You know all the reasons to shop local because you’re a good person, but let me give you another one. We’ve rounded up places celebrating Small Business Saturday (Nov. 29) with some extra pizzazz to make your in-store shopping experience even better. Read on for llamas, seasonal drinks, and bonfires.
Larissa Loden
Pick up some badass jewelry and take photos with llamas Holly, Bel, and Otto! They’re also offering 25% off everything in store, along with family-friendly crafts and baked goods from Vikings + Goddesses. Get tickets here (free admission).
2032 Marshall Ave., St. Paul, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (llamas 12 - 3 p.m.)
Uptown Winter Wonderland Market
True North Studio, an art space and coffee shop, is hosting its grand opening on Saturday, along with a market featuring more than 30 local makers. Learn more.
Seven Points Uptown, 3001 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
56Mas Holiday Market Grab a beer, a pic with Santa, and even a tree at Fifty Six Brewing’s annual market. You can even warm up by the bonfire with some s’mores. Their elves have been hard at work stringing up lights in the Barrel Room. Learn more.
3055 Columbia Ave. NE, Minneapolis, 1 - 6 p.m.
Local Love Market
This market is all over my Tik Tok algorithm, and I kinda love it. Now Local Love is coming to 50th & France for the weekend, as well as Dec. 12 and 13. Expect a great line-up of unique and well-curated vendors. Learn more.
3924 W 50th St., Minneapolis, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
DANKSGIVING: Hook It High Holiday Market
“Take a walk with your cousins” to The Hook and Ladder Theater. Shop from more than 16 vendors and then play some Stoner Bingo. They promise good vibes and high goodies. Get tickets here (free admission).
3010 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis, 4 - 9 p.m., 21+
Holman’s Table Pop-up Market
Located right next to the St. Paul Downtown Airport, you can watch Thanksgiving travelers take off while shopping for presents. The pop-up is inside the Cora Lounge, so you can easily get brunch or dinner while you’re there. Learn more.
644 Bayfield St., St, Paul, 12 - 5 p.m.
Red Balloon Bookshop
Don’t buy that book from Amazon; support an indie bookstore. Red Balloon is also hosting a chat with artist Trung Le Nguyen about his new graphic novel, Angelica and the Bear Prince. Learn more.
891 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 3 p.m.
Palace Theatre Holiday Market
Palace is a great place to hang out even when you’re not catching a show. I’ve had a lot of fun winding my way through their more than 50 vendors. Step on stage and imagine everyone cheering you on for shopping small! Learn more.
17 W 7th Pl., St Paul, 10 am - 5 p.m.
