire & Double Diamond Ring $2900
Antique Platinum 2.13cttw Diamond Ring $9000
Antique Platinum Double Sapphire & Diamond Ring $4100
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Shop Small & Win Big!
We’re making shopping small even sweeter this holiday season! Save your holiday shopping receipts from Downtown Harrisonburg businesses, because on Small Business Saturday and during Winter Wonderfest we’re drawing two lucky winners to win big in downtown gift certificates and other prizes.
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
