Black Friday 2022: What To Expect At Alexandria's Small Businesses

ALEXANDRIA, VA — After Thanksgiving, holiday shopping season commences with Black Friday sales at stores around the U.S.

In Alexandria, Black Friday takes on the name Plaid Friday: Alexandria’s Small Business Black Friday. Over 50 independently-owned stores in Old Town and beyond will offer early bird discounts, free gifts with purchases and more to encourage residents to shop small for Black Friday. Store hours vary by location between 6 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Stores like Bellacara, Bloomers, Penny Post, Red Barn Mercantile and The Shoe Hive will be open to greet shoppers early at 6 a.m.

Along with individual business promotions, shoppers can enjoy holiday pop-ups from the Old Town Business Association. There will be outdoor vendors in the unit block of King Street and indoor vendors at 110 S. Union Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday as well as Small Business Saturday. At the corner of Fayette and King Streets, the George Mason University Combo will entertain with live music from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Chris Barrick Trio will perform from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of Union and King Streets.

Here are the participating businesses on Plaid Friday in Alexandria. Click on each business for more information about their Plaid Friday promotions.

• 3 Sisters
• AR Workshop Alexandria
• Bellacara
• Bloomers
• Boxwood
• Dejan Studio Jewelry
• Del Ray Artisans
• Encore Consignment Boutique
• fibre space
• Fiscus Glassworks
• Gold Works
• Gossypia
• Happy Place
• Holiday pop-ups
• Hooray for Books!
• K Aubrey Flowers
• King's Jewelry
• Kyo Gallery
• Lowery's Dial
• Made in ALX
• Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
• Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop
• Mystique Jewelers
• Old Town Books
• Old Town Business
• Old Town Editions
• Pacers Running Store Alexandria
• Patina Polished Living
• Penny Post
• PIES Fitness Yoga Studio
• Pink & Brown Boutique
• Red Barn Mercantile
• Serafino Fine Italian Leather & Accessories
• She's Unique
• Shop Made in VA
• Simon Pearce
• Sugar House Day Spa and Salon
• Ten Thousand Villages
• The Dog Park
• The Hour Shop
• The Lucky Knot
• The Old Town Shop
• The Shoe Hive
• The Spice & Tea Exchange of Alexandria
• Today's Cargo
• Torpedo Factory Art Center
• Twist Boutique
• Vida Style
• Wear Ever Jewelry
• Wine Gallery 108