10 Local Shops + Events to Support on Small Business Saturday

Surly Squirrel in Raleigh, NC
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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 Heirloom Brewshop to kickstart your shopping adventure to picking up holiday gifts at some of the listed businesses below, you can make your entire Saturday a local experience.

No matter if this is your first time in Raleigh or you’re a seasoned local, you can shop small this Saturday + give back to the Raleighites 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 10 local businesses + events participating in Small Business Saturday.

Shop at Surly Squirrel online or at Triangle Pop-Up’s event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Shop at Surly Squirrel online or at Triangle Pop-Up’s event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Photo by Surly Squirrel

Local Businesses

Surly Squirrel

📍 Online or at Transfer Co. Food Hall at Triangle Pop-Up’s event.

⏰ Open for Small Business Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in-person at the event or 24/7 online.

🛍️ Donating 20% of all sales online and at events from now to Nov. 29 to InterAct of Wake County.

Gathering Gallery

📍 111 E. Hargett St.

⏰ Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. for Small Business Saturday.

🛍️ Receive 15% off your total purchase on Small Business Saturday.

DECO Raleigh

📍 207 S. Salisbury St

⏰ Open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. for Small Business Saturday.

🛍️ No local round-up would be complete without the locally-cherished DECO.

Designed for Joy

📍 517 W. Cabarrus St.

⏰ Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for Small Business Saturday.

🛍️ Browse gifts made by women who are recovering from labor trafficking, homelessness, prison, and emergency situations.

The Zen Succulent

📍 208 S. Wilmington St.

⏰ Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. for Small Business Saturday.

🛍️ The perfect place to find a gift for your friend with a green thumb.

Nashona

📍 21 W. Hargett St.

⏰ Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. for Small Business Saturday.

🛍️ Authentic Tanzanian clothing and accessories. A portion of all sales goes to benefit the Shalom Orphanage in Tanzania.

CMI Jewelry

📍 6501 Falls of Neuse Rd.

⏰ Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for Small Business Saturday.

🛍️ Find engagement rings, wedding bands, diamonds, and watches at a variety of price points.

Special Events

Triangle Pop-up

📍 Market at Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E. Davie St.

⏰ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

🛍️ Shop dozens of original, one-of-a-kind gifts made by local artisans.

Black Friday Market Small Biz Saturday Black on the Block Market

📍 23 W. Hargett St.

⏰ 1-7 p.m.

🛍️ Support local Black-owned businesses at this market on Hargett + Fayetteville streets.

The Flourish Market Holiday Sip & Shop

📍 307 W. Martin St.

⏰ 2-4 p.m.

🛍️ Shop local gifts while sipping a seasonal cocktail. A portion of all sales will go to The Beehive Collective.

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