Best Holiday Shopping in Boston (2026)
Local gift shops, holiday markets, food gifts and neighborhood routes, with 2026 dates and hours
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Boston's best holiday shopping is spread across a handful of walkable neighborhoods, so pick one and give it an afternoon. Beacon Hill is the classic, with books, kitchen gifts, paper and chocolate along a few blocks of Charles Street. Coolidge Corner in Brookline is the one we'd pick for getting a whole list done.
For a market day, head to Snowport in the Seaport or SoWa in the South End. In December, Harvard Square has two markets on overlapping weekends. This guide covers 45 shops and markets across Boston, Cambridge, Brookline and Somerville, plus three routes. One tip: clothing is exempt from Massachusetts sales tax on the first $175 of each item. Updated November 2026.
Boston Holiday Shopping at a Glance
| Shop or market | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| The Holiday Market at Snowport | Seaport | The big outdoor market day |
| SoWa Christmas Market | South End | Indoor maker shopping |
| Harvard Square Holiday Fair | Cambridge | A long-running December craft fair |
| Black Business Holiday Marketplace | Cambridge | Gifts from Black-owned businesses |
| Boston Public Market | Downtown | New England food gifts |
| Blackstone's of Beacon Hill | Beacon Hill | Kitchen gifts and knives |
| Flat of the Hill | Beacon Hill | Candles, bags and Jellycat |
| Beacon Hill Books & Cafe | Beacon Hill | A townhouse bookstore |
| Beacon Hill Chocolates | Beacon Hill | Custom chocolate boxes |
| December Thieves | Beacon Hill | Independent designers |
| Rugg Road Paper Company | Beacon Hill | Stationery and wrapping |
| Brattle Book Shop | Downtown Crossing | Used and rare books |
| Shake the Tree | North End | Clothing, jewelry and gifts |
| I AM Books | North End | Italian and Italian American books |
| ICA Store | Seaport | Contemporary art and design gifts |
| Trident Booksellers & Cafe | Back Bay | Books and a late stop on Newbury |
| Newbury Comics | Back Bay | Vinyl and pop culture |
| Prudential Center | Back Bay | Indoor brand shopping |
| Eataly Boston | Back Bay | Italian pantry gifts |
| Copley Place | Back Bay | Luxury labels |
| L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates | Back Bay | Chocolate and hot chocolate |
| Museum of Fine Arts Shops | Fenway | Art books and museum gifts |
| Trove on Tremont | South End | Work by local artists |
| PATCH NYC | South End | Artful home gifts |
| More Than Words | South End | Used books for a good cause |
| Formaggio Kitchen South End | South End | Cheese and pantry gifts |
| Harvard Book Store | Cambridge | New and used books |
| Cambridge Artists' Cooperative | Cambridge | Handmade American craft |
| Cardullo's Gourmet Shoppe | Cambridge | Imported sweets and gift boxes |
| Albertine Press | Cambridge | Letterpress cards |
| WardMaps | Cambridge | Antique maps and prints |
| Porter Square Books | Cambridge and Seaport | A neighborhood bookstore |
| Cambridge Naturals | Cambridge | Tea, bath and body gifts |
| Bow Market | Somerville | Small shops around a courtyard |
| Brookline Booksmith | Brookline | A first stop for a mixed list |
| Boston General Store | Brookline | Well-made everyday objects |
| Fire Opal | Brookline | Handmade jewelry |
| Eureka! Puzzles & Games | Brookline | Board games and puzzles |
| Maruichi Select | Brookline | Japanese food gifts |
| On Centre | Jamaica Plain | Cards, home goods and kids' gifts |
| Kitchenwitch | Jamaica Plain | Kitchen tools |
| Boing! Toy Shop | Jamaica Plain | Toys and games |
| Birch St. House & Garden | Roslindale | Home and garden gifts |
| Frugal Bookstore | Roxbury | Books by authors of color |
| Phillips Chocolates | Dorchester | Classic Boston chocolate |
Holiday Markets
Snowport and SoWa run for weeks, while the two Harvard Square markets only open on weekends in December. Snowport and SoWa both start late on weekdays, so check the hours before you plan around them. For the rest of the season's markets, see our guide to Boston's Christmas markets. Snowport’s four themed bars and the city’s other holiday pop-ups are in our Boston Christmas bars guide.
The Holiday Market at Snowport
100 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210, USA
Snowport is Boston's big market outing, with more than 130 small businesses selling jewelry, art, apparel, home goods and gourmet gifts in the Seaport. There's plenty to do besides shop, including four themed bars, food vendors and iceless curling. Come on a weeknight if you can, since weekend crowds are why there's a paid fast pass. Details: Nov 6–Dec 27. 100 Seaport Blvd. Free entry. Weekend fast pass $15, $7 for veterans and ages 6–17, through the Seaport Insider app. Mon–Thu 3–8 through Dec 6, then 11–8. Fri 11–9, Sat 10–9, Sun until 8. Closes at 6 on Christmas Eve. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
SoWa Christmas Market
550 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118, USA
Go to SoWa when you'd rather shop indoors. More than 100 makers, artists and specialty food vendors fill the Power Station in the South End, and it's a good place to find one handmade piece and talk to the person who made it. Do your other South End shopping first, since there's no re-entry. Details: Nov 20–Dec 27. 550 Harrison Ave. $10, free for kids 12 and under. November: Tue–Thu 4–8, Fri 4–9, Sat 10–9, Sun 10–7. From Dec 1: Tue–Thu 4–9, Fri 4–10, Sat 10–10, Sun 10–7. Black Friday 10–7, Christmas Eve 10–4. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Parking is $10, cash only.
Harvard Square Holiday Fair
John F. Kennedy St & Winthrop St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
The Harvard Square Holiday Fair has been part of December in Harvard Square since 1986, and it's the one to pick for prints, pottery, jewelry and other small handmade gifts. It's right by Harvard Book Store and Cardullo's, so a stop here fits easily into a Cambridge shopping day. Details: Dec 11–13 and Dec 18–20. Corner of JFK and Winthrop streets, Cambridge. Fri 12–7, Sat 11–7, Sun 12–6.
Black Business Holiday Marketplace
1 Brattle Square, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Now in its fifth year, this market brings Black-owned businesses from Cambridge and Somerville together for two December weekends. Expect handmade gifts, soaps, sauces, bags and jewelry. It shares its weekends with the Harvard Square Holiday Fair, so you can easily do both. Details: Dec 12–13 and Dec 19–20. One Brattle Square, Cambridge, in the former Eastern Bank. Free, with RSVP on Eventbrite. Sat 11–7, Sun 12–6.
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Beacon Hill and Downtown
Charles Street is the classic holiday walk, with its shops close together and mostly in order from Boston Common to the Red Line. Boston Public Market and the two Salem Street shops in the North End make an easy second outing, and Brattle Book Shop sits a short walk away in Downtown Crossing. In the Seaport, the ICA Store pairs well with Snowport.
Boston Public Market
100 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02108, USA
Boston Public Market's year-round hall has more than 30 New England food producers and artisans under one roof. It's the place to build a gift around something edible and local, and it beats a souvenir for anyone visiting from out of town. Buy anything chilled on your way out. Details: 100 Hanover St. Sun–Tue 8–6, Wed–Sat 8–8. Vendor hours vary.
Blackstone's of Beacon Hill
40 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Blackstone's says it has the largest knife selection in New England, and the rest of the shop covers cookware, home goods, party supplies and Boston gifts. Come here for the cook on your list, then grab a card on the way out. Details: 40 Charles St. Mon–Sat 10–6, Sun 12–5.
Flat of the Hill
60 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Flat of the Hill has been on Charles Street since 1998, and it's a safe bet for bags, candles, soaps, pillows and jewelry. It has also carried Jellycat for 25 years, so it doubles as a kids' stop. Details: 60 Charles St. Tue–Sat, with longer hours in December.
Beacon Hill Books & Cafe
71 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114, USA
A townhouse full of books, with a strong children's section and a small gift selection, is about as Beacon Hill as shopping gets. Start here for a book, then stay for the cafe if you've got time. Details: 71 Charles St. Tue–Sat 8–9, Sun–Mon 10–7. The cafe has its own hours.
Beacon Hill Chocolates
91 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Owner Paula Barth picks every chocolate in the shop, and you can build your own box. It's an easy host gift or thank-you, and the Caramel Sushi is the thing to try. Details: 91 Charles St. Mon–Sat 11–6, Sun 11–5:30.
December Thieves
122 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114, USA
December Thieves stocks independent designers, with unusual jewelry, accessories and clothing you won't see elsewhere in town. Stick to accessories if you're not sure of someone's size. Details: 122 Charles St. Mon–Fri 11–6, Sat 10–6, Sun 12–5.
Rugg Road Paper Company
130 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Rugg Road is the stop for stationery, cards and wrapping, so it's a good place to finish a Charles Street walk. A nice box of note cards also makes a solid gift on its own. Details: 130 Charles St. Mon–Sat 10–6, Sun 12–5.
Brattle Book Shop
9 West St, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Brattle is one of the country's oldest antiquarian bookshops, with three floors of used and rare books plus an outdoor lot. You can spend a few dollars here or a lot more on a collector's piece. The lot depends on the weather, so plan on the indoor shelves in winter. Details: 9 West St. Mon–Sat 9–5:30. Closed Sunday.
Shake the Tree
67 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113, USA
Shake the Tree mixes women's clothing, handmade jewelry, home goods, cards and small-batch pantry items, so it covers a lot of a list in one small North End shop. It's especially handy for a friend or relative whose taste you know but whose gift you haven't settled on. Details: 67 Salem St. Call 617-742-0484 for hours.
I AM Books
124 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113, USA
I AM Books focuses on Italian and Italian American books, which makes it a great stop for a cookbook, a novel or a gift for someone planning a trip to Italy. It's a short walk up Salem Street from Shake the Tree. Details: 124 Salem St.
ICA Store
25 Harbor Shore Dr, Boston, MA 02210, USA
The ICA's store is the Seaport pick for art books and design-minded gifts, and it's a nice contrast to the Snowport stalls. Go here first, since Snowport opens later on weekdays through early December. Details: 25 Harbor Shore Dr. Tue, Wed, Sat and Sun 10–5, Thu–Fri 10–9. Closed Mondays.
Back Bay and the South End
Back Bay is the place for brands and bad weather, since the Prudential Center and Copley Place connect and keep you indoors. Newbury Street closes to cars on December 6 for the Holiday Stroll. The South End is strong for handmade work and home gifts, and it's an easy pairing with SoWa once the market opens. The MFA's shops in Fenway are worth a separate trip.
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
338 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Trident has been a Newbury Street fixture since 1984, with two floors of books, gifts and cards plus a full cafe. It's open late, so it's a good last stop or a place to warm up between shops. Details: 338 Newbury St. Daily 8–10.
Newbury Comics
348 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Newbury Comics is the stop for vinyl, pop culture merch and anyone who'd rather get a record than a candle. It's a few doors from Trident, so you can cover books and music at once. Check what they already own first. Details: 348 Newbury St. Mon–Sat 10–9, Sun 10–7. Other branches at Faneuil Hall and in Harvard Square.
Prudential Center
800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199, USA
The Pru is the practical choice when the weather's miserable or your list is mostly recognizable brands. You can knock out several errands indoors, get lunch and add something from Eataly on the way out. It's not distinctive, but it's efficient. Details: 800 Boylston St. Mon–Sat 11–9, Sun 11–8. Hours vary by store.
Eataly Boston
800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199, USA
Eataly solves the host gift. Pick up pasta and a good sauce, or a panettone when it's in season, and you've got something that'll get eaten. It's inside the Prudential Center and open late. Details: 800 Boylston St. Daily 8–11.
Copley Place
100 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Copley Place is for a planned luxury purchase, with stores including Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Fendi and David Yurman. Call the boutique first if you're after a specific size or color. Details: 100 Huntington Ave.
L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates
220 Clarendon St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Burdick's chocolate mice and penguins make a small box feel special, and the hot chocolate makes a good break from Back Bay shopping. Buy your gift on the way out so it doesn't spend the afternoon in a warm bag. Details: 220 Clarendon St. Daily 8–9. There's also a Cambridge shop.
Museum of Fine Arts Shops
465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
The MFA has three shops. The Linde Family Wing Bookstore and Shop covers art books, design and children's books, and the Signature Shop by the Huntington Avenue entrance has jewelry, apparel and handcrafted pieces. Local shoppers can also order online and pick up at the curb. Details: 465 Huntington Ave. Check the MFA's site for shop access before a shopping-only trip.
Trove on Tremont
592 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02118, USA
Trove sells work by more than 75 local artists, including jewelry, glass, ceramics, textiles and art. It's our first stop for a Boston gift that doesn't look like a souvenir, and the neighborhood prints are great for anyone who's moved away. Details: 592 Tremont St.
PATCH NYC
46 Waltham St, Boston, MA 02118, USA
Despite the name, this is a very Boston shop, tucked into a South End courtyard. Designers Don Carney and John Ross fill it with tableware, textiles, candles and jewelry, along with Astier de Villatte ceramics. It's a host gift for someone with strong taste. Details: 46 Waltham St.
More Than Words
242 E Berkeley St 2nd floor, Boston, MA 02118, USA
More Than Words, a youth-run nonprofit, sells used books, and your purchase supports its work with young people. It's a better bet for browsing than for hunting down one exact title, and it's easy on a smaller budget. Details: 242 East Berkeley St. Tue–Fri 11–7, Sat–Sun 10–6. Closed Mondays.
Formaggio Kitchen South End
268 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118, USA
Formaggio is for the friend who asks about the cheese before anything else. Tell the staff what the occasion is and they'll help you put together cheese, charcuterie and pantry goods. Make it your last stop if you're buying anything chilled. Details: 268 Shawmut Ave. There's also a Cambridge shop.
Cambridge and Somerville
Harvard Square covers books, craft and specialty food, and it's at its best on the December market weekends. Porter Square adds maps and another great bookstore, while Inman and Union squares make a separate outing for paper and small shops.
Harvard Book Store
1256 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Harvard Book Store is the place for a serious reader, with new and used books and shelves you can get lost in. It's open late, and it's a natural first stop before Cardullo's and the December markets. Details: 1256 Massachusetts Ave. Mon–Sat 9–10, Sun 10–9.
Cambridge Artists' Cooperative
59a Church St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
The Cambridge Artists' Cooperative, an artist-owned gallery, sells handmade American craft, from jewelry to decorative pieces. Go for one small object with a story behind it. Ask about the maker, since the artists aren't all local. Details: 59A Church St. Tue–Sun 12–6. Closed Mondays.
Cardullo's Gourmet Shoppe
6 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Cardullo's is the Harvard Square stop for imported sweets, chocolate, tinned fish, jams and wine. You can buy a ready-made gift box or build your own, so it's an easy way to add something edible to a book. Details: 6 Brattle St. Mon–Wed 9–8, Thu–Sat 9–9, Sun 11–7. There's also a Seaport shop.
Albertine Press
1309 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
Letterpress work is the draw at this Inman Square shop, along with stationery and small gifts. It's great for the journal keeper or anyone who still sends real cards, and the small prices help when you've got several people to cover. Details: 1309 Cambridge St. Mon–Sat 11–7, Sun 11–4.
WardMaps
1731 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
WardMaps deals in antique maps and prints, and its gifts are about as specific as this guide gets. A map of someone's old neighborhood or hometown beats anything that simply says Boston. Bring the place in mind and ask questions. Details: 1731 Massachusetts Ave. Mon–Fri 10–6, Sat–Sun 12–6. Closed major holidays.
Porter Square Books
1815 Massachusetts Ave suite 118-119, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA
Porter Square Books is the anchor of a Porter Square afternoon, with WardMaps and Cambridge Naturals close by. If you're headed to Snowport instead, its Boston Edition is in the Seaport. Details: 1815 Massachusetts Ave. Mon–Fri 7–8, Sat–Sun 8–7. Boston Edition: 50 Liberty Dr. Mon–Fri 10–6, Sat–Sun 9–6.
Cambridge Naturals
23 White St, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA
Cambridge Naturals is good for a small cozy gift, with tea, bath and body products and other gifts. Stick to scents and teas you know they already like. Details: 23 White St. Mon–Sat 9–7:30, Sun 10–7:30. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and Dec 26.
Bow Market
1 Bow Mkt Wy, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
Bow Market is a courtyard of more than 30 small businesses in Union Square. Go for Tiny Turns Paperie, Give Good Home Shop, Vinyl Index and Side Quest Books & Games, then stay for food or a drink. Shop hours differ from the bars and restaurants, so go earlier in the day. Details: 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville.
Brookline and Neighborhood Trips
Coolidge Corner is our pick for getting the gift list done, with books, design, jewelry, games and Japanese food gifts in one compact area. Jamaica Plain has three shops almost next door to each other on Centre Street. Birch St. House & Garden in Roslindale, Frugal Bookstore in Roxbury and Phillips Chocolates in Dorchester are each worth their own trip.
Brookline Booksmith
279 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446, USA
Start here when your list has more than one kind of person on it. New and used books cover the readers, and the wider gift selection handles a lot of the rest. It's also open late most nights. Details: 279 Harvard St. Mon–Thu 9:30–9:30, Fri–Sat 9:30–10:30, Sun 9:30–9.
Boston General Store
313A Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446, USA
Boston General Store is for the person who'd rather unwrap a beautifully made everyday object than a novelty. Its new Coolidge Corner space also has a stationery store, so you can cover the kitchen, the desk and the home in one stop. Details: 313A Harvard St. Mon–Sat 10–7, Sun 11–6.
Fire Opal
320 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446, USA
Fire Opal brings handmade jewelry, clothing and craft-oriented home goods to Harvard Street. It's the stop for a bigger gift when you know the person's style, and a photo of something they already wear can help. Details: 320 Harvard St. Closes at 3 on Christmas Eve.
Eureka! Puzzles & Games
1355 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446, USA
Eureka is the pick when the best gift is something people can do together, with board games, jigsaws and mechanical puzzles for kids and adults. Tell the staff the ages, the number of players and how much patience they have for rules. Details: 1355 Beacon St. Mon–Thu 10–7, Fri–Sat 10–8, Sun 11–6.
Maruichi Select
299 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446, USA
Maruichi Select is the wildcard in a Coolidge Corner afternoon. Pick up Japanese food gifts for someone who'd happily trade another candle for something new to try. It's the smaller Select shop, not the main grocery across the street. Details: 299 Harvard St.
On Centre
676 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA
On Centre is an easy place to start in Jamaica Plain, with cards, candles, home goods, accessories, kids' gifts and local merch. It's open later than most of its neighbors, and it covers a friend, a host or a relative without much effort. Details: 676 Centre St. Mon–Sat 10–8, Sun 11–7.
Kitchenwitch
671 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA
Kitchenwitch is the place for a modest gift that'll actually get used. Think about how the person cooks, whether that's baking, breakfast or hosting friends, then ask for a good tool to match. Details: 671 Centre St. Tue–Sat 10–6, Sun 12–5. Closed Mondays.
Boing! Toy Shop
667 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA
Boing is a real toy store, with toys, games and creative activities for different ages. Come knowing the child's age and what they're obsessed with, and the staff can do the rest. Details: 667 Centre St. Mon–Sat 10–6, Sun 10–5.
Birch St. House & Garden
760 South St, Roslindale, MA 02131, USA
Birch St. is a good Roslindale stop for host gifts, with home and garden goods plus jewelry and gifts for babies and kids. Gift wrapping is a bonus if you're on your way to a party. Details: 760 South St. Mon–Wed 11–6, Thu–Fri 11–7, Sat 10–7, Sun 10–4.
Frugal Bookstore
57 Warren St, Roxbury, MA 02119, USA
Frugal Bookstore, Black-owned and in Roxbury, highlights authors of color, with books for adults, teens and kids. Tell them who you're buying for and let them recommend something you wouldn't have found yourself. Details: 57 Warren St. Mon–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–5. Closed Sundays and major holidays.
Phillips Chocolates
818 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02122, USA
Phillips is a classic Boston answer to the edible gift. The turtles are the obvious place to start, and a few boxes can take care of a family, a host and the office in one stop. Details: 818 Morrissey Blvd. Daily 9:30–6.
What to Buy and Where
| You're buying for | Start with | What to look for |
|---|---|---|
| A host or home cook | Formaggio Kitchen, Blackstone's, Kitchenwitch, Eataly | A good tool or a focused food gift |
| A serious reader | Harvard Book Store, Porter Square Books, Brookline Booksmith | Something beyond the obvious bestseller |
| A reader who likes a find | Brattle Book Shop, More Than Words | A used or out-of-print title |
| Kids or a whole household | Boing!, Eureka!, Beacon Hill Books | A toy, game or book matched to their age |
| A design-minded friend | PATCH NYC, December Thieves, ICA Store, MFA shops | One small piece that fits their taste |
| Someone who misses Boston | Trove, WardMaps, Phillips Chocolates | A neighborhood print, a map or local chocolate |
| A paper person | Albertine Press, Rugg Road, Boston General Store | Stationery, a journal or good cards |
| A teen or music fan | Newbury Comics, Vinyl Index at Bow Market | A record by an artist they love |
| A hard-to-shop-for relative | Shake the Tree, On Centre, Flat of the Hill | Something tied to a habit or interest |
Three Boston Shopping Routes
Pick one and leave time for a meal.
Beacon Hill, about two to three hours. Walk up Charles Street from Blackstone's to Flat of the Hill, Beacon Hill Books and Beacon Hill Chocolates, then finish at December Thieves and Rugg Road. Go Tuesday to Saturday so Flat of the Hill is open.
Coolidge Corner, about two to three hours. Start at Brookline Booksmith, then hit Maruichi Select, Boston General Store and Fire Opal on Harvard Street. Finish at Eureka! on Beacon Street.
Harvard Square, about two to three hours. Start at Harvard Book Store, then Cardullo's and Cambridge Artists' Cooperative. On December 11–13 or 18–20 add the Holiday Fair, and on December 12–13 or 19–20 add the Black Business Holiday Marketplace.
Before You Go
Pick one neighborhood. One good cluster makes a better afternoon than five famous stores across the city.
Check holiday hours. Hours here are regular hours unless noted, and many shops change them in December. Several close one day a week.
Buy food last. Save chilled items and chocolate for the end of the day, and keep them out of warm bags.
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