How to Shop Small on Saturday, December 18th

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Holiday cheer is around every corner in South End, and you can experience the magic all month at Shop Small Saturdays! Celebrate the season at the last of four Shop Small Saturdays events at Nebel's Alley on December 18th, presented by Fifth Third Bank! There is something for everyone, from fresh bread at the South End Market to original artwork from pop-up vendors lining the alleys of the Design Center. Here is how to make the most of the event and how to explore the neighborhood!

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FAQ's:

• What should I expect at Shop Small Saturday on December 18?
  • Expect dozens of vendors lining the alleys of the Design Center, from 2-8 pm.

• How do I get there?
  • There are lots of ways to get around South End, including by light rail or bus! Check out the light rail schedule here; take the Blue Line to East/West Blvd Station. You can also take the bus. Purchase tickets at the station before your ride, or plan ahead by downloading the CATS Mobile App.
  • Uber and Lyft are also good options.
  • Hop on a Joy Rides e-bike to cruise the neighborhood!
  • If you want to drive, there is street parking in the surrounding neighborhood, as well as a garage free to shoppers at Atherton Mill, and a paid garage at 240 Doggett Street. Check out the South End Parking Map for more neighborhood parking options. 

• What is the Shop Small Hero Card, and how does it work?
  • The Shop Small Hero Card rewards you for shopping local this holiday season, and it encourages shoppers to explore all that the neighborhood has to offer!
    • Step 1: Pick up a Shop Small Hero Card at the welcome tents at each Shop Small Saturday event, or from participating South End businesses.
    • Step 2: Make a purchase of at least $10 at participating businesses to get a sticker. The goal is to collect 5 stickers.
    • Step 3: Once you have 5 stickers, turn in your card at Trolley Barn at Atherton Mill, Vow'd at the Design Center, Boba Boba at the Shops at the Winnifred, or Fifth Third Bank at 1800 Camden to receive a one-of-a-kind South End shopping tote bag!

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Other Ways to Shop the Neighborhood

• The Design Center, located on Camden Road, is home to some of the best retail in the neighborhood. Check out locally owned fashion boutiques in the Center, including Fit Atelier, LilBelle, and OMJ Clothing, or check out Marine Layer for beach-inspired apparel. Make someone’s day with something sweet from Twenty Degrees Chocolate, or grab merch from South End’s favorite chef-crafted doughnut spot, Pepperbox. Explore Atherton Mill’s retail scene, just steps away from the Design Center, or walk down Camden Road to find PetWants, Girl Tribe Co., 704 Shop, Charlotte Collective, Pop the Top Bottle Shop, and plenty more!

Explore Neighborhood Art

• Keep your eyes peeled for the unique public art pieces in the Design Center, including the highly instagrammable Confetti Hearts Wall. Look towards the sky to see the iconic Design Center Water Tower, and look across the street to see Mike Wirth’s Mural at Dilworth Artisan Station. The back of the Design Center is home to Sharon Dowell’s Mermaid, or head to Atherton Mill to see the Juicy Jay mural inside of Trolley Barn and the Nature mosaic inside Living Kitchen. Don't forget to walk down Camden and leave a note on the Rail Trail Chalkboard!

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Thank you to presenting sponsor, Fifth Third Bank