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Last-minute gift guide
Inside: Stone Creek, Black Bear Boutique, Schlitz Audubon and more!
How is it ALREADY Dec. 21?! It’s now or never for last minute gifts, and I wouldn’t trust shipping at this point. But no problem — we have you covered with our local gift guide! Here are highlights for a quick stocking stuffer or the last few gifts on your list.
Know the North Shore: Zoo Lights for Wildlife
Fox Point is encouraging North Shore residents to help wildlife by recycling your holiday lights at the Milwaukee County Zoo this year. Recycling lights keeps them out of landfills and allows materials to be reused — less space for landfills means more space for wildlife! Bring your lights to the Zoo through January 11, 2026, they can be dropped off with Zoo gate staff or deposited in the collection bin in the US Bank Gathering Place.
Banish bad ads for good
Google AdSense's Auto ads lets you designate ad-free zones, giving you full control over your site’s layout and ensuring a seamless experience for your visitors. You decide what matters to your users and maintain your site's aesthetic. Google AdSense helps you balance earning with user experience, making it the better way to earn.
Stone Creek Coffee bonus gift cards
The more you spend, the more bonus you get with Stone Creek’s gift card sale, available online or in their area coffee shops. Get up to $160 in FREE gift cards if you spend up to $540. Or just treat yourself to a free coffee with a $5 bonus with a $30 gift card. Shop the gift card sale.
Shop online + pick up in Shorewood
If you prefer to browse online before buying, you can shop Blackbear Children’s Botique and get 20% OFF all clothing & shoes in their Sports Club Collection with code ReindeerRock. Then just select pick-up at check-out to stop by their Shorewood location.
Schlitz Audubon Center gifts
Holiday shopping at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center is a little like stepping into a cozy field guide that sells gifts. The Nature Store and Birding Resource Center—right in the Visitor Center’s Great Hall—are packed with seasonally rotating finds for nature lovers of every age, from books, puzzles, games, and art supplies to candles, pottery, local goodies, and adorable plush creatures. Many items are sourced from small and local businesses, so your purchase supports both conservation and the community, and members get 10% off most items. Bonus: stopping in just to shop? No admission fee—just let the booth staff know and you’re all set.
State Park merch and gear
Wisconsin State Park System merchandise features a variety of items, including stocking stuffers, home decor, camping essentials, apparel and more. Prices range from $1 to $40 for individual items. Two holiday gift packages, featuring two bonus items, are available for $45 and $100. During the month of December, customers who purchase a Wisconsin State Park System holiday gift package will have a chance to receive a 2026 12-month vehicle admission pass at no charge. The 12-month pass will be valid from Jan. 1, 2026, through Jan. 31, 2027. Select park merchandise is available through the DNR's online merchandise store, along with other items celebrating the state’s fish, wildlife, plants, public lands and recreation traditions.
Nicolet Rec Classes
The Nicolet Recreation Department offers 171 Winter/Spring programs and activities at 24 different locations across the community for toddlers, youth, teens, adults, and senior adults! This edition includes 30 new programs including Youth Nature Classes and Yoga Fitness Classes. Browse the bulletin online. Online registration for 2026 Winter/Spring programs begins Monday, Dec. 8th. You can also fax, mail, walk-in, or use our drop box to register beginning Dec. 22nd.
North Shore Snapshot
See you out there,
North Shore Family Adventures
P.S. Forward this guide to anyone still asking, “Where should we shop for Christmas???”
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