2024 Downtown Cleveland Holiday Gift Guide
By Ian Meadows
Holiday shopping in downtown Cleveland’s historic 5th Street Arcades
Check off your holiday shopping list at downtown Cleveland’s unique collection of businesses while admiring the festive lights and magical decorations!
With 27 new city center businesses opening so far in 2024 from January through November, plus hundreds of established favorites, you’re sure to find the perfect stocking stuffers, immersive experiences, restaurant gift cards, and thoughtful gifts.
Tower City Center decorated for the holidays
Make your downtown holiday shopping experience one to remember by strolling through the twinkling lights in Public Square, warming up inside Tower City Center’s festive Skylight Park, and being dazzled by the glowing marquees in Playhouse Square along the way.
Saturday, November 30th is Shop Small Saturday, a day to celebrate and support the local businesses that contribute to our communities’ unique identities and thriving economies. Be sure to shop small on the 30th across Downtown while you’re here for the WinterLand Tree Lighting Ceremony. Visit the Cleveland Bazaar inside the 5th Street Arcades from 10am-7pm, Tower City Center all day long, East 4th Street’s Evening Holiday Shop from 6pm-10pm, Mall at the Museum at the Great Lakes Science Center from 6-11pm, and every business throughout our vibrant city center.
Downtown’s Public Square illuminated for WinterLand
To provide some inspiration for Small Business Saturday and all holiday season long, check out some Downtown Cleveland shopping ideas from our holiday gift guide below:
For the Sports Fan
Downtown Cleveland is home to our city’s beloved sports teams like the Cavaliers, Guardians, Browns, and Monsters. To help you cheer them on to victory, there are a variety of downtown sports and athletics shops selling various merchandise, souvenirs, and apparel to rep your favorite teams. No matter who you’re shopping for, you can find fun, sports-related gifts from businesses like We Bleed Ohio, Cleveland Clothing Co., Rally House, and the Cavs Center Court.
For the Foodie
From top tier restaurants to casual hangouts, downtown Cleveland is a foodie’s paradise covering a wide range of cuisines, price points, and dining experiences. You can sip and savor across our city center and find the perfect (and delicious) gift for your friends and family. Some ideas include Heinen’s, Constantino’s Market, Fahrenheit, Kernels by Chrissie, Luna Bakery & Café, and gift cards to enjoy at other downtown establishments.
1. Imported Wine (Various Prices from Heinen’s)
2. Gift Basket (Various Prices from Constantino’s Market)
3. Chef’s Table Experience (Various Prices – Booked from Fahrenheit)
4. Gourmet Popcorn Box (Starting at $17.99 from Kernels by Chrissie)
5. Christmas Window Sugar Cookie Gift Box ($25 from Luna Bakery & Café)
6. Downtown Restaurant Gift Card (Various Prices, Various Locations)
For the Coffee Lover
You can’t walk more than a couple minutes in our city’s core without stumbling across a coffee shop. From well-known chains to locally owned small businesses, there are a variety of unique coffee-related gifts to find downtown for any coffee connoisseur. Consider shopping from Rising Star Coffee Roasters, Phoenix Coffee Co., Lionheart Coffee, and Starbucks.
For the Kids
You’re bound to bring endless cheer and joy on Christmas morning by shopping for the kids (or kids at heart) on your list. From toys, candy, clothes, and more, a few suggestions are Apple Jax Toys in Tower City Center, Rocket Fizz, the Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland Clothing Co., and Revy Fair Trade.
1. Various Toys (Various Prices from Apple Jax Toys)
2. Novelty Pop and Candy (Various Prices from Rocket Fizz)
3. Various Toys, Games, Science Souvenirs (Various Prices from Great Lakes Science Center)
4. Cleveland Kid – Youth Crew T-Shirt ($24 from Cleveland Clothing Co.)
5. Jungle Animals Playhouse Set ($54 from Revy Fair Trade)
For Her
With trendy boutiques, jewelry stores, and relaxing spas, you’ll make her holiday extra special thanks to Intro Boutique, Ascend Fitness & Spa, Chas. S. Rivchun & Sons, Jewelers, Unscript’d Boutique, and In My Bag Collection.
1. Acid Washed Ribbed Oversized Side Slit Cropped Sweater ($66 from Intro Boutique)
2. Massage or Facial (Various Prices from Ascend Fitness & Spa)
3. 14K Yellow Gold Milgrain Hoops ($147 from Chas. S. Rivchun & Sons, Jewelers)
4. Sleeveless Stressed Demin Long Vest ($79.99 from Unscript’d Boutique)
5. Classic Bag (Starting at $250 from In My Bag)
For Him
He’ll be sure to love local brews (and new glassware to go along with them), slick kicks, cozy clothing, and more from downtown businesses like Cleveland Clothing Co., 440 Kicks, Krush, We Bleed Ohio, and Heinen’s.
Under $25
No need to break the bank when shopping downtown! Find the perfect affordable gifts and stocking stuffers from Clevo Books, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Token, Intro Boutique, and Cleveland Clothing Co.
1. The Official Agatha Christie Puzzle Book ($20.45 from Clevo Books)
2. Crosley Rondo Bluetooth Speaker ($22.95 from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)
3. Leg Lamp Dangle Earrings ($12 from Token)
4. Ceramic Coaster ($8 from Token)
5. Cleveland Ugly Sweater Ornament ($12 from Cleveland Clothing Co.)
6. Neon Green Foaming Sugar Scrub ($20 from Intro Boutique)
Downtown Experiences
Give the memorable gift of downtown Cleveland by providing an experience to a musical, game, comedy show, or other unique downtown experience. A few of our recommendations include tickets to an upcoming Playhouse Square show, a Cleveland Monsters hockey game, bowling at The Corner Alley, a comedy show at Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, a round of virtual golf at Five Iron Golf, or an immersive visit to the Museum of Illusions.
Support the amazing businesses included here and all others across downtown Cleveland this holiday season!