Holiday gift guide: 40 local ideas
Forty things you can buy in Wake Forest without a shipping label, sorted by price. Every shop is in the directory.
| Gift | From | Price | For | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian ice party pack | Jeremiah's Italian Ice | $6 | Stocking stuffers | Wake Forest |
| SnoBalls punch card | Pelican's SnoBalls | $8 | The kids | Wake Forest |
| Bagel-run gift card | Jeff's Bagel Run | $10 | The early riser | Wake Forest |
| Hand-poured candle | Scentsuosity | $12 | Teachers | Downtown |
| Sticker and pin bundle | Frederick Family Co. | $15 | Teenagers | Wendell |
| Smoothie card | Sodabox | $15 | The gym friend | Rolesville |
| Ginger brew four-pack | Black Cap Ginger Brew | $18 | The mocktail crowd | Knightdale |
| Two bags of house-roasted beans | Black & White Coffee Roasters | $20 | Coffee snobs | Wake Forest |
| Used-vinyl staff picks | The Record Krate | $20 | Music heads | Wake Forest |
| Shorty’s hat | Shorty’s | $22 | Everyone | Downtown |
| Bouquet-of-the-month starter | Balloons, Flowers and Gifts | $25 | Grandma | Wendell |
| Play-cafe pass pack | Little Doodles Play Cafe | $25 | Toddler parents | Wendell |
| Local honey and jam box | Wake Forest Farmers Market | $26 | The host | Wake Forest |
| Signed local history book | Page 158 Books | $28 | Newcomers | Downtown |
| Boozy bake box | Boozie Bakes | $28 | The office party | Wake Forest |
| Houseplant and pot | The Planted Bean | $30 | The plant parent | Wake Forest |
| Escape-room tickets for two | Exit Strategy Wake | $30 | Date night | Wake Forest |
| Growler + fill | White Street Brewing | $32 | Anyone over 21 | Downtown |
| Chocolate and toffee tin | Anna's Gourmet Goodies | $32 | Clients | Wake Forest |
| Wine flight for two | Unwined on White | $35 | The in-laws | Downtown |
| Arcade play card | Pixels Bar + Arcade | $35 | The big kid | Rolesville |
| Beer and cheese pairing board | Artisan Beer & Cheese | $38 | The snacker | Rolesville |
| Mixed six from the cooler wall | Whistlestop Bottleshop | $40 | The beer explorer | Wendell |
| Public-skate pass pack | Polar Ice House | $40 | Winter kids | Wake Forest |
| Yoga class five-pack | hOMe Yoga Studio & the Winebrary | $42 | The stressed-out | Rolesville |
| Art class seat | Sunflower Studio and Gallery | $45 | The creative | Wake Forest |
| Vintage-find credit | SuzAnna's Antiques | $45 | The collector | Rolesville |
| Boutique gift card | The Yellow Butterfly Boutique | $48 | Sisters | Wake Forest |
| Listening Room tickets for two | The Wake Forest Listening Room | $50 | Live-music fans | Downtown |
| Batting cage card | D-Bat Wake Forest | $50 | The ballplayer | Wake Forest |
| Handmade jewelry | Trentheim Designs | $55 | Anniversaries | Youngsville |
| Maker market box | The Cotton Company | $60 | Out-of-town family | Downtown |
| Indoor golf hour | Brookfields Indoor Golf & Lounge | $60 | Dad | Wake Forest |
| Facial gift card | True You Studio | $65 | Mom | Wake Forest |
| Massage hour | Jubilation Skincare & Massage | $75 | Whoever hosted Thanksgiving | Wake Forest |
| Pair of season show tickets | Firebox Theatre Company | $80 | The culture friend | Wake Forest |
| Bike tune-up gift card | The Bike Guy | $95 | The commuter | Wake Forest |
| Round for two with cart | Paschal Golf Club | $120 | The golfer | Wake Forest |
| Adoption sponsorship in their name | Saving Grace Animals for Adoption | $150 | The animal lover | Wake Forest |
| Baker’s dozen card, 12 months | Sugar Magnolia | $180 | The neighbor who feeds you | Heritage |
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