Shop Small, Support Local: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for Small Business Saturdays in Downtown Lock Haven
By Emily Wright
LOCK HAVEN – Keep your holiday shopping local this year and come out to support your favorite small businesses in Downtown Lock Haven during Small Business Saturdays! Participating businesses will be offering holiday sales, special promotions, and giveaways that you won’t want to miss.
There are four consecutive weekends of Small Business Saturdays to take advantage of this year: November 25, December 2, December 9, and December 16.
Darling and Dapper Children’s Boutique at 228 E. Main Street is the place to go to find adorable clothing for your little ones. They will be offering doorbuster deals and special sales on children’s sweaters along with winter hats from C.C. Exclusives. Hours of operation on the first Small Business Saturday (November 25) will be from 9 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the next three consecutive Small Business Saturdays.
Blonde Boutique at 125 E. Main Street is another destination to mark on your shopping list. On Saturday, November 25th, the boutique’s doors will open at 9 a.m., and on this day only, the first 25 customers will receive a special gift! With doorbuster sale items marked at $20 and under, you’ll be able to find chic, high-quality clothing, accessories, and gifts for the ladies on your shopping list. In addition to these deals, customers will receive a free gift with any purchase while supplies last. As an added bonus, customers can enter to win a $100 Blonde Boutique gift card. According to Blonde Boutique owner Ashley Garbrick, this year’s Small Business Saturdays will feature “Our biggest sales of the year!”, so don’t miss out!
For skateboard enthusiasts, Main Street Books at 134 E. Main Street has you covered. They will be offering 25% off all skateboard apparel, which includes popular brands like Spitfire, Thrasher, Venture, Real Skateboards, Krooked Skateboarding, and The Girl Skateboard Co. Stop in and get the skateboard enthusiast in your life the latest skateboarding apparel at an excellent discount!
The Skeleton Key Boutique at 19 E. Main Street offers unique apparel, accessories, and home décor items. They will be offering doorbuster sales, a free gift with any purchase (while supplies last), and giveaways. With a wide range of inventory, you’re sure to find the perfect gift at a fantastic deal on Small Business Saturdays this year. Hours of operation will be 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Vape Haven, located at 137 E. Main Street is the go-to spot for vaping enthusiasts. Starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 25, they will be giving customers a chance to win a brand new Meta Quest 3! There will be various in-store discounts and specials, and customers can get double loyalty points on select product purchases. They will have their Prize Wheel in operation for customers to take a spin, and for those wanting to have some interactive fun, Vape Haven’s golf simulator will be available to book a time slot to play. To book the golf simulator, visit www.vapehavengolf.com.
Momoyo Otsu is a must-visit boutique with something for everyone, so be sure to stop in and check out what’s in store at 147 East Main Street. This year there will be tons of doorbuster sales, free gifts with any purchase (while supplies last), and giveaways. Featuring fine jewelry, accessories, clothing, gift items, and more, you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect gift to give this Christmas. The doors will be open from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on all four Small Business Saturdays.
Caramia’s Reloved Fashion, located at 132 E. Main Street, is a must-visit for fashion enthusiasts of all sizes. Their Small Business Saturday sale includes 25% off on all long sleeve shirts, as well as other “HUGE HUGE HUGE Sales”. Their doors will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., so don’t miss out on snagging great deals on budget-friendly, like-new clothing and accessories that are sure to be “ReLoved”.
Attention cyclists! The Bike Gallery at 223 E. Main Street is the place to be on Small Business Saturdays. As Lock Haven’s premier bicycle shop, you don’t want to miss out on the discounts offered on select bikes in-store. Stop in the one-stop shop for all your biking needs and snag a great deal on a high-quality bike that suits your needs.
For educational materials and unique toys geared towards children and educators, The Bus Stops Here is the place to go. Located at 115 E Main Street, The Bus Stops Here will be offering customers 20% off of one item of their choice (excluding LEGO items). Don’t miss out on this exceptional offer for exclusive educational and interactive toys that you won’t find anywhere else.
Be sure to make a stop at “New Beeginings” Gifts and More at 10 Bellefonte Avenue for incredible discounts! For Small Business Saturday, they are offering 50% off their new and pre-loved clothing, and 20% off Paparazzi jewelry. From trendy clothing to a wide selection of fashionable jewelry, “New Beeginings” has something for everybody. Doors open at 9 a.m.
Embellish Salon Studio, located at 131 E. Main Street in Lock Haven, is a place for both hair services and fashionable boutique items. Until December 31, they are offering 40% off clothing, accessories, and more. On Small Business Saturdays, you can enjoy a “buy one, get one 50% off” sale on Kevin Murphy hair products and 50% off lotions with the purchase of a tanning package. To top that off, bring a friend along during one of the four weekends to purchase tanning packages and you’ll both receive 25% off! Their hours of operation will be from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pinch-N-Poke Tattoo Studio located at 30 E. Main Street will be offering grab bags that include merchandise and discount vouchers. Doors will be open from 9 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Small Business Saturdays.
If you’re looking for unique, handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gifts, be sure to stop by Silver Shamrock Tattoo Company located at 495 Bellefonte Avenue on November 25 from 11 a.m.-4:00 p.m., when they will host a pop-up shop provided by ShadowCat Creations Company. Curated by Katie Wadsworth, ShadowCat Creations Co. offers a variety of custom merchandise such as custom tote bags, shadow boxes, artwork, tee shirts, coffee mugs, stickers, decals, and more! Custom tees will be on sale for just $20, but move quickly as sizes are limited and they tend to sell out fast!
Don’t forget to stop by Freedom Cloudz Vapes at 437 Bellefonte Avenue next to McDonald’s. They will be offering 10% off storewide during Small Business Saturdays and veterans, seniors, Pennsylvania medical marijuana patients, and college students with a valid ID can enjoy a 10% discount on all merchandise year-round. Their business hours are 10 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Stick around after your day of shopping on Saturday, November 25, and enjoy the “Haven Historical Holidays” parade on Main Street at 6:00 p.m. The parade marks the beginning of Downtown Lock Haven holiday events and also welcomes Santa Claus to town.
After the parade, find some extra holiday magic in Sarah’s Alley, located between Stella A’s and Rachel K’s Creations. At 7:00 p.m., Sarah’s Alley will host live reindeer and even Santa Claus himself! Santa and his furry friends will be thrilled to see children with their families for photo opportunities until 9:00 p.m.
Supporting local businesses is not just about shopping, it’s about investing in your community and helping it to continue to thrive. This holiday season, make a noteworthy impact by patronizing the small businesses in Downtown Lock Haven. Discover incredible offers and unique gifts for everyone on your list while bolstering our local economy. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Small Business Saturdays and take advantage of these seasonal promotions! Happy shopping!
Small Business Saturdays in Downtown Lock Haven are the perfect opportunity to support our small businesses and bolster our local economy. With a variety of retailers to choose from, finding the perfect gifts to give this holiday season will be no problem. Be sure to mark your calendars for the weekends of Saturday, November 25, December 2, December 9, and December 16 to take advantage of some of the best steals and deals offered all year.
Please note: The Record is not responsible for any typographical errors or omissions. We recommend that you contact establishments before traveling to obtain current information on specials and get full details.
