Shop Small in MontCo this Holiday Season

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, has been around since the 1950s and has become a household phrase associated with great deals and holiday shopping. But only in recent years have businesses also promoted other days like Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday.

This year, Small Business Saturday takes place on Nov. 24, and local businesses everywhere encourage shoppers to support them as they provide goods and services to our communities. To help you get ready for the busy holiday season, we’ve highlighted some local shopping districts and small businesses where you can find lots of gifts for those on your holiday list while you “Shop Small” throughout Montgomery County.

Small Town Shopping Districts

If you like the idea of shopping in a festive holiday atmosphere, MontCo has several quaint village spots for you to try. Skippack Village will be decked out for the season as luminaries line the sidewalks along Skippack Pike during its annual Illuminaire Nights. Every Wed. and Fri. night from 5 to 9 pm, shops and restaurants are open for business and offering special treats and sales for shoppers. Get a map of the village stores by clicking here.

The town of Ambler is also sponsoring specials and welcoming holiday shoppers for its annual Shop Small event. Dozens of shops and restaurants along Butler Pike and the many side streets will provide you with hours of holiday shopping. Free parking is available in several lots throughout the town for the day!

If you can’t make Shop Small Saturday, you can still support any local business in your area. Be sure to not miss Chestnut Hill’s annual festivities during Doe and Stag nights throughout the bustling urban village. Festively decorated businesses located along Germantown Ave. offer extended hours on Wed. evenings until 9 pm on Nov 28, and Dec. 5, 12 and 19^th. Enjoy roasted chestnuts, live brass music and carolers.

If you need ideas for holiday gift giving, check out these local small businesses offering specialty items in a variety of categories. Most have online ordering and some offer free pickup if you want to save on shipping!

Jams and Butters

Bauman Family Fruit Butters and Cider

118 Hoffmansville Rd., Sassamansville, PA 19472-0210
Order online at www.baumanfamily.com

Small Batch Kitchen

Sweet and savory fruit spreads, beer spreads and chutney
Online or local specialty shops: thesmallbatchkitchen.com

Nutty Novelties

336 W. Broad St, Telford PA 18969
Order online at squareup.com/market/nutty-novelties-llc

Chocolates

The Sweet Trading Company

733 Montgomery Ave., Narberth, PA 19072 and 450 Germantown Pk., Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Order online at: www.thesweettradingco.com

Sweet Ashley’s

Limerick Square Shopping Center, 70 Buckwalter Rd., Royersford Pa 19468
Order online at: sweetashleys.com

Bergin’s Chocolates

2634 Morris Rd, West Point, Pa 19446
berginschocolate.com

Stutz Candy

400 S. Warminster Rd., Hatboro, PA 19040
Order online at: www.stutzcandy.com

Coffee Roasters

Speak Easy Coffee Company

875 Main St, Pennsburg, PA 18073 (for order pickups only)
Order online: www.speakeasycoffeecompany.com

Valerio Coffee Roasters

2675 Eisenhower Ave., Audubon, PA 19403
Online at: www.valeriocoffee.com

Backyard Beans Coffee Company

408 West Main St., Lansdale, PA, 19446
Café and order online: www.backyardbeans.com

Snack Foods

Moyer Specialty Foods

Trail mixes, nuts, dried fruit, candy
Available in local food markets or visit their retail outlet located at:
20 South Second St., Souderton, PA 18964
moyerspecialtyfoods.com