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Celebrate New Jersey’s Small Business Saturday November 30

November 27, 2019December 2, 2019 newjerseyisntboring

Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday held during the Saturday after US Thanksgiving during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. This year the event falls on November 30th, and many towns in New Jersey filled with mom and pop shops are excited to welcome you to their stores for a special day of discounts.

20+ New Jersey Towns to Celebrating Small Business Saturday:

1. Small Business Weekend in Downtown Haddonfield
Small Business Weekend is dedicated to supporting small businesses during one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. Haddonfield, NJ invites everyone to ‘shop small’ at their favorite Haddonfield store or restaurant. Merchants will be going all out to make this shopping experience extra special with incentives, trunk shows and other promotions.
Downtown Haddonfield, NJ

2. Small Business Saturday in Summit
Skip the mall and shop small! Start your holiday shopping by supporting local Summit businesses on Small Business Saturday. Many businesses will feature special offers and merchandise for the day. Downtown parking is free all weekend. Enjoy live music throughout downtown. The Shop Summit Passport will begin today, too! Visit 8 Summit Downtown businesses for the chance to win a $500 Summit Gift Card.
Downtown Summit, NJ

3. Downtown Metuchen Small Business Saturday
Come one, come all, to Downtown Metuchen’s Small Business Saturday on November 30! Support your local businesses by visiting and shopping with them. On this day, we say thanks for all the hard work that they’ve done for the Metuchen community. There will be great business deals throughout the day!
Downtown Metuchen, NJ

4. Red Bank Small Business Saturday
Think small and shop local on Small Business Saturday® and all season long. Visit many of your favorite Red Bank businesses for discounts and fun give-aways. Free shopping bags will be distributed throughout downtown (while supplies last). Free Parking throughout town all weekend! It’s a holiday shopping tradition, backed by American Express, that celebrates small businesses in towns similar to Red Bank. Red Bank RiverCenter office will be open for the sale of gift cards between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the big day.
Downtown Red Bank, NJ

5. Chester Small Business Saturday
Shop and Dine Historic Chester on Sat. Nov. 30th and support your local HCBA Member businesses throughout the entire holiday season! Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses nationwide.
Chester, NJ

6. Small Business Saturday & Holiday Jubilee
It’s a magical time of the year in Downtown Somerville! There’s festive music in the air, a warm glow from shop windows, and the delicious aroma of the area’s best cuisine. Best of all, Santa is on his way to the Downtown Somerville Holiday Jubilee! Holiday Jubilee at 5:00pm in the evening for horse drawn carriage rides, musical performances, a visit from Santa, photos, hot cocoa, cookies, and more.
Downtown Somerville, NJ

7. Small Business Weekend Artisan Market in Highland Park
Head downtown for all your holiday shopping on Small Business Weekend! Highland Park is hosting its annual Small Business Weekend Outdoor Winter Artisan Market on the Farmers Market lot, 218 Raritan Avenue, on:
* Saturday November 30, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
* Sunday December 1, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Come check out the vendors before heading to the other businesses around town! And stick around for the tree lighting on Saturday Nov 30 at 6pm, right next to the market!
Downtown Highland Park, NJ

8. Downtown Hammonton Small Business Saturday
Shopping in Downtown Hammonton is fun throughout the year, but Small Business Saturday is the day to show your support for the shops, eateries, galleries, salons and breweries we love. For every $1 spent at a small business, an average of $0.67 stays in the community – that’s something to celebrate.
Downtown Hammonton, NJ

9. Cape May Small Business Saturday
The small businesses of the Washington Street Mall and throughout Cape May City celebrate Small Business Saturday on November 30. Located within the heart of Cape May, these businesses offer unique shopping and dining experiences. From clothing and accessories to home décor to gourmet food items, the Washington Street Mall and the small businesses of Cape May are treasure troves for anyone looking for just the right gift
Washington Street, Cape May, NJ

10. Montclair
Shop downtown Montclair this holiday season and support small businesses. Love local!
Downtown Montclair, NJ

11. Long Branch’s Pier Village
Grab a friend or family member and come by PIER VILLAGE between 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM on the big day.
Pier Village, Long Branch, NJ

12. Asbury Park
Tired of the Black Friday madness? Shop small this year. On Small Business Saturday we encourage you to shop locally. We have a gift for everyone on your list here in Asbury, from home decor, to kitchen appliances, to clothes, to toys, and so much more.You should also check out the Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar on Saturday and Sunday.
Asbury Park, NJ

13. Boonton
Celebrate the small businesses on Main Street Boonton on November 30!
Main St, Boonton, NJ

14. Sea Isle City Holiday Extravaganza
Kick off the holiday season in style with two days of fun featuring ice skating, a tree lighting ceremony, caroling and refreshments. Get some holiday shopping done during small business Saturday as the kids enjoy various activities at Excursion Park. Santa will make a special appearance as he gears up for his busy holiday season. Bonus: customers who spend $20 at participating businesses on Small Business Saturday will be entered into a raffle to win a big screen TV.
Excursion Park, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave, Sea Isle City, NJ

15. Denville
Support your local Downtown Denville shops by making the commitment to shop small and shop local. Each year local shops are asked by hundreds of our local organizations (sports teams, school fundraisers, etc..) to donate a gift or sponsor an event. All the while they are struggling with an ever changing retail environment where most of us shop by pressing a button on our phone. Make the commitment to come out and shop in person to support the great experience your local downtown has to offer.
Downtown Denville, NJ

16. Seaside Heights
Support the small businesses that contribute to the uniqueness of the community while saving on holiday shopping. Find unique gifts in Seaside Heights including logo’d clothing and giftware, freshly made candy, fishing tackle, gift cards for arcades, restaurants, and motels, and much more.
Seaside Heights, NJ

17. Hackettstown Shop Small Week
The Hackettstown BID has taken this one-day event and turned it into a week long event. This year HKTWN’s Shop Small Week will start November 30th and go through December 8th! Participating businesses will receive a certain number of Shop Small tote bags filled with coupons from local businesses and one bag per business will contain $25 in BID Bucks! When shoppers make a purchase at any of the participating BID business, they will receive this Shop Small tote bag! (while supplies last)
Hackettstown, NJ

18. Uptown Pitman
Pitman invites you to come out on Saturday, November 30 to shop and support our local businesses at Shop Small Saturday! Many of their small businesses will be having specials, giveaways, prizes, and more, so come out and enjoy a fun-filled day in Uptown Pitman! They will be handing out a Shop Small Saturday Passport that will include participating businesses. As you visit the local shops and businesses, get your passport stamped in one of the Pitman businesses, return your passport to the Welcome Center, and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a prize at the end of the day.
Here’s how the Passport Event works:
Stop and get your FREE passport at the Welcome Table (located at 59 S. Broadway in the Pitman Gallery & Art Center) from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm.
Visit participating businesses Uptown to get your Passport stamped for a chance to enter into a drawing to win local prizes.
Return your stamped Passport to the Welcome Center by 5:00 pm and it will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win gift basket with Pitman goodies (valued over $100). *No purchase necessary.
The Shop Small Passport Event Winner will be announced on the Uptown Pitman and Shop & Stroll Facebook pages. We can’t wait to see you in Uptown Pitman on Saturday, 11/30! The first 100 visitors who visit the Welcome Table and pickup a Passport will receive a FREE Shopping Bag!
Uptown Pitman, NJ

19. Downtown Cranford Small Business Saturday
Start off the holiday season by supporting local downtown merchants on Small Business Saturday! There will be sales, promotions, discounts, and more! There will also be FREE Shopper Parking on November 29 and November 30.
Downtown Cranford, NJ

20. Westfield
If you love Westfield, shop small, dine small, shop Westfield! Roaming entertainment is sponsored by Downtown Westfield Corporation as follows: Santa & Mrs. Claus strolling downtown from 10am – noon; Yuletide Carolers singing throughout downtown from 1-2pm; For Stories singing throughout downtown from 1:30-3pm; The Harmonics singing throughout downtown from 3-5pm; and NJ Workshop for the Arts Brass Quintet playing throughout downtown from 2:30-4:30pm. Enjoy free shopper parking on Small Business Saturday (November 24, 2018) compliments of The Town of Westfield. Free shopper parking at all on-street meters and pay station lots. Parking restrictions and time limits apply.
Downtown Westfield, NJ

21. Lavalette
Annual event to support Lavalette’s small businesses.
Lavalette, NJ

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