25 Local Spots to Shop This Small Business Saturday
Holiday shopping season has officially begun, and Milwaukee’s many small businesses are shelling out the deals so you have all the more reason to #shopsmall this Saturday!
1. Olson House
4326 N. OAKLAND AVE., SHOREWOOD
Helmed by interior designer Teresa Olson, Olson House is the local destination for Nordic-inspired goods, gifts and decor designed to create peace and beauty throughout the home. On Small Business Saturday, they’re hosting their biggest sale yet— with everything (except local art and apothecary) 20% off. Patrons spending over $200 will get 25% off. Open from 10-6, Olson House is gifting free cookies from Bakehouse 23 and a free Swedish Dishcloth with purchase while supplies last. If you like to shop early, they’re also hosting a “good karma Friday,” donating 10% of sales that day to METAvivor, Metastatic Breast Cancer Research, Support and Awareness.
2. Plume
3001 S. KINNICKINNIC AVE., SUITE #2
Vintage aficionado Maggie Solveson opened this Bayview hotspot six years ago, curating unique pieces of apparel and local art and home goods. This weekend, they’re hosting a three-day sale. Opening an hour early on Friday, they’re offering 30% off all day, with an extra 10% off the first and last hour of the day. On Saturday, the sale will be 25% off storewide with curated gift bags including coupons and treats from Bay View area businesses (including nearby Alive and Fine) for the first 15 customers of the day. Sunday will also be 25% off. Throughout the weekend, folks are invited to enter a giveaway for a $200 gift card both in person and on Instagram.
3. ModGen
211 N. BROADWAY
This Third Ward homegoods boutique is offering a storewide discount of 30% off everything on Small Business Saturday. Visitors will receive complimentary chocolate peppermint tea and candy canes and all Rewards Members will receive double points on all purchases to celebrate Small Business Saturday.
4. Mixed Bag
322 E. SILVER SPRING DR., WHITEFISH BAY
Games, books, planners, bags, art, accessories and more can be found at this great Whitefish Bay shop. To celebrate Small Business Saturday, they’re hosting their yearly “roll the dice” game, where visitors can roll a die to reveal their savings— between 10% off, 15% off or a $10 gift card. Opened from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the first 25 customers in the shop will also receive swag bags, stuffed with freebies and coupons from local businesses.
5. GoodLands Home & Goods
2565 N. DOWNER AVE.
GoodLands Home & Goods is a bright and colorful homegoods store with a mission to help customers “love the objects they live with everyday.” They’re opening early (10 a.m.) on Small Business Saturday and offering a variety of great sales and deals. Discounts include: 20% off all new holiday ornaments and decor, holiday card box sets, table linens, blankets, pillows, socks and bandanas. Patrons will receive complimentary chai and chocolate from Oso Chai and Gail Ambrosius Chocolate and the chance to enter a raffle for a $50 store gift certificate.
6. Ebb & Flow
906 E. CENTER ST.
Riverwest’s newest maximilist home goods shop is a great stop for the unique design lover in your life. Ebb & Flow stocks a variety of home goods items like candles, throw pillows, mugs, bags, dishware and small gifts from trending brands like Baggu, Graza, Backdrop, Le Puzz and beyond. All weekend long, they’re offering shoppers a free Ebb & Flow tote bag with a purchase of $50 or more and 20% off Baggu products. On Friday, there will be a 20% off all BLOMB Perfumes and on Saturday 20% off pillows and blankets.
7. Paloma Wilder
2105 N PROSPECT AVE.
Jewelry designer Paloma Wilder may be best known for her bonded jewelry bar, but she also has a ton of one-of-a-kind, locally made earring, rings and necklace options for the silver and gold lover in your life. Over the weekend, the team is hosting a hot chocolate bar and running a gift certificate promotion for bond bracelets and piercing appointments. You can also catch their team at the St. Kate’s Holiday Market over the weekend and at Hovercraft on Sunday.
8. Bliffert
1014 E. CHAMBERS ST., MILWAUKEE | 1009 E. WISCONSIN ST., PORTAGE
For the DIY-er in your life— Bliffert’s Chamber St. and Portage locations are offering a variety deals for Small Business Saturday. The first 20 customers (at both locations) will receive a surprise gift with savings from $5 to $100. Buy the Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL 2-Tool Cordless Combo Kit (301184) and receive a free battery, tumbler, and utility knife.
9. Pink Moon Bay
317 N. BROADWAY
The Third Ward is home to Pink Moon Bay, a clothing retailer designed for mothers and daughters, with a range of clothing styles and fits for all ages. They’re celebrating Small Business Saturday with an Après Thanksgiving Shopping Spree! From Nov. 25 – Dec. 1 customers receive 20% off up to 5 items and if they fill their card they are entered to win a $500 gift card given out at each location.
10. URSA
2534 S KINNICKINNIC AVE.
Bayview’s home goods retailer and plant shop, URSA, is offering Small Business Saturday shoppers a variety of deals. All shoppers can enjoy 10% off all purchases. Additionally, the first 50 customers who spend $50 or more will be gifted a tote bag packed with swag, coupons and gift cards from other Milwaukee small businesses (including nearby Alive and Fine). All shoppers will also get the chance to win one of four $50 URSA gift cards when they spend $50 or more; winners will be announced on 12/1
11. Salty Paws
121 N. JEFFERSON ST.
If you have some four-legged friends to celebrate this holiday season, make a stop at Salty Paws, Wisconsin’s first dog ice cream bar, for doggie gifts galore. On Small Business Saturday, they are hosting a variety of product and gift certificate giveaways, as well as a hot chocolate bar and some goodies. Pet portrait artist Brittany Fair will also be in house, offering custom pet portraits.
12. Little Village Play Cafe
6505 N. NORTH AVE.
All day Saturday, Little Village Play Cafe is offering a variety of deals that are great for you and the family, or for gifting this holiday season. Their membership gift package is buy two months, get one free— $156 total for one child, or $250 for multiples. There will also be BOGO Little Learners Classes, 15% off all books and toys (20% for members) and a gift card promo. Parents can enjoy all day happy hour while the kiddos play.
13. House of Gaud
2018 S. 1ST ST., SUITE 310
If you’re shopping for vintage furniture and home good lovers, make a stop to House of Gaud for a week of holiday shopping deals. On Small Business Saturday, you can shop 15% off their collection from 12-4 p.m. at their Lincoln Warehouse showroom— and receive complimentary bubbly as you peruse. Don’t want to brace the crowds? They’re offering that same 15% online both Saturday and Sunday.
14. Face Foundrie
326 N. WATER ST.
There’s nothing like the gift of self-care this holiday season. The Face Foundrie, the facial bar in the Third Ward, is offering a 20% off Face Foundrie brand, PCA or ELTA MD products, $25 off a HydraFacial or H2Glow service and a complimentary $20 gift card for every $100 spent.
15. Ultratwist Vintage
7730 W NATIONAL AVE., WEST ALLIS
Shop Small (and second hand!) at the Ultratwist Vintage shop small celebrations. From 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., customers can enjoy complimentary bites and beverages, $5 vintage bins, $10 vintage clearance rack plus door prizes and discounts. Find true vintage, modern resale, and new retro style clothing in sizes XS-5X.
16. Fischberger’s Variety
2445 N. HOLTON ST.
Do you have some kids (or kids at heart) on your holiday gift lift this year? Pay a visit to Fischberger’s Variety, where they have games, pop-culture decor, toys, home goods and more. For Small Business Saturday, they’re offering half-off all holiday ornaments the whole weekend long.
17. Sardines
2925 S. DELAWARE AVE.
Opened only earlier this year, Sardines has quickly earned its rank in the best of Bayview’s vintage shops. Stop by to shop vintage clothing, home goods, accessories to pick up a holiday treat for a loved one, or for yourself! From 11a.m-7 p.m. on Small Business Saturday, take 10% off everything in the store.
18. Lilliput Records
1669 N. FARWELL AVE.
Beloved East Side record shop, Lilliput Records, is hosting a Small Business Saturday event for music lovers hoping to snag a deal for holiday shopping. On Saturday, they will offer 25% off used CDs, 40% off new DVDs & Blu-rays & 75% off / BOGO used DVDs & Blu-rays.
19. Orange and Blue Co.
1809 N. HUBBARD ST.
Grab your bestie— you’re going shopping! Orange and Blue Co.’s “Bestie Earrings” sale will be going on from Friday to Monday. Stop in, enjoy a complimentary mimosa, and buy any pair of earrings for a friend, and get a pair of equal or lesser value for you at 50% off. There will also be a free gift with purchase when spending $35 or more on Saturday, while supplies last.
20. Cival Collective
911 W. NATIONAL AVE.
These local jewelers create one-of-a-kind earrings, rings, necklaces and other pieces at a variety of price points, making great holiday gifts for accessory lovers. For Small Business Saturday, they are hosting a vendor pop-up, with locally-made goodies from several different small businesses. Customers can also enjoy storewide discounts and hourly giveaways.
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21. Shop the Ward
HISTORIC THIRD WARD
Milwaukee’s shopping district comes alive for Small Business Saturday, with 30 shops, restaurants and galleries promoting deals for holiday shoppers. Starting this weekend, and running through Dec. 23, the Historic Third Ward is offering gift cards to several area businesses. You can enter to win by following @historicthirdward on instagram and entering their daily giveaways.
22. Small Business Saturday Market
CROSSROADS COLLECTIVE | 2238 N. FARWELL AVE.
It’s easy to support lots of local at the Crossroads Collective Small Business Saturday Market from noon to 4 p.m. Shop from vendors including Fresh to Death, CYSM Design, Casa duBois, Jans Journey, Indigo Fay & Zachipuss, Grass Stain Nostalgia, and Crochet by Kat & Haley. While you’re there, grab a bite from one of Crossroads’ many food vendors— they’re small businesses too!
23. Small Business Saturday Open House
NŌ STUDIOS | 1037 W. McKINLEY AVE.
Nō Studios, MKE Black and We Got Soul are teaming up to host a Small Business Saturday open house where patrons are invited to come, do some holiday shopping, meet vendors, see product demos, eat and enjoy some films from Milwaukee-area filmmakers. Some participating vendors include My Soul Brew Kombucha, Niche Book Bar, Ed Hennings Shoes, Henderson House Publishing and many more! Register online here.
24. Small Business Saturday Shop Hop Event
DOWNTOWN PORT WASHINGTON
The shops of Downtown Port Washington are collaborating for this weekend’s Small Business Saturday Shop Hop event. Local shops are offering deals, discounts and gifts for shoppers as well as an annual “swag bag” giveaway at each of the participating retail locations.
25. Milwaukee Makers Market
DISCOVERY WORLD | 500 N. HARBOR DR.
This one-stop-shop is curated by Milwaukee Makers Market in celebration of Shop Small Saturday. Over 50 vendors will be selling their handmade crafts and goods with free entrance for shoppers. The event will run from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with local vendors including Big White Yeti, BB Cakes, Blu Mountain Co., My Charming Ceramics and many more.
