Courtesy of Visit Alexandria
While Black Friday can steal the spotlight sometimes, Small Business Saturday encourages residents to shop local.
On Alexandria’s Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30, shoppers will be treated to free parking at parking meters and special in-store activities at more than 40 independent boutiques in Old Town and Del Ray.
Stroll historic streets twinkling with holiday traditions as you meet local authors and designers, enjoy special discounts, sip and snack on free treats, enjoy hands-on activities and take home free gifts with purchase.
New this year to Small Business Saturday is Caroling & Candy Canes, presented by the Alexandria Arts Alliance at the Alexandria Visitor Center from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Plus, Old Town Business is hosting the first-ever Small Business Saturday Scavenger Hunt. Shop and dine in Old Town on Nov. 30 from 11 a.m. through the end of the day, and get your map stamped by 10 businesses to be entered to win the grand prize.
No purchase is necessary. Every stamp after your first 10 is another entry into the raffle. Shoppers can download their map on the Old Town Business website or pick up one in the participating businesses below.
Scavenger Hunt Participating Businesses Includes:
- Goldworks
- Fibre Space
- Penny Post
- Threadleaf
- Red Barn Mercantile
- The Hour
- Bellacara
- Ten Thousand Villages
- Bishop Boutique
- The Light Horse Restaurant
- The Dog Park
- The Shoe Hive
- The Hive
- Monday's Child
- Pizzeria Paradiso3 Sister's Boutique
- The Lucky Knot
- Old Town Books
- The Christmas Attic
- Chadwicks Restaurant
- Haute Dogs & Fries
More information is available at visitalexandriava.com/smallbusinesssaturday.
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