Are you still shopping for the kids and stuck on where to find the perfect gifts? We are here to make your shopping a little easier this season. Have fun at these shops while finding the perfect and unique gift for all of the kids in your life.
Cakewalk Chicago
For the little baker in your life. This shop caters to the home baker and professional baker alike with carefully curated high quality selections for any baking project. Perfect for the last minute gift.
“Our name ‘Cakewalk’ is a play on the African American dance rooted in celebration and Black resistance to white supremacy. For us, it’s an reminder of our work to make even the most challenging designs effortless – and a piece of cake for you!” – cakewalkchicago.com
Location: 1741 W 99th St., Chicago, IL
Store Hours: Wednesday 1pm-5pm, Thursday 1pm-6pm Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-1pm
Website: cakewalkchicago.com Instagram: @cakewalkchicago
Kido
This kids boutique is a must this season. Carrying everything for the kido in your life from books to toys to clothing and puzzles you’re sure to find a few items on your list. Its focus on diversity not only brings fun but also education for all.
Location: 1137 S. Delano Ct. Chicago, IL
Store Hours: Monday – Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
Website: kidochicago.com Instagram: @kidochicago
Semicolon Bookstore & Gallery
This is the perfect place to pick up a book for the little reader in your life while also helping the community. With their #cleartheshelves initiative, they are raising the literacy rates in Chicago by inviting CPS students to their store every month to take home books.
“Semicolon Bookstore is committed to nurturing the connection between literature, art, and the pursuit of knowledge; while also using the power of words to better our community.” – semicolonchi.com
Location: 1714 W Division St. Chicago, IL
Store Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12pm-6pm
Website: semicolonchi.com Instagram: @semicolonchi
Plant Salon
From candles to body oils to planters and plants this shop is the perfect place for any plant and self care lover. They even have classes for beginner plant parents which is perfect for children to start their plant parenting journey.
“Our lush, calming boutique is the perfect place to focus on the beauty rituals we indulge in for ourselves and our plants.” – plantsalon.com
Location: 957 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL and 2016 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago, IL
Store Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 11am-7pm
Website: plantsalon.com Instagram: @plantsalonchicago
Greer Chicago
Focused on positive, beautiful and thoughtful products and experiences, this stationary store is the perfect place to find a heartwarming stocking stuffer from greeting cards to fountain pens. The best part is you can shop straight from your computer or phone to see all of their wonderful selections and use curbside pickup here in Chicago.
Location: For curbside pickup 1013 W Webster Ave. Chicago, IL
Store Hours: Friday -Saturday (curbside pickup) 1pm-4pm
Website: greerchicago.com Instagram: @greerchicago
