Creating this list caused quiet the debate amongst all of us here at Fiddlesticks. Although after much deliberation, here it is - our official TOP 5 lists for toys this holiday season broken into 3 different categories. Who didn't make the cut? Come visit us and we will tour you around! We are certain we can cross off all the little ones on your holiday gift list this year.




1. Hape's Discovery Spaceship & Lift Off Rocket - fuel their imagination with far out galaxy explorations.

2. Tegu Blocks - add endless potential to their constructing minds with these beautiful magnetic blocks.

3. Emu Shark Boots - put a little bit more bite in their next step.

4. Seedling's Good Things for Boys Kit - give the crafting kit that makes them think, move & laugh.

5. Green Toys Recycling Truck - keep them green this holiday season as they learn how to sort bottles, cans, and paper.




1. Maileg's Princess & The Pea - invite your little one into this enchanting and magical classic story and she will spend hours role playing with her own princess.

2. Seedling's Make Your Own Superhero Cape - unleash those superhero powers & watch as she creates her own cape to fight evil.

3. Petit Collage Doll - because she can just never have enough...

4. Emu's Koala Boots - keep those toes warm down under this winter.

5. Cotton Candy Perpetual Calendar - an everyday calendar that is the perfect addition to any little girls room.




1. Petit Collage Mobile - modern for you and entertaining for them - a must for any babies room.

2. Train Set from Manny & Simon - this train is on track for success as it encourages the little ones to crawl and walk.

3. Double Rainbow Stacker - encourages fine motor skill development using bright and happy colors, a Hape classic.

4. Tugboat - they will navigate uncharted territory and have countless adventures with this tugboat made out of all recycled plastic from Green Toys.

5. Bee Boots - they will buzz around as they take some of their first steps in these cozy new walkers by Emu.

Fiddlesticks just got an incredible editorial mention in one of our favorite west coast magazines Sunset. We are one of several shops featured in their article, Hayes for the Holidays! Come on down this season and see first hand why Sunset has deemed Hayes Valley as their favorite shopping district in San Francisco.

But while we have you, here is Fiddlestick's top 5 favorites kid spots in Hayes Valley - RIGHT NOW!

1. Miette - a beautiful vintage retro candy shop with just the right assortment. You'll be certain to find a few treasures for their stockings.
2. Straw - a new carnival themed restaurant with tilt-a-whirl booth & all! 3. Smitten Ice Cream - hands down THE best ice cream in the city, and lucky us - in Hayes Valley!
4. Suppenkuche's new Bier Garten - take a break from shopping and grab a German pint & delicious homemade brat and take a seat in the sun - kids MORE than welcome!
5. Seesaw - a one-of-a-kind studio & cafe inspiring creativity, curiosity & connection for kids.