The #RelentlesslyOriginal Holiday Gift Guide

We all know someone with roots in Wichita that moved out of state. Here’s your chance to show your loved one not only that you’re thinking of them, but also how much the community has changed since they moved. Order the “Boomerang Box”, an ICT Box full of locally-made goods with materials showcasing development, new businesses, public art and more. Let’s help Wichita natives realize it’s the perfect time to come back. Act fast! Deadline to order is Dec. 8

Includes goodies from Reverie Coffee Roasters, Lola Candle Co, Cocoa Dolce, Spicy J's and Heartlandia

Gifting loot from local businesses will make your friends and family envious of the #RelentlesslyOriginal life you live in Wichita. Visit the businesses listed below that are notorious for their one-of-a-kind gear. (These are great gifts for locals, too.)

• Hopping Gnome Brewing
• The Monarch
• The Beacon
• Wichita Art Museum
• Leslie Coffee Co
• Watermark Books & Café
• Central Standard Brewing
• Ladybird Brewing
• Standard Issue
• Hatman Jack's
• The Boutique 5

Gift coffee and tea that's only found in Wichita. It’s easy to ship, tastes outstanding and supports the region’s local businesses. These stellar businesses might have branded merch for sale, too.

• Spice Merchant
• Local Roasters
• Reverie Roasters
• Better Yet Coffee
• Leaf Logic

You can’t go wrong with gifting art created by a member of Wichita’s flourishing arts community. If truly unique is what you’re looking for, truly unique is what you’ll get. Visit any of the galleries and shops below and check out their social media channels for limited-time pop-ups by local makers.

• Lucinda’s
• The Workroom
• Reuben Sanders Gallery
• Gallery XII
• Mulberry Art Gallery
• CityArts
• Mark Arts
• Clifton Collective
• Spektrum Music
• The Loud Cicada

Wow your guests with wine produced in Tornado Alley. The perfect pairing with your holiday feast is waiting – ditch the ordinary stand-by and try a local bottle of Moscato, Chardonnay or Pinot Noir.

• Jenny Dawn Cellars
• Grace Hill Winery
• Wyldewood Cellars

The Sedgwick County Zoo has a special offer over the holidays for annual memberships. You can also gift wild encounters with the animals, Zoo Pals or check out the gift shop for the animal lovers in your life. 

It’s the perfect way to get your friends and family out to experience the relentlessly original region. Great for adventurous eaters and supporters of all things local, it pairs nicely with tickets to a concert, play or show. Here are a few eateries that sell gift certificates:

• Prost
• Wheat Street Dogs
• Milkfloat
• Elderslie Farm
• Public at the Brickyard
• Taco Locale

And other fun things:

• Private cooking class with Viola's Pantry
• NCredibly Sweet treats for the dessert lover
• Seasoning from Spicy J's (super easy to ship, too!)
• North End Hidden Gems, via the Wichita Eagle
• Wichita by E.B. Local Restaurant Suggestions Generator

Give the gift of experiencing local performing arts at the region’s best venues this holiday season. Roxy’s Downtown and Mosley Street Melodrama both offer holiday shows that consistently sell out. And, with a diverse array of artists, musicians and shows, there’s a performance for every taste and niche.

• Roxy’s Downtown
• Mosley Street Melodrama
• INTRUST Bank Arena
• The Cotillion
• Hartman Arena
• Illuminations at Botanica
• Downtown Events

Wichita’s double-A baseball team Wind Surge has the coolest gear. From hats and shirts to teddy bears and golf balls, help your friends and family stock up before the 2022 season. Wind Surge swag is great for out-of-towners, too.