Lori McCue
Who can forget all our treasured memories from this Small Business Saturday, like the time the Obamas went to One More Page Books in Arlington, or the time the Obamas went to Pleasant Pops in Adams Morgan, or the time the Obamas went to Kramerbooks in Dupont Circle? Make your own memories—or at least get ahead on your holiday shopping—at one of these local spots offering special discounts or items.
Etsy is one of the brands behind this pop-up market, so you know it’s going to be adorable and highly curated. In addition to the usual suspects of local craft fairs, check out workshops on making your own goods, including screen printing, book-making, and block printing.
Union Market, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., free entry
The wine shop will offer free tastings and 10 percent off all wine when you say the words “Shop Small.”
1635 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Spend more than $50 at this Southeast bookstore and receive a free advanced reading copy of a book. Spend more than $100 and you’ll be entered into a raffle for a $100 gift certificate to the shop. Bookworm-friendly events run all day, including morning children’s storytime, an all-ages puppet show about Frida Kahlo in the afternoon, and a tasting from local distillery Republic Restoratives in the evening.
645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Say the words “Small Business Saturday” during dinner at Ristorante Piccolo and receive a choice of prosecco, bruschetta Pomodoro, or tiramisu on the house.
1068 31st St. NW
Receive 10 percent off any purchase at the smoke shop.
2116 18th St. NW
The shop will personalize leather goods with your initials for free on Saturday
2824 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
If you dine at the fast-casual Indian restaurant on Saturday, flash your receipt showing you shopped at a locally-owned business that day and receive 10 percent off your check.
1317 14th St. NW
Spend more than $100 and receive credit at the home studio. There’s also a buy-two, get-one-half-off deal on candles, and all fragrance is 40 percent off.
1781 Florida Ave. NW
All you have to do to snag a free order of hush puppies at the Georgetown restaurant on Saturday is say the words “Small Business Saturday.”
3139 M St. NW
Receive 25 percent off everything inside this Adams Morgan plant shop.
2421 18th St. NW
The brewery transforms into a special holiday market this Saturday, complete with more than 40 local artists hawking their art, clothing, candles, ceramics, foodstuffs, and more. Fuel your shopping fever with food truck fare, listen to live music, and—naturally—enjoy DC Brau beer, including the launch of a new product.
2 p.m.-6 p.m., free entry; VIP tickets offer entry at 1 p.m., $10
Book a same-day tattoo at Highland Ink in Georgetown on Saturday and receive 20 percent off. You’ll also snag a free t-shirt.
1647 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Enjoy refreshments while you browse at this antique shop. New items will be 10 percent off.
2311 18th St. NW
The Northwest neighborhood launches its weekly holiday market this weekend with Christmas tree sales from Olde City Farm, coffee from Zeke’s, a wine tasting at Calvert Woodley Fine Wines & Spirits, and wares from local makers. Entry is free, but if you RSVP, organizers are promising a surprise.
4340 Connecticut Ave. NW, free entry
The antique shop is offering 10 percent off all books, art, and ceramics.
1647 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Small Business Saturday on Uptown Main Street
Businesses along upper 14th Street and across Kennedy Street in Brightwood will be offering deals, freebies, and more on Saturday. Stop at Red Derby or ANXO Cidery and Tasting Room to pick up a free bag, snag a raffle ticket with each receipt from participating shops, and you’ll be entered to win prizes, including a special print from Cherry Blossom Creative.
Receive a surprise gift and 10 percent off when you spend $250 or more on Saturday.
1744 Columbia Rd. NW
Order a trio of these vegetarian tacos on Saturday and receive a free side.
3207 Grace St. NW
Shop at any of the neighborhood’s participating locations on Saturday and you’ll get a free tote bag. Not that exciting, we know, but five of the bags will contain a golden ticket redeemable for a $50 American Express gift card.
