12 shops for Small Business Saturday

Black Friday brings out the best deals from all the major retailers, but Small Business Saturday is when the lovers-of-all-things-local come out to shop.

From grabbing a coffee at Thinking Cup or Farmer's Horse to kickstart your shopping adventure to picking up holiday gifts at Neatly Nested, you can make your entire Saturday a local experience.

No matter if this is your first time in Boston or you’re a seasoned local, you can shop small this Saturday + give back to the Bostonians who give us a million reasons to brag about our city. To help you sort out your Saturday shopping plans, we’ve compiled a list of 12 local businesses to check out for Small Business Saturday.

Black Ink

📍 101 Charles St.

⏰ 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

🛍️ Add this store to your shopping list for eclectic white elephant gifts, vintage posters + products from local makers.

Bodega

📍 6 Clearway St.

⏰ Saturday: 12-7 p.m.

🛍️ Known as being hidden in plain sight — this convenience store with a hidden athletic + sportswear shop in the back will deliver all the perfect hidden gems for your holiday list.

Green Tail Table

📍 343 Watertown St., Newton

⏰ 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

🛍️ Reference the shop's holiday gift guide and don’t skip the Thanksgiving or Hanukkah collections. If you’d rather shop online, they have gift ideas based on price point.

Love Child

📍 364 W Broadway

⏰ 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

🛍️ Browse the decor collection or give the gift of a workshop at this bloom + booze shop in South Boston.

Trident Booksellers & Cafe

📍 338 Newbury St. + 483 Somerville Ave., Somerville

⏰ 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

🛍️ After you’re done shopping the collection of books, paper goods, accessories, and holiday decor, refuel with a bite to eat.

Vivant Vintage

📍 318 Lincoln St., Allston

⏰ 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

🛍️ Explore vintage second hand apparel, accessories, and more at this thrift shop, as well as unique products from artists around the city.

4 Good Vibes

📍 483 Somerville Ave., Somerville

⏰ 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

🛍️ Shop light up tumblers, hot cocoa bombs, crochet ornaments, dog treats and more — you’ll find something for pretty much everyone on your list.

5 MORE STORES TO SHOP HERE

Gather your shopping totes + friends and family in tow to support local shops for Small Business Saturday and everyday.

EVENTS

Today

Chloe Moriondo | Wed., Nov. 24 | 7 p.m. | Brighton Music Hall | $20+ | Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m.
Thanksgiving Eve | Wed., Nov. 24 | 6 p.m.-2 a.m. | Howl at the Moon | Free | Drink specials, games + dancing before Turkey Day.

Thursday

The Fellow Man Project | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 9-11 a.m. | 870 Massachusetts Ave. | Free | Join three New England automotive organizations to support events to support the community starting with the Pilgrim Run.
Boston Volvo Thanksgiving Day 5K | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 7:30 a.m. | 61 N. Beacon St., Allston | $40 | T-shirts for the first 700 registered runners.

Friday

Bruins vs. Rangers | Fri., Nov. 26 | 3:30 p.m. | TD Garden | $150+ | Watch the NHL Thanksgiving Showdown in-person at TD Garden.

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

MORE NOVEMBER EVENTS HERE

NEWS NOTES

Weather

44º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain

Tide

High : 2:11 a.m. + 2:13 p.m
Low : 8:04 a.m. + 8:39 p.m.

Biz

A new three-year partnership between The Center of Women and Enterprise and the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership will create a hub for women entrepreneurs. The statewide component of the program is expected to launch by June 2022. (Boston Business Journal)

Number

$122 million. That’s the number of unpaid tolls that are currently owed to the state of Massachusetts. The money would be spent on improving the state’s highways and bridges. 🚗 (WCVB 5)

Drink

Sam Adams Brewery has tapped its first barrel aged taproom beer — Death of Glory. The Scotch Ale was barrel aged in Utopia barrels for six weeks and features hints of caramel, bourbon + raisins. The exclusive beer is now available only on draft. 🍻

Sports

Youth hockey teams can now register for the annual Bruins Academy Holiday Tournament. The four-day long tournament will be held in Haverhill from Dec. 27-30. 🏒

Coronavirus

Ron’s Gourmet Ice Cream, with locations in Hyde Park and Dedham, is offering free cones to children who get the Coronavirus vaccine. Long-time customer Mark Ravine started the fundraiser, which raised $6,000 within days. 🍦 (WBZ 4)

📸 @bostonchildrensmuseum

Plant lovers and green thumb-ers have a budding project to explore this spring. The Boston Children’s Museum is opening a replica of Fenway Park’s rooftop garden, complete with veggies, fruits, herbs, worms + more.

Families and kiddos that visit the garden will be able to connect with a farmer from Green City Growers to learn all about local flora.

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THE WRAP

City Editor Jess here and I’m excited to take a bite out of these holiday Union Square Donuts. No need to be jelly — you can order yourself a dozen or two to gobble up for the holiday weekend.

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