Welcome to the 2025 Macaroni KID Springfield MO Holiday Gift Guide! This year, we're excited to help you find the perfect presents while supporting our local businesses. From books to toys and self-care gifts, this guide features handpicked options from Springfield's best small shops. Whether you're shopping for kids, friends, or the grown-ups in your life, we’ve got something for everyone!
1. Books for All Ages
Books are the gift that keeps on giving! Springfield is home to wonderful independent bookstores where you can find something for every reader in your family, from babies to grandparents.
- BookMarx – A local favorite, this store offers a variety of genres and special editions, perfect for collectors and casual readers alike.
- ABC Books – this long-running independent bookstore is located on historic Route 66 and carries a broad spectrum of books, from mainstream fiction and non-fiction to rare, antique prints, and special interest items.
- Hooked On Books – This store is known for an extensive used-books inventory (tens of thousands of titles), and a trading buy-back policy.
- CPO Redeemed – This Christian bookstore and gift shop boasts a large children's section.
2. Toys and Games
Find the best toys and games for kids and families at these local Springfield stores. From STEM toys to classic board games, there’s something for every child’s interest.
- JellyBeans – A toy shop that specializes in educational and creative toys for toddlers to teens.
- Rublemizers Comics, Toys, Collectibles – Store and salon boasting a wide selection of vintage and new comics, plus collectibles for movies and sports.
- Lindquist Lane – A one-stop shop for eco-friendly and handmade toys, perfect for conscious shoppers.
- Bricks & Minifigs – This boutique offers curated selections of STEM toys, perfect for encouraging learning through play.
- Village Meeple Board Games – Specializing in outdoor and adventure toys for active kids, perfect for encouraging screen-free play.
3. Self-Care for Grown-Ups
The holidays can be stressful! Help your loved ones unwind with locally sourced self-care products from these Springfield businesses.
- Theta Float Spa – Offers handmade bath bombs, salts, and other luxurious bath products to make any bath feel like a spa.
- The Ritzy Flat – A skincare service provider with a variety of beauty products, perfect for a pampering holiday gift set.
- MaMa Jean's Natural Market – Specializes in aromatherapy oils, diffusers, and candles, natural and organic body care products, offering relaxation in every scent.
- Buff City Soaps – Local artisan bath and body shop with scrubs, lotions, and other skin-nourishing products.
- The Only Facial – Featuring a variety of options for the perfect facial. They even have a teen option!
4. Tea, Coffee, and Sweet Treats
Keep your friends and family warm this winter with cozy gifts from Springfield’s tea and coffee shops. Pair delicious drinks with locally made mugs and blankets for the perfect holiday gift set.
- Trailer Perk Coffee – A west-side Springfield drive-thru housed in a nostalgic trailer, serving boldly flavored beverages with a creative twist.
- Mudhouse – Founded in 1998, this long-running downtown staple roasts its own beans and offers a wide specialty drink menu in a comfortable and bustling setting.
- Architect Coffee – A bright, modern café known for thoughtfully sourced beans, quality espresso offerings and hearty breakfast items in a relaxed environment.
- Classic Rock Coffee – Coffee with attitude: this rock-’n’-roll themed café features guitars and memorabilia on the walls and serves signature drinks inspired by classic rock songs.
- Echelon Coffee – A community-focused café offering craft pastries and locally roasted beans.
- Dancing Mule – Offers a full menu of global roasts and delicious pastries.
- The Hive – Located in Willard, this spot blends café service with mission-driven work.
- Urban Grounds – Pick up your new favorite coffee and/or your new favorite plant friend at this Ozark hot spot.
- Askinosie Chocolate – A small-batch, bean-to-bar chocolate micro-factory right on C-Street in Springfield.
4. Cozy Gifts
Keep your friends and family cozy this season with these comfortable and calming gift ideas:
- Springfield Mercantile Co. – A light‑filled boutique on Historic Commercial Street offering slow‑living home goods, handmade gifts and items that feel warm and personal.
- The Flower Merchant – While primarily a florist, they create beautifully styled gift baskets and curated gift items, ideal for cozy gifting.
- The Local Bevy – A curated shop of handmade, up‑cycled, and locally‑made goods: art, jewelry, bath items and more for cozy, one‑of‑a‑kind gifting.
- Just For Him Gift Shop – A gift shop with a curated selection aimed especially at men’s gifts — handy when you’re seeking something a bit different.
5. Novelty Gifts and Stocking Stuffers
Find unique, quirky, and fun gifts that will make anyone smile. These Springfield novelty shops have everything from stocking stuffers to fun gadgets for both kids and grown-ups.
- 5 Pound Apparel – While focused on apparel, also carries local‑themed gifts which can work for novelty stocking stuffers.
- Kaleidoscope – Funky gift shop + accessories + novelty items with a retro/alternative vibe.
- Relics Antique Mall – Big antique mall with a lot of fun and quirky items that make for great unexpected stocking stuffers.
- Route 66 Springfield Visitor Center – Offers a focused selection of novelty items (keychains, patches, socks etc) themed around Route 66 & Springfield.
- North Star Christmas Company – Sweet little Christmas destination shop on C-Street, perfect for a festive gift!
6. Practical Services and Other Gifts
Find unique, quirky, and fun gifts that will make anyone smile. These Springfield businesses offer services and products that make life simpler.
- Maids of Honor – Family-owned business with over 20 years of experience, catering to both homes and facilities (including those with kids).
- Heartfully Here Errands Service – Provides personalized errand-running and daily support services, ranging from grocery/dry-cleaning pickups to broader household assistance.
- Gambles Photography – Focus on capturing real personalities with classic portraits often mixed in with epic candid pictures.
- Springfield Family Best Value Laundry – Offers self-serve laundromat plus full-service pick-up & delivery for busy households.
Looking for even more gift inspiration? Check out our Experience and Membership Gifts article for ideas on gifting local adventures, family memberships, tickets, and other family fun experiences that go beyond traditional presents.
Thank you for using the 2025 Macaroni KID Springfield MO Holiday Gift Guide! Supporting local businesses is a wonderful way to spread holiday cheer while helping our vibrant small business community thrive. Stay tuned for more holiday content, including upcoming local events, shopping tips, and more ways to make this season magical for you and your family.
