Small Business Saturday in Detroit will soon take over the town and the Metro Detroit area at the end of this month. Leading up to November 29 (the Saturday after Thanksgiving), the city of Detroit has preparations to get everyone involved in Small Business Saturday. Downtown Detroit makes the most of this day every year and Detroit neighborhoods know how to get in on the fun too.
This countrywide celebration urges locals to appreciate the natural yet hard work of small business owners and entrepreneurs who have set out to build a new avenue for not only themselves, but the whole community. Majority of these shops sell hand-crafted items made in Detroit and Michigan with responsibly-sourced products. Owners in Detroit and across metro Detroit are offering great deals too.
Detroitisit rounded up a list of key ways to celebrate Small Business Saturday in Detroit, including an event guide of a few local shopping opportunities specifically in Detroit as well as a myriad of neighborhood initiatives participating in this celebration.
WHO IS GETTING INVOLVED?
You are! Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Detroit by knowing the best places to be in Detroit to experience the most of this day. More information on event dates to come, but expect large participation from downtown businesses and markets like Eastern Market, Midtown, historic Corktown, and various neighborhood initiatives. The holiday season and Small Business Saturday go hand-in-hand. Pop-up shops and markets are heading us into the winter season. Keep an eye on the Detroit Partnership website HERE, the City of Detroit website HERE, and Eventbrite HERE to stay updated once the date is closer. “Live in the D” kicked off its new Shop Small series in recent months.
LOOK BACK ON THE PAST YEAR AND OUR DETROITISIT ARTICLES/LISTS
As the year comes to an end, it’s a good time to reflect in general. Look back on what the city of Detroit has accomplished and the new businesses that have popped up in recent years. It’s a great idea to refer back to our previous lists and articles to see what local small businesses and entrepreneurs we’ve highlighted for Small business Saturday in Detroit as well as the events to support them. Small Business Saturday inspires us to circulate our money to people we know and can see them putting good out into the world. Take the week of Small Business Saturday and the month of November to repeatedly give in small ways, so the giving spreads in bigger ways!
ALL THINGS DETROIT HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE & FOOD TRUCK RALLY
ALL THINGS DETROIT: THE HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE & FOOD TRUCK RALLY
Date & Time: Sunday, November 9 from 10am – 5pm
Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Detroit with an early taste of what the Detroit holidays will be like this winter. The festive season is upon us with an early November event to enjoy with the whole family. The fun begins when Santa makes an appearance at All Things Detroit: The Holiday Experience. This year’s one-day shop-local event takes place at Sheds 3, 4 and 5 at Eastern Market. With more than 200 local vendors, this annual Detroit tradition is a unique treat that draws crowds of more than 14,000 people. Beat the Crowd tickets allow early shopping and are available in advance while they last for $15 HERE. Click HERE for more details and to buy tickets. More details can be found HERE.
Location: Eastern Market-2934 Russell Street, Detroit
DETROIT SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY AT FANTAZMA MARKET & CAFE
CELEBRATE SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY AT FANTAZMA MARKET & CAFE
Date & Time: Saturday, November 29 at 11am – 8pm
Small Business Saturday in Detroit has both big and small events to take part in. See what’s going on with the festive activities at Fantazma Market & Cafe on Small Business Saturday. Join in on a full day of interactive holiday activities as everyone celebrates local businesses. Event highlights include: giveaways and exclusive shopping, live entertainment, and family fun. They’re offering a shuttle bus route this year that connects both the Southwest Detroit and Corktown shopping districts, with the final stop at Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation/ Fantazma Market & Cafe. Click HERE to view the Eventbrite page for more details on this free event.
Location: 1211 Trumbull, Detroit
SHOP THE SMALLS! AT DETROIT SIP
Date and Time: Saturday, November 29 from 10am to 5pm
If you get anything out of this list of ways to celebrate Small Business Saturday in Detroit it’s to shop small wherever you are. Get ready for “Shop the Smalls!” at Detroit Sip. The Detroit Sip café invites locals to experience the special joy of their own pop-up marketplace event. Find everything from clothes, accessories, candles, skincare, artwork, sweet treats and more. Shop other great finds from a variety of vendors and keep yourself warm with coffee provided by the café. Registration is now closed.
Location: Detroit Sip, 7420 W. McNichols, Detroit
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