Celebrate the Holidays with a Local Twist: Shop, Play, and Dine around Champaign-Urbana

Shopping and eating in Champaign-Urbana can be fun and beneficial for all, not to mention the unique gifts and treats you can find for your loved ones

This year you are invited to shop, dine and play at “home” right here in Champaign-Urbana. If there is one thing that continues to ring true in 2024, it is that local businesses are near and dear to our hearts. We hope to help showcase some of the wonderful Champaign-Urbana area small businesses that have great gift ideas and treats for your holiday needs.

1. Check out the listings below and see how you can shop (and eat) your way around town – and beyond – for everyone on your list.

2. Be sure to check back often as businesses will be updating their information to include special holiday shopping promotions.

3. Sign up for our holiday newsletter to receive regular updates on fun events you can visit around Champaign-Urbana this holiday season.

the CU flower house by A. Hunt Design

The CU flower house is your one-stop-shop-all-things-local holidaying shopping destination. Flowers, Sweet Treats, Locally Made Gifts & Art. Holiday Classes & Events, Private Event Space. Come see everything that is going on at the CU flower house!

Location: 2006 S. Neil St., Champaign

For more information: Website, Facebook or Instagram

Benjamin & Co. Esthetique

Experience the ultimate in luxury skincare at Benjamin & Co. Esthetique, where they cater to all skin types with our exclusive Benjamin & Co rituals. Indulge in personalized treatments designed to rejuvenate and enhance your natural beauty. For a limited time, book any treatment online using the code “chambanamoms” and enjoy 15% off your purchase until January 31, 2025. Remember, this special offer is limited to one entry per person, so don’t miss your chance to elevate your skincare routine!

Location: 807 W. Springfield, Champaign

For more information: Website, Facebook or Instagram

Columbia Street Roastery

Their coffee boutique is the place to find the perfect gift for the coffee lover in your life. They have an assortment of coffees, teas, mugs, and all the gidgets and gadgets they could want. You can shop online or in store.

Location: 24 E. Columbia, Champaign

For more information: Website, Facebook or Instagram

Common Ground

Common Ground is here to help make your holiday season easy. Stop in and grab local produce, bulk ingredients, local meats, award winning cheeses, homemade pies from their bakery, unique wines, and so much more! Find artisanal gifts and handmade items for the foodie in your life. They’re open every day from 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Location: 300 S Broadway Ave., Suite 166, Urbana

For more information: Website, Facebook or Instagram

D-BAT Champaign

D-BAT Champaign is your ultimate destination for all baseball and softball players. Their facility is 21.000 square feet with a fully-stocked pro shop, fifteen batting cages including four full-length pitching lanes and a party room. They are open to the public and offer cage rentals, camps, clinics, lessons, parties and machine pitch cages. Their machines pitch fast balls and curveballs for baseball. The machines also pitch slow and fast pitch softballs. Come see them and swing for the fences!

Location: 1912 Gleen Park Dr., Champaign

For more information: Website, Facebook or Instagram

Dick’s House of Sport

Location: 2000 N Neil St., Suite 2000a, Champaign

Info coming soon!

Mistletoe Market CU

You’re invited! The Mistletoe Market is back again in its 8th year to bring a unique shopping event to Champaign-Urbana! Since 2017, this event has become a cherished holiday tradition for the entire community with a great selection of locally made goods. This year, over 70 rotating artists and artisans offer a large variety of one-of-a-kind gifts on four Saturdays in November and December.

Locations: The Orpheum Champaign (Nov. 23 & 30) and Lincoln Square Mall (Dec. 7 & 14)

For more information: Website, Facebook or Instagram

Ten Thousand Villages

Champaign-Urbana’s destination for one-of-a-kind gifts since 1985! Their handcrafts gifts, ornaments, jewelry, accessories, decor and more are all made by fairly paid artisans from 30+ countries around the world!

Location: 105 N. Walnut St., Champaign

For more information: Website, Facebook, Instagram

The Land Connection Indoor Holiday Market

Info coming soon!

Planted

Shop at Planted this holiday season! They can help you choose the perfect plant to give and repot it for you for free so it is ready for gifting! They also carry a variety of unique and fun gifts, like puzzles, candles, local art, and more!

Location: 16 E. Washington, Urbana

For more information: Website, Facebook or Instagram

Top Tier Lessons

Top Tier Lessons allows you to book one on one lessons with Illinois athletes with the click of a button. From swimming, to soccer, baseball, softball and more, they handle the scheduling, venue, payment and safety for each lesson taught. Starting at just $30, Top Tier believes that lessons are more than just learning skills. They believe every child deserves more than a coach, they deserve a mentor and a role model. Every time a lesson is booked through Top Tier Lessons, you are helping support local college athletes. Each lesson is personalized to the child and focused on building confidence and honing skills.

For more information: Website or Facebook

City of Tuscola

Do you strive to support small businesses? Do you enjoy discovering new stores beyond those you typically patronize? Do you appreciate meeting shop owners who work hard to create or curate the products they sell? You are invited to browse Tuscola this holiday season where you might find just what you’re looking for.

Location: Tuscola

For more information: Website or Facebook

U of I Community Credit Union

Info coming soon!

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