One-of-a-Kind Holiday Gifts in Hendricks County, Indiana
Shop local in Hendricks County this season with gift ideas for every member of the family and everyone on your shopping list.
Our top choices include clothing, home decor, experiences, accessories and more.
To learn more about holiday events, things to do and more, visit our Hendricks County holiday page.
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Location: Patti's Mall in Plainfield
Price: $35
As the sign says, you never know what you might find at Patti's Mall in Plainfield, and we were delighted to discover unique 3D-printed lamps featuring designs ranging from Colts and animated characters to more general holiday themes. Cody O'Riley makes and designs them locally, and they are sure to be a hit this shopping season!
Location: Schakolad Chocolate Factory in Plainfield
Price:
$15.99 - $18.99
Perfect for that hard-to-buy-for person in your life, these chocolate gift kits are themed for teachers, firefighters, police officers, nurses and more. They also make kits for wine lovers and new homeowners.
Location: Who North America in Camby
Price: $29.95
Rolling dice out of the TARDIS? That is Doctor Who Yahtzee. You'll only find it in one place: WHO North America in Camby. This gift shop and museum is the only Doctor Who-themed store in America, and it has everything a fan of the show could ever put on their wish list. The store has the lone supply of four different Doctor Who board games, meaning you'll only find them in Hendricks County! This is a must-stop if you're shopping for gamers or fans of Doctor Who!
Location: Paw Street Bakery in Plainfield
Price: $25-$30
Advent calendars are a fun holiday tradition, and as it turns out, dogs love them too! Paw Street Bakery has 12- and 25-day Advent calendars for the furry friend on your list. And the best part? You can get a boxed advent calendar or one that hangs on your wall, and you can refill each year with fresh-baked treats made locally in Plainfield!
Location: Copper Top Customs in Clayton
Price:
Starting at $8
Painter Matthew Piotrowicz recently moved to the county and is gaining popularity for his true-to-life portraits, decorations and children's book. We found his work at Copper Top Customs in Clayton. A great children's gift is "The Super Splashy Spectacular ABCs of Animals" book and flashcards. It provides a fun way to learn the ABCs. Additionally, prints of his holiday paintings are available, and you can even hire him to do a portrait of your pet! Finally, his hand-painted wooden ornaments are beautiful and would make a great addition to anyone's tree this holiday season!
Location: Style Threads in Avon
Price: $23-$34
We loved this reuse of quality tees, hoodies and flannels, some featuring IU, Pacers, Colts and other designs. Style Threads uses a process that gives the clothing a distressed, tie-dye look, making every item unique.
Locations: Seize the Night Designs in Danville
Price: $14
Perfect for that special someone, we found these adorable, hand-stamped initial necklaces in a giftable glass jar at Seize the Night Designs on the square in Danville. Each pendant is attached to an 18-inch stainless steel chain.
Location: Forget-Me-Nots in Danville
Price: $6 each
One of our favorite places to explore during our Gift Guide scouting is Forget-Me-Nots in Danville. Filled with barnwood creations, we discovered hand-crafted wood coasters this year, each with an outline of the state of Indiana and a town name. The store will take custom orders through the holidays.
Location: Gallery on the Square in Danville
Price: $59-$79
What started as a hobby turned into an art form for local artist Steve Gilliatte. He thoughtfully designs each custom-made birdhouse with proper ventilation, cleanouts and hole sizes suited to Indiana’s native birds. He uses durable woods, like white pine, his artistic talent and safe acrylic paints and sealants — never varnishes or materials that could harm the birds — to build dwellings that not only last but are fun and eye-catching.
Location: Roots To Wings in Brownsburg
Price: $10-$15
We loved this great reuse of old salt-and-pepper shakers. Soni Birch from Brownsburg turned silver salt shakers into fun snowmen holiday decorator pieces that would be great for anyone who is into antiques and loves to decorate their home for the holidays. Another top holiday gift guide destination, you can discover so much more inside Roots to Wings consignment shop.
Location: Ms. B's Teas in Clayton
Price: $25
Complete with a teacup, saucer, teaspoon and loose-leaf tea made right here in Hendricks County, Ms. B's Teas in Clayton has the perfect gift for the person on your list who drinks with a pinky up. Ms. B's Teas offers a variety of loose-leaf tea flavors, so you'll find the perfect blend for the tea drinker on your shopping list.
Location: MRC Wood Products in Brownsburg
Price: $23
Made from high-quality stainless steel, these beautiful pocket knives can include a custom-designed engraving with your choice of initials, name or message on one side. Orders from MRC can ship in as little as two to three business days.
Location: The Hayloft in Brownsburg
Price: $50-$80
We loved these eye-catching handmade charcuterie boards made by Thompson Enterprises in Avon. You can purchase empty boards or choose from a variety of meats, cheeses, jellies and more at The Hayloft and have them prepared at the store. Choose from walnut and maple, with a checkered pattern, or select the type of wood you prefer. You can also request custom pieces for different sizes to meet your needs. Allow one to two weeks for processing and delivery on made-to-order items.
Location: Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant in Avon
Price: $120
Wine lovers will enjoy this 12-day Cooper's Hawk wine advent calendar. The box includes 12 different wine varieties from the restaurant's private selection. Most of the wines chosen for the Advent box are previous favorites that are no longer served at their restaurant, and each bottle is specially packaged.
Location: uPaint Pottery Studio in Plainfield and Board and Brush in Brownsburg
Price: Cost Varies
Perfect for the DIYer on your list, uPaint Pottery Studio and Board & Brush offer artsy experiences they will love. There’s an artist inside everyone, and uPaint in Plainfield is a paint-your-own pottery and glass-fusing art studio that brings yours out by focusing on the fun of being creative! Board & Brush is a DIY workshop adventure that allows visitors of all abilities to build their own wood signs through guided instruction in a relaxed environment.
Location: Urban Air Adventure Park in Plainfield and Slick City Action Park in Brownsburg
Price: Price Varies
Getting out of the house and getting the wiggles out are both important during the winter season. Have you checked out the two indoor adventure parks that have opened in Hendricks County most recently? Urban Air in Plainfield dares visitors to explore the air up there with trampolines, zip lines, obstacle courses, climbing walls and more. Slick City in Brownsburg offers all the thrills of a water park without any water. You've never been to an indoor location with slides like this. You can purchase gift cards for either or both for that adventure-seeker on your list.
Location: Gilley's Antique & Decorator Mall in Plainfield
Price:
$8-$9
Local artisan Stephanie Richardson and her husband have been creating and selling products at Gilley's for a few years now. One of their most popular items among shoppers, and a great stocking stuffer, is their Emotional Support Pickles. They are equal parts adorable and fun. The pickle lover in your life definitely needs one. They are available as a keychain and as a plush.
Location: Brie & Bartlett in Brownsburg
Price: $3 each
Brie & Bartlett offers more than just charcuterie in its small restaurant. We loved the handmade, custom greeting cards sold there. Created by North Salem resident Jodi Bondy, owner of Hoosier Photo Organizer, the cards are blank inside, but exude a fun, artistic vibe on the outside. They include an envelope and are available for every occasion, including anniversaries, birthdays, get well and just because.
Location: The Fudge Kettle in Avon
Price: $5
The Fudge Kettle has expanded its freeze-dried section with various flavors of freeze-dried pickles. Flavors include garlic ranch, buffalo and chamoy with Tajin. All of their products are freeze-dried in-house. Other freeze-dried options include Airheads, Nerd Clusters, candy corn and many more candies.
Location: Creation Cafe - Coffee & Bakery in Danville
Price:
$16
Roasted in-house, Creation Cafe in Danville sells 12-ounce bags of whole, organic, mold-free, single-origin and fair-trade coffee beans for $16. They can grind them in-store by request for no additional cost. The coffee pairs nicely with the baked goods on the restaurant's new menu.
The Gift of Travel
Location: Parks Foundation of Hendricks County
Price: Contact Katy for pricing
Give the gift of travel this holiday season! The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County is currently promoting a trip to Yellowstone National Park as a fundraiser to benefit parks right here in Hendricks County. This is an incredible opportunity to see one of the great natural treasures in the United States without the stress of planning all the logistics yourself. The Parks Foundation doesn't have information about the trip on its website, but you can email Executive Director Katy Cummings for more information.
Location: Indianapolis International Airport
Price: Price varies
Shopping for someone who is not the outdoorsy type? A trip across the pond might be the perfect fit. Direct flights from the Indianapolis International Airport to Dublin with Aer Lingus offer great value and convenience, and connecting flights can be made from Dublin to seven other European cities, including London, Paris, Berlin and Amsterdam. Either of these gift ideas is sure to create lifelong memories. Learn More.