The Austin Chronicle Holiday Gift Guide 2024

Art by Zeke Barbaro

Do we need more stuff in our lives? Probably not, but sometimes “stuff” can be the building blocks for a great time. We’ve assembled this year’s gift guide with just that in mind, with ideas for going out, staying in, chilling out, and getting our hands a little dirty with a craft project. We’ve tried to highlight Austin artists and makers and homegrown businesses, but you’ll find even more represented at the many holiday markets around town; check out p.42 for a list of those markets. Finally, Austin nonprofits need an awful lot of “stuff” too. Every year we highlight their needs in our Wish List roundups. Starting in next week’s issue, we’ll feature those roundups in print through December, but if you’re ready to start donating now, you’ll find everything you need at austinchronicle.com/wish-list.