It’s almost the holidays again. And if you’re looking for thoughtful gift-giving ideas, these local holiday shopping spots in Tucson are a must.
Not only does shopping local help support our Tucson community, but it also makes your gift-giving experience more convenient by eliminating the need for shipping and the risk of delays.
In this round-up, you’ll find great gift ideas for family, friends, and colleagues, available from local retailers and broken down by category.
Gourmet Foods and Culinary Gifts
Snacks, treats, and gift baskets are common holiday presents that can go from unappreciated to exceptional with the right choices. Send a personalized gift to your friends, neighbors, and loved ones, all from these local Tucson holiday shopping spots.
Old West Spice Company
This local small business is known for gourmet spice blends, like the sweet and citrusy Lucky 13 or the flavor explosion BarnBurner. Perfect for foodie friends and backyard chefs. They also have beef jerky in their signature seasonings.
Location: Online only
Contact: By email
Queen Creek Olive Mill
This gourmet market and restaurant offers Arizona-made olive oils and vinegars—ideal for holiday dinners. Visit for mill tours or learn how they make extra virgin olive oil in the daily Olive Oil 101 class. The Mini Dippers are a great gift for the holidays.
Location: 25062 S Meridian Rd, Queen Creek, AZ
Contact: 480-888-9290
Arizona Cactus Ranch
Arizona Cactus Ranch is a 100-year-old cattle ranch that now sells natural prickly pear fruit spreads, cactus products, and mesquite products. Prickly pear is being studied for its health benefits, and it tastes good too! Try delicious prickly pear nectar, jam, or travel bars.
Location: 2514 S 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ
Contact: 520-625-4419
Books, Art, and Home Goods
Tasty food and scratch-made treats are obvious ideas for shopping local small businesses, but there are lots of other choices, too. Gifts for the home, books, or arts and crafts are another option for local Tucson holiday shopping.
Antigone Books
A local bookstore featuring works by Tucson authors and community favorites. This bookstore supports local authors through its unique consignment program, offering you the best of Tucson’s literary talents. For your local Tucson holiday shopping, the store also sells a variety of T-shirts, mugs, and arts and crafts.
Location: 411 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ
Contact: 520-792-3715
Di Luna Candles
Check out this local, women-owned candle shop showcasing items from other local merchants. It’s a go-to destination for fun, fabulous, and colorful gifts, including candles, stationery, beauty items, and home goods. They also offer fun and creative arts and crafts workshops.
Location: 3061 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ
Contact: 520-771-8047
The Lost Barrio Shops
This shopping mall offers handmade furniture, rugs, and artisan home goods with a distinct Tucson flavor. It’s the place to be for one-of-a-kind furniture, accessories, lighting, pottery, artwork, and gifts.
Location: 200 S Park Ave, Tucson, AZ
Contact: 520-833-1794
Tucson Museum of Art Store
Visit the museum in the Presidio Direct of downtown Tucson for unique prints, jewelry, and art pieces sourced from local artists. Mugs, wine charms, or housewares make great gifts. They also stock holiday cards with southwestern cheer made by local artists.
Location: 140 N Main Ave, Tucson, AZ
Contact: 520-624-2333
Clothing and Accessories
Get the people on your gift list a gift that matches their personal style, whether it’s casual or quirky, at one of Tucson’s local clothing shops. Elevated basics like hats, denim, and t-shirts can be a gift that gets used every day.
Why I Love Where I Live
This retail store is a cool boutique in the MSA Annex, filled with Tucson-themed apparel and gifts that celebrate local pride with a selection that appeals to younger people. Highlights include the “Send Tacos” t-shirt, unique cards, and Tucson pennants.
Location: 267 South Avenida del Convento #6, Tucson, AZ
Contact: 520-422-5770
Loop Jean Company
Stylish clothing and accessories for men and women that reflect Arizona’s casual yet polished aesthetic. A style destination for the most sought-after denim brands, including Rag & Bone, S.M.N, A.G, Mother, Rails, and Brax, expertly fitted by a fitting specialist to provide the best jeans for you.
Location: 7047 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
Contact: 520-219-9785
Tucson Holiday Markets and Shopping Spots
Visit one of Tucson’s holiday markets or artisan shopping destinations, and you never know what you’ll find. Whether it’s holiday gifts for friends and family or something for yourself, something is sure to catch your eye. Keep an eye out for new vendors and local collaborations to see what’s happening in the Tucson small business community.
Tucson Trades Market
Over 200 vendors are on display at this biannual indoor market. Find one-of-a-kind items like handcrafted items, fashion trends, and artisanal food at this local Tucson holiday shopping spot. Stay tuned for a list of vendors for the Tucson holiday market 2024-2025 season.
Location: Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ
Contact: 520-488-2892
Proper Shops
Located downtown, this collective of local merchants and artists features a wide selection of local crafts, jewelry, art, and clothes in a casual lounge environment. They also host painting workshops for budding artists.
Location: 300 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ
Contact: 520-907-2122
Personalized and Specialty Gifts
For niche and specialty gifts, there are lots of local Tucson holiday shopping spots as well. For the gardener on your list, the young, or young at heart, check out these local shopping sources.
Mildred and Dildred
This holiday shopping list wouldn’t be complete without something for kids! A playful, locally owned toy store offering unique children’s toys. This one-stop-shop has board games, gag gifts, stuffed toys, and books. Browse the online store by popular brands and categories like unicorn or pirate.
Location: 1725 N Swan Rd, Tucson, AZ
Contact: 520-615-6266
Native Seeds/SEARCH
A treasure trove of Sonoran pantry items, chiltepins, seeds, turquoise earrings, and O’odham arts and crafts. Find unique gardening items like purple variety Dragon carrot seeds and Monsoon wildflower mix, a combination of native plants.
Location: Only online (no retail). Local pickup for orders at 3584 E River Rd., Tucson, AZ
Contact: orders@nativeseeds.org
Whatever you choose to give your friends, family, and colleagues during the holidays this year, shopping local is a great way to support local businesses while giving unforgettable presents people will love.
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