Need something to do with your Thanksgiving guests this weekend? Old Town, Alexandria is the place to be! With over 50 small business owned boutiques, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday will be in full effect! Expect great deals on holiday shopping, festive activities and family fun! Below are some of our picks for shops and activities to check out.
Black Friday – November 24, 2017
For the early birds, there are several stores opening at 6 am with great doorbusters:
-The Hive, Shoe Hive, Penny Post, Red Barn Mercantile – 30% off from at 6-8 am, 20% off from 8-10 am, and 10% off the rest of the day!
–Pacers – 30% off from 6-10 am.
–She’s Unique Jewelry & Gifts – 30% off everything in store all day!
After all of your shopping is done, kickoff the holiday season with the City of Alexandria Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. on historic Market Square (301 King Street). This is extremely festive and includes live entertainment and a visit from Santa!
Small Business Saturday – November 25, 2017
Old Town is really excited to bring Small Business Saturday back this year! An addition to this year’s events is free parking at parking meters! No need to stress about moving your car every couple of hours. Yayy! And now you can spend that meter money on a coffee to get you ready for this busy day!
Let’s get to the activities! AR Workshop will be hosting an open house packed with holiday crafting and festive treats for just $5! This would be the perfect activity for the kiddos! Check out their site here for some cuteness overload!
Want to see Santa? Santa can be spotted throughout Old Town while on his Santa Stroll! How sweet is that? His final stop is at Hooray for Books where you can have your picture taken with Saint Nicholas himself – make sure to call to reserve your spot!
These are just a few of the activities that will be going on in Old Town this weekend. Check out the Extroardinary Alexandria website for a full list of stores participating in this weekends events. Hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
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