The best gift is a local gift. visitchapelhill.org/things-to-do/shopping
108
Churton Street
Finding Winnie Children’s Book
Product features: The true story of the world’s most famous bear by Lindsay Mattick.
Price: $15
Website: 108churton.com/baby
Cat’s Cradle
Concert Tickets
Product features: NC’s legendary independent music venue hosts a large genre of popular and up-and-coming music talents.
Price: Varies by event
Website: catscradle.com
Center Theater Company
Season Tickets 2026
Product features: Plays are performed by tweens and teens. Upcoming performances for 2026 include The Secret Garden, 12 Angry Jurors, A Christmas Carol, and more.
Price: Starting at $68
Website: centertheatercompany.com
Hillsborough
Spa & Day Retreat Facial
Product features: Reveal your inner glow with a facial completely customized to your needs.
Price: Starting at $195
Website: hillsboroughspa.com/spa-treatments
Purple
Crow Books
Signed Books by Local Authors
Product features: Hillsborough is a mecca for local authors and many of the locally authored books at the Purple Crow are signed.
Price: Varies
Website: purplecrowbooks.com
Shrunken
Head
All Things North Carolina Puzzle
Product features: 500-piece puzzle from the mountains to the coast, designed by three artists from the Carolina Meadows Retirement Community.
Price: $19.99
Website: shrunkenhead.com
Volume
Vinyl Records
Product features: Retro and new releases + first press releases in all genres. Grab a beer while shopping.
Price: Varies
Website: facebook.com/volumehillsborough
More top picks from Orange County
Deck the halls : Gifts to bring home sweet home
The best gift is a local gift. visitchapelhill.org/things-to-do/shopping
Ackland
Museum Store
Fair Trade Crafts from Around the World
Product features: Unique Gifts and products related to the Museum’s permanent collection.
Price: Varies
Website: ackland.org/shop
Glassbox Shop
Marimekko Tube Pillow
Product features: 21” L x 8” W in various patterns and 100% cotton cover.
Price: $155
Website: glassboxshop.com
Hillsborough Gallery of Arts Holiday Ornaments
Product features: Original handmade holiday ornaments made by the members of Hillsborough Gallery of Arts.
Price: Varies by artist
Website: hillsboroughgallery.com/ featured-show
Say it with Glass Kids Fusing Class
Product features: Kid-safe glassy fun for the whole family. Design your own small suncatcher or set of magnets to be fused in their kilns.
Price: From $30
Website: sayitwithglassdesigns.com/shop
Sunshine Lavender Farm
Lavender Essential Oil & Clay Diffuser Gift Set
Product features: Perfect for bedside and travel or wherever the clean, fresh, and soothing scent is desired.
Price: $22
Website: sunshinelavenderfarm.co
This & That Gift Gallery
Room Candle Co. Wood’s Edge
Product features: Made by hand locally, Wood’s Edge smells like cedar, bergamot, paragon, and rosemary. Made with beeswax, coconut, and soy.
Price: $26
Website: instagram.com/thisthatgift
Vesta Home Life Boutique
Olive Oil Cruet
Product features: Handmade ceramic bottle designed to hold olive oil, vinegar, or maple syrup.
