Celebrate with a very handy holiday this year. Shop secondhand finds, handmade items, and handcrafting experiences this holiday season. Make your shopping trip extra joyful with eats and holiday fun along the way.

Hit the heart on stops and events as you explore this page to craft your own holiday shopping route. Go to 'My Trip' at the top of the page to see your route (complete with a map and link to share).

 

Secondhand finds, for all

Find secondhand treasures that are truly unique. Finds vintage, apparel, gifts & kitschy items at Dande Collective and antiques, art & prints at Groove Decor. Treasure hunt through three floors of antiques and retro items at One of a Kind Antique Mall. Stop in at Oxford's only bookstore, Commonplace Books, to shop the small section of used books.

Bring out their inner artisan Experiences to gift

Oxford makers are sharing their stories and skills with these bookable experiences. These gifts keep giving with gift cards and dates available throughout the year. Roast your own coffee, create your own chocolate bark, or learn the craft of soap-making. Try your hand at Victorian Quilting, cut-your-own bouquet, and water-colour in a rural setting. Find these experiences and more.

Find workshops to gift including pottery (The Kiln Room, Station Arts Centre, and Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre), or crochet and knitting (The Thoughtful Artisan).

Handmade, just for you

Gift something that can't be found at a franchise. Oxford's makers combine quality and attention to detail. Artisans create handmade pieces and just like snowflakes, no two are exactly alike. Every handmade item is truly one-of-a-kind. Peruse the gift shops at the local art hubs and other shops that celebrate all things artisan and supplies for handcrafted hobbies.

Shopping up an appetite?

Dashing through your list? Make time to dine and refuel with festive eats and treats. From cozy bakeries and cafes to menus for a midday moment, plus quick eats to grab and go, we've got you covered.

Festive fun

Sneak in some seasonal stops while you shop. Twinkling lights, festive farm fun, and holiday décor will have you feeling like one of the elves on a field trip away from Santa's workshop.