Local Love: Small Business Saturday in Louisville
Even Poster for Small Business Saturday | Photo by louisvilleco_chamber
Small Business Saturday in Louisville is more than a shopping day: it’s a full community celebration of the local makers, owners, and creatives who give this historic town its signature charm. Each November, Louisville’s tree lined streets and storefronts take on an extra dose of warmth as neighbors bundle up, grab a coffee from Bittersweet Café, and head out to explore the businesses that make downtown so special. Unlike the rush and overwhelm of black Friday, Small Business Saturday in Louisville moves at a more human pace.
This years small business Saturday is Saturday November 29th and offers a variety of different stores and restaurants for you to peruse. You can grab a bite to eat, finish your holiday shopping and soak up the small town charm of Louisville. What’s more amazing than that?
Throughout the day, shoppers can enjoy festive specials, pop ups, tastings, and hand crafted markets throughout Historic Downtown Louisville, with boutiques like Found Collective, Pitter Patter Children’s Boutique, and Old Friends offering curated gifts and handmade goods. Outdoor lovers can stop into Louisville Cyclery or My Outdoor Alphabet for locally inspired gear, while book lovers browse titles and treasures at Little Horse Books & Vintage. Many shops release limited edition holiday items or a special one day discount, making it easy to tackle a gift list while supporting local favorites. Here are the top events to look for at this years event:
Wine Makers Market at Moxie
Visit with Santa at Zucca and meet the mini reindeer (horses) with hot cocoa from 11am to 2pm
Ice Skating at Old Town Skare
Free horse drawn carriage rides from 12pm to 3pm
Free gift wrapping at Eleanor (for gifts purchased at the downtown shops)
Holiday music, caroling, and so much more!
Moxie Storefront- A Staple of Louisville Small Business | Photo by: moxiebreadco
What truly sets Louisville apart is the community spirit of the city. Small Business Saturday is less about transactions and more about relationships. Every purchase supports the livelihood of a neighbor and strengthens a local economy built on family owned boutiques and long loved eateries. These businesses shape Louisville’s identity, and supporting them helps keep the town vibrant, walkable, and full of character long after the holidays are over. For both locals and those just visiting, spending the day discovering new shops or restaurants, browsing Main Street staples and choosing to shop locally becomes a meaningful way to give back to the place you love (or your new favorite place if you’re not from here).
Local Goods from Louisville Favorite Acme Fine Goods | Photo by: acmefinegoods
Small businesses are the heartbeat of Louisville, infusing our town with character, creativity, and resilience. Supporting the shops and restaurants that make our community feel like home. Shop small, shop local, and help keep Louisville thriving. Interested? Here are the details:
Small Business Saturday is taking place Saturday November 29th in Downtown Louisville at 749 Main St - please visit the city’s website for up to date times, info, and complete vendor list.
For more info on supporting local, click HERE.