'Tis the South End Season!
Holiday cheer is around every corner in South End this season. There is something for everyone to enjoy, from the smell of fresh donuts wafting through the air as you stroll the neighborhood, to seasonal menus at some of the best restaurants in the Queen City, to street festivals with hundreds of local vendors. Explore all that the neighborhood has to offer while you shop local, celebrate traditions, enjoy holiday décor, toast to a new year, and give back this season!
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Shop Small Saturday
Shop Small Saturday returns to South End on Saturday, November 30! The shopping extravaganza features over 120+ open-air small business vendors alongside unique retail at Atherton and along Camden Road.
Sparkle & Shine
Get into the holiday spirit with these festive activities throughout December:
• Small Biz Saturday at Triple C Brewing on November 30
• Bonded Charlotte's Winter Event on December 7
• South End Merry Market at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church on December 7
• 'Tis the Season: A Holiday Market at Resident Culture Brewing on December 7 and 8
• Holiday Mug Painting with Blank Ceramics at Salted Melon Market & Eatery on December 9
• Santa's Holiday Mini Truck Toy Drive at Triple C Brewing on December 14
Limited Edition South End Stickers
• For three weeks in December, shoppers can collect new limited-edition South End stickers with each purchase at select locations
• A new sticker will drop on December 4, December 11, and December 18
• Shop local all season long and collect all three stickers
Toast the Season
- Sip on Sycamore Brewing's Christmas Cookie Ale starting November 23.
- Enjoy festive decor and seasonal sips at VINYL from November 20 - January 6
- Kick start the day with a seasonal special from one of South End's favorite coffee shops or treat yourself to something sweet
- Stop by a South End brewery or cocktailer for seasonal specials sure to warm you up. Want a non-boozy drink? See the neighborhood mocktail guide.
- Check out all of the heated patios and fire pits in the neighborhood.
Support Local Businesses
- Find the perfect gift or treat yourself at South End's top retail destinations. Learn more using the guide to South End Retail Therapy, or check out the Gift Guide for Her and the Gift Guide for Him.
- See the South End Events Calendar for all shopping events.
- Head to the South End Market every Saturday from 8am-1pm to pick up fresh produce, fish, meat, bread, and more from local farmers and artisans.
- Support local, Black-owned, woman-owned, Latinx and Hispanic-owned, and AAPI-owned business this holiday season.
Give Back
- Drop off your old books at the Little Free Libraries or pick up a new book to enjoy during the holiday season.
- RSVP for the final Rail Trail Clean Up of the fall season on November 23
- Bring a new, unwrapped toy to Triple C Brewing for their Santa's Holiday Mini Truck Toy Drive from December 1 - December 14.