Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are quickly approaching, and we know you’re looking for some unique ideas beyond the standard flowers for Mom and grilling equipment for Dad.
Fairfax County is home to an incredible and diverse group of artisan makers, many of whom are part of the growing Made in Fairfax initiative. The Made in Fairfax directory highlights businesses that create various products – some of which are the perfect gift for Mom for Mother’s Day 2025 and the perfect gift for Dad for Father’s Day 2025.
Here are some of our top gift ideas for Mom and unique gift ideas for Dad, made locally here in Fairfax County, Virginia by local artisan makers:
Rock Paper Scissors Wizard Croc Card Game
by Ready Player N
Image courtesy Ready Player N
For Mother’s Day and Father’s Day: Suggest some quality family bonding time with the unique card game, Rock Paper Scissors Wizard Croc. This family-friendly competition adds a strategy component and more choices to the classic game we all know and love. Easy to learn, easy to play, and wholesome fun for all generations.
LemonBerry Granola
by Dano's Granola
Photo Courtesy of Dano's Granola
For Mother’s Day or Father's Day: Brighten up mom or dad’s morning with Dano Granola’s seasonal LemonBerry flavor, with a fruit-forward lemony taste and sweet freeze-dried strawberries. Other flavors include Chocolate Cardamom and Turmeric Orange. Find other gift ideas and tasty treats here.
Hand-Poured Candles & Reed Diffusers
by Flame + Pout
Image courtesy Flame + Pout
Flame + Pout offers handcrafted, clean-burning candles, luxurious reed diffusers, soaps, bath salts, room sprays, and more customizable fragrance experiences that any parent would love.
For Mother’s Day: Drum up some travel inspiration for mom with the Fleur de Paris Candle, a romantic floral blend inspired by a dreamy stroll through Paris. Or bring the scent of white sage and lavender to her room in the Reed Diffuser.
For Father’s Day: Surprise dad with a Night In with the Gents (in candle form) as scents of rich bourbon and vanilla fill the air. Or, book a special candle-making class for just you and him (or give him some quality time out).
Botanical Shower Steamer
by Thulisa Naturals
Photo Courtesy of Thulisa Naturals' Facebook
For Mother’s Day: A thoughtful way to ease Mom's stress is by gifting her a set of wonderful botanical shower steamers. Available in a pack of two, these steamers come in three lovely scents: Orange-Rose, Lavender-Lime, and Bergamot-Plum. The Mom's Night Out Shower Steamer Gift Set or the Forever Grateful Lavender Lime Shower Steamers are the ideal gift for relaxation, offering two steamers for Mom to soothe and unwind with. Order here.
Fresh Baked Sourdough
by Chunkers Bakery
This Herndon microbakery specializes in artisan sourdough breads, cinnamon rolls, and other scrumptious pastries that will be the perfect addition to any Mother's Day or Father's Day brunches or lunches.
For Mother’s Day: Try the Sourdough Brioche Blueberry Lemon Rolls or the Sourdough Brownies for something sweet.
For Father’s Day: Next time Cuban sammies are on the menu, offer up some of the Dill Pickle Sourdough Boule, loaded with chunks of pickles and fresh dill. Or get a bit zesty with the Jalapeno Cheddar Sourdough Boule.
Origami Bags, Totes & Wraps
by Workroom Marguerite
For Mother's Day: Made in small run batches from upcycled, vintage and one-of-a-kind fabrics, Workroom Marguerite has a curated selection of gifts ready for Mother’s Day, ranging from $29 - $69. Pick a unique bag, tote, or wrap featuring vintage Hawaiian prints, eco-friendly Bali batik, or vintage Kantha fabrics. While supplies last.
Chocolate Clusters
by Mother Clusters
Image courtesy Mother Clusters
Give the gift of chocolate from this local small business, which molds chocolate clusters in unique flavors - and in some cases, unique shapes!
For Mother’s Day: Show mom how much you adore her with the 1 lb. Colossal Cluster, molded into the shape of a heart.
For Father’s Day: Give your big teddy bear a 1 lb. Colossal Cluster in the shape of a teddy bear.
Handcrafted Jewelry
by The Shell Patch
For Mother's Day: Celebrate Mom with something as unique and beautiful as she is. Discover handmade jewelry sets—like rainbow agate, shimmering abalone, and dreamy glass florals—available from The Shell Patch, a small business started by a teenager with a passion for creating.
Limone Amaretto Tiramisu & Classic Italian Cannoli and Cookies
by Bisnonna Bakeshop
For Mother’s Day: Take a trip to Italy in the form of soft ladyfingers soaked in amaretto liqueur and lemon syrup, fresh lemon curd and almond-scented mascarpone, then topped with swirls of sweet Chantilly cream and chopped amaretti cookies. That’s right – the 4” Limone Amaretto Tiramisu is available for Mother’s Day on May 9-10. Get your order in now!
For Father's Day: For papas and nonnos near or far, hand-rolled cannoli are definitely on their wish list. Let's be real, picking a flavor from Bisnonna's extensive array of cannoli is no easy task with options like Cinnamon Honey Latte, Nutella, and Rainbow Cookie. The decision will be a tough one, but dads will surely appreciate and show their gratitude later! Order here.
Merino Yoga Socks
by Hoagland Handmade
For Mother’s Day: Active, yoga-loving moms will love the hand-dyed merino yoga socks from Hoagland Handmade, a sustainable shop that crafts products using all-natural fiber knits sourced from local fiber farms and the like. Creating the perfect balance of style, warmth, and flexibility, these socks will become a quick favorite of moms. Order here. Find more products, like totes, mittens, and soap savers here.
3D-Printed Gaming Accessories and Roses
by ZAG 3D Printed Creations
For Mother’s Day: Sure, a dozen roses will always bring a smile, but what if you gave her roses that last forever? Pick her favorite color and let 3D Printing do the rest!
For Father's Day: Got a dad who is secretly a chess wizard? The dragon-themed 3D chess set is the perfect gift. This one-of-a-kind set brings a magical twist to the traditional game, featuring pawns as dragon eggs and rooks as dragon-guarded towers.
For Mother’s Day and Father’s Day: Have a special and unforgettable family memory? With 3D-Printed Family Memories, you can turn that cherished moment into a lasting keepsake.
Handcrafted Home Decor
by Wandering Knot
For Mother’s Day and Father’s Day: Find the perfect touch for your parents' house at Wandering Knot. Explore handmade clocks, custom-shaped cutting boards (Star Wars fans will love the Yoda-shaped one), and coasters all crafted from premium, sustainably sourced wood.
Local Gift Shops
Need even more ideas? Stop by The Craft Gallery of Artisans United in Annandale for unique finds like crocheted flowers, unique jewelry, functional and decorative ceramic pieces, 3D-stained glass dragons or butterflies, suncatchers, and much more. Find other unique gifts at local attractions like the Workhouse Arts Center, George Mason's Gunston Hall, and George Washington's Mount Vernon.
Have you come across some other incredible gift ideas for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day 2025? Tell us about it in the comments below or join the conversation on social at @VisitFairfax and #FXVA.
For the growing list of vendors that are part of the Made in Fairfax initiative, check out their directory here. (If you are an artisan who would like to join, you can apply right here.)
