Snuggle up with some holiday cheer as OnMilwaukee shares stories of everything merry and bright in the spirit of the season.
The OnMilwaukee Ho Ho Holiday Guide is brought to you by Harley-Davidson Museum and MolsonCoors.
Thoughtful gifts are always the best gifts, so pick something unique, local and maybe even one-of-a-kind for your favorite Milwaukeean. In no particular order, of course – just 100 awesome local products for your gift-giving pleasure.
Share the Brew City love, Milwaukee!
1. Gift card from a Milwaukee restaurant – whether a favorite or new find
2. Handmade jewelry from The Bronzeville Collective.
3. Delicious and iconic Milwaukee meats from Usinger’s
4. A gorgeous neighborhood poster from Historic Milwaukee
5. A monthly (or yearly) membership to the OnMilwaukee Squad!
6. Urban Ecology Center membership
7. One of the Brewers' Cooperstown Collection – particularly the grill logo
8. An enchanting evening with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
9. A floral subscription from 414loral
10. Gift items from Kujichagulia Producer's Cooperative inside Sherman Phoenix
11. A t-shirt from your favorite Pabst Theater Group venue (complete with a Brat summer edition for 2024)
12. A gift box of spices from Penzey's Spices
13. Used vinyl from Irving Place Records
14. A gift card to Twisted Plants vegan/vegetarian restaurant
15. Koss headphones always sound like a great gift
16. Matcha from Rishi Tea
17. Cute ceramics from Beth Eaton Pottery
18. "Tonic Fan Box" from Top Note Tonics
19. A big jug or sweet gift box from Kallas honey
20. Be the talk of the work or neighborhood holiday party with this festively freaky Kwik Trip ugly Christmas sweater
21. A night at the movies with a gift card for Avalon Atmospheric Theater, the Times Cinema or Marcus Theatres
22. Tickets to a 2025 Milwaukee Milkmen baseball game
23. Custom Jewelry from Cival
24. Dress like the Greek Freak (and family!) with gear from Antetokounbros
25. Milwaukee Blacksmith e-gift cards for blacksmith classes or custom work
26. A 414 T-shirt or any Milwaukee classic from 414 Milwaukee
27. A holiday coffee gift box from Colectivo
28. Nourish natural and locally-made products – such as its Hoan Sweet Hoan room spray
29. A Milwaukee Art Museum membership for the new year
30. A candle (or gift card!) from Glassnote Candle Bar
31. A taste of Milwaukee with Ma Baensch herring
32. Eleven days of Wisconsin State Fair fun with a Grand Champion, Blue Ribbon, or Red Ribbon bundle
33. Milwaukee-opoly: It's like Monopoly but local ... and actually fun!
34. A gift card or Power Pass for Summerfest!
35. A toy, some candy and some stocking stuffers from the local institution Winkie’s
36. A delightfully detailed Milwaukee map print or puzzle from Mario Zucca (he may be from Philly, but the map is MKE-approved)
37. "Walking Milwaukee," a book of 31 urban, easy walking routes (for bonus local love, buy it at Boswell Book. Co.)
38. Milorganite T-shirt from Brew City Brand
39. Chews to chill out with from Canni Hemp Co.
40. A gift card to ACX Cinemas at Bayshore
41. A subscription to Lion's Tooth Bookshop in Bay View
42. Holiday bouquet from Urban Sense Flower Shop
43. Ticket package with gifts from the Milwaukee Wave
44. Bags of coffee from Vennture Brew Co.
45. Get Lori Fredrich's latest literary look at Milwaukee cuisine with the cookbook "Wisconsin Field to Fork: Farm-Fresh Recipes from the Dairy State"
46. CBD holiday gift baskets from Kind Oasis
47. Plants and plant-based products from Leewards Gardens
48. Something for the sweet tooth on your list: chocolates from Burke Candy
49. Cool pop culture art created by Kpolly
50. Tasty sauces, seasonings and more from Burn Pit BBQ
51. A Giannis Antetokounmpo Bucks jersey – perhaps from the latest City Edition collection
52. Vintage vinyl at Acme Records
53. Any of the fabulous finds – from fashion to fun gifts – at Sparrow Collective or one of Milwaukee's many unique boutiques
54. Pints of Purple Door ice cream (shipping available)
55. "Dinner in the Beer Garden" beer cookbook by local author Lucy Saunders
56. Boots, bags or a gift card from Milwaukee Boot Co.
57. A Milwaukee Home T-shirt
58. Membership to the Milwaukee County Zoo
59. For the beer fan: A tasty place in Gathering Place's members society
60. Jean’s Clay Studio’s contemporary stoneware pottery
61. Popcorn from Lush Popcorn
62. A 2025 Pub Pass to help explore (and of course drink) MKE's growing craft brewery scene
63. Some sweet mid-century furniture and furnishings from BC Modern
64. A telescope or some other oddball object from American Science and Surplus
65. Original art by Milwaukee artist Todd Mrozinski
66. A gift certificate for all the great shops and vendors at Milwaukee Public Market
67. Tickets to one of the awesome concerts coming Milwaukee's way next year
68. A slick new jersey, throwback t-shirt or novelties from the Milwaukee Admirals
69. "Milwaukee Frozen Custard" book by Kathleen McCann and our own Bobby Tanzilo
70. Art for all budgets and tastes from Scout Gallery
71. Flame Fire Cider or another natural tea, tincture or more from Tippecanoe Herbs
72. New and retro stocking stuffers from Fischberger's
73. Fresh new streetwear from Unfinished Legacy
74. A bottle of ready-to-pour Old Fashioneds/Manhattans from Soul Boxer
75. Beef jerky from Held’s Market
76. Hand-crafted gifts from the Milwaukee Makers Market Marketplace
77. Custom woodwork furniture and more from Urban Craftsman
78. A new hat from McLaughlin & Jayes Hat Co. in Bay View
79. Greenery and gifts from Mod Gen
80. A Charlie Berens "Manitowoc Minute" bobblehead
81. Gorgeous mosaic birds and more from artist Jessica Laub
82. A new pair of kicks from MODA3
83. Bring two of Tied House's best cocktails – the Banana Rumma and Espresso Yourself – to your home with bottled to-go editions
84. A Milwaukee Film membership – and some MKE Film swag while you're at it too
85. A Stag Barbershop shave
86. A vintage piece from Dandy
87. An ugly sweater for a friend, yourself or even your dog from Miller Lite
88. Original holiday cards, greeting cards and prints from Orange and Blue
89. Bitters from Bittercube
90. Ron Faiola's latest supper club book, "The Wisconsin Supper Clubs Story: An Illustrated History with Relish"
91. A mixed box of brews from Story Hill BKC
92. Ceramic ornaments from Janelle Gramling
93. Soul Brew Kombucha
94. Refurbished bike from Milwaukee Bike Collective
95. Incense from URSA
96. Gift card from Swaye Tea
97. Portable wine glasses from HaloVino
98. John Gurda’s "The Making of Milwaukee" – now in its fourth updated edition (Get it locally from Boswell Book Co.)
99. Chase My Creations' T-shirts
100. The "Milwaukee" bar (or any of the other sweet treats) from Indulgence Chocolatiers
