Consider our 2025 gift guide your newest cozy holiday read. | Graphic by 6AM City
Happy holidays, Louisville. We’ve spent hours curating our collection of 2025’s best holiday gifts. Read on for 90+ gift ideas, including local finds.
Gifts for your significant other
Local pick:Liquor Lab cocktail classes | $65 per person | Learn to make espresso martinis, seasonal cocktails, or margs alongside your sweetheart.
Shiatsu foot massager | $79.99 | Nothing says “I love you” like a foot massage — give your hands a break and gift one complete with heat, vibration, and rolling compression.
Full-zip flannel jacket | $36.99 | Flannel, cotton, and fleece combine in this ultra-soft, stylish hoodie.
Local pick:Complete Wellness Experience | $269 | A comprehensive wellness package featuring a Salt Room, Shirodhara, steam, and Red-Light therapy for ultimate relaxation.*
Gifts for parents
Local pick:Glow Worm Cafe bulk play pass | $63+ | This Montessori-inspired indoor-outdoor playground also features a full cafe for the parents to relax while kids play.
Snack organizer | $36.95 | Kids will love this snack spinner’s push button and slidable compartments — and parents will love how it makes snack time portable and stress-free.
Car backseat organizer | $25.99 | Gift parents peaceful car rides thanks to a two-pack of car organizers complete with a clear tablet holder.
Gifts for retirees
Garden kneeler and stool | $30.90 | We love this all-in-one stool that functions as both a bench and seat + organizes garden tools.
Smart birdfeeder with camera | $129.99 | Birders can watch special visitors up close with this durable and weatherproof birdfeeder.
Local pick:Pickle and Pong membership | $45/month | This pickleball ping-pong facility opened this year. Members get priority booking, 24/7 access, and unlimited open play.
Got spare diapers lying around — or a couple of extra bucks you could spend on some? Louisville’s primary maternity pantry said that it’s currently experiencing a diaper shortage. Donate or volunteer. (Spectrum News 1)
Pets
Did you know that black cats are less likely to be adopted? Halloween is gone, but we want to make sure that LOU’s adoptable inky felines get the love they deserve all year round. Maxine, Ranger, Coal, Mario, and Luigi are all awaiting adoption at the Kentucky Humane Society. (PubMed Central)
Mansion Monday
Now that it’s November, is it too early to decorate for the holidays? According to Southern Living, you should wait until after Thanksgiving. They may think differently if they owned this beautiful recently listed home in Cherokee Triangle. How could you wait that long?
Travel
Ready to indulge your wanderlust? National Geographic has released its list of top travel destinations in 2026. Whether you’re after animal encounters, ancient cultures, foodie paradises, cultural events, or gorgeous landscapes, the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport should be the first stop on your journey.
Eat
Are you looking forward to leftover turkey chili? That’s Kentucky’s most unique Thanksgiving recipe, according to The Food Network. The spicy dish utilizes all of that leftover turkey you don’t end up finishing. Keep it local by buying the ingredients at one of LOU’s best farmers markets.
Sports
A lot has been happening in the Atlantic Coast Conference this season. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the ACC with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Jobs
Whether you’re a small business looking to grow your team or a large company filling a key role, our Job Board can connect you with engaged, qualified locals who are ready to work. Post your open roles for free + watch the applications roll in.
City Guide
Anyone else yawning more today?
It looks like a gas station, but Full Stop is a place to fuel yourself, not your car. | Photo by LOUtoday
Don’t forget to set your clocks back — Daylight Saving Time ended at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2, ushering in brighter mornings and earlier sunsets.
Need help adjusting to the change? Enjoying a sun-soaked morning at a local coffee shop should do the trick.
Fante’s Coffee House, 2501 Grinstead Dr. | This cozy Irish Hill spot features a blackboard with seasonal specialty drinks. Try the hot honey lavender lemonade in the summer or the campfire mocha during winter — it’s served with a floating marshmallow + a cookie on the side.
Heine Brothers Coffee, Various locations | In addition to an array of organic, fair-trade brews, this Louisville staple also offers a variety of teas, frozen drinks, and cold bevvys. It also won LOUtoday’s 2024 coffee shop bracket.
Full Stop Station, 1132 E. St. Catherine St. | Full Stop in Germantown is just that — your one-stop shop for food + coffee, including a robust selection of vegan eats.
A food warming mat — perfect for holiday hosting so your dishes don’t get cold before serving. It features seven temperature settings and is made from premium silicone to provide uniform heating.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
The people have spoken. According to a recent poll of LOUtoday readers, after Halloween is the appropriate time to start discussing the end-of-year holidays. We’re going to start sharing news about holiday markets and pop-up bars, but we also want to hear from you. If you have a favorite Louisville holiday tradition, drop me a line and let me know.
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