Carolers at The Parlor City Christmas, Downtown Bluffton

We are bringing you the best opportunities for shopping local throughout Wells County, IN this holiday season!

Twice as Nice:

Make your shopping ‘twice as nice’ with these shopping passport opportunities throughout the holidays.

Wells County Chamber of Commerce Shop Local Passport Program. For every $50 spent in a participating business (40+), customers can enter their completed passports for a chance to win prizes and Chamber Bucks! For full details on the passport program click here.

November 24th-29th November ‘Love where you Live’

December 8th -13th December ‘There’s no Place like Local for the Holidays’

Bluffton NOW! hosts Small Business Saturday Shopping Passport in Downtown Bluffton on November 29th from 9 a.m.- 2p.m. Visit all 12 of the participating businesses and be entered to win prizes.

BONUS TIP take advantage of BOTH shopping passport opportunities by shopping on Saturday November 29th

Visit our Antiques and Boutiques year round

Locally Made:

Holiday market at Have More Farm

December 6th 9 a.m.- 3p.m. | Handmade gifts, home decor, gift wrapping service, baked goods

Zanesville Christmas Market

December 6th 4p.m.-7p.m. | Experience this outdoor Christmas Market with free family Christmas photos, crafts for kids, food and drinks for purchase, fire pits to warm up by, and over 35+ vendors

Holiday Haus at Stauffer Farms

December 6th 10 a.m.- 5p.m.| Find your perfect live tree, shop local vendors while sipping cocoa or coffee, meet Santa and decorate cookies

Parlor City Christmas Shopping Fair

December 13th 10a.m.- 3p.m.| shop over 40+ vendors indoors at the Wells County Commerce and Visitors Center. Be sure to plan for a full day of fun as this shopping fair is part of Parlor City Christmas- an all day celebration taking place across Downtown Bluffton!

Shop Wells County Grown & Made products

Visit the Calendar of Events for more holiday shopping opportunities and festive fun

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Wells County Holiday Shopping

This holiday season, Wells County is your go-to destination for festive, locally made gifts and a truly charming shopping experience. From quaint boutiques in Bluffton and Ossian to vintage finds, handcrafted décor, and artisan food goods, there’s something to delight every person on your list.

Small Town Christmas in Bluffton, IN

Bluffton comes alive at Christmastime with its signature “Parlor City Christmas,” a festive downtown celebration filled with timeless holiday traditions. Stroll through the Wells County Historical Museum, where “Christmas in the Mansion” features dozens of beautifully decorated trees and the chance to vote for your favorite. The town’s historic district sparkles during the lighting ceremony and lighted golf cart parade, and local shops offer warm hospitality, charming gifts, and special seasonal treats. Family-friendly entertainment — including holiday music, trolley rides, and visits with Santa — makes Bluffton’s Christmas charm truly unforgettable.

Scenic Hiking

Discover Wells County’s most scenic spots on foot! From the breathtaking views at Ouabache State Park to the quiet trails of Acres Along the Wabash and the paved River Greenway connecting nature to downtown Bluffton—there’s a hike for every adventurer. Explore the beauty of Wells County one trail at a time.