Shop Small Business Saturday 🎄 Let’s Make It an Experience
......Because when you shop small, we notice!
This isn’t just a shopping trip. It’s a holiday tradition waiting to happen. A chance to wander, explore, and enjoy the heart of Downtown Albany in a way that feels authentic and memorable.
Start With Your Shop Small Passport:
Pick up your passport at participating Downtown Albany businesses (look for this poster in the window)
Once you have it in hand, your downtown adventure begins.
Why This Is So Much More Than Shopping?
Shopping small is about creating moments while you check off your list. It’s choosing a holiday experience that reflects the spirit of our community:
• Create a gift that is heartfelt and locally made. Something with a story behind it.
• Sip on a warm latte from a local coffee shop where they know your order before you say a word.
• Enjoy a meal in a restaurant that is truly unique, not a national chain you’ve seen in every city.
• Watch a movie while relaxing on a couch in a cozy downtown theater.
• Take in the lights, the windows, the music, and the sense of place that only happens here.
This is the kind of holiday outing where you discover things you didn’t know you needed. Where your shopping trip turns into a memory.
Stamp Your Passport as You Explore
Each visit to a participating business earns you a stamp.
Collect stamps as you shop, browse, dine, and support local favorites. Once your passport is (5 stamps) complete, turn it in to the Albany Downtown Association mailbox for a chance to win gift certificates to Downtown Albany shops and restaurants.
Make It Fun!
Bring friends and family and make it a challenge. See who can fill their passport first. Try something new at each stop. Share your favorite finds. Turn the entire day into a search for the best local treasures and treats.
Every stamp supports the places that make Downtown Albany feel like home. Every purchase strengthens a dream. And every moment spent downtown helps build a holiday season filled with community and connection.
Small Business Saturday: November 29, 2025
Historic Downtown Albany
#we_notice
When you shop small, you’re doing more than supporting a business. You’re supporting the people behind it and investing in a holiday season that feels warm, local, and unforgettable.
After a great day of shopping and exploring, come gather with us at 7:00 p.m. at the Two Rivers Market for the Christmas Tree Lighting. It’s the perfect way to end the day.
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