12 Philadelphia Small Businesses to Support This Holiday Season

Shop local for sustainably made sweaters, ax throwing gift cards, and more.

With all the corporate hullabaloo that is Black Friday and Cyber Monday , it ’s comfortable to get sucked into theonline shoppingrabbit hole . And while you may easily expend the season click “ add up to cart , ” the vacation are the perfect time to get out in your city and support local small business enterprise .

Whether you block by on Small Business Saturday to kick off the season of giving or wait until the last minute to check everyone off your tilt , Philadelphia - field creative person and diminished businesses will be there for you with unfeignedly alone endowment . From plants and sustainably made perspirer to ax throwing , here ’s just a sampling where to shop local for talent in Philly this class .

Grant Blvd

Powelton VillageAt Grant Blvd , fashion is a means of promoting sustainability , inclusivity , and economic injustice . The West Philly boutique is full of dresses , comfortable hoodies , and fun leopard - print getups , yield plenty of opportunities to support their inspire mission .

A Novel Idea

East PassyunkThis indie bookstore ( one of many great lit store in Philly ) is your one - stop shop class for learn local and small pressure authors , as well as bestsellers , at the welcoming East Passyunk location . For Small Business Saturday , the shop is running a promotion , Blind Date With A Book , where you could blindly select a wrapped – up book for $ 5 to $ 25 .

Kick Axe Throwing

Old CityWhether you want to swash off some steam and lunge some axes at plyboard targets or just enjoy the cozy cabin ambiance over some drinks at the prevention , a stumble to Kick Axe pass water a great talent . The axe - drop venue is proffer a “ Try Us Out ” software program for the vacation , which includes one appetizer , 30 mo of ax throwing , and a cocktail for each person for $ 60 for two people or $ 120 for four . ( Heads up : This deal can only be booked over the phone or as a base on balls - in . ) Plus , if you bribe a $ 100 natural endowment card , you ’ll get a $ 20 one free , checking one more box off your shopping leaning or allowing you to come back and try it out yourself .

Lila Philadelphia

ManayunkThis internationally sourced wearable boutique origin plenty of seasonal good like colourful jackets and chunky sweaters . Plus , a stack gift section with presents under $ 25 , under $ 50 , and under $ 100 . Small Business Saturday shoppers will be greeted with a cupful of mulled wine or hot cocoa , sugar biscuit , and a surprise talent with your purchase — not to mention whimsical Nutcracker decor .

Made and Maker

FishtownThis tiny vintage shop is packed to the gill with incredible time of origin finds , from cowboy boots to bomber jacket crown — it even has theQueer Eyeseal of favorable reception . Plus , if you ’re in need of styling help , associates will assist slick up up your face .

Thunderbird Salvage

East KensingtonFeaturing everything you ’d ever need to spruce up your space , Thunderbird Salvage ’s selection of new , used , vintage , eclectic , and salvage goods are definitely conversation entrant . Pick up apair of boldness duck bookendsor avintage trophy caseto make indisputable your interior decoration is ready for any upcoming vacation parties .

Noble Goods

Chestnut HillThis contemporary women ’s dress shop is focused on effortless style , so expect timeless opus like electroneutral sweaters , classic neat - branch jeans , and crisp button - down shirts . region - astray on Small Business Saturday , shoppers can enjoy Mummers performance , prissy carolers , a visit from Santa , and horse and pusher ride .

South Street Art Mart

Society HillGoods from about 180 local and indie artist , ranging from t - shirts to prints , are housed under one roof at the delightfully eclecticSouth Street Art Mart . The shop grew out of a holiday pop - up market , so you fuck there ’s mess of kickshaw worth putting a big fore on , like this spirited“F*ck the PPA”print .

Ritual Shoppe

Rittenhouse SquareA gift - presenter ’s delight , introduce the welcoming bosom of Ritual Shoppe where there ’s so much to look at and be enchanted by : handcrafted jewelry , lulu and pill roller , watch glass , and tarot decks . Throughout November and December , Ritual Shoppe is donating $ 1 for every sale to the local nonprofitBebashi , which provide access to culturally raw healthcare , HIV / AIDS services , health education , and social service . Curate a vibe and pick up some crystals and incense from here for your favorite giftee .

South Fellini

Passyunk SquareHome of the Philly - est of shirt , crown , hoodies , pins , coffee cup , and more , South Fellini ’s iconic “ Jawn ” shirts and other thread have been see on the like ofJames McAvoyandAdam Sandler . Stop by throughout the calendar month or visit on Small Business Saturday , when the first 30 customer in the door get a costless Wanamaker carryall bag .

Vault + Vine

East FallsPart floral studio apartment , industrial plant workshop , coffeehouse , and gift shop class , Vault + Vine stock seasonal flowers , house works , and other whimsical odds and end . Pick up a few lush cuties for your low - upkeep champion or plow yourself to some holiday - theme bath products .

Super Loa

East Passyunk CrossingFormerly found in Bala Cynwyd , CBD dispensary Super Loa recently relocated to East Passyunk earlier this calendar month . All intersection — from tinctures to click chews — are constitutive and hand - cull by staff . When you come on Small Business Saturday , you ’ll be treat to 25 % off the entire store .

Vault + Vine