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Celebrate Small Business Satruday in Downtown York

By Donwtown York November 28, 2025

Downtown York is home to hundreds of unique shops, galleries, restaurants, and makers that give our community its signature Historically Edgy character. Small Business Saturday, held annually on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, encourages shoppers nationwide to support the small businesses that strengthen local economies. This holiday season, explore the Market District, Royal Square, and the WeCo District to find handcrafted gifts, artwork, and one-of-a-kind treasures. Shopping small makes a big impact right here in Downtown York.

 Market District: 

  • Appell Center for the Performing Arts: Start your holiday shopping early with our annual CYBER SALE! 30% off tickets to 13 thrilling performances with promo code CYBER2025! CLICK HERE for full details.
  • Confidence Boutique: 225 S. George St., extended store hours. Small Business Saturday promotions include a free gift with purchase, 30% off the entire store, and a custom charm bracelet giveaway.
  • Creative York: Squared: Annual Small Works Exhibit – 10 N. Beaver St., opening reception on Saturday, November 29 from 10am–12pm. This annual exhibit features over 100 original small works created by local and regional artists. All pieces are under $500 and can be taken home the day they are purchased, making them perfect for holiday gift giving. The exhibit will be on display November 29–December 27, 2025.
  • Indigo Bleu: Black Friday 10am – 6pm: 20% off clothing in-store and online (code: holiday). Small Business Saturday 8am – 5pm: 20% off clothing in-store and online (code: holiday), tons of new arrivals, $20 sale racks, 20% off gift cards in-store and online (online code: holiday). discounted gift cards are not valid for use during small business saturday weekend. shop small sunday 10am – 3pm: 20% off clothing in-store and online (code: holiday), first 50 in-store purchases receive a coupon off your next visit.Small Business Saturday 39 W. Philadelphia St.
  • Keystone Kidspace: 369 N. George St. Give the Gift of Play! Stop by Keystone Kidspace to shop our gift specials and stay to play all day with your family! We’re open 10am-5pm every Saturday & 12-4pm every Sunday. Reserve your day passes ahead of time to start playing as soon as you walk in the door! In Person Deal: Purchase a membership to Keystone Kidspace as a gift between November 28-December 31, 2025 and get a free gift! Your choice: Pick out a FREE gift with purchase from our store (up to $15 value, must be redeemed in person at time of purchase) or get 2 FREE day passes to gift or bring some friends with you the next time you visit ($24 value). Online Deal: Purchase a membership to Keystone Kidspace as a gift on our website between November 28-December 31, 2025 and get 2 FREE day passes to gift or bring some friends with you the next time you visit ($24 value). We’re also offering giftable day passes for a limited time and gift cards in customizable values. Plus, visit our Gift Shop for a selection of fun & enriching STEAM activities, toys, and gifts!
  • My Girlfriend’s Wardrobe: 38 N. Beaver St. Starting Black Friday, select luxury bags for 25-50%, then adding in a 75% off rack for Saturday only!
  • Revolt Style Studio: Special sales start on black friday, 11/28, the store will be open from 9 am to 4 pm, featuring a $1 vintage clothing sale and $5 vintage accessories sale. on small business saturday, 11/29, hours are 9 am to 5 pm, with a $10 vintage clothing rack and $10 mystery grab bags (valued at $25 or more, while supplies last). on small business sunday, 11/30, the store will be open from 10 am to 2 pm, offering a $10 vintage clothing rack. throughout the entire weekend, there will be a gift card sale: $10 off $50 gift cards and $20 off $100 gift cards. 26 N. Beaver St.
  • Roost Uncommon Kitchen: BOGO card sales are availbel 9:00AM Friday – 9PM Monday. Buy a gift card and get one for FREE! What better way to treat yourself and a friend? 🎉Available in house or Online
  • The Watchmaker’s Daughter: 22 N. Beaver St., open 9am–3pm. Small Business Saturday promotions include costume jewelry bins priced at $5 and under and 10% off vintage sterling silver.
  • York Revolution: In-person only deals at 45 W. Market St. Woof Pack Memberships, RevoBREWtion Pack, Family Fun Packs, Ultimate 4 packs, 1741 packs, Friday game membership, Buy 2 tickets sick packs and get one free, Rookie Revs Kids Club Memberships, Championship Hat Packs, and more deals for Small Business Saturday! Check out all the deals here!


 Royal Square District:

  • Creatives on King: How to Use Your Grinchy Gift: Pick up this coupon at the 4th Annual Inclusive Holiday Bazaar- The Bond – 134 E. King Street, York, PA. Bring it to Creatives on King between the hours of 9AM and 6PM on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Collect your free mini ornament and keep the holiday shopping fun rolling! “Don’t let the Grinch steal your holiday spirit—support local makers and enjoy a little handmade cheer!”
  • HIVE artspace: Open 10am–5pm. Shop The Mini Art Show with special new additions and exclusive previews of some of the December collection. Guest artist: TBA. Small Business Saturday promotion: free sticker with purchase. Wendy Smith Maganas will also be featured during open hours with her Creation Open House event, including cookies and light refreshments.
  • King’s Courtyard Artists’ Collective: Open 9am–5pm. Home to 22 in-house artists, each with large spaces full of art and creative gifts. Featuring Native American and household items, oddities, fine art and sculpture, jewelry, and much more, representing many styles. This unique gallery turns gift shopping into an adventure!
  • Roaming Roast: Open 8am–4pm. Small Business Saturday promotions include special cookies and coffee drinks.
  • The Glass Turtle Studio: Open 9am–5pm. Shop handmade ornaments, gifts, and goodies from local and regional makers and fine artists. The gallery will feature the “Barns and Bridges” show with capturedmino. Bring your Bright Lights tickets to receive a $10 gift certificate with a $50 purchase (gift certificate not redeemable at time of purchase). Hot chocolate will be available for shoppers.
  • Rainbow Rose Inclusive Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at The Bond – Royal Square District (134 E. King St., York). Discover one‑of‑a‑kind gifts from local vendors, support inclusive community commerce, and kick off the holiday season with heart. Everyone is welcome—bring friends, family, and your holiday spirit! 🎁
  • Venture: Open 10am–5pm. Small Business Saturday promotions include new ornaments arriving for the “Wonder and Whimsy” show and free gift wrapping.


The WeCo District:  

Cornerstone Barbershop: Open 9am–2pm. Small Business Saturday promotion: $5 off haircare products.

Steph Holmes Artist Studio: 256 W. Philadelphia St., 2nd floor of Gather 256, open 8am–5pm. Step inside to explore a working artist studio filled with original paintings and drawings of woodland creatures, plus shelves of nature-inspired gifts. Small Business Saturday offerings include ornaments, small prints, cards, and postcards—perfect for thoughtful seasonal gifts. Visit in person or enjoy free shipping at stephholmes.com.


Parking

METERED PARKING IS FREE DURING SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY! No ParkMobile code needed.

Parking is plentiful in Downtown York. There are 1,260 garage parking spaces and 350 on-street parking meters in our downtown area. 

City-Owned Parking Garages: King Street Garage, Market Street Garage, Philadelphia Street Garage.

Free parking is also available in the Royal Square District after 5pm at the following locations: Corner lot of E. Newton Ave and S. Duke Street and E. King Street and S. Queen Street Lot (directly across from The Bond). For Collusion Tapworks Customers, parking is available in the corner lot of S. Howard Street and E. Newton Avenue (directly behind the Bond).

WeCo: Free on-street parking on West Philadelphia Street and at the Foundry Park parking lot.

Some parking lots in Downtown York are privately owned and still require payment through ParkMobile, even though City-operated meters will not be enforced that day. These private lots actively monitor their spaces and may boot vehicles that do not follow their posted ParkMobile guidelines and hours. Please double-check signage when you park.