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 12 years because shopping small also means supporting a big dream.
Shop Small Saturday will kick off on November 30 with open-air shopping markets alongside unique retail at Atherton and along Camden Road.
Keep the holiday spirit going and continue to shop local all season long. Big things happen when you shop small!
Tote Bag Design Competition
Design an original South End tote bag concept and your art could be featured on the official 2024 South End Tote Bag! The tote bag will be the prize for a completed Hero Card at November's Shop Small Saturday and will be given away at other South End events throughout the year.
Saturday, November 30
- 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
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