Merchant Center

Small Business Saturday

With its thriving business community, comprised of small shops, unique boutiques, art galleries, delicious eateries, and eclectic market vendors, Downtown York Small Business Saturday on November 30, 2024, is sure to be memorable this year!

Support Downtown York’s Small Businesses!

Downtown York is home to hundreds of small businesses, from the boutique shops in the Market District to the art galleries of Royal Square and the unique storefronts in the WeCo District. By choosing to shop or dine at these local spots, you’re showing your support for the beloved businesses that make our Historically Edgy Downtown York so special.
Small Business Saturday, celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, is part of the broader Shop Small Movement started by American Express in 2010. This year marks the 15th anniversary of Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and strengthening communities nationwide. This holiday season, get the edge on your gift-giving by exploring the treasures of Downtown York. Whether you’re hunting for handcrafted goods, artwork, or one-of-a-kind finds, there’s something for everyone on your list. Embrace the spirit of Small Business Saturday and make a lasting impact in Downtown York!

Market District

1st Capital Kidz: 20% off the entire store! 

Art & Framing Warehouse: 25% off all framed art, 10% off all jewellery and silk/pashmina scarves and gift items. $25 Gift Certificates towards custom framing.

The Blended House: 10am-3pm. Stop by the Blended House event venue at 141 E. Clarke Ave. for vendors, shopping, music, entertainment, and more! Entry is free.

Bound Books: Shop local with us and all downtown businesses! Enter to win a raffle basket of goodies from South Beaver merchants! Open 10am-7pm. 

Confidence Boutique: Free gift with any purchase! Each customer will be entered in our customer Charm Bar giveaway. The boutique will be open 10am to 8pm. 

Ewe & Me Yarn Shop: All Noro yarns in stock will be 15% off. This also includes clearance Noro yarns. Special gifts are available for customers who spend $40 or more!

Gift Horse Brewing Company: Black on Black new era Gift Horse hats for sale, $18. Open 12pm-12am! 

The Handsome Cab: November 30th starts our 12 days of Christmas Cocktails. Brunch 10am-3pm. Cocktails include The Grinch, Two Turtle Doves, Snow Angel, Merry Mistletoe, 5 Golden Rings, Peary Christmas, Santa Baby, Mrs. Clause, Santa’s Nightcap, Candy Cane Martini, Handsome Egg Nogg, Lord’s a Leaping. After your shopping adventures, stop by for Happy Hour from 4:30pm-6:30pm and late-night Happy Hour 9pm-11pm.

Indigo Bleu: Open 8am-5pm. Join us at Indigo Bleu this Small Business Saturday for an exciting day of new arrivals, exclusive deals, and holiday shopping! Celebrate and support local—don’t miss out on the latest styles and savings! 20% off entire purchase in-store and online (use code HOLIDAY). Tons of new arrivals, $20 sale racks, and with every in-store purchase receive a scratch off coupon of 20%-50% off your next visit. 

Inspired Imagez: Spend $50 and get a free 2025 York, PA Calendar. Mention this ad and get a 20% off new Belle-Canvas “York, PA” Hoodie (5 colors to choose from!). All kids receive a free novelty ring and free candy. 

J.R.’s Fresh Cut Fries at Central Market: J.R.’s Fresh Cut Fries at Central Market will be open on Small Business Saturday from 8am until 3pm. We will be offering a Free Small Fresh Cut Fry Card for each J.R.’s Gift Card bought during those hours. Our Gift Cards never expire, can be reloaded and are available in any amount.

Keystone Kidspace: Give the Gift of Play! Stop by to shop our gift specials and stay to play all day with your family! We’re open 10am-5pm every Saturday & 12-4pm every Sunday. Reserve your day passes ahead of time to start playing as soon as you walk in the door! Purchase a membership to Keystone Kidspace as a gift between November 29-December 31, 2024 and pick out a FREE gift with purchase from our store! (up to $15 value, free gift must be redeemed in person). We’re also offering giftable day passes for a limited time and gift cards in customizable values. Plus, visit our Gift Shop for a selection of fun & enriching STEAM activities, toys, and gifts!

Liquid Hero: Gift Card promo! Buy a $25 gift card and get $5 for free, purchase a $50 gift card and get $10 for free. 

My Girlfriend’s Wardrobe: Join us for a fun Shop Small Saturday! We’ll have select designer items marked down 50% and 75% off. Louis Vuitton, Armani Exchange, Botkier, DL1961, Chloe, Tory Burch, and so much more. Select items. We will post as many items to our social media stories for our customers who will be unable to shop in person.

Marketview Arts: 50% off all designed merchandise and free “I Support Local Artist” stickers!

Prince Street Cafe: Free coffee with $10 receipt from another local business

Refillism: Celebrate Small Biz Saturday at Refillism | FREE Gift with $35 Purchase* | 15% OFF Coupon with $50 Purchase** | Thank you for shopping small and supporting local businesses like ours! (*While Supplies Last. One per customer. **Coupon can be used at a future date. One per customer.) Open 10am-7pm.

Sky Optics: 10%-30% off the entire store and special custom Randolph sunglasses! Prescription specials! The store will be open 9am-5pm.

Timeline Arcade: 10am-2am. Offering BOGO gift cards in our limited seasonal cassette tape cases while supplies last. We will also be holding our Stern Pinball Uncanny X-Men Launch Party Tournament beginning at 2pm. Prizes and giveaways available for winners!

The Watchmaker’s Daughter: Open 9am-4pm with 20% off all watches and free mystery gift bags with purchases of $75+ while supplies last. 

York Revolution Pop Up Shop: The 4x Champ Revolution are once again taking over downtown and bringing the shopping to YOU. While you’re out on the town for Small Business Saturday, stop in at 45 W. Market Street as the Revs launch a pop-up shop for one day only. Exclusive in-person deals, early bird bonuses, championship gear, and more! Check off those holiday gift lists AND pose with the ALPB trophy & DownTown while you shop!

Royal Square District

Collusion Tap Works: Open noon-10pm. Gift cards are on special, $25 gift card for $20 and $50 gift card for $40. Collusion is honoring some of its favorite local small businesses with three special food menu items! Stay tuned to Collusion on Facebook for more details. 

Creatives On King:Join us on November 30th from 9 AM to 7 PM in the heart of the Royal Square District for a day filled with holiday cheer and unique finds!
Get a Picture with Santa from 1 PM to 3 PM – bring the whole family for a festive photo op! Shop the Holiday Shop in the Upper Room Gallery and enjoy 10% off on fabulous gifts, including: Blue Q Socks – quirky, fun, and perfect for stocking stuffers. Blue Q Novelty Gifts – laughter-packed treasures for everyone. CJ Bella Gifts – stunning seasonal décor and more. Shop the downstairs gallery for great finds from local and regional artists. Support local, find one-of-a-kind treasures, and make this holiday season extra special. See you at Creatives on King!

Gusa By Victoria: Open 10-6. Times may seem challenging for everyone, but there’s still plenty of cause to celebrate our shared humanity. At Gusa By Victoria, explore one-of-a-kind, handcrafted items and international treasures that bring comfort and happiness, ideal for making cherished memories this season. We will have gift certificates available, perfect for giving this holiday season!

Granfalloons Tavern: Open 12-10pm+. American bar fare, wings, burgers, steak.

HIVE artspace: Open special hours from 10am-5pm with discounts on select artworks, a free raffle, treats, and meet & greets with artists Alana Beall and Pat Thomas, who will showcase some special items for the event! Plus it’s the final day of “The Mini Art Show” – a delightful display of diminutive artworks by more than 40 artists, perfect for gifting or collecting for yourself! Angel will be here in her holiday best, too!

Josh Johnson Creative Studio: Open 10-5 with a shop-wide discount of 10% on lino-cut block prints, original watercolors, prints, books, and more! Stop in to make & take a lino-block print on a vintage letterpress machine!

King’s Courtyard: Open 10am-6pm. KCAC “…would like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony” so we will have free Coke, Diet Coke, and lucky pretzels to snack on while you find amazingly unique gifts in our 20 member/artist gallery! The prices are right, and the people are outstanding!

Levant Mediterranean Cuisine: 11am-8pm. So delicious! Try the Mediterranean Platter for a taste of many items.

Line & Anchor Barbershop: Shop open 9am-1pm. Gift certificates are available!

Noel’s Rock Shop: Hours TBA. Guitars, amplifiers, effects pedals, and accessories are available at Noel’s Rock Shop.

OMG Studios: Open 9am-5pm. Once again OMG will have a wonderful variety of items for your gift giving needs!! Choose from Mark Amey Pottery, Kris Amey handwoven dish towels, Happy Accident tie dye clothing, Gloria Oldenburg scarves & table runners, and paintings& ornaments by studio artists Carol Oldenburg and Kara Oldenburg-Gonzales. We even have a few items from Mollies Follies! The Shop Small weekend will have select originals by Carol Oldenburg at 10-15% off. A great time to buy the painting you have always loved! 

Rainbow Rose Center Holiday Bazaar: Come support 30 local vendors and enjoy live music in support of the Rainbow Rose Center this small business Saturday! Shop local for your holiday gifts, or find something special that you can’t live without at the Holiday Bazaar. This is taking place at The Bond, 134 E King St. York, PA 17401. Shop from 10am-3pm and enjoy live entertainment from 12pm-2pm

RSD Mural Park: Download the FREE app VisionSolutionsAR and experience some augmented reality visual surprises in the mural park (allow your location while using the app)! Hot Tip: Be sure to look up at the sky above the parking lot!

The Yorktowne Hotel: Lunch 11:20-2pm, Dinner 5-10pm. Continental cuisine with a twist.

World Grills: Open 11am-8pm. Asian-fusion. Vegetarian/vegan options available.

WeCo District

Cornerstone Barbershop: 10% off all haircare products. 101 N. Newberry St. 9am- 2pm. 

Gather 256: Join us for regular business hours, and anything-but-regular sales on Small Business Saturday at Gather 256. We’ll be selling all consignment pieces at 15% off, making it a great time to stock up on locally made items in advance of the holidays. Gather 256 gift cards are buy-some, get-some: free large drip coffee with your choice of flavor when you buy a $25 gift card, or a $10 gift card for yourself when you buy a $50 gift card. Free street parking is available on Philadelphia Street, or at the Foundry Park Boat Basin.

Penn Market: Support multiple small businesses in one visit to Penn Market during Small Business Saturday, 6:30am-3pm. Find a gift, household items, fresh meats and cheeses, produce, and a variety of diverse food options. 380 W. Market St. 

Skillet2Plate Soul Bistro: Grab a $25 gift card, get a $5 bonus card, grab a $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus card, go big with a $100 gift card and score a $25 bonus card! BOGO half off on the signature Buss’n Sauce! Stock up!

Steph Holmes Artist Studio: This Small Business Saturday, celebrate nature at Steph Holmes Artist Studio (336 W. Market St.) with a special 15% off on all items, plus exclusive gifts! Every purchase comes with a $25 off custom framing coupon, a beautiful artist made cardinal greeting card, and entry into the Art Print Giveaway, where you could win a free print of your choice—just in time for the holidays. 12pm-6pm.

The York Emporium: Get ready, book lovers! From November 27th to December 8th, York Emporium is hosting an incredible Bookstore Sale with discounts ranging from 10% to 60% on most items! Visit us in-store to see the full details and grab your next great read at unbeatable prices.

 

Parking

METERED PARKING IS FREE DURING SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY! Use the ParkMobile code: SHOPYORK1

Parking is plentiful in Downtown York. There are 1,260 garage parking spaces and 350 on-street parking meters in our downtown area, and parking couldn’t be any easier for First Friday in Downtown York. On-street parking is free after 5pm and parking in one of the three downtown parking garages is free after 6:30pm.

Parking Garages: King Street Garage, Market Street Garage, Philadelphia Street Garage.

Free parking is also available in the Royal Square District after 5pm at the following locations: Corner lot of E. Newton Ave and S. Duke Street and E. King Street and S. Queen Street Lot (directly across from The Bond). For Collusion Tapworks Customers, parking is available in the corner lot of S. Howard Street and E. Newton Avenue (directly behind the Bond)

WeCo: Free on-street parking on West Philadelphia Street and at the Foundry Park parking lot