Thanksgiving is almost here, but our holiday spirit has already arrived! The time to get your holiday shopping on is nigh. With the year’s biggest shopping days ahead, we want to remind our Bend followers and friends to support local this season.
Head to a Small Business Saturday event for holiday deals and join in on celebrating all things local. From vendor markets to storewide sales, we’ve compiled a list of Small Business Saturday specials and events from all across the Coastal Bend.
Small Business Saturday at Sew Bonita
Keep it local at Sew Bonita’s all-day celebration of Small Business Saturday! Come shop alongside a cumbia soundtrack in store and pop-ups from Something Baked and JalaPeña’s Salsa. Every purchase comes with a free sticker and koozie, and purchases of $25 and up receive a specialty holiday ornament, so don’t hold back! Stop by anytime from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 4719 S Alameda St.
Shop Small Vendor Market – Portland
Bubbles N Brushes Parties and Events invites the community to its joint Christmas Workshop and Small Business Market on Saturday. This event is the full holiday package: local vendors to shop from, Santa Claus for the kids and a donation station to spread the cheer with those less fortunate. Santa’s Christmas Workshop, available through a $10 donation per child, will occur in two sessions throughout the day and includes hot cocoa and cookies, wood painting and pictures with either Santa or the Grinch, depending on the session. While the kids play, grown-ups can shop from the local vendor market. Attendees are also encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy or a monetary donation for the holiday toy drive. Purchase tickets for the Workshop and find more information online. 504 Moore Ave.
Shop Small Alameda
In a collaboration between three local businesses, the Shop Small Alameda market will bring together good coffee, beautiful jewelry and local artisans for some Saturday afternoon fun. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., indulge in Fika’s holiday drinks and pastry menu, enjoy Lavender + Lee’s cranberry mimosas available for customers and visit the vendors set up in front of Quad Fitness. Just Us Photography will also offer $20 holiday photos for the whole family, so stop by in picture-perfect holiday gear! 4407 S Alameda St.
Shop Small Saturday Market at Lett’s Jess Thrift
Don’t miss Lett’s Jess Thrift and its “biggest” Shop Small Saturday market to date, starting at noon until 6 p.m. Proudly boasting almost 50 total vendors set up inside and outside the store, as well as live music to accompany shoppers, join in on a community-first celebration of all-things local. With small businesses ranging from cooks and bakers to jewelers and entrepreneurs, shop small and kick off the holiday season with Lett’s Jess and friends! 3102 S Alameda St.
Small Business Saturday Pint Glass at Local Breweries
To celebrate Small Business Saturday, local breweries like Beach Ball and Rebel Toad Brewing will have a limited edition pint glass available for purchase starting at noon. Designed by artist Savannah Garza, the glass is modeled after a well-loved water bottle covered in Texas-themed stickers featuring the iconic symbols and phrases unique to our state. Although customers can buy the glass from several breweries across the city, Rebel Toad will host a meet and greet with the artist from 4 – 7 p.m., where she will also have free signed prints. Your purchase of the limited edition glass supports the Texas Craft Brewers Guild, a nonprofit association advancing the Texas craft beer industry through advocacy and education.
Find the full list of participating locations on texascraftbrewersguild.org. 425 Lomax St.
Find Your New Favorite Market at She Shed
She Shed’s annual Shop Small Saturday market is returning with excitement, featuring an afternoon filled with live music, food trucks and unique items! Starting at 11a.m., shop from She Shed’s eccentric home decor and gifts or browse through the handmade goods from the dozen local vendors planned for the event. Stay up to date with the event through She Shed’s Instagram page. 3845 S Alameda St.
Shop Small Market at 20/20 Vintage
During their all-day Shop Small Saturday Pop-Up Market, 20/20 Vintage will offer guests light refreshments, good music, pop-up vendors and most importantly, a fill-a-bag sale all starting at 11 a.m. Stay a while to mingle with fellow shoppers as live DJs set the mood and the Most Comida food truck brings the bites. 423 Lomax St.
Snack, Sip and Shop w/ Cabana Pantry
Cabana Pantry’s Shop Small Saturday is a local shopping event on the Island where guests can enjoy Cabana classics to snack and sip on. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the market features local vendors and businesses, with opportunities to play games and win prizes. For a complete list of participating vendors, visit the Facebook event page. 14493 SPID Ste. E & F
Threads and Friends Holiday Market
The beloved resale shop is spreading local business cheer alongside fellow vendors during their very own Shop Small Holiday Market this Saturday. Vendors will include drink and pastry makers, handmade artisanal craftsmen and other secondhand and vintage stores. Stop by Threads anytime from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to find goodies inside and outside the store. 4646 Everhart Road
Mini-Market at Driftwood Coffee Co.
On this Small Business Saturday, join Driftwood Coffee Co. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as they host other local businesses in and around the shop. Pay a visit to the coffee shop in the Meadowbrook Plaza for an afternoon of high-quality crafts, apparel, jewelry and more. Visit their Instagram page for more vendor information. 4703 S Alameda St.
Washed Out’s Shop Small Market
Join Washed Out this Saturday morning from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for their very own Shop Small Market! Explore a curated collection of vintage denim, graphic tees, ’90s and Y2K styles, outerwear and more. Plus, enjoy a great lineup of guest vendors. Follow their IG for event updates. 3765 S Alameda St. #1103
Stroll The Row
After a day of Small Saturday shopping, finish off your evening with the “Stroll The Row” Christmas Party inside the Red Crow Antique Mall. From 5 – 9 p.m., enjoy storewide sales, giveaways, food and cocktails as you explore the unique vendors. Walk through the rest of Antique Row on South Alameda for even more sales and holiday spirit. 4325 S Alameda St.
