Shop Local - Holiday Gift Guide for the Rochester Area
Spread the holiday cheer this year by purchasing gifts at local businesses
The elves have been hard at work compiling a list of Chamber businesses to ease your holiday gift shopping. Every purchase from these businesses brings both joy to the gifts recipient and the local business you are supporting! Let's help each other make this a great holiday season.
If you have any questions or would like to be apart of the Shop Local - Holiday Gift Guide, please email Sophia van Oss at svanoss@rochestermnchamber.com.
DISCLAIMER: Participation in the Shop Local – Holiday Gift Guide is available to members of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce. The information and offers included below are those of the participating members. Any description and offer criteria, exemptions, and other details, are that of the participating member and questions should be directed to the business member. The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce is not responsible for any adjustments, discontinuation, or other changes to the information and offers included below. Content removal and updates is at the discretion of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce. The Shop Local – Holiday Gift Guide will close on Friday, December 29th.
125 LIVE Center for Active Adults
Give your friend or loved one a:
- 125 LIVE annual membership
- Personal training packages
- A pottery, art, or technology class
- Quilts and creations by the Castle Quilters
- Hats and scarves from our Knitting Club
- Paint-your-own pottery pieces
- Fitness class punch cards
- 125 LIVE merchandise
- The possibilities are endless!!
Allred Coaching & Consulting
Give the gift of transformation this holiday season. The New Year is a time of transition, ripe with opportunities to re-imagine... life, love, career and purpose. In this special 90 minute coaching session, you will let go of what no longer serves you and discover the tools, mindset, and strategies to step confidently into a your desired future. Start your journey to a more empowered and fulfilling year. Terri Allred helps women facing a life transition re-write their story and imagine a life they truly desire.
ApplesRus Orchard & Distillery
ApplesRus Orchard and Distillery offers unique, local gifts. Located in Rochester, our spirits are all made on-site using our apples. From our Apple Caramel Latte specialty liqueur to our 80 proof barrel-aged apple brandy there's something for everyone. In conjunction with Curly Girls local candy-makers we have an assortment of truffles and caramels featuring our spirits that are sure to be a hit. Stop by our store or check on our website to see a variety of gift boxes available.
Awaken Gratitude
$10 off $150 gift certificate for any energy healing service including Reiki, Chakra Balancing, Angel Card Readings, Bone Throwing and Home Blessings & Clearings. Create a unique gift for a loved one with a gift certificate and Personal Aura Purification Regimen and receive a Hand Wrapped Smoke Wand for FREE!
Boys & Girls Club of Rochester
Give the gift of a Great Future! Perfect for those on your list who care about kids. Make a donation in their name and the recipient will receive a gift card made by a Boys & Girls Club youth acknowledging your thoughtfulness! Show how much you care while making the world a better place! Your gift is fully tax-deductible, too!
Chateau Theatre & Threshold Arts
Shop local at the Chateau Winter Market on Saturday, December 2 from 2-6 pm. Over 40 local vendors will sell art, gifts, food, drink, and more! The Chateau also offers a variety of local art for sale during public hours. An expanded selection of art by 50+ local artists is available at Threshold Arts' retail storefront and gallery, located at 311 S Broadway. Gift cards are available in any amount for retail art and event tickets.
Divanyx Event Center & Photography
Get a FREE engagement session or $250 off when booking a wedding at our venue for 2024! Valid through Jan. 31st 2024. We are an event venue based in southeastern Minnesota (Dodge Center). Elegantly simple, with flowing space, our rustic and beautiful venue can accommodate a wedding ceremony, reception, dinner, dance, business meeting, or any reason to gather. Our services also include professional photography, photo booth rentals, and graphic design services.
Empowerment Recovery & Total Wellness, LLC
Book any coaching session and receive a FREE Prepare Enrich Assessment. Give the gift of healing and growth. $35 value! Coach Maria Theelke specializes in walking with individuals and couples through recovery from infidelity, partner betrayal trauma, sexual addiction, married and alone, intimacy anorexia and smart step blended families and prayer ministry. Offering small work groups, coaching sessions, marriage intensives and workshops. Healing and growth is possible!
Family Service Rochester
This year consider giving a non-traditional gift. Family Service Rochester offers a meaningful way to give a gift in honor of a loved one. When you make a gift to Family Service Rochester, your dollars have a long-lasting impact on the lives of people right in our community through our mental health, senior independence, child wellbeing, and family stability services. Thank you for investing in the families of our community. Together, we can build better lives.
Gift of Life Transplant House
Sometimes the best gifts aren't wrapped or tied with a bow! Honor that special someone in your life by making a donation in their name and change the life of a transplant patient forever! Gift of Life Transplant House provides high quality, affordable accommodations to transplant patients, charging only $30.00 per night. In this season where missing home and family are most keenly felt, your gift will remind them they are not alone.
Great Harvest Bread Co. & Cafe
Come to Great Harvest to pick up some hand crafted made-from-scratch bread or goodies to give as gifts this holiday season. If you can't decide, put the choice into the hands of the recipient with a Great Harvest gift card.
Hugs Help
Do you know someone who is grieving or supporting a griever? If so, Hugs Help will allow them to better understand loss, grief, and resilience. This book is a gift that will last forever!!!
Infinity Nails
Give the gift of self-care to someone special or treat yourself to a luxurious escape at Infinity Nails. Limited time offer: Purchase a gift certificate with $75 or more, get a Free Lotion or a Gift set. Valid from 12/1 - 12/24/23. Limit one per customer. 🚩3803 Marketplace Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901 📞507 206 0690
JenFitter Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy, Coaching, Massage/Manual Therapy/Manipulation, Dry Needling, Nutrition and Yoga for anyone who wants a check up, tune up! Dr. Jennifer Nelson Specializes in working with people who have chronic pain, autonomic dysfunctions and hypermoblity. She has a special interest in the pelvic floor and head/neck/jaw problems. This is the perfect gift for anyone who wants or needs a little help to reach health goals and stop fighting with their body!
Joe's Auto & Tire
Local and family owned business in Rochester for 20 plus years, Joe's Auto & Tire is running several discounts during the holidays! These discounts include repair and maintenance services (with some exclusions). Check out their website for more details!
Kinney Creek Brewery
Give the craft beer & hard seltzer lover in your life the ULTIMATE local brewery gift from the FIRST brewery in Rochester since Prohibition! From glassware and merch to fire-brewed beer and Minnesota's favorite Med City Seltzer, it's the gift that keeps on giving!
Kismet Consignment Boutique
Shop for a one-of-kind items from our large variety of unique, vintage and on trend items in both fashion and home decor. Gift certificates also available.
Kylie Hope Photography
As a boutique photographer serving my clients with heirloom-quality wall art from canvases to framed portraits, I am offering gift certificates for use for future sessions. If you're looking for a great gift for family, high school seniors, or grandparents, I'm here to tell your unique story. Gift certificates can be customized with amounts, recipients, and holiday messages. Other gift options include sessions and customized artwork printed at a local photography lab, wrapped and packaged for your gifting.
Legacy Toys
Legacy Toys is a locally owned Specialty Toy Store that started in Ely Minnesota. The idea behind our toy store is all about helping kids explore and use their imagination rather than grow up immersed in video games. We encourage creative play throughout our entire store and hope you'll join us as we educate and encourage creative play to future generations. It's our greatest legacy!
Midwest LifeShots Photography
10% off all gift cards through the holidays! The area’s top photography team is here to help with weddings, newborn, seniors or family photography. Let us help you get the photos to make everyone else jealous. Go on. You know you want to.
Nanodropper
Nanodropper’s Give the Gift of Vision program addresses the need to support access to eye care on a global scale. For $25, you are contributing 2 Nanodroppers — this means an at-need individual in the U.S. now has 3 months of their eye-saving medication instead of 1 month, and an individual supported through nonprofit efforts is tripling their access to eyecare. Join us on our mission to reduce cost, increase access, and promote eye health…one drop at a time.
New Spin Bicycle Shop
Hundreds of great bikes and electric bikes are on sale and ready to delight. Tricycles have also been very popular. Our family-owned business loves helping people like you find just the right bike or accessory to help support an active and healthy lifestyle, whether for fun or for transportation. Come say hello!
PossAbilities
People in PossAbilities ArtAbilities program are selling paintings and bags for the holiday season! Items can be purchased during business hours from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 1750 3rd Avenue SE, Rochester, MN. PossAbilities supports people with disabilities throughout Southeastern Minnesota. The agency's art program, ArtAbilities, is a supportive studio space for a diverse group of creative working artists. The space allows individuals to grow their unique and creative abilities through artwork they envision.
Prinvest Advisors
How are you preparing for retirement? Are you saving enough money? Do you have a financial plan to best meet your financial goals? Have you switched jobs recently? These are just a few great questions to ask yourself. This holiday season, give yourself the best gift of all, a free/no obligation portfolio review. I want to help you pursue your 2024 financial goals and beyond. Contact me today to schedule an appointment!
Purple Goat
We are doing our holiday promotion where if you buy $100 in gift cards you receive $25 for free. The gift cards are valid at Purple Goat, Redwood Room, and all Newt's locations.
Red Cow
RED HOT DEAL! Our Holiday Gift Card Special is back at Red Cow from 11/14/2023-12/31/2023. Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus card FREE. Buy a $100 gift card, get a $25 bonus card FREE. Bonus cards are valid 1/1/2024-5/31/2024. Buy gift cards at our restaurant or online at redcowmn.com!
Renning's Flowers
Renning's Florist & Flower Delivery has been family-owned and operated since we opened in 1959. We deliver anywhere in Rochester and the surrounding city area with the simple philosophy of using only top-quality fresh flowers and plants and giving unsurpassed customer service. We would be honored to help you send a special gift when you buy flowers in Rochester, MN or anywhere in the country with our network of florists.
Roasted Bliss
Roasted Bliss is your one stop shop for holiday goodies! Coffee mugs, a bag of beans, a gift card, holiday platters, and more!
Roca Climbing & Fitness
Give the gift of experience this holiday season! Come climb, do yoga, or workout in our fitness area at Roca Climbing & Fitness. We offer daily climbing, yoga classes, and fun for the whole family. You can experience our facility by purchasing a day pass, punch cards or various membership options! Climb our walls that reach over 40 feet high or relax in one of our yoga classes.
Rochester Art Center
The Gallery Shop at the Rochester Art Center offers unique, artist crafted items from Minnesota and surrounding areas. The shop's collection includes paintings, collages, archival prints, up-cycled totes, pottery, handmade jewelry and greeting cards in all price ranges. Art work, which is sold on consignment, is a great way to support local artists!
Rochester Pet & Country Store
Rochester Pet has everything for your 4 legged friends. Everything from , puzzles, cuddly and tough stuffed animals, chewables, Nyla bones, No-hides, rawhide, dog coats and boats, and don't forget to get yourself with a new pair of Dansko shoes. or boats.
Rochester Shuttle Service
Rochester Shuttle Service wants you to save this holiday Season. Book a shuttle to/from MSP or the Mall of America and save $7.00 when you enter the code RACC at check out. Rochester Shuttle Service is Rochester's only locally owned shuttle servicing MSP, Mall of America and Rochester Airport. Call today at 507-216-6354
Rochester Symphony
Give the gift of music: BUY ONE TICKET GIFT VOUCHER, GET ONE FREE! Recipients can redeem vouchers for tickets to any concert in the 2024 calendar year. Online, use promotional code GIVEMUSIC23 at checkout. Or call our Box Office and mention the Shop Local Gift Guide offer: 507-286-8742; Tuesday-Friday, 10am-3pm. Rochester Symphony features a professional orchestra, 90-voice chorale and slate of guest artists performing the world's most beloved classical music. Visit our website for concert details and dates in the 2023/24 Season!
Saints on Second Bar and Grill
Buy 4 $25.00 gift cards and get a Saints on Second T-shirt for FREE!
Located in the Courtyard by Marriott
Scooter's Coffee
There’s Just Something About Scooter’s Coffee. Whether you're looking to brew some fresh delicious coffee at home or are just in need of a cup to drink it out of - we've got it all. Give the gift of love & Scooter's Coffee.
Seven Medicine
We are currently offering FREE consults! During a consult, we go over your main complaint, TCM diagnosis, any questions you might have, and food therapy & lifestyle modifications particular to your specific condition. Schedule online or call us today, to book your FREE consult!
Shorewood Senior Campus
Give the gift of fitness! Shorewood Senior Campus offers a 55+ Club with cardio equipment, senior-friendly classes, and warm water pool. Stay independent longer by staying active! Community memberships available. Mention this ad for a FREE joining fee. Contact wellness director Sheila Walsh for more information: 536-3221
socius design
socius design is a studio & shop that sells lighting, home decor, textiles, miscellaneous goods, & materials for home renovations and other creative pursuits. Our collections feature the work of artists and designers, as well as our own designs.
Sorellina's Italian by Victoria's
Buy 100$ in gift cards and receive a free 20$ gift card.
SPARK, the Children's Museum of Rochester, Inc.
Give the gift of a SPARK Membership, an experience a family can enjoy all year long with unlimited play, learning, creativity, and fun. SPARK is the Children's Museum of Rochester, Inc. and is located in the Apache Mall.
Squeegee Squad
25% off Interior window cleaning $50 home painting services. Squeegee Squad, a leading provider of window cleaning and exterior house washing services, is excited to announce the launch of its new interior house painting service. This new service is available to homeowners in Rochester, MN and the surrounding areas. Squeegee Squad is known for its high-quality workmanship, customer service, and commitment to project well done. *Valid through 3/31/24
Sylvan Learning
At Sylvan Learning of Rochester, we’re focused on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity, and inspiring a love for learning – all of which make a big impact in school and in life. Sylvan Learning creates personalized programs in Math, Reading, Writing, Homework Support, and Study Skills to help students succeed. No matter what your family’s needs are, the team at Sylvan Learning of Rochester can help.
ThaiPop
ThaiPop t-shirts and gift cards make great holiday gifts! Bringing the past to the present, Thailand to Minnesota, and the passion for good food and drinks to you. ThaiPop offers classic Thai dishes with a twist along with fresh squeezed juice cocktails and mock-tails.
Thatcher Pools & Spas
Unwrap Comfort & Joy with a Spa for Your Family this Holiday Season!
Skip the ordinary this holiday season with a hot tub from Thatcher Pools & Spas – the perfect present for your loved ones, and yourself.
Timeout Behavior Coaching
Give the gift of support that can truly change lives! With practical in-home parent coaching using research-based strategies, 98% of our families report feeling more calm, confident, and connected to those they love most. Our Coaches are with you through your toughest parenting moments and can help you reduce stress and make parenting easier! Gift certificates are available in any denomination.. Additional terms and conditions apply. Contact Angie at 507.254.7748 or visit our website for more information.
W.I.P. Fitness
Instructor led classes so you don't have to guess what to do at the gym. We offer monthly memberships, punch cards and essential fitness swag. Learn more at www.wip-fitness.com.
Wildwood Sports Bar & Grill
Get wild with your gift-giving! Buy a gift pack of our unique house spices for $30 or purchase a $100 gift card and receive $20 for free! We'll make your holiday shopping easy. These gifts are available at our Byron and Rochester locations from November 24-December 31, 2023. We'll see you there!
Ye Olde Butcher Shoppe
We offer gift boxes that are premade like our Steak Boxes, local Rochester Business Box, Smokehouse Box (includes our made in house jerky, snack sticks, etc), or your own custom boxes. We also sell gift cards so your employees can choose what they want!
Zen Fusion
Holiday gift card promotion Dec 1st - Jan 31st. Buy $50 get $10 free. Buy $100 get $25 free. Zen Fusion can cater to any holiday party large or small, in house or delivery. Our experienced staff can make any party ZEN. Make reservations today! Zen Fusion: 2043 Superior Dr NW, 507-288-5283