Embrace the artisan spirit: Explore Tualatin Valley’s Local Shops

As fall settles in and the air turns crisp, November marks the beginning of the festive holiday shopping season.

Holiday Markets & Festivals

Tualatin Valley’s bustling marketplaces and holiday craft fairs, that invite shoppers into a world of unique treasures and festive delights. Get into the holiday spirit, support local artisans and find one-of-a-kind gifts this season.

Holiday Faire at Kinton Grange (kintongrange.org; November 2-3)
Red Sled Market (redsledmarket.com; November 8-December 24)
Every Husband’s Nightmare Bazaar and Vintage Marketplace (facebook.com/nightmarebazaar; November 18-23)
Maker’s Market at Kinton Grange (kintongrange.org; November 30)

Shop Local

November 30 marks Small Business Saturday, and Tualatin Valley boasts numerous locally owned boutiques where you can support local businesses while checking off your holiday shopping list.

For kids toys, visit Piccolo Mondo (piccolomondotoys.com), a family-owned toy store with three locations that is committed to encourage cultural awareness and stimulate kids’ imaginations.

For vintage hunters, Curiosities (curiositiesvintage.com) is an antique “mall” in Tigard that features a variety of vintage, retro and mid-century vintage clothing and jewelry, home decor and antiques from more than 60 sellers.

Portland-based zero-waste shop Mama and Hapa’s (mamahapa.com) opened its new store in the Beaverton Round filled with sustainably-produced gifts and household items.

If you’re looking for high-end women’s clothing,Mapel Boutique (mapelboutique.com) is an Oregon-based women’s clothing retailer that sells high-end clothing and accessories, as well as home items and gifts. Located in Cedar Mill, Brave Collective (shopbrave.com) is a modern-day clothing boutique with fashion-forward apparel, jewelry, bags and gift items.

Find fun and funky gifts at Willow & Ash (willowashoregon.com). This shop in downtown Forest Grove carries a variety of different items, including apparel, hats, stickers, coasters, mugs, magnets and more.

Finally, several local home decor shops feature myriad items for the home, including:
Cedar & Stone Mercantile (cedarandstoneshop.com) home and plant shop
Kinder Home (kinderhomepdx.com): Designer-curated furniture, decor and gifts
Well Found Home (wellfoundhome.com): New and vintage home decor and gifts
White Birch Design Co. (whitebirchdesignco.com): Home decor, seasonal decor, kitchenware, clothing, jewelry and unique gifts

Embrace the artisan spirit and Small Business Saturday by discovering these hidden gems while supporting your local community.

For a list of all things cozy in Tualatin Valley, including places to shop and dine, wineries and breweries, and holiday events, visit tualatinvalley.org.