Old Town North has some terrific shopping opportunities for all your holiday needs, from food to decor to gifts. Try these two examples on for size:

Pre-Thanksgiving Farmers Market: Tuesday, November 21, 3:00 - 6:30 pm, Montgomery Park (901 North Royal Street); Shop for baked goods and produce, specialty food items, seasonal decorations and fresh greenery and gifts. Visit https://oldtownnorth.org/ for a preview of offerings or to place a pre-order to pick up Tuesday.

Made in ALX is celebrating Plaid Friday* on November 24 and Small Business Saturday** on November 25 (533 Montgomery Street); For unique, locally-made gifts, Made in ALX will be open from 10 am - 5 pm on Plaid Friday and offering free gift wrap with purchases over $75 (or $5 gift wrap with any other purchase). The store will open again at 10 a.m. on Small Business Saturday, offering 20% off hundreds of items in the store, gift wrap (free with purchase over $75 or $5 gift wrap with any other purchase). Plus, Saturday morning, sample the new teas from Alexandria's BB Tea Boutique and Hypergoat Coffee Roasters.

While you’re out and about, re-energize with a meal or a snack at our fabulous Old Town North restaurants and cafes.

We hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving!

* Plaid Friday celebrates the diversity and creativity of local, independent businesses. It's a fun and laid-back alternative to your typical Black Friday.

** Small Business Saturday is a marketing initiative created and promoted by the American Express credit card brand to encourage holiday shopping on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Get Ready for the Holidays in OTN!

We hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving!