Hope Downtown Network invites community to celebrate Small Business Saturday in Historic Downtown Hope

HOPE – Historic Downtown Hope will come alive with holiday cheer as the Hope Downtown Network (HDN) hosts Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 29th from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Shoppers are invited to stroll through downtown, discover unique local shops, and continue their holiday shopping while supporting hometown businesses.

This year’s celebration will feature a Hot Cocoa Crawl where shoppers can taste a variety of hot chocolate in participating stores and restaurants. HDN has placed a total (36) 2025 Hot Cocoa Crawl mugs in three participating businesses. The mugs will be sold for $5.00. Kick off your collection of Hot Cocoa Crawl mugs by visiting Elm Street Marketplace, Vintage Girls Boutique & More, and Rae-Tays to purchase this year’s mug.

There will also be a Hide n’ Seek game where shoppers can “seek” Shop Small stickers that will be placed throughout downtown. Find a sticker and take it to a participating business to receive a percentage off selected merchandise.

Families, friends, and visitors are encouraged to explore the shops, enjoy seasonal décor, and experience the personal service that only small businesses can provide.

“Every purchase made downtown is an investment in our community,” said Beckie Moore, Hope Downtown Network Executive Director. “Small Business Saturday is a great opportunity to show our local businesses how much they matter—not just during the holidays, but all year long.”

Small Business Saturday is a national movement that encourages people to shop small and shop local. In Hope, the event highlights the heart of the community—its locally owned shops, restaurants, and service businesses that keep downtown vibrant and unique.

Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to bring friends, sip hot cocoa, and shop small in historic downtown Hope on November 29.

Please like/follow Hope Downtown Network’s Facebook page to view a list of participating businesses.