Season’s greetings, Lexington. Festive time is upon us — and in between hot cocoa drinking and twinkle light hanging, we’re guessing you’re shopping for a few special people on your list. Look no further than the official LEXtoday gift guide, with 90+ gift ideas including unique local treasures and the season’s hottest items.
Gifts for singles
Holiday shopping for a single in your life? Treat them to comfort, coziness, and little luxuries with these gift ideas.
Local pick: Tangerine floral robe | $59.95 | Brighten up your morning routine with this colorful + soft kimono style robe.
Smeg Electric Kettle | $190.00 | Splurge on a coveted retro-style Smeg appliance, perfect for making teas and coffees all year long.
Knitted weighted blanket | $135.99 | Perfect for a bed or couch, this 15-lb blanket offers comforting weight with an aesthetic knit finish.
Melissa Clark’s “Dinner in One” | $29.99 | A New York Times bestseller + a best cookbook of the year by Food & Wine, Melissa Clark’s recipe collection serves up delicious, one-pot meals for dinner.
Automatic curtain opener | $89.99 | A smart device that opens curtains automatically by smartphone app, Alexa, or Google Home — they can even set schedules.
“I need a hug(e margarita)” candle | $17.95 | Gift them a handmade candle bound to make anybody laugh.
Gifts for parents
The holidays = the best time for gifting parents smart and functional items to ease carpool, lunch prep, and home organization. Shop stand-out gifts for parents and families.
Local pick: Stuarto’s Olive Oil Company sample basket | $67 | This set comes with seven different oils and vinegars + four kinds of salts to spice up the kitchen.
Ceneda large cooler bag | $24.99 | This insulated, leak-proof tote is perfect for family road trips, beach trips, and everything in between.
Car backseat organizers | $34.99 | Speaking of road trips, these backseat car organizers are every parent’s best friend + come complete with a tablet holder.
200 Kids Conversation Cards | $38.95 | Transform family dinners with a conversation-starting card game that asks kids and adults fun and meaningful questions.
Local pick: Bourbon barrel house number display | $80 | Customize your childhood home number on an outline of Kentucky made of staves.
Bento Lunch Box | $32.99 | Gift parents an organized + colorful lunch box complete with a food jar, dividers, and silicone utensils.
Smart calendar + chore chart | $317.99 | The future of chore charts is here — treat parents to the ultimate family organization tool, complete with Google calendar syncing, color coding, and meal planning.
Gifts for young people
Bring on the rhinestones, games, noise, and fun. Shop our favorite holiday gifts for young people, all perfect for gifting to grandkids, nieces + nephews, and cousins at this year’s family gathering.
Local pick: A drop-in at The Pottery Place | $7+ | Kids of all ages will love being able to create their own pottery.
Women’s cropped quarter zip | $52.99 | A bestseller in women’s fashion sweatshirts, this cropped sweatshirt comes in multiple colors and includes a thumb hole.
Spikeball set | $67.99 | A popular yard game they’ll want to play immediately after unwrapping.
Blank Slate game | $24.99 | Get the whole family laughing together during holiday gatherings with this highly-rated word association party game.
Studded bling tumbler | $29.99 | The perfect gift for the glitz lover in your family.
Local pick: The Pizzatucky Kids tee | $25 | Now the kiddo in your life can sport their favorite food and state.
Mini karaoke machine | $37.99 | Both kids and adults will end up belting their heart out with this wireless, Bluetooth karaoke set.
Gifts for homebodies
Know someone whose idea of a good time is curling up with a book and a cup of tea? (Guilty.) Shop great gift ideas for homebodies, including vintage games and the best gift for puzzle lovers.
Local pick: Frasier Fir ceramic candle | $55 | Worlds Apart has the perfect present for those who pine for the scent of a winter wonderland all year long.
Vintage bookshelf Scrabble, Monopoly, and Clue | $117.99 | Gift three of the most popular classic board games in an elegant set that will bedeck any bookshelf.
Rotating puzzle board + poppy puzzle | $89.99 + $29.95 | Puzzle-lovers will appreciate this rotating puzzle board complete with drawers for sorting pieces — pair it with a colorful, cheery poppy puzzle.
Local pick: Daily devotional bath kit | $14 | This Himalayan salt bath set from The Black Market includes embellished candles + bath teas with lavender, oat milk, and essential oils.
Cotton waffle bathrobe | $131.40 | A luxury hotel + spa-quality waffle robe crafted from 100% cotton and silk.
Heated foot massager | $129.99 | Equipped with infrared heating, this soothing foot massager will comfort and soothe sore feet.
Teabloom flowering tea set | $69.95 | A beautiful glass teapot and a set of flowering teas that bloom right in the pot.
Gifts for your significant other
It’s always the ultimate question of the season — what are you going to gift your partner for the holidays? Shop great gift ideas for your significant other to make them feel warm, cozy, and loved this winter.
Local pick: Sugar Boo & Co Johnny Mug | $18 | Fill your partner’s cup with love with this speckled coffee mug scripted with the Johnny Cash lyric, “because your mine I walk the line,” from Worlds Apart Lexington.
TheraGun Mini Massage Gun | $199.00 | A compact and travel-sized deep tissue massager that can relieve sore muscles and speed up recovery in between workouts.
Women’s Orolay Thickened Down Jacket | $151.99+ | The ultimate winter coat that’s windproof, warm, and stylish.
Men’s UGG Romeo Slipper or Women’s UGG Tasman Slipper | $109.95+ | Gift your partner the perfect winter slipper that can be worn both in and out of the house.
Local pick: Cheese of the Month Club | $75-$300 | You’ll forever be “the big cheese” of the house after gifting this subscription, which includes two different wedges each month, from Boone Creek Creamery.
Sherpa-lined flannel shirt jacket | $76.95+ | Choose your favorite plaid pattern + snag them a warm jacket great for hiking, trekking, and camping all season long.
“From the library of” book embosser | $18.99+ | For the partner who loves to read, this personalized gift will add flair and meaning to their home library.
Gifts for holiday parties + gift exchanges
Eyeing an office holiday party, white elephant exchange, or gift grab-bag this holiday season? Don’t panic — here’s exactly what to get to spread cheer and mirth at this season’s holiday gathering.
Local pick: Kentucky Rocks! ice cube tray | $15 | You can’t help but smile when you see little Kentucky-shaped ice floating around in your glass.
YETI Rambler 30-oz stainless steel tumbler | $38.00 | A durable, fan-favorite tumbler anyone will love.
Gourmet flake salt gift set | $11.99 | A set of truffle, garlic, herbs de provence, and steak + rib salt perfect for home cooks.
TRUFF 3-bottle set | $19.99 | A great sampler gift of the original TRUFF hot sauce, hotter hot sauce, and black truffle oil.
Funny flip-over desk signs | $13.99 | Perfect for the office gift exchange, these flip-over signs display messages like “Drinks after work?” and “Shh...I’m thinking.”
Porta-Potty Shot Glasses | $19.99 | Liven up the gift grab bag with highly-rated porta-potty shot glasses.
Local pick: Ruth Hunt Bourbon Balls | $19.95+ | Make your colleagues feel sweet with a box of classic Kentucky candies. Bonus: Pair it with a Ruth Hunt Blue Monday ornament to add a gift that keeps on giving.
Local pick: Free Your Mind | $26 | It’s hard to pick just one bottle to bring home from Darling Wine Bar — a destination for natural and low-intervention wines — but this light-bodied, dry, and chillable red blend by Wonderwerk is a holiday must-try.*
Gifts for neighbors
Looking to show your neighbor some love this holiday season? Shop elegant, thoughtful gifts that will spark joy and cheer for anyone on your block.
Local pick: Holly berry tea towels | $36 | Bring a little cheer to your neighbors home with these festive printed tea towels. Holiday decor not their vibe? Browse dozens of other colorful block print options.
Toschi Amarena cherries | $19.99 | Perfect on cheese boards, atop ice cream, or straight out of the jar, these Italian Amarena cherries are a little luxury.
Pompom fringe blanket | $21.99 | Because who doesn’t love curling up with an ultra soft blanket at the end of the day?
Wine opener gift set | $59.99 | Level up neighborhood wine night with a wine decanter set complete with an electric opener, aerator, and foil cutter.
Local pick: Ale-8 12-pack variety bottles | $15| Share Kentucky’s favorite soda with your favorite neighbors — plus, for a special touch, print and include a few of Ale-8’s seasonal cocktail recipes like the cider punch + snowbird.
Bonne Maman 2024 jam advent calendar | $44.99 | They’ll love counting down December with 24 limited edition spreads in this sweet + unique holiday gift.
Le Creuset heritage pie dish | $55.95 | Give the gift of a classic, heirloom pie dish they’ll bake comforting treats in for years to come.
Gifts for students
From classroom-approved water bottles, to dorm room must-haves, to great campus attire, shop the best gifts to give students this holiday season.
Local pick: Peggy’s Gifts & Accessories | Cost of purchase | Peruse the sorority section of this lifestyle boutique, which has everything from beaded purses and fuzzy slippers to a heart-shaped rug — all featuring different sorority names.
Stanley Quencher | $45.00 | The internet-famous water bottle, available in cute colors like Matcha Cream.
Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones | $549.00 | Splurge on a student with Apple’s noise-cancelling headphones — perfect for late nights spent studying at the library.
Rocketbook Everlast Fusion notebook | $39.99 | A digital notebook for to-do lists, lecture notes, and goals — save notes to the Cloud and wipe it clean for another use.
Crock-pot electric lunch box | $42.99 | Commuting students and interns can have hot meals on the go with this portable Crock-pot.
Local pick: University print | $18+ | Help them show some subtle school spirit with a Kayla Weber Art print featuring your choice of five state college options.
Ceiling Swish mini basketball hoop | $29.99 | An addictive mini basketball game to hang on the ceiling and complete any dorm room.
Cropped puffy vest | $36.97+ | A stylish vest for warmth walking to classes.
Gifts for pet owners
Tug on the heartstrings of any pet owner this holiday season with great gifts for cat + dog lovers.
Local pick: Dog lover mugs | $16.99+ | Pick out a stoneware mug with watercolor artwork of the doggo of your choice.
Chom Chom Roller | $27.99 | Pet owners will be amazed by how much hair this reusable lint roller picks up from carpets, clothes, and couches.
Thoughts of Dog 2025 calendar | $17.99 | Gift a daily pup-spective of a sweet dog with this adorable and funny daily calendar.
Cat tunnel bed | $48.99 | A plush and ultra-soft cat pet bed with a fun feature — there’s a tunnel inside for cats to explore.
Local pick: The Bark & The Purr | Cost of purchase | From specialty food + treats to cute collars, beds, grooming supplies, and toys — your pets are sure you to feel the love. Bonus: You can even bring them in to pick out their own goodies.
Furbo Mini Pet Camera | $79.00 | The ultimate home security camera for watching pets while you’re away.
Pawprint keepsake kit | $16.95 | A DIY kit for pet owners to make their very own personalized clay pet keepsake.
Gifts for the proud Lexingtonian
Holiday gifting = the perfect excuse to show your CITY pride. Shop great gifts for MKT-ers that pay tribute to the best city + sports teams in the nation (we’re biased, of course).
Local pick: The Kentucky Shop | Cost of purchase | You can’t go wrong with any of the apparel in the Blue & White Collection of this local retail shop, but we’re a little partial to the “All Roads Lead to Lexington” T-shirt.
Local pick: LEX sporting scarf | $26 | Show off the Lexington Sporting Club spirit + stay warm with a team scarf.
Local pick: Half-season tickets | $304+ | Take them out to the ball game with the gift of a half-season pack of tickets for the Legends’ 2025 season — that’s 32 games.
Local pick: Stadium prints | $18+ | Whether they bleed blue or love cheering on the ponies, local artist Kayla Weber Nord has a print for any LEX fan. Choose from Kroger Field, Rupp Arena, or scenes from the picturesque Keeneland.
Gifts for foodies
You know that friend who’s always thinking about the next meal they’re going to make? Honor their inner foodie with a great culinary gift this season — they might just whip you up something delicious in return.
Local pick: Kitchen Essentials & More Gift Basket | $125 | Complete with a hand-made spoon rest, “Just a Few Miles Down South” cookbook, and branded apron, this basket will have your loved one cooking like the queen of Kentucky kitchens herself in no time.
Almond Cow Nut Milk Maker | $249.95 | The ultimate gift for your dairy-free friend, this nut milk maker can turn their favorite nut or seed into milk at the touch of a button.
Honey sampler set | $44.99 | A sweet gift including salty honey, hot honey, and Meyer lemon honey.
“Be Ready When the Luck Happens” by Ina Garten | $34 | One of this year’s most anticipated memoirs from Ina Garten, aka the Barefoot Contessa, beloved Food Network personality and cultural icon.
Stuffed burger press | $19.95 | Foodie friends can make burgers stuffed with cheese, bacon, onions, jalapenos, or whatever they dream up with this grill accessory.
Local pick: Utensil holder | $45| Handmade by local students, this sturdy clay utensil holder is a simple classic addition to anyone’s kitchen.
Sous vide precision cooker | $99 | Home cooks can take their cuisine to a whole new level with this sous vide cooker that achieves the perfect level of doneness.
Local pick: Bites of the Bluegrass | $89+| Snag a gift card and let the foodie in your life choose between six different walking tours to to explore LEX’s history + food and bev scene.
Gifts for adventurers
Level up your loved one’s hiking, camping, and trekking this holiday season with gifts perfect for outdoor adventures.
Local pick: Original Puffy Blanket | $125 | Cozy up during those cooler evenings with this lightweight + packable water-resistant camping blanket available at J&H Outdoors.
Thule 614 Pulse Rack | $599.95 | The ultimate car rooftop cargo box for someone that spends more time outside than they do indoors.
Carhartt men’s knit cuffed beanie | $19.99 | This classic Carhartt knit beanie has 100,000+ five-star reviews for good reason — it’s durable, warm, and available in 35+ colors.
Local pick: Stormbreak 3-person tent | $220 | The larger doors on this family-sized tent will give you great views of the outdoors without getting impacted by the elements.
LifeStraw Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System | $43.95 | For that special someone who’s always hiking or backpacking, this collapsible LifeStraw water bottle is a gift that will keep them hydrated for years to come.
Waterfly crossbody sling backpack | $34.99 | A light backpack designed with hiking in mind — adventurous friends can sling it on their back or chest and walk in comfort.
Stanley The Nesting Two Cup Cook Set | $25.00 | Made for outdoor cooking, this efficient little cooking kit can whip up hot meals, coffee, or boiling water.
Local pick: J&H Carabiner Logo Tee | $25 | Part of J&H Outdoors’ Landmark Series, this tee not only sports adventure, but the proceeds from the purchase go to local conservation groups.
Gifts that ship fast
Need a last-minute holiday gift that will ship quickly? We’ve all been there. Shop five great gifts available with Prime two-day shipping.
Layering initial necklace | $14.99+ | Ship it fast, but make it feel personal with this 14K gold necklace displaying their first name initial.
Magnetic portable power bank charger | $39.99 | Perfect for the friend whose phone is always dying, this portable charger offers on-the-go power.
Candle warmer lamp + Voluspa Santal Vanille candle | $45.99 + 34.00 | Make a candle extra special by pairing it with a warmer lamp that will make it last longer with flame-free heat.
Men’s casual henley tee | $19.99 | Snag a soft and comfortable slim-fit shirt that will ship to you fast.
Kindle remote control page turner | $69.99 | Upgrade their Kindle reading experience with a universal remote control page turner — trust us, avid Kindle users will love it.
Gifts under $20
You can score great holiday gifts on a budget this season — shop some of our favorite finds that will brighten up anyone’s holiday, all available for $20 or less.
Local pick: Fried Chicken Hair Clip | $4.50 | This one is for that extra crispy person in your life.
Bedside carafe + tumbler | $15.99 | Gift a pretty amber tumbler and glass perfect for adorning any bedside table.
Eucalyptus shower steamers | $19.99 | They’ll love aromatherapy shower steamers that smell like peppermint, menthol, and eucalyptus.
Local pick: Bird Candlestick Holder | $19 | Available in three different sizes, this colorful flock at Lucia’s World Emporium was carved and hand-painted in Mozambique.
Malin + Goetz lip moisturizer | $16 | A hydrating lip moisturizer with a devoted fan base, this gift is perfect for those suffering from chapped lips.
Beer bottle chiller sticks | $19.99 | Gift beer lovers these chiller sticks that can instantly turn sad, lukewarm beer into delicious, cold beer.
14K gold cuff earrings | $13.95 | An affordable and adorable best-selling accessory.
Local pick: Kentucky Cocktail Napkins | $6.75 | Featuring all the elements of the Bluegrass State on 20, 5x5-inch napkins.
