Where to Shop in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff on Small Business Saturday

LAKE FOREST, LAKE BLUFF, IL - Small Business Saturday will be held on Saturday, Nov. 26 this year, with several locally owned businesses taking part in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff.

The annual day is positioned between Black Friday and Cyber Monday and was established in 2010 as a way to encourage people to support small, local businesses. The day became official a year later with the backing of national, state and local officials.

The new shopping tradition resulted in an estimated $16.2 billion spent at small independent businesses in 2015.

Here’s a look at a few local shopping options.

The Lake Forest Book Store is offering incentives for those who purchase from them between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. A purchase enters you into a raffle to win a tote bag or one of three $25 gift cards. Coffee and treats will also be offered to shoppers during that time.

Other Lake Forest vendors participating in Small Business Saturday include Westwood Bistro, The Grille on Laurel, Lantern and Lake Forest Flowers.

In Lake Bluff, Inovasi, Pasquesi Home and Gardens and Lake House (a member favorite) are among the participating businesses.

Find a business participating in Small Business Saturday near you here.