Shop Small, Give Big: Denton’s Holiday Gift Guide

🎶 It’s the most wonderful time of the year🎶…to support our amazing small business community! Shopping small isn’t just about finding unique and thoughtful gifts—it’s a powerful way to invest in our community. Every time you shop small, you’re helping to support the local businesses that create jobs, give back to our community, and make Denton the vibrant, one-of-a-kind place we all love.

That’s why we’ve created this carefully curated gift guide, filled with perfect picks from Denton’s local businesses for every Dentonite on your list.

Your Holiday Shopping Guide:

For the Hardcore Dentonite:

  • Norman Roscoe – 109 W Hickory St. – Screen Print and Design Shop
  • Discover Denton Visitor Center – 111 W. Hickory St. – Denton-themed goods and souvenirs
  • Patchouli Joe’s – 221 W. Hickory St. – Books & Indulgences
  • Recycled Books – 200 N. Locust St. – Books, Records, CDs, & Merchandise
  • Voertman’s – 1314 W. Hickory St. – Art Supply & UNT Merchandise
  • UNT CoLab – 207 N. Elm St. – Boutique, Gallery, & Event Venue
  • The Denton Community Market – 317 W. Mulberry St. – Local Art & Farmer’s Market

For the Eclectic Trinket Lover:

  • Sleeping Lizzards – 424 N. Elm St. – Handcrafted Jewelry, Home, Unique Gifts
  • Bewitched Denton – 529 Bryan St. – Witchy Jewelry, Crystals, Tarot, and more!
  • Downtown Mini Mall – 118 N. Locust St. – Antiques, Furniture, Army Surplus, and Memorabilia
  • Juliet’s Jewels – 315 W. Sycamore St. – Jewelry and Handmade Goods
  • HereAfter Oddities, Tattoos & Curiosities – 209 E. University Dr. – Piercings, Tattoos, Gifts, Oddities
  • 3 Wishes Gifts – 108 W. Oak St. – Eclectic Gifts
  • The DIME Store – 118 E. McKinney St. – Handmade, Small Batch, and Independently Design Gift Store
  • Thistle Creative Reuse – 618 W. University – Arts & Crafts

For the One Who Has Everything

  • Wildflower Art Studio – 715 N. Locust St. – Creative Experiences & Workshops
  • Denton Maker Center – 728 N. Elm St. – Art Events & Workshops
  • Painting With a Twist – 208 W. Oak St. – Paint & Sip Studio
  • Bloom Yoga – 218 N. Austin St. – Yoga Studio
  • Movement Gym – 220 W. Oak St. – Climbing, Yoga, and Fitness Studio
  • Alamo Drafthouse – 3220 Town Center Tr. – Movie Theatre
  • Dinkers Pickleball Club – 719 S. Interstate 35 – Indoor Pickleball Facility
  • Theatre Denton 214 W. Hickory St. – Performing Arts
  • Tried and True Salon – 110 W. Oak St. Suite A, – Salon Services
  • Soma Massage Therapy – 531 N Elm St. – Message Therapy

For the Hipster:

  • West Oak Coffee – 114 W. Oak St. – Coffee & Tea
  • Jupiter House – 106 N. Locust St. – Coffee & Tea
  • Triptych Coffee – 301 S. Locust St. – Coffee & Tea
  • Record Coffee Supply – 108 W. Mckinney St. Suite 100 – Coffee & Tea
  • Les Muses Vintage – 121 N. Elm St. – Vintage Clothing
  • Salvage Secondhand Shoppe – 225 W. Oak St. – Secondhand Fashion
  • Old Bear Vintage – 114 N. Locust St; 618 W. University Dr. – Vintage Clothing
  • Denton Vintage Market – 330 Sunset St. – Handmade Finds, boutique Clothing & Accessories
  • The Brown Thumb – 215 N. Cedar St. – Plant Shop
  • Denton Plant Factory – 1421 N. Loop 288 – Plant Shop
  • True Leaf Studio – 301 S. Locust St. – Plant Shop & Tattoo Studio
  • The Vintage Lizard – 326 E. McKinney St. – Vintage Clothing
  • Faded Blue Vintage – 1100 N. Locust St. – Vintage Clothing & Vinyl Records
  • Vagabond Vintage – 314 E. Hickory St. – Vintage Clothing
  • Denton Camera Exchange – 117 Piner St. – Cameras, Lenses, Vinyl Recorders, Vintage Furniture
  • Sky Guitars – 521 N. Elm – Musical Instruments
  • Mallouf Hat Co. – 901 S. Elm St. – Premier Hat Shop

For the Kiddo in Your Life:

  • Atomic Candy – 105 W. Hickory St. – Candy Store
  • Minifigs Bricks and More – 116 N. Locust St. – Legos, Minifigures, Comic Books, etc
  • More Fun Comics and Games – 103 W. Hickory St. – Comic Bookstore
  • More Fun Toys – 115 W. Hickory St. – Toys, Puzzles, Plushies, and more
  • Free Play Denton – 101 W. Hickory St. – Arcade
  • Second Hand Sports – 204 E. McKinney St. – Sports equipment

For Mom:

  • First People’s Jewelers – 117 N. Elm St. – Jewelry & Watches
  • The Palm Tree Boutique – 119 N. Elm St. – Fashion Boutique
  • Impressions Handmade Ceramics – 105 W. Hickory St. – Handmade Ceramics
  • Essentials Day Spa – 526 Bolivar St. – Day Spa
  • Athena Gift Shop (Denton Senior Center) – 509 N. Bell Ave. – Handmade Goods by Local Seniors.
  • Loose Locs – 2640 W. University Dr. – Hair Extensions
  • Bella Designs – 318 E. Oak St. – Home Decor
  • Flower Garden 118 – 118 W. Congress Street – Florals and Gifts

For Dad:

  • JT Clothiers – 200 W. Oak St. – Men’s Fashion
  • Wilkinson’s Fine Goods – 347 E. Hickory St. – Handmade Goods & Apparel
  • Denton County Brewing Co. – 200 E. McKinney St. – Craft Beer
  • The Bearded Monk – 122 E. Mckinney St. – Craft Beer
  • The Dapper Devil – 405 S. Elm St. – Barber Shop
  • Barnhart’s Barbershop – 110 W. Oak St. – Barber Shop

By supporting our local businesses this holiday season, you’re not just finding something special for your loved ones—you’re investing in our community and helping our vibrant city thrive. Thank you for making a difference this holiday season and beyond. Happy shopping, Denton!