Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide

Delight your children with unique gift items while supporting local businesses. These Portland-area retailers have all the goods for creating a holiday to remember.

Columbia Gorge Outlets

Conveniently located just 15 minutes east of Portland and Portland International Airport, Columbia Gorge Outlets is situated directly off Interstate 84, Exit 17 in Troutdale. Columbia Gorge Outlets features a fabulous selection of brand name outlet stores including Carter’s, Coach & Coach Men’s, Eddie Bauer Outlet, Gap Outlet, Loft Outlet, Pendleton, Samsonite and more, all tax-free!


Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)

There is always something new to discover at OMSI, where vibrant exhibits and programs inspire wonder for all ages. Experience countless opportunities to learn together, sparking moments of curiosity, awe, and memories that last a lifetime.

OMSI’s annual holiday membership sale is their best deal of the year. Enjoy 20% off OMSI memberships from Monday, November 23 through Cyber Monday, December 2! Get 15% off OMSI memberships December 3, 2024-January 5, 2025.


Bricks & Minifigs Portland

Bricks & Minifigs Portland is your one-stop-shop for everything LEGO® — they have new sets, used sets, retired sets, minifigures, and bulk tables full of random pieces for your next amazing creation! Stop by the store, shop online, or call today — they are ready to help!


Gold Fish Swim School

This holiday season, give the kids in your life the gift of swimming at Goldfish Swim School! They’ll be unwrapping the gift of water safety — the gift that can save their lives!

This package includes:

  • 12 weeks of Group Swim Lessons
  • Annual Membership Fee
  • 12-week Family Swim pass
  • Limited Edition Goldfish Hooded Towel
  • $12 Snack Shack punch card
  • A $937+ value! Over $400 in savings!

Gift packages are on sale through 12/31/24


PDX Pop-Ups

The holiday spirit is in the air, and the PDX Pop-Up Shops are back, adding good cheer and excitement to downtown Portland. These beloved pop-up shops transform vacant retail spaces in downtown Portland into vibrant, temporary destinations for local designers and artists.


Beanstalk Children’s Resale

Beanstalk Children’s Resale is a Portland Reader Favorite kid store! They have lots of toys, books, games and holiday pjs for your kiddos this holiday season! Stop in or shop with them online, orders over $100 ship for free. Holiday shopping resale and local is great for your budget and the community. 

Scroll to Top