Sometimes you need a last minute holiday gift. Maybe you realized the gift count isn’t equal for kids, or you received a gift from someone that you weren’t expecting. Or you just completely blanked because you’re thinking about a million other things this holiday season.
Check out our last minute gift ideas from our other gift posts, including experiences, gift cards, local places to shop, and some Amazon finds that will ship quickly.
Last minute holiday gift ideas
For any of the below options, check store hours before you go! Most are open later in the days leading up to Christmas Eve, but may close early on Christmas Eve.
Gift cards – you can get a gift card from nearly anywhere. Restaurants, favorite stores, movie theatres, spa, fast food, gas stations, coffee shops, etc. Some retailers and restaurants offer bonus cards with purchase during the holiday season. Note: This may feel like a generic gift, but it’s one of the most useful options! You’re better to give something they will want and use, rather than something creative but useless!
Experience gifts – Tickets to attractions and events, lessons for sports/music/art, animal experiences, annual passes for zoos, aquariums, museums, play places. You can often print these immediately for them to redeem when they are ready.
These also works great for people living in other states/cities, or if they are planning a big vacation later in the year, if you know the attractions they like to or want to visit!
Shop local – we’ve gathered a few options that you can run out and find something for anyone.
Big box stores – while these aren’t our favorite options, they are sometimes the quickest. With Target, Walmart, Kohl’s and Dicks Sporting Goods (amongst other retailers), you can shop online and pick up same day or next day without going into the store. When shopping, select items for pickup so you know what can be picked up right away. TJ Maxx and Marshalls have items for everyone for affordable prices.
Amazon gifts that will arrive same day
note: these were all same-day Prime shipping in Central Ohio at the time of posting, subject to change.
Milk Makeup 3-Pack Balmade Hydrating Lip Balm Gift Set – Sheer-Tinted, High Shine Glosses for Visibly Plumper...
- Lip Balm Trio + Keychain: This electrolyte-infused sheer lip balm...
- Skincare-Infused Makeup: Electrolyte Rich Complex of Zinc, Copper...
- How to Use: Apply to bare lips or over lip color for a hydrated...
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LANEIGE Midnight Minis: Limited-Edition Holiday Lip Care Gift Set for Day & Night Hydration
- Our bestselling holiday set, now with fan-fave day and night...
- Benefit: Lip Glowy Balm delivers nourishing moisture while Lip...
- Suggested Use: Use Lip Glowy Balm for on-the-go, daytime...
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LANEIGE Minty Lip Duo: Peppermint Lip Sleeping Mask and Candy Cane Lip Glowy Balm for Soft, Hydrated Lips
- Our back-by-demand holiday duo is perfect for the peppermint...
- Lip Glowy Balm delivers nourishing moisture while Lip Sleeping...
- Suggested Use: Use Lip Glowy Balm for on-the-go, daytime...
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COSRX Snail Mucin Limited Gift Set with Snail Mucin Repairing Serum, Moisturizer & Collagen Face Mask, Korean Skin...
- [Glow Boosting Snail Mucin Trio] The Perfect Limited Gift Set for...
- [STEP 1 Snail Mucin 96% Essence] Simple Yet Effective...
- [STEP 2 Snail Mucin 92% Face Moisturizer] A Lightweight Yet Rich...
tarte maracuja juicy lip plump – Hydrating & Volumizing Lip Plumper Gloss Balm with Nourishing Hyaluronic Acid &...
- gorgeous & non-sticky feeling stained-glass shine
- smooths the look of lip lines for a soft, pillowy pout, pump it...
- 100% saw more plump lips**; 100% saw immediate hydration* *based...
tarte power couple lip & lash duo - Lash Extensions in a Tube for Volume, Length, Longwear & Easy to Remove with...
- Glam up for the holidays with the ultimate power couple: the...
- maracuja juicy lip plump in dragon fruit: all-in-1 plumping balm,...
- tartelette tubing mascara: lash extensions in a tube with 24-hr...
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Lip Smacker Crayola Party Pack - 8 Moisturizing Lip Balms, Fun Flavors, Hydrating & Protecting, Glossy Finish -...
- Lip Smackin' Good: Enjoy the refreshing taste of your favorite...
- No More Chapped Lips: Every Lip Smacker lip balm is made with the...
- Clear and Glossy: Not only do these lip balms leave your lips...
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Aquasonic Black Series Ultra Whitening Toothbrush – ADA Accepted Electric Toothbrush- 8 Brush Heads & Travel Case...
- 40,000 VPM Smart Toothbrush – Beauty, brains and power. The...
- Accepted by the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on...
- Modern Tech for a Healthy Smile – Black Series brings...
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Loop Quiet 2 Ear Plugs - Ultra-Comfy Reusable Noise-Reducing Earplugs for Sleep, Deep Focus, Travel, Sensitivity |...
- POWERFUL NOISE REDUCTION – Packing up to 24 dB (SNR) of noise...
- ULTRA-COMFY FIT – Made from lightweight, flexible silicone,...
- GREAT FOR SLEEP, FOCUS AND MORE – Quiet 2 earplugs offer...
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Shashibo Shape Shifting Box - Award-Winning STEM Fidget Toy with Ultra Strong Magnets - Puzzle Cube Transforms Into...
- Unlike other fidget toys that turn out disappointing & dull, the...
- Nothing compares to the quality & unique design of Shashibo! For...
- Collect & connect – with the strong internal magnet system of...
TheraICE Migraine Relief Cap, Soothing Headache Hat Ice Pack Mask, Face Cold Compress Cooling Gel Head Wrap...
- ULTIMATE COMFORT & MIGRAINE RELIEF: Experience the soothing...
- 360° COOLING & THERAPEUTIC RELIEF HEADACHE CAP: TheraICE...
- REUSABLE & EASY-TO-USE GEL DESIGN: Simply freeze TheraICE...
Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C...
- NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES: Effortlessly combines noise...
- COMFORTABLE HEADPHONES: Plush over-ear cushions softly hug your...
- 2 LISTENING MODES: These wireless Bluetooth headphones feature...
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LEGO Disney Stitch Toy Building Kit, Disney Toy for 9 Year Old Kids, Buildable Figure with Ice Cream Cone, Fun Gift...
- Disney’s Lilo and Stitch building set for kids – Buildable...
- Disney Stitch character – This creative LEGO building set...
- Moving parts – The buildable Stitch model includes ears that...
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Ninja NC301 CREAMi Ice Cream Maker, for Gelato, Mix-ins, Milkshakes, Sorbet, Smoothie Bowls & More, 7 One-Touch...
- FUNCTIONALITY: Turn almost anything into ice cream, sorbet,...
- CUSTOMIZATION: With the Ninja CREAMi, you can have total control...
- MIX-INS: Customize your flavor and texture by mixing in your...
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Retro Roller Skate Building Kit, Transforms to Mini Skateboard to Boom Box Radio, Birthday Gift...
- 3 retro models in 1 box – Boys and girls ages 8+ can build and...
- Endless play possibilities – Kids can play out their own...
- Movable toys – The roller skate toy has 4 moving pink wheels to...
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 1), Wayfarer, Matte Black | Smart AI Glasses for Men, Women — 12 MP Camera, Open-Ear Speakers,...
- #1 SELLING AI GLASSES - Move effortlessly through life with...
- CAPTURE WHAT YOU SEE AND HEAR HANDS-FREE - Capture exactly what...
- LISTEN WITH OPEN-EAR AUDIO — Listen to music and more with...
LEGO Cherry Blossom Building Toy for Kids, Girls & Boys, Ages 8+ - Artificial Cherry Blossom Decor for Home &...
- Buildable blooms – Sow the seeds of creativity with this LEGO...
- Beautiful spring colors – This LEGO set features 2 cherry...
- Customize the flowers – Builders can combine the colors of the...
e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil, Nourishing Tinted Lip Oil For A High-shine Finish, Infused With Jojoba Oil, Vegan &...
- ULTRA-GLOSSY TINTED LIP OIL: Drench lips in an addictive sheer...
- NON-STICKY FORMULA: The ultra-plush, XXL applicator slicks on a...
- INFUSED WITH NOURISHING INGREDIENTS: Infused with nourishing oils...
Carhartt Men's Knit Cuffed Beanie, Coal Heather, One Size
- Carhartt label sewn on front
- Prev; Name: Acrylic Watch Hat
- Fold-up cuff
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PICKFORU Stained Glass Puzzle Tree of Life Puzzles for Adults 1000 Pieces, Impossible Hard Difficult Challenging...
- Tip:This puzzle features a unique mosaic design style, showcasing...
- 1000 piece puzzle for adults Tree of Life: Finished Size:...
- Mosaic tree of life puzzle: Bring vibrant beauty into your space...
Starface Hydro-Stars, Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches, Absorb Fluid and Reduce Redness, Cute Star Shape, Vegan and...
- CUTE & EFFECTIVE: A star-shaped pimple patch that's out of this...
- A SINGLE INGREDIENT: Hydro-Stars have only one ingredient:...
- FOR EVERYONE, ALWAYS: Hydro-Stars are vegan, cruelty free,...
Amazon Basics Felt Tip Marker Pens, Versatile for Writing, Drawing, and Journaling, Assorted Colors, 12-Pack
- VERSATILE USE: Ideal for art projects, corrections, and...
- SMOOTH WRITING: These marker pens feature a no-fray tip, that...
- HIGH PIGMENTATION: With smear-resistant, water-based ink, these...
e.l.f. Monochromatic Multi Stick, Travel-Sized Luxuriously Creamy & Blendable Color For Eyes, Lips & Cheeks, Vegan...
- VIBRANT, BLENDABLE COLOR: The e.l.f. Monochromatic Multi Stick is...
- FOR EYES, LIPS & CHEEKS: This versatile, multi-use stick works...
- SMOOTH FINISH: The non-greasy, lightweight & nourishing formula...
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask, Sweet Candy: Nourishing Overnight Lip Treatment with Vitamin C, Shea & Murumuru Butter...
- A leave-on lip mask that delivers intense moisture and...
- Highlighted Ingredients: Berry Mix Complex: Rich in antioxidants...
- Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream 75ml
- Perk things up with an iconic visibly firming body cream that's...
- Brazilian Bum Bum Cream is a best-selling, visibly tightening...
- Clinically proven to visibly firm & tighten* Skin is irresistibly...
WE'RE NOT REALLY STRANGERS Card Game - 150 Conversation Cards for Adults, Teens, Couples & Strangers - Fun...
- WE’RE NOT REALLY STRANGERS is a purpose driven card game all...
- PERCEPTION - Do you know how others see you? In Level 1, players...
- CONNECTION - Who are you, really? Level 2 is full of rarely asked...
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Cliganic Organic Lip Balm Set (6 Flavors) - 100% Natural Hydrating, Moisturizing for Dry Cracked Lips, Stocking...
- 6 Delicious Flavors - Mint Burst, Citrus, Beeswax, Eucalyptus...
- Perfect For Travel - Conveniently sized for your pocket or purse.
- Certified Organic - Cliganic lip balms are proudly USDA organic...
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YIER Speakers, 80w (Peak) Portable Wireless Speaker with Lights, Stereo Loud Sound, IP67 Waterproof, Deep Bass...
- 【Powerful Deep Bass】80W Peak speakers bluetooth wireless...
- 【TWS Stereo Surround and Light Show】Pair 2 of YIER Bluetooth...
- 【IP67 Waterproof and Solid Materials】Great outdoor speakers...
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Wireless Charger iPhone Charging Station: 3 in 1 Charger Stand Multiple Devices for Apple - iPhone 17 16e 16 15 14...
- 3 in 1 Wireless Charger Station: This 3-in-1 wireless charger is...
- Fast Charging Power: Ensure your devices are efficiently charged...
- Portable and Foldable Design: Featuring a foldable, lightweight...
Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Straw for Sports, Travel, and School BPA-Free Sports...
- 24-ounce insulated stainless-steel water bottle with a FreeSip...
- Patented FreeSip spout designed for either sipping upright...
- Protective push-to-open lid keeps spout clean; convenient carry...
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Christmas at Hogwarts (Harry Potter)
- Hardcover Book
- Rowling, J. K. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
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Gritin Reading Light, Rechargeable Book Light for Reading in Bed - Eye Caring 3 Color Temperatures, 5-Level...
- 5 Brightness Adjustable Stepless Dimming: This mini book light...
- Eye Protection 3 Colour Temperature: Short press colour...
- USB C Rechargeable Long Lasting: With a built-in 500mAh battery,...
podoru for Magsafe Battery Pack, 5000mAh Magnetic Power Bank with Type-C Cable 20W PD Fast Charging Lighting Input...
- Great Compatibility: This podoru magnetic power bank with the...
- Strong Magnetic Wireless Charger: podoru Mag-Safe battery pack...
- Charging with Magnetic Phone Case: We recommend charging with...
Ninja Fit Compact Personal Blender, Portable Blender for-Smoothies, Shakes, Food Prep, and Frozen Blending,...
- PULSE TECHNOLOGY: The powerful 700-watt push-to-blend motor base...
- NUTRIENT EXTRACTION: Unlock hidden vitamins and nutrients from...
- FROZEN BLENDING: Crush ice and pulverize frozen ingredients for...
BolaButty Bluetooth Speaker with HD Sound, Portable Wireless, IPX5 Waterproof, Up to 20H Playtime, TWS Pairing,...
- [Immersive Sound Experience & Dual Connectivity] Experience...
- [Tough & Weather-Resistant] Engineered to handle rough use and...
- [Long-lasting Playtime & Extended Bluetooth Connectivity]...
SFOUR Astronaut Galaxy Projector Night Light，Lights for Bedroom,Kids Room Decor Aesthetic, Adjustable Head...
- 🚀🌌 【Unique astronaut design】 ✨ SFOUR Galaxy...
- 🚀🌌【 Amazing Nebula Effect】 ✨ SFOUR Galaxy...
- 🚀🌌【 [Remote control and timer】 ✨ SFOUR Galaxy...
Digital Camera, FHD 1080P Digital Point and Shoot Camera with 16X Zoom Anti Shake, 32GB Card, Compact Small Camera...
- SHOOT DECENT IMAGES WITH EASE - The digital camera captures...
- PORTABLE FOR TRAVEL & NICE BATTERY LIFE - The kids camera is a...
- VERY EASY TO USE - Conducted with ergonomic design, from easy to...
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Roku Ultra - Ultimate Streaming Player - 4K Streaming Device for TV with HDR10+, Dolby Vision & Atmos - Bluetooth &...
- Ultra-speedy streaming: Roku Ultra is 30% faster than any other...
- Cinematic streaming: This TV streaming device brings the movie...
- The ultimate Roku remote: The rechargeable Roku Voice Remote Pro...
STANLEY IceFlow 2.0 Flip Straw Tumbler with Handle 30 oz | Twist On Lid and Flip Up Straw | Leakproof Water Bottle...
- Sip Faster, Spill Less: The Flip Straw 2.0 lid is designed for...
- Cold for 20 Hours, Iced for Days: Stay refreshed wherever you go!...
- Upgraded for On-the-Go: This tumbler is built for life in motion...
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Horizon Group USA Bluey Sticker Playset, 2 Sticker Play Scenes, 35+ Reusable Puffy Bluey Repositionable Stickers...
- OVER 35 REUSABLE BLUEY STICKERS: This sticker set includes over...
- REVERSIBLE PLAY SCENE: The tri-folded play scene has two...
- LEARN THROUGH PLAY: Strengthen those fine motor skills, explore...
Nylabone Textured Knuckle Bone Power Chew Toy for Dogs, Durable & Tough Dog Toys for Aggressive Chewers, Original...
- TEXTURED KNUCKLE BONE - Ridges and nubs help clean teeth and...
- FOR EXTREME CHEWING STYLES - This durable and strong dog toy for...
- DOG TOY TO KEEP THEM BUSY & HAPPY - Encourages healthy,...
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Amazon Brand - Wag Deer Antler Chew for Dogs, Naturally Shed, Whole, Medium 6 - 7.5 inches, Long Lasting for...
- Wild Sourced & Naturally Shed
- Packaged in the USA with North American Antlers
- Premium Grade A
Don’t see anything that will work? Head over to Amazon and check out other same-day options.
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- Christmas Tree Farms and Lots in Columbus
- Christmas Theater and Concerts in Columbus
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- Holiday Train Rides in Ohio: Santa Trains and Polar Express
- Free and Cheap Activities for Winter Break in Columbus
- Columbus Happy Hours
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