Cambridge Local First wants to help you shop local this holiday season. Browse local businesses, promotions, and in-kind giving opportunities from our favorite locally-owned businesses. You can also explore categories based on the drop-down menu below.
We recommend you make an in-person visit or opt for in-store pick-up depending on the last fulfillment date for some items.
- All Categories
- Yankee Swap or White Elephant
- art and print goods
- books
- for children
- jewelry
- clothing and accessories
- experiences and classes
- food and dining
- holiday entertaining
- handmade
- for the home
- for pets and people who love them
- sustainable gifting
- gift drives and donations
- vegan
- host gift
- date night
Urban Pharm
Urban Pharm Shrubs (or drinking vinegars) use simple ingredients—raw apple cider vinegar, raw honey, fruits, and botanicals—to enliven beverages, dressings, marinades, and the everyday.
Living Harmony
Do want to prepare your home for holiday guests this season? Do know someone who wants to go from frazzled doom to a dazzling room or from shrinking productivity to inspired activity in their home or office? Well, now is your chance to get some support or help someone out by giving the gift of personal organizing during this season of light.
Reach out before by 23 December 2023, and use the key word “light” for 20% off your first organizing package for yourself or for someone you know.
Hubba Hubba
Hubba Hubba is a woman-owned, sex-positive alternative store that has been a Cambridge institution since 1978.
Free tote bag with $100 purchase. Free deluxe tote with $250 purchase. Gift cards available!
Forty Winks
Need holiday shopping help?
We know gifting lingerie and lounge can be tricky. That’s why we’ve opened up scheduled shopping slots each day. Bring in your loved one’s sizes and preferred styles, and we’ll help you find the perfect gifts. Can also be arranged to meet via Google Meet.
Click here to schedule.
Wusong Road
Purchase a gift card or one or our tiki mugs!
Holiday Gift Drives
Double your local impact this season and make a difference for a neighbor you don't know. Shop locally for the books, toys, warm clothes, food and other items that nonprofits and the City are now gathering for holiday drives.
Find our list here -- and THANK YOU!
Co-sponsored by Cambridge Volunteers and Cambridge Nonprofit Coalition
Cambridge Naturals
Click here for staff picks (at the very least, to read the amazing descriptions).
CARLA SHAW Fashion
CARLA SHAW Sustainable Fashion is a bio-jewelry line made with real plants, which are naturally dehydrated and coated in layers of 18-karat gold (and silver). Like snowflakes, each piece is truly one-of-a-kind, which adds to the sophistication and charm of the collection.
This Holiday Season, enjoy 20% of our collection by using the code CLF20 at checkout!
Happy Holidays!
- Carla
The Andover Shop
The Andover Shop is an American menswear institution, representing the confluence of tradition and style for seventy-five years.
With a rich history, made-to-measure service, one-of-a-kind pieces, and a savvy eye towards a pop of color, you can't replicate The Andover Shop.
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