Here's What You Can Save At "Shop The Block" Thursday

Who needs a mall?

Come enjoy a great night of shopping and strolling in Downtown Reading this Thursday. The annual "Shop The Block" event takes place between 5-9 p.m. It's a night of great promotions and a chance to come out and support town businesses.

Participating businesses include:

1. Aine's Boutique, 662 Main Street -- 20% off one full price clothing purchase; free gift with $100 purchase.

2. Antea Amoroso Designs, 8 Brande Court -- Cupcakes by Bakerella. Pick from tree for surprise discount.

3. Bolea, 85 Haven Street -- 20% off one full-priced item.

4. The Chocolate Truffle, 494 Main Street -- 15% off purchase of $50 or more.

5. Cupcake City, truck on mid-Haven -- cupcake special, 4 for $12.

6. Everything But The Dog, 2 Haven Street -- 20% off all holiday items; raffle for Bark n' Roll-Rock 'n Rescue.

7. Fitness Within, 545 Main Street -- 10 bootcamps for $25 or 25 bootcamps for $45 for new clients; or 10% off a 25 bootcamp card.

8. The Flower Shoppe, 10 Brande Court -- 15% off pre-booked holiday centerpieces.

9. Goodhearts, 642 Main Street -- Take 20% off one full-priced item, and 10% off Goodhearts gift cards.

10. Mane565, 565 Maine Street -- Girls' night out.

11. The Hitching Post, 2 Haven Street -- Free gift with $25 purchase.

12. Mary Rose Quilts, 4 Brande Court -- Offering a raffle with all proceeds going to Reading Food Pantry.

13. Pamplemousse, 26 Haven Street -- $5 gift card for every $50 spent (excludes alcohol).

14. The Raspberry Beret, 587 Main Street -- 20% off entire store.

15. Leah's Salon, 77 Haven Street -- $15 mini-products, special on styling tools.

16. Real Nail Shop, 75 Haven Street -- 20% off all gift cards and Zum products.

17. Salon Fringe, 2 Haven Street -- 25% off all products.

18. Salon On Haven, 55 Haven Street -- 20% off select retail, holiday gifts and accessories.

19. Simm's Jewelers, 648 Main Street -- 20% off select items Thursday through Sunday.

20. Tin Bucket, 12 Woburn Street -- 20% off one item; free gift with every purchase while supplies last.

21. The Art Lounge On Haven, 78 Haven Street -- Free "mini" workshop and free raffle.

22. Reading Trophy & Shirt, 660 Main Street.

23. Elite Freestyle Karate, 46 Haven Street -- take a chance to win two one-month New Student certificates.

24. Lee Kimball, 606 Main Street.

25. Whitelam Books, 610 Main Streets -- 20% off one full-priced item.

26. PDA Dental Group, 54 Haven Street -- Seasonal treats, open house specials, free raffle values up to $500 and giveaways.

27. Professor's Market, 505 Main Street -- complimentary holiday appetizers, and take advantage of 20% off your holiday roast if you put your order in that day. Also from 5-7 pm meet Mickey & Frosty.

28. RCTV, 557 Main Street -- babysitting 5-9, ages 3 and up.

29. Bunratty Tavern, 620 Main Street -- 20% discount off apps with a receipt from another participating retail store.

30. Reading Cooperative Bank, 180 Haven Street.