Oro Valley Chamber Launches Holiday Ornament Hunt to Encourage Shoppin
Published on November 25, 2025
OV Chamber Press Release
Oro Valley Chamber Launches Holiday Ornament Hunt to Encourage Shopping Local
ORO VALLEY, Ariz. — The Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, with the support of the Town of Oro Valley, is launching this holiday season’s rendition of its community shop-local hunt, designed to highlight local retailers and inspire residents to support local businesses during the busiest shopping time of the year.
Beginning Black Friday, the Chamber’s Oro Valley Ornament Hunt invites the public to explore twenty retail locations across town. Each participating shop will display a limited-edition wooden ornament, handcrafted by students in the Canyon del Oro High School woodshop program.
Participants can join in on the Ornament Hunt by using the Explore Oro Valley app to view an interactive map of participating locations. A paper map will also be available at any participating business as well as at the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce office.
Participating locations include:
Begin Again Consignment
Cathey’s Sewing and Vacuum
Diviti Adora Infrared and Red Light Studio
El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort Gift Shop
Fleet Feet Oro Valley
Friends of the Oro Valley Public Library Book Shoppe
Integrative Touch Healing Center
Nest in the Desert
Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce
Pet Supplies Plus
Starizona
Stacks Book Club
Sun City Gift Shop
Sweet Repeats Children’s Resale Boutique
The Happy Saguaro
The Picklr Oro Valley
Tohono Chul Gift Shop
Tucson Cactus and Koi
Western National Parks Association Store
Wild Birds Unlimited
“This program is about connection,” said Kristen Sharp, Chamber President & CEO. “It connects our community to local shops, it connects students to hands-on learning, and it keeps holiday dollars right here in Oro Valley, supporting the people who live and work here.”
The Chamber’s summer restaurant version of the program generated more than 700 verified purchases and over $14,000 in local spending, a number that is likely much higher when accounting for group dining and higher-value meals. The holiday Ornament Hunt builds on that momentum by shifting the focus to retail and seasonal shopping.
Shopping local has a powerful economic impact. For every $100 spent at a locally owned business, about $68 stays in the community. Local businesses create jobs, support local causes, and contribute to a stronger, more resilient local economy.
While ornaments are free, guests will also have the opportunity to make an optional donation via QR code to support two local food banks serving families in Oro Valley and the surrounding areas: IMPACT of Southern Arizona and Interfaith Community Services. No cash will be accepted at participating sites.
The Oro Valley Ornament Hunt launches Friday, November 28, and continues throughout the holiday season (while supplies last). To participate, download the Explore Oro Valley app and follow @theOVChamber for updates, and announcements.
About the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce: The Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit business organization dedicated to cultivating a vibrant economic region by empowering and uniting the Greater Oro Valley business community. The Chamber provides resources, education, advocacy, and connections to support businesses of all sizes and industries. Through events, strategic partnerships, and regional collaboration, the Chamber works to strengthen the local economy and enhance quality of life in Oro Valley and beyond.