The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Happy Thanksgiving from the CSWA. We hope this holiday weekend is full of family, fun, and gratitude. We are thankful for you.

As we begin the holiday shopping season, Emily Rice with STARtorialist is back with suggestions for gifts for every science fan in your life. STARtorialist is a women-owned shop founded by astronomers Emily Rice and Summer Ash. This season, spread joy and the love of science through these unique and fun gift ideas. STARtorialist is having a 20% sale through November 30.

For Kids:

Our favorite gift for kids is the perfect combination of learning & fun! A delightful space book written by a real scientist (or two), plus a cuddly pal that is surprisingly scientifically accurate! With 16 plush planets (and more) and 8 books to choose from, the possible combinations are astronomical! Bigger kids will also love our card games, which are fun for the whole family!

Photos courtesy of STARtorialist

Emily's featured family-owned small business: Celestial Buddies.

Find more space-themed plush toys, stickers, puzzles, and more for children. 

For Teens: 

Today's teens are rediscovering analog joys, and you can help them explore space the same way with a detailed coloring book of real space images and coordinating colored pencils in Metallic Mars or Space Swirls. We also offer dozens of notebooks and postcard sets for retro communication. 

They may groan, but no one is too cool for a fun pair of socks!

Photos Courtesy of STARtorialist

Emily's featured women-owned small business: Cepheid Studio. Find beautiful, handcrafted gifts for teens from a selection of jewelry, pillows, cards, and more. 

For Adults:

Every dedicated space fan needs authentic astronomical details in unexpected places, like these Cosmic Image knives and accessories. 

Give jewelry that is beautiful, meaningful, and unique with these classic and modern designs featuring authentic meteorites.

Photos Courtesy of STARtorialist

Emily's featured women-owned small business: Yugen Handmade. Yugen Handmade features stunning jewelry for the space enthusiasts in your life.

Other sites with gifts for science and space enthusiasts:

Kurzgesagt - the YouTube science channel - also has a shop full of fun and brightly colored "sciencey" gifts. 

Emily Calandrelli, aka the Space Gal, offers fun items focused on girls and women, including her own Space Gal plushie, Emily's Science Lab gifts, and More Women Astronauts gear.

A Mighty Girl offers a gift guide for babies, kids, and teens with fun gifts centered on empowering girls.

We hope you enjoy the holiday season and find a few special items to share science and astronomy with the special people in your life.

Happy Holidays!