Baldwin City, Kansas

SHOP SMALL. Give Big.

   A series of holiday markets and opportunities for giving hosted by an assortment of community organizations in sundry places. Make Baldwin City your home for the holidays!

Vendor Registration

Bingo has Returned!

You loved it two years ago, and we hope you will again this year.

Visit local shops and restaurants, volunteer your time or donate to a local organization, and attend some fun holiday events to fill in your Bingo card. Completed cards can be turned in at the Chamber office or the Holiday Hustle Market on December 13th for a chance to win one of many baskets comprised of items from local vendors and storefronts.

Starting November 26, you can pick up your Bingo brochure with instructions at many storefronts in Baldwin City or at the Chamber office (719 High Street).

NOVEMBER 29

Shop Small Saturday

DECEMBER 6

Festival of Lights

  • Vintage Park Holiday Bazaar

    321 Crimson Avenue

    10 am - 2 pm

  • Holiday Bazaar at New Life

    118 5th Street

    9 am - 2 pm

    Shop Local - Sip - Stroll - Enjoy!

    Come and enjoy a calm, festive shopping experience.
    Browse unique, handmade gifts while supporting local makers at your own pace, and treat yourself to complimentary seasonal goodies along the way.

    No rush. No Crowds. Just good cheer and great finds.

    See Facebook Event

  • Festival of Lights Market

    Sullivan Square | 710 High Street

    4:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Pick out a fresh cut or live Christmas tree and other greenery provided by Vinland Valley Nursery. Shop other local vendors with stocking stuffers and gift items.

    Free hot drinks and cookies in the concessions stand sponsored by Baldwin City Library, Baldwin Education Foundation, Lovely Flower Co, and South Baldwin Farms.

    Santa will be available for diy pictures.

    Flyer With All Details

DECEMBER 13

Holiday Hustle

  • Holiday Hustle

    Baldwin Elementary Primary Center
    500 Lawrence Street

    10 am - 2 pm

    A shopping experience designed for last minute shoppers and featuring local artisans, farmers, ranchers, bakers, youth entrepreneurs and more. Check off your list without the hassle!

    BHS Culinary class will be selling chili and cinnamon rolls for lunch.

    Go home with your gifts wrapped! BJHS Cheerleaders are providing a gift wrapping station (tips accepted) and selling drinks and snacks.

    The Bullpup Makers Market will be joining us too! See Flyer with All Details

    Vendor List Coming Soon

  • Ugly Sweater Fun Run

    718 High Street

    Join us for the 1st Annual Fun Run! Hosted by the Lumberyard Arts Center. Run, walk, and support the arts in our community!

    Timeline
    9:00 AM Check in
    10:00 AM Race
    10:45 AM Hot Cocoa

    What to Expect
    Free handmade mug for the first 100 registrants
    Best sweater awards!
    Hot Cocoa Bar
    Textile inspired warm-up opportunities put on by Quilt Capital of Kansas

    Information & Registration

GIVE BIG

a resource for local giving

  • Food Drive

    November 18 - December 15

    Donations will be given to Baldwin Community Food Pantry.

    Drop Locations
    Amplify Life Center | 603 Ames Street
    Auburn Pharmacy | 400 Ames Street
    Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce | 719 High Street
    Baldwin City Creative Arts | 711 High Street
    Baldwin City Beer Co | 520 High Street
    Baldwin City Hall | 803 8th Street
    Baldwin City Library | 800 7th Street
    Baldwin City Metabolic Medicine | 705 High Street
    Baldwin City Recreation Commission | 712 Chapel Street
    Baldwin State Bank | 721 High Street
    Baldwin Veterinary Clinic | 412 Ames Street
    Dollar General | 110 8th Street
    Evry’tang and More | 215 US 56, Suite B
    Homestead Kitchen and Bakery | 719 High Street
    Kansas State Bank | 602 Ames Street
    Lighthouse Baptist | 700 Chapel Street
    Lovely Flower Co | 703 8th Street
    Lumberyard Arts Center | 718 High Street
    Om Grown Yoga & Wellness Collective | 816 High Street
    Quilters’ Paradise | 713 Eighth Street
    Rainbow Experience Preschool | 115 6th Street
    Simply Style Family Hair Care | 609 High St., Suite A
    The Bullpen | 811 Eighth Street
    Uplift Coffee | 112 Sixth Street
    Vibe Hair Studio | 215 US 56
    Vinland Valley Nursery | 1606 N. 600th Road
    Vintage Park | 321 Crimson Avenue
    Wooden Spoke Restaurant | 309 Ames Street
    Worden Cornerstone Church | 294 E. 900th Road

    Specific Needs
    pasta sauce | mac ‘n cheese | canned green beans | tuna | cake mixes | frosting | canned meals such as Chef Boyardee

  • Adopt-a-Grandparent Program

    This program provides Christmas gifts and caroling for approximately 125 residents at Vintage Park, Baldwin Care Center, and Morningstar Care Homes.

    How to Give
    Venmo, CashApp, or PayPal - contact Debra to use this method: 785-212-0273

    Make checks payable to Debra Marsh with AAG in memo. Contact Debra for address to mail checks.

  • Baldwin Youth Football and Cheer Club

    This club strives to provide Baldwin youth an opportunity to grow and develop their skills both on and off the field. Your donation could help sponsor club fees and/or uniforms for a new or returning player.


    Baldwin Youth Football and Cheerleading offers competitive flag and tackle football for youth in kindergarten through sixth grade during the fall season.
    Spring flag football is offered to boys and girls in kindergarten through eighth grade.
    Cheerleading is offered to those in Kindergarten through sixth grade during the fall season.

    How to Give
    Please send checks to:
    BYFC c/o Tia Bond
    PO Box 23
    Baldwin City, KS 66006

    See Website

  • Create Shelf-Safe Meal Kits to Donate to Baldwin City Schools

    All donations go to Baldwin Public School Students

    Baker University’s Public Relations Class has put together a plan to collect items to create Shelf-Stable Meal Kits

    Gather what you CAN and drop items off in one of the donation boxes at the following locations:

    Baldwin City Market
    Baldwin City Library
    Baldwin City Community Center

    Examples Include:
    Pasta and sauce kits
    Chili kits (beans, canned tomatoes, seasoning packets)
    Tuna and cracker packs
    Oatmeal and fruit cup kits

    Please contact Tasha Riggins with any questions or concerns.

    Contact Tasha Riggins

  • Dave & Buster's Fundraising Campaign for Building Experiences Support Team

    Provide scholarships for local youth attending camps, classes, and travels for continuing education by purchasing a power card.

    More Information

  • Douglas County 4-H Foundation

    The 4-H Foundation provides thousands of dollars worth of scholarships to Douglas County 4-Hers every year in a variety of ways: t-shirts for 4-Hers for the county fair, program scholarships (such as for Citizenship Washington Focus or CWF), camp scholarships (to attend Rock Springs 4-H Camp), and college scholarships.

    How to Give
    Donations can be made via the Douglas County Community Foundation site on the page for the Dg Co 4-H Foundation.

    Link to Give

  • Fundraiser for Women and Children

    Donate items for the Willow Domestic Violence Center.

    Items Needed
    For Women: conditioner, deodorant, floss, feminine hygiene products, hairbrushes, hair ties, lotion, lip balm, towels, washcloths, laundry detergent (pods preferred).

    For Children: diapers, baby wipes, baby lotion

    For both: shampoo, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, cold and flu medicine

    Donations can be dropped at
    Every’tang and More
    215 Suite B, 56 HWY, Baldwin City

  • Giving for Good Campaign for Santa Fe Trail Historical Society

    December 2 - December 31

    SFTHS is committed to preserving and sharing local history. Our group supports The Kansas Room (the history room) at the Baldwin City Public Library (BCPL). In the past, we have joined with BCPL to raise funds through the Giving For Good Campaign to digitize (scan) over 350 fragile real estate abstracts kept in The Kansas Room. Many of these abstracts were written on fragile paper (some on onion skin), were very old, tearing, and were better if not handled. But many patrons are interested in the information they contain. Donated funds allowed these precious abstracts and their historic information to be scanned. Soon the will be put on the computer so the information can be accessed safely. The abstracts are now stored safely in the archives.

    More Information and Donation Link

  • Giving for Good Year-End Campaign for Baldwin Education Foundation

    This financial gift will help fund BEF’s flagship Innovative Project Grant program, which puts additional funds directly into our Baldwin classrooms. This year's DCCF Giving for Good campaign begins on December 2 (#Giving Tuesday) and runs through December 31. Your donation will be matched 50%, too!

    How to Donate

    Donate Electronically Here

    Mail checks to:
    Douglas County Community Foundation (memo line: “BEF Giving for Good”)

    900 Massachusetts, Suite 406, Lawrence, KS 66044

  • Helping Hometown Heroes

    Hometown Construction is proud to introduce the Helping Hometown Heroes initiative, a community nomination project that will help us support local community members who go above and beyond for Baldwin City and could use a little extra care with exterior home repairs this season.

    Please take a moment to nominate someone who represents the heart of Baldwin City. We are looking forward to celebrating the people who make this town feel like home and shining a little extra light during the holidays.

    Visit our website for more information and to make your nomination! Nominations will be open until December 23rd, and winners will be announced on Christmas Eve.

    Visit Website & Nomination Form

  • Stuffies for Seniors

    A Stuffed Animal Drive

    Each donated stuffed animal will bring warmth, comfort, and joy to a senior this holiday season.

    Donation Deadline: December 13
    Drop Location: Baldwin City Library

    Join us in donating new stuffed animals to the Adopt-a-Grandparent program! Your donations will brighten the lives of residents at Baldwin care Center, Vintage park, and Sunflower Care Homes.

    Thank you for your generosity and support in spreading love and holiday cheer to our cherished community members!

    Questions? Contact Debra Marsh 785.212.0273

    Email Debra Marsh