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
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
honeyjones gallery
Beginning Thanksgiving weekend and continuing through most of December, honeyjones is offering for sale to the public a private collection of vintage ceramics designed by pioneer Hungarian ceramicist Eva Zeisel. Eva's career as an artist and designer spanned more than eighty years. Her life story is fascinating and her designs are iconic and internationally relevant.
Along with the historically significant gathering of ceramics, images and text, the artwork of regarded modern expressionist artist Barbara Trachtenberg will also be featured.
Full dinner and brunch service sets as well as individual vessels and smaller sets such as sugar and creamers and salt and pepper shakers will be on display and available. Vibrant mixed media works on canvas by Ms. Trachtenberg will also be available for purchase.
The ceramics as well as the artworks will make lovely, warm and meaningful gifts for family and for the home.
This showing in its message is intended to embrace themes of family history and the transcendent power of beauty and peaceful intent, especially amidst crises.
honeyjones is not a dining business, but the ceramics are especially appealing to foodies, lovers of home design and family rituals. The experience of visiting the gallery is intended to be a meaningful and inspiring one.
Golden Lion Photography
Hi there, I’m Gabriel Rizzo, a published portrait, dance, and live event photographer in Boston, MA.
I shoot mostly on-location, both indoor and outdoor, however, I also own a portable Linco, Inc Photo Studio Softbox Light Kit for studio quality sessions with a backdrop.
With a BSA in Film studies from Emerson College and having taken photography courses during the ‘dark room/film developing’ era, I’ve always loved the art of visual storytelling through the transcendence of our human element.
One hour on-location Portrait Session for $150 through December!
Momma's Wine and Grocery
We're your neighborhood spot for groceries + wine.
Our days are spent talking with farmers in New England + then bringing those beautiful, seasonal ingredients to you. These veggies, meats, fruits, chips, eggs, wine... they're what you need for a perfect meal. We celebrate food, eating, gathering + those who make it.
Fun fact: Momma's was rated one of the 50 best wine shops in the country by Wine Enthusiast!
Cambridge Artists Cooperative
Cambridge Artists’ Cooperative located in famous Harvard Square, was founded in 1988, we remain an artist owned & operated Gallery of Contemporary American Craft showcasing the work of over 100 artists from across the USA.
Shop with us for a unique selection of handmade originals in a wide variety of styles & mediums; jewelry, glass, fiber, wood, ceramics
Come in to see our large display of holiday ornaments, something for everyone on your list!
Albertine Press
Visit Albertine Press for all your holiday gift giving needs! From holiday cards to ornaments, we have everything you need to make the holidays merry and bright.
Ninawa Zero Waste Clothes
Shop & support sustainable and green during this wonderful time in the year. Order unique items for your loved ones at @Ninawa.ZeroWasteClothes.
Items can be dropped off in person if you are near Cambridge - I also ship!
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.
Teddy Shoes, Inc.
Teddy Shoes is a specialty dance store, family owned & operated since 1957.
Specialty items include: dance shoes, apparel and accessories, family footwear, hats, shoes of large sizes and wide widths.
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