Small Business Saturday

11/23/2025

Shop Small in Downtown Washington

Holiday cheer around every corner — November 29, 2025

Here’s the scoop:

Small Business Saturday returns to Downtown Washington on Saturday, November 29, 2025! When you shop small, you’re supporting big dreams, local jobs, and the heart of our community. Keep the holiday spirit going and shop local all season long — because big things happen when you shop small.

There’s truly no place like Downtown Washington for the holidays!

Join us as we celebrate the 10th Annual Small Business Saturday in Downtown Washington with festive storefronts, unique holiday gifts, special promotions, and the warm, personal service only local businesses can offer.

Start Your Day at Harbor District Market

Stop by the Harbor District Market at 140 W Main Street to:

Pick up shopping maps
Grab free reusable bags
Get the latest information to make your holiday shopping experience a breeze

Our team will help you discover all the local shops, restaurants, and holiday happenings throughout downtown.

Support Local. Shop Small. Dine Small.

When you support small businesses, you’re investing directly in the community you love. This holiday season, we invite you to shop and dine small — because when small businesses thrive, we all thrive. Let’s make this holiday season unforgettable in Downtown Washington.

See you on November 29!

As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, The Washington Harbor District Alliance is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities that share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by Main Street America.

Washington is a North Carolina Main Street community, designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center. The Washington Harbor District Alliance is charged with administering the program at the local level and building public-private partnerships to spur economic development that achieves measurable results such as investment, business growth, and job creation.