You’ve heard of Black Friday, but what about Small Business Saturday? Just 24 hours after the great consumer holiday comes another day dedicated to shopping — with a focus on supporting your neighbors. Shopping in your community doesn’t just increase your chance of nabbing a distinct gift, it greatly boosts the local economy. For every $100 spent at local businesses, some studies show , as opposed to less than $14 if purchases are made at large chain stores. Colorado’s of all the state’s workers, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Here are some Small Business Saturday markets and events to give you a taste of what local Adams County shops have to offer.
Address: 7007 E. 88th Ave., Henderson
Time: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Contact:303-289-4656,Դڴǰڱ.dz
The Scoop: The is a “must-stop” for scoping out local goods and services. If you haven’t visited the sprawling, 80-acre, open-air market, the deals offered through Black Friday and Small Business Saturday are the ideal reasons to make your first trip. There is also a dozen carnival-style rides and several eateries to round out your time.
Address: 121 N. Main St., Brighton
Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
DzԳٲ:303-828-8442, makibirch@gmail.com
The Scoop: Brighton’s Main Street has dozens of local businesses to visit on Small Business Saturday. Some have been there for decades. One shop offering a special deal for the holiday is , a retailer of furniture, women’s clothing and distinct towels, mugs and canvas prints. The shop will offer hundreds of clothing items for less than $15.
:455 S. 1st St., Bennett
վ:9 a.m.-2 p.m.
DzԳٲ:303-502-6946
The Scoop: Turn your Small Business Saturday into a small town road trip. The sells harvest and craft items from I-70 corridor ranchers, farmers and artisans. The market hosts an annual gift and craft market for Small Business Saturday, so you can get ahead on your holiday shopping while enjoying a day away from the city.
:57th Avenue and Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada
վ:10 a.m.-noon
The Scoop: There are plenty of incentives to kick off your Small Business Saturday shopping spree at Arvada’s Olde Town Square. The first 100 people to arrive at 10 a.m. will score a free breakfast from School House Kitchen and Libations, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop will serve a free lunch for the first 100 folks who arrive after 11:30 a.m. Also, look out for free coffee, chances to win prizes and special deals at local businesses.