The holidays are almost upon us here in Oklahoma. For shoppers in the Tulsa area, there are numerous opportunities to shop local and support local businesses this season—on Small Business Saturday and beyond!

Where to Shop Local in Tulsa for the Holidays

Ida Red - Tulsa, OK

Address: 208a N Main St, Tulsa, OK 74103

Year after year, Ida Red is voted Tulsa's best gift shop, and it's not hard to see why. This lively retailer in the Tulsa Arts District offers a tremendous selection of fun, unique gift ideas that range from home goods and decor to clothing and accessories. Among the many things you can find here are:

• Oklahoma-themed souvenirs and apparel
• Toys, books, and games for kids
• Kitchen and apothecary products
• Holiday gifts and decorations

Ida Red also includes an old-fashioned soda fountain and sandwich shop. 

Christkindl Market - Bartlesville, OK

Address: 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd, Bartlesville, OK 74003

Reappearing every holiday season in the community of Bartlesville, the festive Christkindl Market is one of the great Christmas events of the year in the Tulsa area. The 2025 iteration is scheduled for November 28-30 at the Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Center, bringing traditional German and European holiday celebrations to Oklahoma. Every year, the Christkindl Market offers live entertainment, spectacular holiday decorations, excellent food, and a wide variety of festive vendors. 

Made - Tulsa, OK

Address: 219 E Archer St, Tulsa, OK 74103

A gift shop dedicated to unique and handmade goods, Made is one of the best places in Tulsa to shop for gifts. Located in the Arts District, the store retails goods by over 400 individual artisans and makers, many of them from right here in Oklahoma. This packed space offers an amazing variety of gifts, from clothing and jewelry to home decor, bath and body products, and candles.

The Ornament Festival - Tulsa, OK

Address: 409 E 8th St, Suite B, Tulsa, OK 74120

The Ruby Clay Co. is one of Oklahoma's premier makers and sellers of high-end ceramic decor. Every year during the holidays, this Tulsa-based brand hosts its annual Ornament Festival on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The event is a great opportunity to get a jump on Christmas shopping and browse one-of-a-kind handmade ornaments made by some of the best crafters in Tulsa and beyond. 

The Box Yard - Tulsa, OK

Address: 502 E 3rd St, Tulsa, OK 74120

Inspired by a similar development in London, The Box Yard is an exciting new space for shopping and dining in Tulsa. This unique area is located on the northeast side of Downtown Tulsa and utilizes repurposed shipping containers to provide retail spaces for nearly 20 small businesses. Highlights of The Box Yard include:

• Local, handmade jewelry from Alinx Jewelry Tulsa
• Nine One Skate, Tulsa's 100% skater-owned skateshop
• Bespoke pet products at Nora Jane's Pet Supply
• Food vendors, including Rozay's Wingz and Micoletti's

Shop Local: Toy & Holiday Market - Broken Arrow, OK

Address: 1367 East 71st St S, Broken Arrow, OK 74012

There are many opportunities to shop local in the Tulsa area this holiday season, but few can match the excitement and scale of the Shop Local: Toy & Holiday Market. Dozens of local vendors will offer a dizzying array of arts and crafts. After setting up at the Tulsa Fairgrounds for two days on November 14-15, the market moves to the Rhema Rec Center in nearby Broken Arrow for two more days on November 21-22.

Contact us today to explore more of what life in Oklahoma has to offer, and be sure to ask our real estate agents about finding Tulsa homes for sale this holiday season.