Black Friday, Small Business Saturday 2019: Deals In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — If you're not a fan of the chaos that is Black Friday at big box stores, Alexandria has an alternative to start the holiday shopping seasons. Over 40 independently-owned businesses will have deals and activities for Black Friday (Nov. 29) and Small Business Saturday (Nov. 30).

On Black Friday, expect special discounts throughout the day and select stores opening by 7 a.m. Returning for the second year is Old Town Business and Old Town Boutique District's Plaid Friday, which promotes local businesses as an alternative to big box stores' Black Friday. Shoppers wearing plaid can receive a gift card, and anyone can get free gift-wrapping outside Izalia Spa with a $50 purchase from participating retailers and score a limited-edition tote with a purchase of $100 or more. Participating businesses will display a Plaid Friday poster.

Small Business Saturday activities will include local author and designer appearances, special discounts, free treats, hands-on activities and free gifts with purchase. New this year is Caroling & Candy Canes from the Alexandria Arts Alliance at the Alexandria Visitor Center from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Shoppers can also participate in the new Small Business Saturday Scavenger Hunt from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fill out the scavenger hunt map at participating stores and restaurants and score deals at each location. A map stamped 10 times enters you to win a grand prize.

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Businesses participating in both Black Friday and Small Business Saturday are:

• DEL RAY ARTISANS: 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue
• TOP IT OFF: 1906 Mount Vernon Avenue
• GREENSTREET GARDENS: 1721 W. Braddock Road
• POPPED - AMERICA'S FAVORITE GOURMET POPCORN: 2381 S. Dove Street
• HOORAY FOR BOOKS!: 1555 King Street
• PACERS RUNNING STORE ALEXANDRIA: 1301 King Street
• THE SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE OF ALEXANDRIA: 320 King Street
• FIBRE SPACE: 1319 Prince Street
• ACME MID-CENTURY + MODERN: 1218 King Street
• AR WORKSHOP ALEXANDRIA: 1212 King Street
• THREADLEAF: 102 N. Fayette Street
• PENNY POST: 1201 King Street
• IMAGINE ARTWEAR: 1124 King Street
• SERAFINO FINE ITALIAN LEATHER & ACCESSORIES: 1127 King Street
• WEAR EVER JEWELRY: 1112 King Street
• TODAY'S CARGO: 1102 King Street
• LOTUS BLOOMS: 1017 King Street
• THE HOUR SHOP: 1015 King Street
• WINE GALLERY 108: 108 N. Patrick Street
• KYO GALLERY: 111 S. Patrick Street
• BLOOMERS: 924 King Street
• TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES: 915 King Street
• SUGAR HOUSE DAY SPA AND SALON: 111 N. Alfred Street
• RED BARN MERCANTILE: 1117 King Street
• THE DOG PARK: 705 King Street
• HAZEL O. SALON: 108 N. Washington Street
• TSALT: 106 N. Saint Asaph Street
• EARLY TIMES EMPORIUM: 413 Cameron Street
• GOSSYPIA: 325 Cameron Street
• THE HIVE: 301 Cameron Street
• 529 KIDS CONSIGN: 122A S. Royal Street
• MINT CONDITION: 103 S. Saint Asaph Street
• ALEXANDRIA VISITOR CENTER: 221 King Street
• A|VA APPAREL: Alexandria Visitor Center
• BOXWOOD: 128 S. Royal Street
• TWIST BOUTIQUE: 109 N. Fairfax Street
• THE SHOE HIVE: 127 S. Fairfax Street
• MYSTIQUE JEWELERS: 123 S. Fairfax Street
• SHE'S UNIQUE JEWELRY & GIFTS: 205 King Street
• 3 SISTERS: 213 King Street
• SILVER PARROT: 113 King Street
• THE LUCKY KNOT: 101 King Street
• THE OLD TOWN SHOP: 105 S. Union Street
• ENCORE CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE: 110 S. Union Street
• PRAHA BEADS AND JEWELRY: 215 S. Union Street