Small Business Saturday: Nov. 29, 2025
The whys and hows of supporting local businesses this holiday season
Here at InDowncity, we believe in the importance of shopping small at local independent shops every single day. And once a year, Small Business Saturday comes around and serves as an especially integral day for the community to show support for small businesses and spend some money at the shops in their city, state, and beyond. Today, we’re here to share how to spend Small Business Saturday in Providence on November 29!
WHY TO SUPPORT LOCAL SHOPS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON (AND EVERYDAY):
You’re Stimulating Your Local Economy. Did you know that $68 out of every $100 spent at local stores remains in the local economy? That’s amazing! Supporting our local businesses means fostering a healthy, thriving community, and making sure that it continues to be self-reliant and sustainable.
You’re Giving Directly Back to the Community. Turns out that small, local businesses usually donate 250% more than their large business counterparts to both nonprofits and community causes. This generates “a positive cycle of giving back locally.”
You’re Reducing Your Carbon Footprint. Good news for the earth- residents of communities with more independent businesses drive 25% less than those without access to local shops!
You’re Helping Shape Your City. Small businesses create a unique sense of local identity and pride of place. If you love Providence’s wonderful stores, impressive food scene, exciting community events, and all the other things that make it a unique place to live and visit, then know that you’re individually contributing to the overall city culture by supporting local businesses.
You’re Aiding Job Creation. Here’s a fact we love: small businesses contributed 55% of the total net job creation from 2013 to 2023. Support small businesses and, at the same time, support your neighbors!
So what exactly can you do in downtown Providence for this upcoming Small Business Saturday? You’re in luck- we hear there is a whole slew of special offers for Saturday, Nov. 29. Grab your coat, text the friend who is home for Thanksgiving, and head to beautiful, historic Westminster Street…
HERE’S WHERE TO SHOP & DINE IN DOWNTOWN PROVIDENCE FOR SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Artist Jacque Bidon pops-up at Craftland from 12-6 pm, plus sip free hot cider!
Sarah Tefft from Salt Blossom pops-up at Queen of Hearts from 10 am go 2 pm. They will also offer complimentary cocktails to be enjoyed while browsing in the store.
Grab a treat and a warm drink while enjoying music by Jules Mann at Ellie’s from 6-8 pm.
Sample Eno Fine Wine’s recommended gift collection and enjoy free gift wrapping from 11 am to 10 pm.
Receive a complimentary gift from Homestyle with purchases over $100.
For every $150 purchased in Symposium Books gift cards, customers will receive an additional complimentary $15 gift card. Plus, there’s free gift wrap!
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