25 Great Christmas Gifts for Retirees From Dollar Tree, Costco and More

The holiday season has arrived and it’s time to start shopping for the special retirees in your life. To help you shop, GOBankingRates has compiled a list of Christmas gifts for retirees in price ranges starting as low as $1 and available at retailers that range from Target to Costco. Best of all, many of these items are on sale now to maximize your savings.

From travel essentials to art supplies, don’t wait to shop these 25 affordable Christmas gifts for retirees.

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• Available at Costco for $29.99

Stay warm and cozy in a pair of brown or tan Kirkland Signature unisex shearling slippers. At the time of writing this, only men’s shoe sizes 11, 12 and 13 are still in stock online at Costco.com. Shop sooner rather than later while supplies last.

• Available at Dollar Tree for $1.25

The Artist Line sketch book is the perfect gift for retirees planning to join an art class or take up drawing. Use it to sketch or put it toward journaling or creative writing.

• Available at Dollar Tree for $1.25

Surprise your favorite artistic retiree by gifting them the Crafter’s Square watercolor paint palette set and pairing with brushes and easels, also available at low prices at Dollar Tree.

• Available at T.J. Maxx for $6.99

Save $3 instantly when you shop the Scottish Fine Soaps au lait body lotion at T.J. Maxx. Great for pairing with other shower essentials for retirees that treasure self care.

• Available at Sam’s Club for $79.98

Easily pack up your grocery haul or take out yard waste using the Mac Sports folding wagon. This wagon comes with an attached rear table that includes two cup holders and a smartphone holder and can hold up to 150 pounds.

• Available at Target for $20.70

Take a deep dive into cocktails from A to Z with the book “The Encyclopedia of Cocktails” by Robert Simonson. Perfect for the mixologist retiree!

• Available at Target for $119.99

Brew delicious cups of hot and iced coffee with the Ninja XL coffee maker. Target shoppers save 20% off their purchases for a limited time.

• Available at T.J. Maxx for $49.99

You’ll save $20 when you shop the Cusinart frozen yogurt, ice cream and sorbet maker at T.J. Maxx, and the retiree you’re gifting to will have endless fun making all their favorite sweet treats.

• Available at Target for $154.79

Rest and relax together in the Christopher Knight Home Selma rocking chairs at Target. For $154.79, shoppers receive two chairs in rich, Acacia wood. Assembly is required.

• Available at Dollar Tree for $1.25

With 120 pages inside, retirees will enjoy writing down their thoughts, gratitude lists or ideas for future stories they want to write inside these inexpensive Jot inspirational journals.

• Available at Costco for $199.99

Enjoy catching up on the news or streaming your favorite show with the iPad (9th Generation) from Costco. Members save $120 off now through Dec. 28 while supplies last, so shop early for any retirees on your wish list.

• Available at Dollar Tree for $1.25

Gift your favorite retiree with a Special Moments photo album and let them preserve past and present memories inside. Each album contains pages of plastic sleeves to add your favorite photos in and protect them. Choose from eight designs, including hearts, leaves, flowers and more.

• Available at Dollar Tree for $5

For just $5, you’ll be able to give seniors added safety and peace of mind with these remote-controlled motion sensor lights. Each comes with a magnetic mount for ease in attaching on any surface.

• Available at Costco for $99.99

Outfit your bed in luxury with the Hotel Signature 800 thread count cotton sheet set. This set includes one fitted sheet, one flat sheet and four pillowcases in your choice of five colors. Please note that prices vary depending on bed size.

• Available at Dollar Tree for $1.25

These wooden beaded photo frames from Dollar Tree make a wonderful, affordable gift for retirees that would like to add new framed photos in their home. Add a photo of a loved one, or pet, inside as a special touch.

• Available at Sam’s Club for $34.98

Stay in shape no matter what season it is with the Marcy Neoprene dumbbell set. It includes six dumbbells in 2-, 3- and 5-pound weights.

• Available at Costco for $599.99

The Traeger Texas elite pellet grill is truly an investment for the grill master retiree in your life. This grill comes equipped with a digital elite controller, 646 square inches of grilling space to grill even the biggest cuts of meat and an auto-start ignition.

• Available at Sam’s Club for $19.98

Choose the design the retiree you’re gifting will love and shop the Member’s Mark 12-piece dinnerware set. This 12-piece set includes four place settings with dinner plates, salad plates and cereal bowls, which can be used every day or for special occasions.

• Available at Costco for $69.99

A toast to finally reaching retirement! The Zwiesel Sensa wine glasses set from Costco includes four white wine glasses and four red wine glasses.

Available at Sam’s Club for $19.98

Add calm to every room with Member’s Mark flameless LED wax candles. This set includes seven flameless candles and is available online only for Sam’s Club members.

• Available at Walmart for $89.99

Retirees will love the Tripcomp luggage set because it comes with three pieces of checked and carry-on-approved luggage. You’ll love that you were able to save $310 off the original price by shopping at Walmart.

• Available at Walmart for $9.98

If your favorite retiree loves fishing, gift them with the Zebco slingshot spincast reel and fishing rod combo. For just under $10 at Walmart, you’ll receive a fiberglass rod and fishing reel in your choice of blue, red or purple.

• Available at Walmart for $414.99

Photograph all the cherished moments in retirement with the Canon EOS Rebel camera bundle from Walmart. Each set includes a Canon EOS Rebel T100/4000D digital camera, Canon 18-55mm lens, 32GB SanDisk Memory Card, deluxe padded camera case, full-size tripod and more accessories.

• Available at Target for $61.99

Get in a round of golf from virtually anywhere with the Costway golf putting green mat set. This three-hole set allows golfers to set up indoors and outdoors and improve their putting skills.

• Available at Walmart for $11.99

Celebrate those that are newly retired with a “Keep Calm and Enjoy Being Retired” mug. As an added gifting pro tip, you can fill up this mug with gift cards to their favorite shops or restaurants, or their favorite coffee or tea blends, to make the present extra festive.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of Nov. 5, 2024, and may vary by location.