With current events and the state of the economy, shopping local is more impactful than ever. While the convenience of online big box stores and their low prices can be very tempting, will those corporations truly appreciate your support? Not the way that local, small businesses in Portland will. When you shop local, each one of your hard-earned dollars stays in the community, directly supporting the families that own and operate businesses. 

Remember to download the Shop Small, Win BIG app and head on out into your favorite business districts for a heaping helping of holiday cheer. Thanksgiving weekend is intense – Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday have us feeling the pressure to start checking off our lists for the quickly approaching holidays. This weekend, feel good about every purchase you make by shopping local in these Portland business districts:

  • City-wide: November 16-December 10 – Shop Small, Win Big! 
    Win Big! makes holiday shopping fun and rewarding! Each visit or purchase at a small business earns customers raffle entries. Visit as many small businesses as possible November 16th through December 10th for a chance to win one of over 100 prizes. The more places you shop, the greater chance you have to Win Big!
  • Beaumont: The Arrangement offers a beautiful, unique collection of all things for you, your family, and life’s special moments. Shop with intention. Shop local.
  • Central Eastside Industrial: Cargo Inc. is an incredible marketplace selling offbeat & unique goods sourced from around the world in a huge, colorful space.
  • Foster: Get your holiday shopping done on Foster, take some time for a drink or bite to eat, and earn the chance at a $50 gift card while you’re at it. The Foster Area Business Association has created a digital passport that highlights member businesses and all the places to eat, drink, and shop at during the holidays. Download the app, take a photo for every purchase, post to app, and be entered into weekly drawings.
  • Greater Brooklyn: The Greater Brooklyn Business Association just announced their 2023 Holiday Gift Guide that features holiday specials and promotions, with more added each week. Check out the guide here and follow them on Instagram for updates and more details.
  • Hawthorne: Trying to find something for the kiddos? Kids at Heart Toys is the perfect place to shop for kids of any age. They’ve got books, toys, plushies and more!
  • Hillsdale & Multnomah Village: The Golden Ticket event kicks off this Friday! Receive a Golden Ticket when you shop at local, participating businesses. The Golden Ticket can then be redeemed at a neighboring participating business to receive a discount or a gift with purchase.
  • Historic Parkrose: Are there any disc golf lovers in your family? Look no further than Disc Golf Depot! This place has everything you need and more!
  • Hollywood: Antique Alley offers a selection of new and vintage collectables, clothing, estate and costume jewelry, toys, home decor, house and kitchenware, small furniture items, original prints and paintings, and so much more! Several of their vendors currently offer discounted sales of 20-50% off! 
  • Lents: Find great gifts made locally and with love from Handcrafted PDX and Jett Woodworking. From artisan boards to bath bombs, you will find something everyone will love!
  • Lloyd: Animal Plant Mineral offers local, handmade, ethical, sustainable, and vintage clothing and home goods. Rocks, crystals, and plants, OH MY!
  • St. Johns: The Ugly Sweater Extravaganza continues! The Boosters are hosting the big Ugly Sweater celebration and shopping event on Small Business Saturday where all businesses will have specials. Do not miss this!
  • Williams: Do you have a bike lover on your list? Look no further than Metropolis Cycles. From racers to Sunday riders and mountain bikers to kid haulers, they certainly have great gifts for those who like to ride.

For even more holiday festivities, check out ventureportland.org. Pledge to keep your hard-earned money ‘home for the holidays’ by shopping locally and supporting the small businesses that help make Portland a wonderful place to live, work, and shop.