Shop Small and support local businesses

Shoppers are invited to Shop Small, Shop Local with Georgetown merchants during the annual Small Business Saturday event Saturday, Nov. 27.

Holiday shoppers and visitors are encouraged to celebrate the season and support a small business by shopping at locally owned businesses. Participating retailers and restaurants will have specials and discounts available.

The kick-off event will be held from 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 27 at the Visitors Center, 101 E. Seventh St., A free canvas tote bag will be given to shoppers while supplies last.

City staff also will be on the Square from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. collecting public input about downtown parking, including garage location and options. A digital survey will launch Nov. 27. For more information, visit the project website.

The weekend will also include Artist Sunday, Nov. 28. Shoppers are encouraged to support local artists, and art-based businesses will have unique offerings perfect for gifting to friends and family.

The annual Small Business Saturday and Artist Sunday events are sponsored by the Georgetown Main Street Program, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, and the Downtown Georgetown Association.

For more information, visit mainstreet.georgetown.org/shop-small.