South End Shop Small Saturday
Holiday cheer around every corner in South End.
Here's the scoop.
Shop Small Saturday has been a South End tradition for 11 years because shopping small also means supporting a big dream.
Shop Small Saturday will kick off on November 25 with open-air shopping markets alongside unique retail at Atherton and along Camden Road.
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Keep the holiday spirit going and continue to shop local all season long. Big things happen when you shop small!
Saturday, November 25
- Atherton: 8a – 3p at the South End Farmer's Market, with 50+ local vendors
- Camden Road: 11a-5p, Camden Road street festival from Atherton to Park Ave., with 120+ local vendors
The Shop Small Hero Card
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The Shop Small Hero Card encourages you to spend money locally, with prizes in return. Here's how it works:
- Step 1: Pick up a Shop Small Hero Card at one of the welcome tents at Shop Small Saturday.
- Step 2: Shop 'til you drop at a vendor, a shop at Atherton, a shop on Camden Rd., or a shop at the Design Center. Collect a sticker for every $10 you spend.
- Step 3: Once your Hero Card is full, redeem your Hero Card for a South End Tote Bag at the welcome tent.
see the participating south end businesses
Getting to South End
There are lots of ways to get to South End, learn how:
- Travel by light rail. The LYNX Blue Line goes through South End. Stop at Bland St. Station to be closest to The Winnifred, or stop at East/West Blvd. Station to be closest to Camden Road and Atherton Mill.
- Travel by bike. Rent a JoyRides e-assist bike and travel by Rail Trail.
- Travel by car. Atherton has limited free parking for customers. Street parking will be limited. Pay to park at the 100 W Worthington, Design Center, 1616 Camden garages close to Camden Road, or the RailYard garage at The Winnifred.
Grab Some Grub
Hungry while at Shop Small Saturday? See what bites & brews are within walking distance of the markets:
- If you're craving coffee or tea: Not Just Coffee, Bitty & Beau's, Wooden Robot Coffee Bar, Boba Boba, Milk Cha Cha
- If you're craving American: Trolley Barn, The Eagle, Tremont, Leroy Fox, Rhino Market & Deli, Salted Melon Market, Shake Shack, STIR, Summerbird
- If you're craving Asian: O-Ku, Bulgogi Box, Sushi Hana, Hawkers, Futo Buta Ramen, Silverlake Ramen, Yunta
- If you're craving Italian/Mediterranean: Indaco, Blaze Pizza, CAVA, Ilios Crafted Greek, North Italia, Hellenic Greek Kitchen
- If you're craving Latin/Spanish: Sabor, Condado Tacos, Barcelona, Superica, Tacos Rick-O
- If you're craving vegetarian/vegan: Living Kitchen, Flower Child
- If you need a sweet treat: Two Scoops Creamery, Jeni's Ice Cream, Pepperbox Doughnuts, Morelia Gourmet Paletas, Urban Sweets Co., Tous le Jours
- If you're craving a drink: Elsewhere, Canopy Cocktail, Bulldog Taproom, Pop the Top Craft Beer Shop, Hoppin', Barcelona Wine Bar
see all south end bites and brews
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