Best Local: Holiday Shopping in Chicago

Hit These Best Local Spots in Chicago and the Suburbs for Unique Holiday Gifts

Nighttime city street scene with bright streetlights, illuminated buildings, American flags, and a vertical CHICAGO theater sign glowing in the background amid downtown traffic.

‘Tis the season for family, friends… and shopping. Get in the giving spirit by visiting Best Local shops and fairs this holiday season to pick up the perfect unique gifts for your loved ones. From handmade to hard-to-find, you’ll snag pleasing presents at these festive spots.

A woman helps a man hold up a red striped shirt in a clothing store. They appear to be shopping together, and other people and clothing racks are visible in the background.

On Dec. 14-15 from 10am-5pm, stop in the Randolph Street Holiday Market (1340 W. Washington Blvd) in the West Loop. This three-level fair boasts more than 100 vendors selling vintage, antique, indie and global goods, plus gourmet food—all from Best Local businesses! A 13-minute ride on the 2 bus from Presidential Towers.

 

A rack of various women’s clothing hangs in a bright, modern boutique with wooden floors and large windows. A person walks in the background. The shop is well-lit and spacious.

Best Local Enzee Boutique (140 N York St.) in Elmhurst is the perfect gift stop for the ladies in your life. This shop has more than 100 lines of jewelry, plus trendy women’s wear, including evening dresses. You can even create custom jewelry! A 10-minute drive from Elm Creek Apartments in Elmhurst.