Whether you've finished almost all of your holiday shopping or are just getting started, be sure to treat yourself to the delight of shopping for loved ones Friday during Plaid Friday, Alexandria’s alternative to Black Friday.
You can avoid the frenzy of the big box stores and the malls and shop amazing discounts and beautifully curated shops in the DMV’s best destination for shopping local: Alexandria.
The name Plaid Friday comes from the idea of weaving the individual threads of small businesses together to create a unique fabric that highlights the diversity and creativity of independent shops. The event was created in Oakland, California to transform the holiday season from a frenzied shopping experience to one that allows you to connect with friends, family and your community by supporting local businesses.
- 529 Kids Consign, 122 A South Royal Street – Hours: 10AM–5PM – 30% OFF Entire Store
- AR Workshop Alexandria, 1212 King Street – Hours: 11AM–6PM – 10% OFF Retail
- Artistic Artifacts, 4750 Eisenhower Avenue – Hours: 10AM–4PM – Previously owned sewing machine sale
- Bellacara, 1000 King Street – Hours: 6AM–6PM – 20% OFF 6–8AM; 15% OFF 8–10AM; 10% OFF 10AM–6PM
- Bishop Boutique, 815B King Street – Hours: 9AM–7PM – 30% OFF all day
- Bloomers, 706 King Street – Hours: 6AM–6PM – 30% OFF 6–8AM; 20% OFF 8AM–6PM
- Boxwood, 1205 King Street – Hours: 6AM–6PM – 30% OFF 6–8AM; 20% OFF 8–10AM; 10% OFF 10AM–Close
- Comfort One Shoes (Old Town Alexandria), 201 King Street – Hours: 10AM–5PM – $25 OFF customizations w/ shoe purchase + in-store event w/ Quentin Southall
- Dejan Studio Jewelry, 105 N Union Street #23 – Hours: 10AM–5PM – 10% OFF Showcase Jewelry
- Eddie’s Little Shop & Deli, 1406 King Street – Hours: 10AM–5PM – FREE hot chocolate w/ cannoli until 1PM; 10% OFF sandwiches, beer & wine all day
- Eliana Curated, 1003 King Street – Hours: 6AM–7PM – 30% OFF 6–8AM; 25% OFF 8–10AM; 20% OFF after 10AM (10% OFF gold & vintage button collection)
- Encore Consignment Boutique, 1119 S Fairfax Street – Hours: 8AM–5:30PM – 20% OFF one item; 15% OFF sweaters, coats & boots
- ERA, 109 N Fairfax Street – Hours: 6AM–6PM – 30% OFF 6–9AM; 20% OFF 9AM–6PM
- Eries Interiors, 101 S Saint Asaph Street – Hours: 6AM–6PM – 25% OFF 6–8AM; 15% OFF 8–11AM; 10% OFF 11AM–Close (excludes original artwork)
- fibre space, 1319 Prince Street – Hours: 6AM–6PM – 25% OFF all day + gift to first 100 customers
- Fiscus Glassworks, 2141 Jamieson Avenue – Hours: 9AM–5PM – 20% OFF supplies & glass; 15% OFF in-store artwork
- Frances Valentine, 924 King Street – Opens 6AM – 40% OFF 6–11AM; Standard Black Friday discounts 11AM–6PM
- Friends to Lovers Bookstore, 301 Cameron Street – Opens 7AM – 30% OFF until 9AM; 20% OFF until 10AM; 10% OFF rest of day
- Gold Works, 1400 King Street – Hours: 10AM–8PM – 15% OFF all day
- Gossypia, 325 Cameron Street – Hours: 10AM–5:30PM – 30% OFF clothing & folk art
- Happy Place, 105 & 107 S Union Street – Hours: 10AM–8PM – 20% OFF
- Interior Instincts, 1124 King Street – Hours: 10AM–6PM – 25% OFF purchase
- King’s Jewelry, 609 King Street – Hours: 10AM–6PM – 20% OFF storewide; 40% OFF select items
- Lotus Bloom, 1017 King Street – Hours: 12PM–9PM – Up to 70% OFF lingerie; Up to 20% OFF select toys; FREE gifts w/ gift card purchase
- Lowery’s Dial, 1225 King Street – Hours: 10AM – 20% OFF vintage Christmas
- Made in ALX, 415 King Street – Hours: 6AM–5PM – 25% OFF storewide 6–10AM; FREE breakfast; various sales after 10AM
- Mint Condition, 122 A South Royal Street – Hours: 10AM–5PM – 30% OFF entire store; 20% OFF designer items
- Monday’s Child, 127 S Fairfax Street – Hours: 6AM–5PM – 30% OFF 6–8AM; 20% OFF 8–11AM; 10% OFF 11AM–5PM + clearance doorbusters
- Ms. Moxie’s Moon Shop, 102 N Fayette Street – Hours: 8AM–7PM – 30% OFF 8–9AM; 20% OFF 9–10AM; 15% OFF 10AM–7PM
- Mystique Jewelers, 123 S Fairfax Street – Hours: 10AM–7:30PM – FREE freshwater pearl studs w/ purchase
- Nothing in Between, 1306 King Street – Hours: 10AM–7:30PM – 10% OFF retail
- Old Town Books, 130 S Royal Street – Hours: 7AM–7PM – 30% OFF 7–8AM; 20% OFF 8–9AM; 10% OFF 9–10AM; Double points 10AM–7PM; 50% OFF wearable merch + prize wheel
- Pacers Running, 1301 King Street – Hours: 6AM–4PM – 30% OFF 6–8AM; 20% OFF 8–10AM; 10% OFF remainder of day
- Patina Polished Living, 111 S Columbus Street – Hours: 11AM–5PM – 50% OFF fall décor; 20% OFF Christmas
- Penny Post, 1201 King Street – Hours: 6AM–7PM – 30% OFF 6–8AM; 20% OFF 8–10AM; 10% OFF 10AM–7PM
- Pink & Brown Boutique, 1129 King Street – Hours: 6AM–4PM – 30% OFF 6–8AM; 20% OFF 8–10AM; 10% OFF 10AM–4PM
- Pippin Toy Co, 1310 King Street – Hours: 6AM–7PM – 30% OFF 6–8AM; 20% OFF 8–10AM; 10% OFF 10AM–7PM
- Pisces Moon Permanent Jewelry, 106 N St Asaph Street – Hours: 8AM–7PM – 20% OFF
- POB Look Again Resale Shop, 900 King Street – Hours: 10AM–5PM – 20% OFF clothing
- Principle Gallery, 208 King Street – Hours: 10AM–8PM – 10% OFF
- Red Barn Mercantile, 1117 King Street – Hours: 6AM–7PM – 30% OFF 6–8AM; 20% OFF 8–10AM; 10% OFF 10AM–7PM
- Refresh Alexandria, 1100 King Street (2nd Floor) – Hours: 9AM–4PM – 20% OFF retail, class packs & private sessions
- Sara Campbell, 320 Prince Street – Hours: 6AM–6PM – 35% OFF 6–8AM; 30% OFF 8–10AM; 25% OFF full-price & extra 30% OFF sale 10AM–6PM
- Serafino, 1127 King Street – Hours: 10AM – 10% OFF whole store; up to 50% OFF selected items
- Simon Pearce, 721 King Street – Opens 10AM – FREE Vermont evergreen ornament w/ $300 purchase (limit 1)
- She’s Unique, 205 King Street – Hours: 8AM–8PM – 25% OFF 8–10AM; 20% OFF 10AM–8PM
- Shop Made in Virginia, 1121 King Street – Hours: 10AM–7PM – FREE $25 class gift card w/ $100 purchase
- Stitch Sew Shop, 1219 King Street – Hours: 8AM–4PM – 25% OFF everything
- The Lucky Knot, 101 & 103 King Street – Hours: 10AM–8:30PM – 20% OFF (excludes Barbour & formal gowns)
- The Shoe Hive & The Hive, 315 Cameron Street – Hours: 6AM–6PM – 30% OFF 6–8AM; 20% OFF 8AM–10AM; 10% OFF rest of day
- The Spice & Tea Exchange of Alexandria, 320 King Street – Hours: 10AM–9PM – Various offers + FREE Shop Local bag with $60 purchase
- Ten Thousand Villages, 915 King Street – Hours: 8AM–7PM – 30% OFF 8–10AM; 20% OFF rest of day
- Today’s Cargo, 117 N Fairfax Street – Hours: 9AM–6PM – 30% OFF 9–10AM; 25% OFF 10AM–12PM; 20% OFF 12–6PM
- Wear Ever Jewelry, 1112 King Street – Hours: 6AM–6PM – 25% OFF 6–8AM; 15% OFF 8–10AM; 10% OFF 10AM–6PM
