Ravenswood Holiday Gift Guide 2025

These DIY ornament kits include all the materials you need to handmake an adorable felt ornament (except for glue, scissors, and scalloped shears)! The pattern is preprinted onto transfer material, so all you have to do is stick it on the felt and cut out the pieces. Then you’re ready to assemble and display! Designed by Lolli and Grace. Shop this item

When things start to fall apart, when the icing’s a mess and your inner gumdrop buttons feel personally attacked, grab this little guy. Give him a squeeze. Or a few. He can take it. Shop this item

Ravioli Locket Keychain or Bag Charm, why not? Made of gold-plated zinc alloy, this ravioli has a hinge so you can keep something special inside. We recommend a square of cheese to snack on later. A gorgeous, plump ravioli hangs off of a J clasp so you can add it to your keys without ruining your mani. Ravioli measures 1.25″ and the locket is held tightly together by magnets. Shop this item

The thoughtfully stocked shelves at Time and a half Books have something for every reader on your shopping list! These miniature masterpieces and winter favorites are the perfect size for pockets, purses… and, of course, that seasonal hosiery hanging from the mantel.

Nothing says happy holidays like these Chicago Rat Hole earrings from ClubEggie, available on her Etsy shop along with several more of the cutest DIY earrings you’ve seen all year. The iconic landmark may have been confiscated by the powers that be, but it’s in our hearts forever. Shop this item

At the end of a long, long year, many of us are just seeking a few moments of rest and relaxation. Why not spring for these locally made dried lavender and rose petal floral burners? They’re perfect in a pinch for meditation, energy work, or room fragrance: the kind of gift they’ll want to try out right away. Shop this item

This piece, featuring a late summer scene under the Brown Line near Irving Park, offers a peek at daily life around the neighborhood. Perfect for folks who love Ravenswood the way we love Ravenswood. Shop this item

Molly B offers stained glass work made to the request of the customer: landscape imagery, pet portraits, your mom’s favorite flower, cowboy boots, the options are endless!

To celebrate JARC’s 40 years of impact, trainees and grads designed apparel that reflects their journeys. Each shirt helps fund free training and support services: wear their story, fuel JARC’s mission. Shop this item

Find the perfect holiday gift at Lillstreet Art Center! Their gallery and retail shop is a winner for finding one-of-a-kind pieces made by local artists, like this owl mug we haven’t been able to stop thinking about. Find ceramics, textile work, jewelry, and more (and enjoy the smell of fresh clay while you shop). Explore more at the Lillstreet Gallery Shop.

This holiday season treat the coffee or tea lover in your life to a handcrafted mug from Little Fire Ceramics. Available in a variety of styles these items are wheel-thrown and come in an assortment of glazes. All drinkware is microwave and dishwasher safe making these mugs a perfect marriage of form and function. Shop this item

This vibrant 16×30 canvas print features Anne’s original Ravenswood street banner design, commissioned by the GRCC for the 2024 neighborhood banner project. It showcases the energy of Ravenswood — Malt Row, cozy cafés, creative small businesses, and the warmth of our community — all wrapped into one bold, ready-to-hang piece. Shop this item

Say hello to your favorite printmaker’s favorite printmaker. This Urbs in Horto print by Starshaped Press had its first run years ago for the Design Museum’s show, The Flag and Seal Revisited. Made here in Ravenswood using an antique letterpress, this print celebrates our city-in-a-park with a deceptively intricate design that urges viewers to take a closer look. Shop this item

The hooded scarf, a contemporary addition to the outwear repertoire. It has evolved into a beloved wardrobe staple capturing everyone’s attention. Arctic Fox’s vision features their much-loved Recycled Bottle material, knitted in a bold style, designed to add a pop of colour to any winter day. Crafted from recycled plastic bottles, this scarf not only reduces global waste, but also repurposes it into a beautiful, cosy winter accessory. Shop this item

“Chicago Transit Authority” is an art print reproduction of a mixed media painting created by Adrianne Hawthorne Thomas of Ponnopozz. The painting was created with acrylic, gouache, oil pastel, colored pencil, fabric and collage, inspired by the colors of the mighty Union Pacific Railway locomotive seen at the Illinois Train Museum. Shop this item

Need a light? This is our favorite match strike ever, handmade by ceramicist Julia Finlayson. Strike directly on ridges. Must be used with “strike anywhere” matches. Available in several colors, including matte green and glazed pink. It’s the perfect match for your fiery friends. (Alright, no more puns).

Step back in time with our enchanting collection of items featuring beloved characters from your past! You’ll find gifts to delight every fan of Snoopy and the charming world of Richard Scarry.

Visit Hazel to get specialty glass blown hand painted ornaments and wooden crafted goods this year! From a variety of makers mostly in Eastern Europe, each piece is handcrafted by artisans. Their delicate details bring these creations to life and add the magic of the holiday season into your homes. These are all skills that have been passed down generations and kept within family history for decades!

Spoken’s line of house-made jams, sauces, and pickles are budget-friendly and offer a little something for everyone, from Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce and Gin & Juice Pickles to “Chicago Dog” Relish and Apricot Chipotle Jam. They also have gift cards, merch and pre-ordered Gluten Free pies and cookie bundles for your holiday gathering!

Embark on a culinary journey through the heart of Ireland with ‘The Complete Irish Pub Cookbook’. Discover authentic recipes that capture the essence of Irish culinary heritage, bringing traditional dishes straight to your kitchen. From hearty stews to comforting pies, this cookbook is a treasure trove of flavors waiting to be explored. Shop this item

Give the gift of ice cream to someone you really, really like (it could even be yourself—you deserve it). Pint subscriptions provide four pints of our super-premium, homemade ice cream per month to your designated recipient. Choose from a 3-month or 6-month subscription for the sweet teeth in your life.

Looking for something delicious to bring to your holiday gathering? Check out these Assorted Holiday Cookie Boxes from Barry Sweets! A delicious mix of favorites, handpicked and packed just for you. Perfect for sharing, gifting, or just treating yourself!

Lucila’s authentic recipe of melt-in-your-mouth Alfajores will transport you to her native Argentina. Two crumbly cookies sandwich rich dulce de leche caramel, and are then coated in dark chocolate, white chocolate, or coconut. A variety of gift sets and sweets can be ordered directly from lucilas.com.

The first-ever Demo hoodie is here! This one’s extra special, featuring a line drawing of our taproom packed with the little details that make Demo… well, Demo. An entire line of merch that showcase our ferns, googly eyes, and of course, the wall of good boys and girlies that make this place feel like home. Soft, comfy, and built for beer season.

Tree Tipper is an incidental holiday beer, a saison brewed with spruce tips that were macerated in honey. The maceration process allows enzymes in the honey to break down the resinous spruce into citrus and flowers, leading to a delightfully balanced beer for the holidays.

This bundle includes 1 bottle of Tree Tipper 2025, 1 bottle of Gin Barrel Aged Tree Tipper, 1 bottle of Malort Barrel Aged Tree Tipper, and a jar of the Hive Supply honey used to make Tree Tipper.

The VIN312 2023 Super Tuscan red blend is a marriage of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon.

This vintage of the Super Tuscan blend has interesting pepper notes blended with the raspberry and dark cherry fruit making it a great representation of the 2019 growing season. This wine can be enjoyed with food from the region, including red meats, tomato sauces, or on its own. This bottle is worth holding in the cellar for a couple of months but can be enjoyed today! Shop this item

Elegant. Unexpected. A study in quiet complexity. This Millet Bottled in Bond Whiskey is made with an uncommon grain, distilled with uncommon grace.

Crafted from 100% organic millet and aged under Bottled in Bond standards, this whiskey is delicate yet assured—soft-spoken, but with something to say. Its nose blooms with floral notes of honeysuckle wrapped in gentle vanilla. On the palate, browned butter, orchard apple, and toasted hazelnut playfully intertwine in a ballet of contrasts and harmonies. The finish is subtle but salient; a trace of fennel that lingers like the last line of a good story.

Our friends at Half Acre Beer Co have tons of great merch available for purchase–including this super cute Migratory Birds Onesie for little Half Acre fans! No half-pints in your life? Check out their website to shop totes, stickers, apparel, drinkware, and High Times goods for those of you who like to smoke the funny grass. Shop Half Acre merch

If your beer lover is looking for something cozy this winter, head right next door from Half Acre to another of Chicago’s favorite breweries! The latest merch drop from Spiteful Brewing features their iconic, recently refreshed logo on a variety of styles- like this Black Knit Beanie. Sweatshirts, tees, and glassware also available for gift giving.

Give someone the gift of hands-on illuminated art crafting experience! Workshops at Lightwriters Neon offer a truly one-of-a-kind experience for the crafty and adventurous. Gift certificates purchased through their website can be redeemed for any class or Bench Rental. Shop this item

Give the gift of creativity with a Pottery Loop Gift Card! Redeemable for all Pottery Loop classes, this is an ideal gift for beginners or pros looking to explore wheel-throwing, hand-building, and the art of clay in a fun space! Shop this item

Gift the young maker in your life an enduring treasure—one that unlocks an exciting world of possibilities and opportunities they’ll carry into the future! Try out a gift certificate to BitSpace for the perfect way to spark creativity this holiday season. The joy of making lasts long after the project is complete! Shop this item

Know a budding glassblower, or someone searching for a new hands-on medium to express themselves? Glassblowing is hot this holiday season (in more ways than one). Gift cards purchased through the Chicago Glass Collective website can go towards classes such as Glass Fusing & Stained Glass. Shop this item

Give the gift of creativity this holiday season with a Lillstreet Gift Certificate! Consider gifting your loved ones an experience and watch them flourish as they learn a new skill that will last a lifetime. Gift Certificates can be used for classes, workshops, gallery purchases, and tools or materials. Shop this item

En garde! Give the gift of gallantry and daring-do with swordfighting, a fun way to get fit “old school” style. This is the solution you’ve been searching for to satisfy that hard-to-buy-for friend of loved one. You don’t have to be an athlete, you just need a sense of adventure and some comfortable clothes. They’ll provide the equipment. Shop this item

Give the gift of SWING dance this year with gift cards for 1 ($70) or 2 people ($140) for any 4-week monthly group swing dance classes at Traffic Jam! Swing. Want even more swing? Pre-order their debut album, out on December 13, here!

Treat the person in your life that craves balance with a gift card to Pistachio Yoga! Start with a single class or work your way up. A very limited number of All-Inclusive Annual Memberships are also available- featuring unlimited classes, 3 special events per year, and 1 private yoga session. Click here to get started with your Pistachio Yoga eGift Card.

So you want to give dance as a gift? You’ve come to the right place: Ball Room Dance Chicago is Ravenswood’s top-rated social, wedding, and competition dance studio. All gift certificates can be prepared as a physical certificate for pick-up or mail delivery, or emailed as a digital certificate.

Lena Rose’s House Line Gift Set together a gift box collects spa-favorite products to pamper mind, body and spirit. Set includes bath soak, body scrub, body oil, aura mist, body butter, nourishing nail oil, and House Blend Beauty Tea. All items are infused with the aromas of Lena Rose’s reserve floral blend of chamomile, rose petals, rosemary and orange blossom. Shop this item

This is one party you won’t want to skip out on early! Give your loved one the gift of premium nail care by welcoming, detail-oriented professionals who deliver personalized treatments to enhance each client’s natural beauty. Shop this item

As we head into the harsh winter months, a rejuvenating treatment or kit from our talented friends at Smooth House Laser is the perfect way to treat your dermis to a little R&R. This is a must-buy for loved ones seeking to boost their natural beauty and protect their glow from yet another Chicago winter. It’s the gift that keeps on giving!

Celebrate the festive season with the ultimate gift of beauty and care. Thoughtfully curated to deliver extraordinary results and immediate shine, this Davines set is the perfect indulgence for any hair type—including fine or damaged hair. Wrapped in a unique and elegant box, this set is a celebration of beauty and care—a gift that transforms every hair routine into a moment of luxury when travelling.

Give your furry friend the gift of playtime credit at Bosly’s Backyard, a private indoor dog park where you can safely exercise your dog. Choose between 30, 45, and 60 minutes to play with your dog one-on-one. You can bring sibling dogs and purchase buddy passes. You can also join their size-appropriate social playdates, sign up for group training classes, have a birthday party, and more!

Adventure awaits! Perfect for the furry adventurer in your life, Trading Post Pet Supplies carries colorful, finely-crafted toys and accessories themed after Dungeons and Dragons. Now that’s what we call a critical success.

Sweet, soft, and ready for snuggles or play, Betty and Judy the Gingerbread Girls from Fluff & Tuff are the perfect holiday companions for your pup. With these spicy sisters’ durable construction and festive charm, they are built to last through all the joyful zoomies of the season.

Holiday Dog Collars from Six Point Pet bring a festive flair to your pup’s wardrobe with vibrant, holiday-themed designs perfect for seasonal celebrations. Crafted with comfort and durability in mind, these collars add a touch of holiday cheer while keeping your dog stylish and safe.