Hello Thursday.
March 28 2024
Black Friday brings out the best deals from all the major retailers, but Small Business Saturday is when the lovers-of-all-things-local come out to shop.
From grabbing a coffee at Commissary Barber & Barista to kickstart your shopping adventure to picking up holiday gifts at Silver in the City, you can make your entire Saturday a local experience.
Fun facts from Small Business Saturday last year:
Shop at your favorite local business for Small Business Saturday. | Photo via @irvingtonvinylandbooks
No matter if this is your first time in Indy or you’re a seasoned local, you can shop small this Saturday + give back to the Hoosiers who give us a million reasons to brag about our city.
To help you sort out your Saturday shopping plans, we’ve compiled a list of local businesses participating in Small Business Saturday.
Silver in the City
📍 434 Mass. Ave.
⏰ 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
🛍️ For every $100 you spend, you’ll get $10 to spend in 2022. Make this your first of many stops along Mass Ave., as neighboring shops like Francis and Fern Boutique + City Dogs Grocery will also be participating in Small Business Saturday.
Irvington Vinyl and Books
📍 9 Johnson Ave.
⏰ 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
🛍️ Take advantage of this local shop’s vinyl collection sale — 20+ crates of 5-for-$10 records. Plus, you’ll be right across the street from Boujie Biscuit for a quick lunch to refuel.
Will you be first in line this Saturday? | Photo via @snakerootbotanicals
Snakeroot Botanicals
📍 1052 Virginia Ave.
⏰ 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
🛍️ In addition to a free 2” plant to the first 50 customers, Snakeroot is participating in the Fountain Square passport program — if you get enough stamps, you’ll be entered in a prize drawing with all sorts of local goodies.
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Today
- Lord of the Rings Trivia Night | Tues., Nov. 23 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Books & Brews - South Indy | Free | Compete for prizes + showcase your knowledge of the epic Tolkien series. 💍
- Photos with Santa | Tues., Nov. 23 | Various times | Castleton Square Mall | $20+ | ‘Tis the season to reserve a time slot + meet Santa and get ahead on those holiday cards. 📸
Wednesday
- Pacers vs. Lakers | Wed., Nov. 24 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $39+ | Snag a ticket to see the Blue + Gold take on the L.A. Lakers. 🏀
- Donnie Baker and the Pork Pistols | Wed., Nov. 24 | 8 p.m. | Irving Theater | $30+ | You’ve heard Donnie take on “The Bob & Tom Show,” + now you can see the Indy character live. 🎙️
- Stoutvember | Wed., Nov. 24 | 4 p.m. | Garfield Brewery | Free | Garfield Brewery is tapping a different stout each week this month, so don’t miss its new Mexican Chocolate Stout. 🍻
- Thanksgiving Eve Trivia | Wed., Nov. 24 | 7 p.m. | Centerpoint Brewing | Free | Centerpoint’s regular Wednesday trivia has been pushed up a day to accommodate your Thanksgiving plans, so stop by for a bit of friendly competition + win some prizes. 🍺
Thursday
- Turkey Trot for Kiran | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 9-10:30 a.m. | Messiah Lutheran Church at Eagle Creek | $30 donation recommended | Run, walk or stroll the 3-mile course to benefit COTA in honor of Kiran to assist with organ transplant-related expenses. 👟
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Weather
- 43º | Sunny | 4% chance of rain
Coming Soon
- Kismetic Beer Company will open its doors at 201 S. Rural St. in early 2022. The small-batch brewery will have seating for up to 50 people + a 1,200 sqft taproom with a number of beers made in-house. 🍺 (IndyStar)
- Ali’I Poke will be serving up Hawaiian classics at its new locations in Carmel + Zionsville in the next three months. Want some more sweet news? The new spots will be serving Hawaiian shaved ice with flavors like passionfruit + matcha green tea. 🍧
Closing
- H&M is closing its doors at the Circle Centre Mall — after 16 years — as part of its strategy to pivot more toward online shopping. The exact closing date has not yet been announced, but we’ll keep you in the loop. You can still get your shopping fix at its Castleton Square Mall location. 👗 (IndyStar)
Civic
- The Indiana General Assembly will reconvene the day after Thanksgiving to discuss the governor’s vision for ending the public health emergency. Public testimony will be held today at 10:30 a.m. in the Statehouse House Chamber for those interested in voicing their opinions on this matter. ⚖️ (IndyStar)
Biz
- Hotel Tango is keeping things local by switching its bottle production from Italy to Indiana. Its new custom bottles will be sourced from Anchor Glass in Lawrenceburg after supply chain challenges overseas. This fits right into the veteran-owned company’s long term goal of having production in the US. 🥃 (Inside Indiana Business)
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Watch
- Is watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade a family tradition? Don’t miss Indiana’s own Brownsburg High School marching band as they perform at this famous holiday event. The Sound of Brownsburg was scheduled to go on 2+ years ago, but it was postponed due to the pandemic. 🥁 (WRTV)
Awards
- OCRA has awarded 11 historic properties with over $700,000 in grants to use for renovations, including Indy’s Englewood CDC + the John Boner Neighborhood Centers. Eligible properties must be 50+ years old and be eligible for listing to the National Register of Historic Places. 🛠️ (Inside Indiana Business)
Community
- An interesting new partnership is on the horizon between Indy’s Skateland roller rink + IMPD. Skateland gave IMPD officers 300 tickets to gift to teens in the community — giving them a place to go so they stay off the streets. The union formed in response to the violent crime levels in Indianapolis. 🛼 (CBS4)
Don’t cry, Indy. There’s still plenty of time to grab your tickets to “The Nutcracker.”
The 22nd annual performance will run from Fri., Dec. 10-Sun., Dec. 12 at STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville.
Join Clara + the Sugar Plum Fairy as they dance the night away, and don’t forget to take an elfie while you’re there.
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Editors Pick: Curious about how Anna + Nicole will spend Small Business Saturday? Anna is looking forward to hitting Monon Coffee Company for some discounted beans and Nicole can't wait to cozy up to a good deal on sweaters + accessories at Good Neighbor.
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