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Seasonal & Holidays

How To Support Chico Local Businesses This Holiday Season!

Find unique gifts and make a difference by keeping your holiday dollars in the community this season.

Shopping locally goes beyond picking out thoughtful gifts for loved ones — it’s an opportunity to invest in our community and strengthen the local economy.
Shopping locally goes beyond picking out thoughtful gifts for loved ones — it’s an opportunity to invest in our community and strengthen the local economy. (Shutterstock)

The holiday season is here, making it a wonderful time to explore and support the unique shops, makers and services that make Chico special. Shopping locally isn’t just about finding memorable gifts for everyone on your list — it’s also a way to invest in the community and boost our local economy.

Below are some local shops we recommend checking out this holiday season — and all year long! Please keep in mind, this list is by no means exhaustive; consider it a starting point to inspire your holiday shopping right here in and around Chico. Happy holidays, and happy shopping!


BaT Comics & Games

Address: 218 Broadway St, Chico, CA
Phone: 530-898-0550
Website: batcomicsandgames.com

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Bird in Hand

Address: 320 Broadway St, Chico, CA
Phone: 530-893-0545
Website: birdinhand.com


For Elyse

Address: 228 Broadway St, Chico, CA
Phone: 530-893-0106
Website: forelyse.com

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Made in Chico

Address: 127 W 3rd St, Chico, CA
Phone: 530-894-7009
Website: madeinchico.shop


Mountain Sports

Address: 176 E 3rd St, Chico, CA
Phone: 530-345-5011
Website: chicomountainsports.com


The Bookstore

Address: 118 Main St, Chico, CA
Phone: 530-345-7441
Website: chicobooks.com


Tomfoolery Gifts & Gadgets

Address: 126 W 3rd St, Chico, CA
Phone: 530-891-4100
Website: chicofoolery.com


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