This holiday season, Downtown Newberg’s First Street shines with twinkling lights, festive windows, and shopkeepers ready to welcome visitors. From the beloved Tree Lighting to First Friday art walks to the annual holiday market, the holidays are filled with opportunities to explore, celebrate, and shop local.
We’re once again spotlighting 12 independently owned retail shops downtown, each offering gifts made in Newberg alongside unique finds from beyond. Plan a relaxed, walkable holiday outing with stops for warm drinks and a bite to eat.
This year’s “12 Shops of Christmas” are all within a few blocks, making it easy to support local businesses while soaking up the season’s magic along one of Oregon’s coziest main streets.

Calendar of Events:
November
- First Friday Art Walk – Nov 7, 5–8 p.m: Downtown businesses and galleries feature local art, music & tastings.
- Black Friday & Small Business Saturday – Nov 28–29: Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E Sheridan St. Shop local & support small businesses throughout the Downtown core.
- Downtown Tree Lighting – Nov 28: Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E Sheridan St. An annual tradition with holiday lights, hot cocoa & a visit from Saint Nick.
December
- First Friday Art Walk – Dec 5, 5–8 p.m: Downtown businesses and galleries feature local art, music & tastings.
- Holiday Market – Dec 12–13: Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E Sheridan St. Shop local & support small businesses throughout the Downtown core.
Newberg’s 12 Shops of Christmas

Art Elements (604 E. 1st St.)
Newberg’s premiere art gallery features fine pieces by Oregon artists, such as in their current exhibition: “Woodland Revived,” with original works by Ken Austin, Carol Horvath, Kathleen Jones, and Scott Parrish (on display through Jan. 2). In addition, the gallery also sells jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, and sculpture for those looking for a one-of-a-kind gift this year.

Chapters (701 E. 1st St.)
Newberg’s independent bookstore and coffee shop also highlight local products for gifting, such as Newberg’s Caravan Coffee, body care products from Simple Alchemy, face masks, and jewelry.

Good Company Cheese & Wine Shop (602 E. 1st St.)
A new gourmet food shop and café specializing in cheese and charcuterie, featuring local wines and specialty products from around the world. They stock a robust selection of culinary gift items as well as local wines—many made within a 10-mile radius of downtown Newberg.

Ken & Daughters (707 E. 1st St.)
This third-generation jeweler on Newberg’s First Street specializes in custom jewelry and personal service.
Lineage (814 E. 1st St.)
An expansive women’s clothing and home boutique. Local gifts include Simple Alchemy body care products and hand-turned wooden wine bottle stoppers.

Little Bird Boutique (606 E. 1st St.)
This women’s clothing and home décor shop stocks jewelry, candles, and a book made by women in the Willamette Valley.
Nikki Jane’s Boutique (602 E. 1st St.)
A cute boutique focusing on women’s clothing, which features locally hand-knit gloves and accessories—each pair is unique.

Little Lavender Shop – (108 S. College St.)
This tiny but bountiful shop is a partnership between two local flower farms: Little Lavender Farm and Pollinate Flowers. On one side, it’s stocked with locally made lavender personal care products, and the other is decorated with seasonal bouquets, wreaths (and DIY wreath kits), and floral holiday décor.
Pulp & Circumstance (117 S. College St.)
A gift shop in a converted Victorian house, featuring a number of local products such as Bradley Speer Ceramics mugs, heirloom-quality handmade baby quilts, and jewelry.

Velour (716 E. 1st St.)
A well-curated vintage shop that also designs/custom sews hats and bags out of vintage fabrics. The shop recently began producing a line of vintage-inspired tee shirts, most notably their “Newberg” tee-shirt.
Red Hills Boutique (308 E. 1st. St.)
A well-curated vintage shop that also designs/custom sews hats and bags out of vintage fabrics. The shop recently began producing a line of vintage-inspired tee shirts, most notably their “Newberg” tee-shirt.

Lauretta Laynnie Boutique (608 E 1st St.)
The newest boutique in town blends Western spirit with timeless charm, offering high-quality pieces that honor tradition and modern trends. Don’t miss their custom hat bar for personalized gift giving.
Game On! Play On! (401 E 1st St.)
Game On! Play On! is a treasure trove for gamers and collectors, offering video games, CDs, DVDs, disc golf gear, and a wide selection of LEGO, from sets and specialty figures to loose bricks by the bag.

Shoemates Footwear (600 E 1st St.)
If a high-quality pair of shoes is on your wish list, Shoemates lets you choose from brands crafted in the U.S. and around the world. While you’re there, grab a few pairs of Sockwell and Fits Socks for great
Minthorn Mercantile (518 E 1st St.)
This boutique specializes in men’s apparel and lifestyle goods, offering a collection rooted in quality, integrity, and sustainability for those who love the Willamette Valley lifestyle. A small selection of women’s wear and a vast selection of indoor plants are also available.
Antique stores
One-of-a-kind gifts that stand the test of time. Newberg is home to several antique stores where treasures and keepsakes are sure to be found!
Wine Country Antiques (415 E Hancock St.)
ECHO’s Antiques and Vintage (612 E 1st St.)
Antique, Freak and Flea (610 E 1st St.)