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Put your holiday dollars to work supporting community businesses. On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, we encourage you to Shop Small and make your holiday purchases here in Gainesville. Shop in stores and online. Look for great deals, fun giveaways and special events throughout the day. #ShopSmallGVLGA

With more than 20 retail stores, the Gainesville square is a great place to find gifts for everyone on your list. For more information on downtown retailers view the Retail - Downtown Square business directory. 

Black Friday / Small Business Saturday events & sales

Gypsy Threads Boutique
Join us for a 2-day Black Friday event! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sip + Shop new arrivals. Multiple vendor pop ups including Klei Designs, Be Well Candles, Thursday the Label and more! A percentage of sales, raffle tickets and donations will do to LUNGevity in loving memory of Chris Doty.
210 Bradford St. NE | Facebook event

Holiday Artist Market
Come visit Celestial Studios Creativity Lab for our third annual Holiday Artists Market during Small Business Saturday. The current economy has our smallest independent businesses struggling hard, so in an effort to support small, consider buying from some of our favorite local artists. We'll be there with art, snacks, and laughter enjoy with us! Celestial Studios will also be offering gift certificates for Art Experiences and Pinup photography on site!
851 Main Street SW | Facebook event link

Purchase Effect
Gifts & accessories
With the purchase of "Speakeasy" perfume, a donation will be made to the Georgia Mountain Food Bank. Also shop candles and holiday decorations, gifts for artists and more.
110 Bradford St. | purchaseeffect.com

Rahab's Rope
A variety of gifts, accessories, clothing etc.
Up to 70% off its sale section, 10%-30% off new arrivals.
102 Washington St. | facebook.com/rahabsropeindia for more deals

Uniform Shop
Scrubs Store specializing in medical uniforms
All Shoes 30% off, take an extra 20% off all sale items, ALL Scrub brands 20% off!
132 Bradford St. NE | theuniformshopgainesville.com

Upsy Daisy Boutique
Fun, unique & inspiring gifts
Fall & Thanksgiving decor 25% off and Gainesville ornaments and merchandise by local artist, Heidi Hensley.
114 Washington St. NW | facebook.com/upsydaisyboutique

Get around downtown

Use this google map to locate retailers, restaurants and things to do around Gainesville.