Black Friday brings out the best deals from all the major retailers, but Small Business Saturday is when the lovers-of-all-things-local come out to shop. From grabbing a holiday-themed coffee at Wonderstate to kickstart your shopping adventure to picking up holiday gifts at Hazel General Store, you can make your entire Saturday a local experience.
No matter if this is your first time in Madison or you’re a seasoned local, you can shop small this Saturday + give back to the Madisonians who give us a million reasons to brag about our city.
To help you sort out your Saturday shopping plans, we’ve compiled a list of 8 local businesses participating in Small Business Saturday.
Monroe Street
Pro Tip: Shop at participating stores on Monroe Street this Saturday to enter a prize drawing for a Shop Small tote bag + $25 gift card to a Monroe Street business.
Hive of Madison
- 1904 Monroe St.
- Post an image on your social media shopping at the store on Saturday + tag #toadloveslocal and #hiveofmadison to be entered to win a $250 gift card to Hive of Madison.
Orange Tree Imports
- 1721 Monroe St.
- Join the specialty shop as they host 2 Small Business Saturday cookbook signings.
Neuhauser Pharmacy
- 1875 Monroe St.
- The pharmacy has done some redecorating to help kick off the busy holiday season with window decor from local children's book illustrator + author Kevin Henkes.
Madison Scrubs Station
- 2701 Monroe St., Suite 240
- Bring at least 5 non-perishable food items for the Share Your Holidays event and get 15% off your entire purchase + free gift wrapping.
Strictly Discs
- 1900 Monroe St.
- This record store is focusing its big sale on Black Friday with the Record Store Day deal, offering special releases you can only find at certain independent record stores nationwide. Courtesy of New Belgium Brewing, each legal-aged customer checking out will receive a can of beer to take away.
Sunne Boutique
- 2534 Monroe St.
- The sustainable clothing brand boutique has updated its hours of operation for Small Business Saturday to be 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Mystery to Me
- 1863 Monroe St.
- The bookstore will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for Small Business Saturday + will have “lots of fun surprises.”
Art Gecko
- 1725 Monroe St.
- Check back on the Art Gecko Instagram for Small Business Saturday deal updates.
Know any other local businesses participating in Small Business Saturday? Send us the business + the Small Business Saturday deal they plan on offering.
Want to see more local businesses? Check out the American Express Small Business Saturday official website to see all listed businesses.
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Today
- Essen Haus Thanksgiving Dinner | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Essen Haus Madison | $12+ | Make reservations for a traditional family-style feast with bottomless sides. 🦃
Friday
- Bailey’s Run — Indoors! | Fri., Nov. 26 | 5 p.m. | Bailey’s Run Vineyard, N8523 Klitzke Rd., New Glarus | Free entry | Take a break from turkey leftovers + enjoy music inside.
- Ever Gleaming | Fri., Nov. 26-Sat., Nov. 27 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Wisconsin Historical Museum | Free+ | Learn about how Wisconsin-made Christmas decorations became 1960s pop culture icons in the historical exhibit. 🎄
Saturday
- Tipsy Turkey Pub Crawl | Sat., Nov. 27 | 1-5 p.m. | 418 Railroad St., New Glarus | $35 | Explore New Glarus’ bars + taverns with 7 drink tickets provided. 🍺
- Small Business Saturday in Cambridge | Sat., Nov. 27 | All day | Downtown Cambridge, 100 E. Main St., Cambridge | Free entry | Shop local at the small + unique businesses of Cambridge. 🛍️
Sunday
- Sullivan King | Sun., Nov. 21 | 8 p.m. | The Sylvee | $25+ | A night of music with the electronic singer-songwriter. 🎶
- Mannheim Steamroller Christmas | Sun., Nov. 28 | 7 p.m. | Overture Hall | $35+ | Christmas music with multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. 🎄
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Weather
- 35º | Morning clouds, afternoon sun | 10% chance of rain ☀️
Cause
- Madison Reading Project is actively seeking local partners to host book drives and fundraisers through Wed., Dec. 15. Events help to support MRP, Boys & Girls Club DC, Empty Stocking Club, + Reach Dane. Learn more about hosting a drive here. 📕
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Community
- The Clean Lakes Alliance is calling for a Madison Fall cleanup. Keeping street gutters clean + leaf free will help lower phosphorus levels to protect our beloved lakes. 🍂
Seasonal
- Following Winter Awareness Week, ReadyWisconsin is preaching safety while driving this winter. Get stuck in the snow? Call 911, keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow, and stay on scene — if safe. 🌨
- Have you heard the bells? The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign is back for the holiday season and needs volunteers to fill bell ringer slots throughout Madison. Learn more about how to get involved here. (Channel3000) 🔔
Holiday
- Hilldale + Chabad of Madison are hosting a free drive-in Chanukah Ceremony on Tues., Nov. 30. The menorah lighting will be held at sundown (approx. 4:30 p.m.) in the parking lot behind the Hilldale Macy’s. 🕎
- The Edgewater is celebrating its 7th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting this Fri., Nov. 26. Festivities commence at 2 p.m. culminating with Santa + Mrs.Claus lighting the tree at 6 p.m. 🎄
Film
- Join MMoCA for its final Spotlight Cinema screening of “Identifying Features” on Wed., Dec. 1. Tickets will be available in the MMoCA lobby for $7 + the film begins at 7 p.m.📽️
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