10 Places to Kick Off Your Holiday Shopping Weekend in Austin
Shop local for Black Friday, Small Biz Sat. & GivingTuesday
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In need of holiday shopping and savings recs? We’ve got you covered! Here are 10 shops and local businesses offering unique deals on giftables your loved ones will adore. From soothing scented candles to gorgeous vintage jewelry, and even ways to earn some of that moolah back, these local shops and businesses are here to help you sleigh the season.
After you’re done with all the holiday shopping for others, don’t forget to hold back some of that cash you’ve saved for Giving Tuesday!
Birds Barbershop Holiday Gift Card Sale
Dates: Nov. 15 - Dec. 31 l.ead.me/birdsbarbershop
Give the gift of great hair this season with Birds Barbershop! Locally owned and operated since 2006, Birds has been voted best haircut in Austin ever since. Discounted gift cards are available online, in-store, and by mail through Dec 31st, but the best part of all is that they’re valid at all locations for all services, with no expiration.
Black Friday/Small Business Saturday Weekend with BookWoman
Dates: Nov. 24-27 5501 N. Lamar, #A-105 www.ebookwoman.com
All weekend long enjoy a free book (from BookWoman’s special section) with all purchases over $40! They will also have mystery bundles of various genres (poetry/queer/non-fiction), ranging from $9.99-$12.00 per bundle. Come support your local feminist bookstore, which has been around for 48 years and counting!
Spend Black Friday and Small Business Saturday With Lady Collective
Dates: Nov. 24-27 4410 Medical Pkwy www.instagram.com/ladycollective__
Enjoy 15% off furniture and select vendor booths when you step into Lady Collective, Austin's latest multi-vendor vintage shop, nestled in the heart of Rosedale. This unique space showcases exclusively women-owned businesses, all with a strong emphasis on style and design. Beyond offering a curated selection of treasures, Lady Collective also opens its doors for hosting events, creating a dynamic hub where creativity thrives.
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale at Slow North
Dates: Now through Nov. 28 2700 W. Anderson Ln. #410 www.slownorth.com
Spark holiday spirit with Slow North's hand-poured holiday candle collection! Designed with sustainability in mind, Slow North offers naturally healthy candles free from harmful substances along with an expanded line of wellness goods, including heated neck wraps, weighted eye masks, and more. Get a head start on your holiday shopping and enjoy 20% off when you shop now through November 21-28 in-store and online with code BFCM.
Sustainable Holiday Trade-Up at Uptown Cheapskate!
Dates: Nov. 1-30 3005 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 110-A www.uptowncheapskateaustin.com
This holiday season, get paid for your trendy, designer & vintage items including luxury brands at Austin's award-winning, locally-owned upscale fashion exchange! Uptown Cheapskate Austin pays immediate cash on the spot or 25% MORE in store credit you can use for tax-free shopping! Mention this ad for DOUBLE Uptown Insider points through November 30!
“Out of the Vault” Vintage Turquoise Jewelry Trunk Show at Uptown Modern
Dates: Nov. 25-26 and Dec. 2 & 3 5111 Burnet Rd. www.uptownmodernaustin.com
Showcasing and selling a huge collection of vintage Native American old pawn turquoise and handmade Mexican jewelry that has been stored for years, this trunk show is one that you won’t want to miss! Join Uptown Modern for the first public sale of many fabulous bracelets and earrings mixed with their own collection of vintage jewelry.
Toybrary End-of-Year Memberships Sale!
2001 Justin Ln. www.toybraryaustin.com
Drop off your kids while you shop! For children aged 6 months to 5 years. Engage your little ones in a realm of indoor and outdoor playgrounds at Toybrary Austin, where they can discover, develop, and have a great time! Offering drop-off child care and an enchanting preschool, Toybrary is the perfect spot for both fun and early childhood development. Secure your punch cards or memberships now before prices increase in January!
Shop Local, Save Big at Home Consignment Center
Dates: Nov. 20-28 10515 N. Mopac Expy. www.thehomeconsignmentcenter.com/location/visit-our-austin-store/
Score big this holiday at Home Consignment Center. Choose from high-end luxury items at low consignment prices. Be sure to stop by on Black Friday to save even more with 20% off select designer merchandise. Support us on Secondhand Sunday, too! Home Consignment Center is open every day on North Mopac across from The Domain.
Austin Chronicle Online Merch Holiday Sale
Check out the Austin Chronicle’s inventory of online merchandise! We’ve got RIP Old Austin, Austin Chronic, and Hot Sauce Festival merch, plus beloved Chronicle Office Tri-Paw "Hank for the Holidays” t-shirts and mugs as well as classics like tote bags, kidswear, subscriptions for home delivered Chronicles, and more. Shop and save 20% off sitewide when you use the discount code “SupportFreePress” at checkout! Sale ends 12/31/23.
Congrats! You’ve shopped local and saved a ton! Continue spreading the love to local area nonprofits by participating in GivingTuesday! After all the splurges over Thanksgiving, it will help you feel all warm & fuzzy inside.
I Live Here I Give Here’s GivingTuesday
Date: Nov. 28 https://bit.ly/3QKLjAo
GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Started by a New York nonprofit in 2012, GivingTuesday has spread to 150+ countries. I Live Here I Give Here has served as the official Central Texas GivingTuesday Community Leader for GivingTuesday since 2017. Their goal is to promote giving to local Central Texas nonprofits.
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