We all know how stressful gift shopping can get during the holidays. But guess what?
It doesn’t have to be! Wilmington is full of amazing local spots that make it easy (and fun!) to find the perfect gifts — while supporting our community.
Whether you're looking for an experience gift your kids will never forget, a unique treasure from a local artist for a friend, or a gift card that tells a co-worker, "I thought of you," this guide has you covered.
Photo courtesy of Apricot Lane
We want to thank Apricot Lane for sponsoring this article.
From that perfect date night dress to a comfy and casual outfit, Apricot Lane Boutique has everything you need to create the look for any occasion.
Shopping Small in Wilmington, DE
From locally-made T-shirts and baked goods to specialty stores, let's make this a year that we buy all local! Each purchase from a Wilmington-owned business makes such a difference to local shop owners. These local shops offer a range of unique gifts that we love:
Do you have a favorite locally-owned shop in Wilmington? Share their info with us at leslieh@macaronikid.com.
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday in Wilmington, DE
Black Friday
- 11/29 - 11/30💡🛍️🤶🏻Delaware Park - Festival of Lights, Wilmington
Small Business Saturday
- 11/30 🛍️🎅🎁Library Book, Bike, and Children's Coat Giveaway, Delaware City
- 11/30 🛍️🎅Centreville’s Holiday Stroll, Wilmington
- 11/30 🛍️Celebrate the Season @ Coverdale Farm Preserve, Greenville
- 11/30 🛍️ Black Saturday at the North Wilmington Library
- 11/30 Mutually Yours Boutique - Small Business Sat, Wilmington
- 11/30 🛍️Winter Bazaar - Newark Methodist Preschool, Newark
- 11/30 🛍️Monarch Small Business Saturday Pop-Up Shop, Wilmington
- 11/30 Trolley Square Market Small Business Saturday, Wilmington
The Gift of Memories |
Want to make your 2025 motto - more memories, less toys? Celebrate joy year-round joy with these experience gifts around Wilmington, DE. Plus, you won't wake up at 3 am wondering if you have batteries.
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The Gift of Fun |
Got a kid with more energy than a triple-shot espresso? Turn their turbocharged chaos into smiles and sweat with these epic outings.
Delaware Rock Gym | Dick's House of Sport | Fun City Adventure Park | Kids Empire | Jurassic Fun Land | Natural Nest Play Cafe | Peekaboo Playground | Urban Air Adventure Park | Vince's Sports Center
The Great Outdoors |
Animal Encounter at Barn Hill Preserve | Brandywine Zoo | Go Ape! Zipline & Adventure Park | Delaware Nature Society Membership | Delaware State Park Pass | Horseback Riding at Carousel Park | Kalmar Nyckel | Marshall Steam Museum | Riverfront Cruise | Tiki Tour Boat | Wilmington and Western Railroad
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The Gift of Time |
Sometimes you have people on your list who don't "need" anything — except more time in their day! How can you help them achieve that? Gift them a service that saves them time -- such as housecleaning, yard work, painting, or a car detail.
The Gift of Creativity |
Performances | City Theater Company | Delaware Children's Theatre | Delaware Theatre Company | First State Ballet | The Grand Opera House | The Playhouse on Rodney Square | Wilmington Drama | Wilmington Ballet
Classes | Christina Cultural Arts Center | Center for Creative Arts | Delaware Art Museum | Jester Artspace | The Music School of DE | New Castle County Art Studi
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12/1 🛍️ Arden Holiday Shop - Wilmington, Wilmington
12/4 🛍️💡🎵 Winterthur Wonderful Wednesdays, Wilmington
12/6 🛍️Celebrate the Season @ Coverdale Farm Preserve, Greenville
12/6 🛍️DCH Winter Greenery Sale, Wilmington
12/6 🛍️Delaware Contemporary Holiday Market, Wilmington
12/6 🎅🛍️🎵 Holiday Open House - Rockwood Park, Wilmington
12/6 🛍️🎵Winterfest, Newark
12/6 - 12/7💡🛍️🤶🏻Delaware Park Festival of Lights, Wilmington
12/7 🛍️Celebrate the Season @ Coverdale Farm Preserve, Greenville
12/7 🛍️DE Contemporary Holiday Market, Wilmington
12/7 🎅🛍️🎵Rockwood Park Holiday Open House, Wilmington
12/8 🛍️ Little Treasure Shoppe Holiday Bash, Newark
🛍️Brandywine High School Holiday Bazaar Vendor & Craft Fair, Wilmington
12/8 🛍️🎅 Scout Café Holiday Market, Wilmington
12/10 🛍️Holiday Market at the UAE, Wilmington
12/10 🛍️Padua Academy Sip'n Shop, Wilmington
12/11 🛍️💡🎵 Winterthur Wonderful Wednesdays, Wilmington
12/11 🛍️ Art Studio Holiday Art Sale, Wilmington
12/13 - 12/14💡🛍️🤶🏻Delaware Park Festival of Lights, Wilmington
12/13 and 12/14 🎅🛍️🤝🎵 Holiday Open House - Rockwood Park, Wilmington
12/14 🛍️🎅 Spirit of Christmas Celebration, New Castle
12/14 🛍️Winter Festival and Market, New Castle
12/14 🛍️Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Fair @ Concord, Wilmington
12/14 Meet Elsa and Ana at CupKate’s, Greenville
12/14 🤝🎅🛍️🎵 Holiday Open House - Rockwood Park, Wilmington
12/14 🛍️Pretty in Pink - Women-Owned Business Holiday Market, Middletown
12/18 🛍️💡🎵 Winterthur Wonderful Wednesdays, Wilmington
12/20 - 12/21💡🛍️🤶🏻Delaware Park Festival of Lights, Wilmington
12/21 - 12/24 🛍️Monarch Marketplace Holiday Market, Wilmington
12/21 🛍️ Minquas Fire Company Christmas Bazaar, Newport
12/21 - 12/22 🛍️🎵 Brandywine Festival of the Arts, Wilmington
12/21 🛍️ Shaw Alley Holiday Food Market, New Castle
Saturday, December 14
10 am - 3 pm
Shopping, networking, and showcasing unique gifts, handmade crafts, and delicious treats from female-owned businesses
Hosted by Delaware Female Creatives, Poppy & Prim Events, and featuring Links at St. Annes Club
The St. Annes Club, 1100 St Anne's Blvd, Middletown, DE 19709
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