Best Local Christmas Shopping in Downers Grove
Supporting local businesses while finding the perfect holiday gifts.
Downers Grove comes alive during the holiday season. Twinkling lights line Main Street, shop windows glow with festive displays, and the energy downtown feels like a scene from a Hallmark movie. And one of the best parts? You don’t need to drive far or shop big-box to find incredible gifts, everything you need is right here in the heart of our community.
Whether you’re shopping for family, friends, teachers, coworkers, or creating a meaningful client gift basket, here’s The Glover Team’s curated guide to the Top 10 Local Christmas Shopping Spots in Downers Grove, featuring our favorite boutiques, bookshops, toy stores, and specialty stops.
1. Vintage Charm
📍 5150 Main St — Downtown Downers Grove
Vintage Charm earns the #1 spot for its perfect blend of modern boutique style and warm, cozy holiday vibes. The moment you step inside, you’re surrounded by trendy sweaters, chic accessories, beautiful jewelry, seasonal décor, and fun giftables.
Why we love it:
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Stylish clothing for all ages
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Fabulous jewelry and accessories
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Rotating seasonal décor and holiday displays
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Boutique gifts that feel personal and unique
Best gifts: cozy sweaters, stackable bracelets, scarves, candles, and gift sets perfect for friends, family, or clients.
If you're creating a boutique-inspired gift basket, this is your first stop.
2. Evelyn Jane Boutique
📍 1008 Curtiss St — Downtown Downers Grove
Evelyn Jane Boutique radiates charm and tasteful style. Known for featuring artisan-made goods, this boutique carries beautiful jewelry, modern accessories, candles, home goods, and fashionable pieces that change with the season.
Why locals love it: the staff is friendly, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the items feel thoughtfully curated rather than mass-produced.
Best gifts: jewelry, soaps and fragrances, holiday candles, winter accessories, and chic home accents.
3. Greenstar Paperie
📍 5226 Main St — Downtown Downers Grove
If you love beautiful presentation, clever cards, and upscale wrapping paper, Greenstar Paperie is a must. It’s the place where your gift wrapping suddenly looks professionally done, and your holiday cards stand out from everyone else’s.
Why it stands out: Their greeting cards range from sweet and sentimental to laugh-out-loud funny. Their paper goods are unmatched.
Best gifts: premium wrapping paper, stationery, candles, hostess gifts, and greeting cards that make people smile.
4. My Special Toy Store
📍 5137 Main St — Downtown Downers Grove
This independent toy shop is filled wall-to-wall with imagination, learning, and fun. From building kits and plush toys to STEM activities and board games, every item feels thoughtful and intentionally chosen.
Why parents (and grandparents) love it: staff are fantastic at helping you pick out age-appropriate, interest-based gifts, even for hard-to-shop-for kids.
Best gifts: STEM kits, art sets, family board games, sensory toys, puzzles, plushies.
5. Anderson’s Bookshop
📍 5112 Main St — Downtown Downers Grove
A Downers Grove icon. Anderson’s is more than just a bookstore, it’s a piece of the community. Their shelves overflow with bestsellers, holiday novels, kids’ books, puzzles, journals, toys, and clever literary gifts.
Why it’s beloved: Anderson’s hosts author events, supports local schools, and always has incredible staff recommendations.
Best gifts: new releases, cookbooks, children’s books, puzzles, journals, holiday gift bundles.
6. Fair Game
📍 5147 Main St — Downtown Downers Grove
Fair Game is the ultimate stop for anyone who enjoys board games, family game nights, or tabletop strategy. Their selection is huge, and the staff are experts at helping you find the right “play style” for your recipients.
Why it stands out: it’s perfect for families looking to unplug and spend time together over the holidays.
Best gifts: puzzles, card games, party games, strategy board games, stocking-stuffer games.
7. Sweet Jane
📍 1014 Burlington Ave — Downtown Downers Grove
Sweet Jane is whimsical, eclectic, and full of personality. It's the boutique you walk into “just browsing,” and walk out with unforgettable gifts you didn't know existed.
Why locals love it: fun home décor, funky accessories, seasonal finds, and gifts with humor and heart.
Best gifts: witty mugs, trendy jewelry, unique home décor, candles, accessories, and playful stocking stuffers.
8. Little Green Apple – Hallmark
📍 7309 Lemont Rd — Downers Grove South
Hallmark during the holidays is always a classic. Little Green Apple carries everything from keepsake ornaments and seasonal décor to gift books, home fragrances, and greeting cards.
Why it’s reliable: whether you need a fast gift or want something sentimental, you’ll find it here.
Best gifts: Hallmark ornaments, candles, holiday décor, plush, inspirational keepsakes.
9. Fannie May
📍 2205 Ogden Ave — Downers Grove
A timeless holiday favorite. Whether you're gifting a neighbor, teacher, coworker, or building a client gift basket, Fannie May chocolates are always a win.
Why it’s a must-stop: it's tradition. And the holiday tins and boxes make gifting extra easy.
Best gifts: Pixies, Trinidads, assorted chocolate boxes, holiday tins, party trays.
10. Adorn 512
📍 1014 Curtiss St — Downtown Downers Grove
Adorn 512 is perfect for those who love minimalist jewelry with a handcrafted touch. Their pieces are simple, elegant, and incredibly wearable, ideal for gifting.
Why locals love it: pieces feel personal and polished, and many can be layered or customized.
Best gifts: necklaces, earrings, bracelets, jewelry travel cases, personalized items.
Plan the Perfect Downers Grove Holiday Shopping Day
One of the best parts about these shops? Eight of the ten are all within walking distance in Downtown DG.
Grab a coffee at Peet’s or a hot chocolate from Downtown DG businesses, then stroll Main Street and Curtiss to knock out your gift list in an afternoon, all while supporting local.
From The Glover Team
Downers Grove isn’t just where we work, it’s where we shop, support, connect, and celebrate. As a Realtor in town we know that these local shops are what make our community special, and supporting them helps keep our downtown vibrant and thriving.
