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The holiday season brings some of the year's biggest shopping days, including Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. With some of the season’s lowest prices and special offers, it’s a great chance to stock up on your favorites and check off the gifts on your shopping list.
The Big Benefits of Shopping Small
Want to avoid the crowds of the mall and the chaos of big box stores? Shop local small businesses! Not only does it help keep your holiday shopping experience stress-free, but it also helps support the wonderful businesses around Baltimore and boost our local economy. Shopping small has a big impact on our community.
Each year, Small Business Saturday follows Black Friday. On this day, everyone is encouraged to “shop small” and honor the contributions of small businesses. The first Small Business Saturday was held in 2010, and it was such a success that it was passed as a Senate resolution in 2011. Now, neighborhoods around the country champion their local businesses on this important day.
Holiday Shopping Events in Baltimore
Local businesses are teaming up to host some fun events to enjoy while you shop this Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.
Black Friday
Sip on hot chocolate and enjoy live music while you shop Harbor East stores during the Harbor East Holiday Haul from 11am – 4pm on Black Friday. If you're one of the first 100 people to check in, you'll receive a complimentary seasonal drink from James Joyce. Just don’t forget to RSVP.
Need to unwind after a hectic morning of holiday shopping? Head to a Black Friday event at Max’s Taphouse in Fells Point to choose from an impressive selection of 20+ rare stouts and porters. They'll be serving drinks all day until 10:30pm, so you can stop by whenever you’re done shopping.
If you’re craving that classic holiday market vibe, shop a festive wonderland at the Inner Harbor Christmas Village. This holiday market is an amazing place to shop for gifts, thanks to 55 local small businesses, makers, and international vendors. If you cannot make it on Black Friday, don’t worry: the market will be open daily from November 19th to Christmas Eve.
Small Business Saturday
The Hampden Village Merchant Association is hosting a fun Small Business Saturday program. Guests can participate in a "passport" activity, where shopping is rewarded with gift basket raffle entries. You could win gift cards and goodies from some top local retailers, so don’t miss it!
While you're in Hampden, swing by the Mill Centre to peruse a selection of handmade and unique gifts at the Shop Small Art Crawl from 10am – 5pm. Local artists including jewelry makers, photographers, artists, and more will be selling their creations.
Early risers, head to Waverly starting at 6am. You’ll get to experience Opening Day of the 32nd Street Farmers Market’s winter season and support Baltimore's artisans, growers, and creators by shopping locally-made goods.
If you'd prefer to avoid the hustle and bustle of a large market, check out the Mini Small Biz Saturday Market from 10am – 3pm at R. House in Remington. Visitors can shop from a carefully-curated selection of local vendors including fiber arts, sustainable candles, and more.
Highlandtown is also hosting two exciting Small Business Saturday events. First, swing by High Grounds for free coffee to fuel up before a busy shopping day. After, join along for a tour of Highlandtown and get to know the amazing retailers, eateries, and small businesses that call Main Street home. You’ll also want to visit Night Owl Gallery between 10am – 5pm to shop one-of-a-kind gifts from the Arts District.
The festivities continue at the Small Business Saturday Pop-up in Brewer's Hill, hosted by Studio10TEN10. Explore gifts from 10 incredible Baltimore makers including Miss Sugafoot and Charm City Cigars.
Up in White Marsh, The Avenue will be transformed into a Shop Small extravaganza from noon until 5pm. Over 60 Charm city vendors are setting up shop, so there's sure to be something for everyone.
Happy Shopping!
We’re grateful for all the amazing Baltimore businesses that make our community special. We hope you have a fun weekend of shopping, Spinnaker Residents. If you take a photo of your haul, share it with us on social media, @SpinnakerBayApts.
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]]>The holiday season brings some of the year's biggest shopping days, including Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. With some of the season’s lowest prices and special offers, it’s a great chance to stock up on your favorites and check off the gifts on your shopping list.
The Big Benefits of Shopping Small
Want to avoid the crowds of the mall and the chaos of big box stores? Shop local small businesses! Not only does it help keep your holiday shopping experience stress-free, but it also helps support the wonderful businesses around Baltimore and boost our local economy. Shopping small has a big impact on our community.
Each year, Small Business Saturday follows Black Friday. On this day, everyone is encouraged to “shop small” and honor the contributions of small businesses. The first Small Business Saturday was held in 2010, and it was such a success that it was passed as a Senate resolution in 2011. Now, neighborhoods around the country champion their local businesses on this important day.
Holiday Shopping Events in Baltimore
Local businesses are teaming up to host some fun events to enjoy while you shop this Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.
Black Friday
Sip on hot chocolate and enjoy live music while you shop Harbor East stores during the Harbor East Holiday Haul from 11am – 4pm on Black Friday. If you're one of the first 100 people to check in, you'll receive a complimentary seasonal drink from James Joyce. Just don’t forget to RSVP.
Need to unwind after a hectic morning of holiday shopping? Head to a Black Friday event at Max’s Taphouse in Fells Point to choose from an impressive selection of 20+ rare stouts and porters. They'll be serving drinks all day until 10:30pm, so you can stop by whenever you’re done your shopping.
If you’re craving that classic holiday market vibe, shop a festive wonderland at the Inner Harbor Christmas Village. This holiday market is an amazing place to shop for gifts, thanks to 55 local small businesses, makers, and international vendors. If you cannot make it on Black Friday, don’t worry: the market will be open daily from November 19th to Christmas Eve.
Small Business Saturday
The Hampden Village Merchant Association is hosting a fun Small Business Saturday program. Guests can participate in a "passport" activity, where shopping is rewarded with gift basket raffle entries. You could win gift cards and goodies from some top local retailers, so don’t miss it!
While you're in Hampden, swing by the Mill Centre to peruse a selection of handmade and unique gifts at the Shop Small Art Crawl from 10am – 5pm. Local artists including jewelry makers, photographers, artists, and more will be selling their creations.
Early risers, head to Waverly starting at 6am. You’ll get to experience Opening Day of the 32nd Street Farmers Market’s winter season and support Baltimore's artisans, growers, and creators by shopping locally-made goods.
If you'd prefer to avoid the hustle and bustle of a large market, check out the Mini Small Biz Saturday Market from 10am – 3pm at R. House in Remington. Visitors can shop from a carefully-curated selection of local vendors including fiber arts, sustainable candles, and more.
Highlandtown is also hosting two exciting Small Business Saturday events. First, swing by High Grounds for free coffee to fuel up before a busy shopping day. After, join along for a tour of Highlandtown and get to know the amazing retailers, eateries, and small businesses that call Main Street home. You’ll also want to visit Night Owl Gallery between 10am – 5pm to shop one-of-a-kind gifts from the Arts District.
The festivities continue at the Small Business Saturday Pop-up in Brewer's Hill, hosted by Studio10TEN10. Explore gifts from 10 incredible Baltimore makers including Miss Sugafoot and Charm City Cigars.
Up in White Marsh, The Avenue will be transformed into a Shop Small extravaganza from noon until 5pm. Over 60 Charm city vendors are setting up shop, so there's sure to be something for everyone.
Happy Shopping!
We’re grateful for all the amazing Baltimore businesses that make our community special. We hope you have a fun weekend of shopping, Spinnaker Residents. If you take a photo of your haul, share it with us on social media, @SpinnakerBayApts.
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The New Year, 2022, leads to new opportunities, chances, and habit changes. One of the most common New Year’s Resolutions is fitness! Personal health and exercising during busy work schedules can be challenging, and in fact, exhausting. Near your home in Spinnaker Bay, there are plenty of places ready to help you create some healthy habits.
Harbor East
Save time with these two fitness options located right here in Harbor East. The Maryland Athletic Club has it all. Personal trainers, swimming pools, free weights, yoga studios, and all kinds of fitness classes like bootcamp and barre. Check out their membership program or their all-access pass to get started!
Orange Theory Fitness Harbor East is all about that burn! This total body workout will have your heart rate pumping and your endorphins going. With early morning and late-night classes, you will always be able to get a workout in at Orange Theory.
Harbor Point
Solidcore is all about strength, full-body resistance, and slow fat burn. Unlike any pilates class ever before, this program will whip you up into shape.
Yoga and HIIT classes are restorative and challenging. Check out Hot Dragon Yoga for both hot yoga and hot HIIT classes. They offer all kinds of class packages to give you options to fit your every need.
If you prefer to workout from the comfort of your home, Live online classes are offered at Resistance! Unsure of what workout class you like? Don’t worry — Resistance has a 7-day free trial. Best of all, they’ll be opening an in-person spin studio in the spring, right in Harbor Point.
Fells Point
45 minutes. That is all it takes to get your workout done, to feel productive and proud of your accomplishments. F45 Team Training in Fells Point has cardio, hybrid, recovery, and resistance classes that will fit into your schedule.
Personal and group fitness is back at Sanctuary Body. Release stress through healing hands, take a pain free approach through personal training, or learn the art of equipment pilates.
Pilates house has countless classes on the Reformer for beginners, intermediaries, and advanced users. It is easy to sign up for classes using their App!
Canton & Brewer’s Hill
Rev Cycle Studio claims their classes have the best sweat in Baltimore. Hop on a bike and cycle away to get your morning or evening workouts in!
Peak Performance Interval Training offers your first workout for free! After that, you’ll fall in love with their coaches and interval classes. This Saturday, January 15, is their free open house, so be sure to stop by!
Community-based and team-oriented, Push 511 is here to transform you into your best self. Check out their nutrition, blog, and schedule to learn more about them!
Group fitness, rec and outdoor pool, youth and family programs, turf field, and more, Merritt Club has something for everyone. Take a gamble at a squash game or pick up basketball at the Merritt.
Downtown
How does a workout with a view sound? Join Grind Baltimore to enjoy their open gym, meal prep classes, and saunas, all on the waterfront!
FX Studios converted an old bank into a high-class gym with Under Armour Turf, private salons, and more. Right near Redwood Street, this location is open to the public and will have you fit in no time.
Federal Hill
Reflex Functional Training wants you to join their #ReflexFitFam and sweat together. Their high-intensity classes will take your fitness goals to the next level. Knockout Fitness will bring out your inner fighter through their bootcamp and boxing classes. Their illuminating lights create an electrifying setting getting you in the mood to work hard!
CrossFit has become extremely popular over the last decade. Industry Athletics is committed to making you stronger through the leadership of its expert coaching staff and nutritionist teams.
Make 2022 Your Year!
Fitness goals can be intimidating. But with Baltimore’s variety of classes and trainers, you’ll never be bored. Right near your home at Spinnaker Bay, you can surpass your personal health goals and dreams!
And don’t forget, if you’re looking to get a quick workout in, you can always visit the gym inside Spinnaker Bay, which features state-of-the-art Precor cardio equipment. If you do pay the fitness center a visit, be sure to share your sweaty selfies with us, @SpinnakerBayApts.
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Last-minute present shopping for the Holiday season? Do not fret — right near your home at Spinnaker Bay, there are countless places for the best holiday shopping.
For the Sweet Tooth
Balti’Marons has the best local handmade french macaron you can find! With over 175 flavors and tons of colors, these French pastries are delicious and decorative for the holiday season. You can even pre-order for pick-up at their farmers market or events, making shopping even easier.
Mouth Party has sweet treats in adorable packaging! Their sea salt caramel gift bags and assorted gift boxes are filled with delectable caramels of all flavors. If you’re looking for a Covid safe party treat, check out Mouth Party’s individually wrapped caramels.
Lisa Anne’s decadent apples are show stoppers! This month, they are featuring their holiday flavors: cinnamon apple spice, peppermint crunch apple, and the new chocolate ganache and caramel toffee apple. A dessert so pretty and sweet, you won't be able to resist. If you cannot pick one flavor, order a sampler and test your pallet.
Charm City Chocolate is simply delicious! Get your online carts ready and make sure you order their Christmastime in the City gift box, Peanut butter trees, and peppermint bark before they’re gone!
For the Creative
Gift your creative friends stunning paper prints from Annie Howe Papercuts. The perfect holiday card awaits you in their store or online! The simple, yet intricate designs will take you and your family members’ breath away.
Baltimore fanatic? Look no further than Tiny Dog Press. From stationary to tea towels to canvases, Tiny Dog Press has it all. Despite our technological age, there is something special about paper products.
Row House 14 has stickers, stationary sets, notebooks, pencils, and more to help you create the perfect holiday gift.
Curiosity, a store with their signature “intriguing objects for the home,” has everything to create the perfect holiday atmosphere! With little trinkets and larger furniture items, Curiosity has something for you and all your friends and family!
For the Green Thumb
There is just something about succulents… you will find the most adorable potted plants and succulents at B Willow. With plants, t-shirts, mugs, and other plant paraphernalia, B. Willow makes everything for the green-thumb in your life.
At Good Neighbor Shop, minimalist and simple pots and vases are their specialty. Hanging plants, standing plants, potted plants, pedestal plants — Good Neighbor has it all.
For the Foodie
Calling all chef-wannabes! Purchase a cooking class for you and your partner, or a gift card for foodie friends and family. Schola has technique classes, regional cuisine classes, virtual private cooking classes, and even junior classes!
Cheese boards, more formally known as charcuterie, are all the rage! Bring a BonAppleCheese board to your holiday parties or purchase one as a gift! You cannot go wrong with the Sunday Funday Shareable box, the Boozy Brunch, or the Ultimate Holiday gift package.
Order the gift that keeps on giving from the Seasoned Olive. A subscription box includes two large oils or balsamics with their Herb Delight seasoning and olive plate. This gift idea will make the holiday season last for as long as possible, in the very best way!
For the Wine Aficionado
Wine during the holidays is a staple! The Wine Collective features craft wines and vermouth makers. This wine is locally crafted and served under only one roof in their Baltimore Warehouse. Taste test and purchase bottles to-go for your friends, family, and own collection. Bin 604 Wine and Spirits offers a case of the month, a hand-picked selection of the best weeknight wine packaged up for you! Coming in at $99, this is almost half the retail value — wine lovers everywhere will love this deal.
For your health-conscious friend or family member who still likes to occasionally imbibe, consider this: a natural wine monthly subscription. At Angels Ate Lemons, you can have it all. People cup, red spectrum, sans soufre, and hilma are four of the subscription boxes you can choose from!
For the Beer Lover
Pair a hoodie, scarf, or hat with one of Union Craft Brewing’s beers, and you have the perfect beer-lover gift! The Gear Haus has all the beer paraphernalia you need.
Monument City Brewing Company has an extensive menu for grab-and-go beers, easing your present shopping experience. Check out coffee among friends, or 51 Rye, or Among the Pines all in 6-pack form! Don't forget to leave without a shirt or jacket from Monument!
Nepenthe Brewing Co has countless graphic t-shirts and pint glasses, as well as gift cards. Their 4-packs are all creatively named, like Glamour 4pk and Infernal Splendor, and of course, deliciously crafted.
For the Fashion Forward
Tigerlilyshop jewelry has stunning nature jewelry, wooden flower bouquets, handmade cards, and terrariums. Everything at this store is intricately made and designed.
Sassanova has the latest finds and styles. You might find something for your friends, family, and even a little present for yourself! Not only do they have adorable clothes, they have hostess gifts and stocking stuffers galore.
Brightside will bring joy and light to their hearts and wardrobes with their gifts. Their adorable, Christmas-themed candles are just waiting to burn! And their cozy socks and blankets can’t wait to warm up that special someone in your life. Their trendy graphic sweatshirts are waiting to make a fashion statement!
South Moon Under has chic clothes, comfy or classy, on sale for the holiday season. Women’s jewelry, shoes, dresses, and more, all from big brand names, are gifts that will excite! Men’s holiday pullovers, dress jackets, button ups, and t-shirts will make any husband, brother, dad, uncle, or friend so happy!
Happy Holidays
From the Spinnaker Bay family to yours, we wish you a very happy holiday season!
If your Spinnaker Bay apartment home is decorated for the holidays, be sure to share photos of your space with us on Instagram, @SpinnakerBay.
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Good things come in small packages, but great things come from small businesses! Shopping small means investing in your Baltimore community. There are so many small businesses and business owners striving to reach their dreams. After a hard pandemic, shopping small this year on Small Business Saturday, which falls on November 27th, is even more critical than ever before.
With the holidays around the corner, try shopping at your local small business for gifts for loved ones or personal pick-me-up presents. Skip waiting for that package or standing in lines on Black Friday at the mall by checking out these small businesses right here in Baltimore, not too far from your home at Spinnaker Bay!
Upcoming Events Make it Easy to Shop Small in Baltimore
The Cross Street Holiday Market in Federal Hill will be open from 12 pm to 5 pm on Small Business Saturday! Their annual showcase of local markets, music, and menus is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit and shop locally!
The Holiday Market Bazaar, in Belvedere Square, has a fun-filled afternoon planned for you and your friends! Local artisans and crafters line the streets while live music fills the air. You won't want to miss this 11 am to 2 pm event.
Baltimore Read Aloud, Tortuga Kombucha, Three Spice, Juicing with Jazz, Okay Everything, and Charm City Threads are only some of the confirmed vendors attending the Waverly Holiday Pop Up on Small Business Saturday. Take a stroll through their farmers market to grab some fresh local ingredients and shop for handmade holiday gifts on Baltimore's 32nd Street.
At Night Owl Gallery, refreshments will be served as you gaze on stunning art by Beth-Ann Wilson and more on Shop Small Saturday. With eclectic home decor, charm city gifts, original art, candles, and more, attending and shopping locally at this event will warm your heart and your home.
Harbor East Holiday Haul wants you to enjoy Black Friday, on November 26th from 11 am to 3 pm, without the rush and chaos of shopping mall stress. Visits from Santa, holiday treats, and live music from Chasing Autumn will completely change your Black Friday experience, right here in Harbor East. RSVP here!
Shop Small Beyond Small Business Saturday
If you’re out of town this Thanksgiving weekend, don’t fret! These December events are available for shopping small this holiday season. Christmas Village in Baltimore is an authentic German Christmas Market, hosting more than 50 local vendors and businesses. In its 8th annual season, this market is open from Thanksgiving Day until Christmas Eve!
Bits & Bobs x Cross Keys: Holiday Pop-Up Shop, is a one-stop holiday shop of local artisans and entrepreneurs stationed at 5100 Falls Road. Check them out on December 4th from 10 am to 2 pm.
Holiday Heap on December 4th is going on its 15th annual year of celebrating crafts presented by Charm City Craft Mafia. This free event does require proof of vaccination, so make sure to bring your covid-19 vaccine card before you shop!
And if the craziness of the Holiday season is taking up your entire schedule, gift cards to local stores and restaurants are a perfect shop small (time-saving) solution! Visit these local Harbor East retailers to pick up gift cards for friends or family.
There’s also plenty of ways to shop small in nearby Fells Point.
Black Friday shopping is made easy and checking off those holiday gift lists is effortlessly solved by Small Business Saturday and these marvelous events. Support your local community here in Harbor East and in Baltimore at large, while jumping into the holiday season!
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