Local Shops to Support in Salem, Oregon This Holiday Season

Shopping local during the holidays is one of the easiest ways to support Salem’s small businesses and keep your dollars close to home. From downtown boutiques to seasonal maker markets, Salem offers dozens of places to find unique gifts, handmade items, and local experiences that make holiday giving feel personal.

For another beloved seasonal tradition, explore the  Keizer Tree Lighting Ceremony 2025 .

Explore Salem’s Holiday Markets

Holiday markets bring together local vendors, artists, bakers, and makers from across the Willamette Valley.

Here are a few to check out:

• Salem Holiday Market at the Oregon State Fairgrounds

• ShowBiz Salem Holiday Market

• Downtown Salem holiday shopping weekends, including Small Business Saturday and Wassail Weekend

• Market for the Strange (Dec 21, 2025)

If you enjoy creative holiday events, the Gala of Trees 2025 is another meaningful Salem tradition.

Shop Locally Owned Favorites in Downtown Salem

Downtown Salem is packed with local boutiques and specialty shops along Liberty, Court, and State Streets.

Local favorites include:

• Made in Oregon (Salem Center)

• Engelberg Antiks

• The Freckled Bee and neighboring women-owned boutiques

• Vendors from Salem Saturday Market

Want to make your holiday season feel even more local? Check out the  Keizer Tree Lighting Ceremony 2025  just up the road.

Give Local Experiences, Not Just Items

Experience-based gifts support Salem businesses year-round.

Ideas include:

• Coffee or tea shop gift cards

• Brunch or dessert outings

• Creative classes and workshops

• Wellness or spa services

Experience gifts pair well with community-centered events like the Gala of Trees 2025.

A Simple Local Holiday Shopping Plan

Use this three-step strategy:

1. Choose one holiday market weekend to find unique gifts

2. Spend one afternoon downtown exploring locally owned shops

3. Pick up 2–3 local experience gift cards for easy, meaningful gifting

Final Takeaway

Supporting Salem’s small businesses strengthens the community and makes holiday shopping more personal. Explore local markets, walk downtown, and consider experience-based gifts.

For more seasonal ideas, don’t miss the Keizer Tree Lighting Ceremony and the Gala of Trees , two of the area’s most cherished holiday events.

About Hannah

Hannah Fouts-Sparks is a Salem and Keizer real estate professional and Team Lead of Sparks Property Group at SMI Real Estate. She helps clients navigate neighborhoods across the mid-Willamette Valley, with a focus on lifestyle fit, local insight, and community connection.