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26 small businesses in Stockton to support on Small Business Saturday

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Small Business Saturday is back this weekend, and what better way to celebrate than by supporting small businesses in Stockton.

From the Waterfront Warehouse to the Yosemite Street Village, there are many local shops to choose from for your holiday shopping needs. There will be a sip and shop event and a Santa Claus visit this Saturday that you won’t want to miss.

Here are 26 small businesses to support this Saturday in Stockton.

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What is Small Business Saturday?

We have all heard of the popular “Black Friday,” but what exactly is Small Business Saturday? Well the name says it all, it’s supporting or shopping at small businesses on Saturday.

Small Business Saturday (or Shop Small Saturday) which encourages consumers to shop from the 33 million independent businesses in the U.S., initially launched in 2010 by American Express, reported Courier Journal, a USA TODAY NETWORK publication.

The Senate passed a resolution officially recognizing the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday, the report stated.

Small Business Saturday this year is on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Support local small businesses in Stockton

Yosemite Street Village

Many small businesses will be open for Small Business Saturday.

Julia Elizabeth, a new curated shop that opened this summer at the Yosemite Street Village, located at 906 N. Yosemite St., will be hosting a sip and shop holiday event from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Those who wear red on Saturday will receive 10% off an item and if you wear red and green you will receive 15% off one item, a flyer on their Instagram states.

The Catalyst Studio will also be holding a holiday Artist Rummage Sale at 926 N. Yosemite St., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with original works from more than 15 artists, a post states.

Other shops to check out while at Yosemite Street Village:

  • Caterpillar Children’s Boutique, 938 N. Yosemite St.
  • Yosemite Street Music, 929 N. Yosemite St.

Downtown Stockton

Downtown Stockton has some great options from the Waterfront Warehouse to the Courthouse plaza.

Two new gift shops opened at the Waterfront Warehouse this year.

Make your way to The Pink Corner at 445 West Weber, Suite 132. Across from The Pink Corner, at Suite 128 A, is The Blue Corner. Find everything from Hello Kitty plushies to makeup and stationary to NFL, Spider-Man, and Lilo and Stitch merchandise at these new locations.

At the Courthouse Plaza you will find Makers Made at 306 E. Main St., Suite 207, with jewelry, handmade creations, and perfumes. Main Street Gifts, 306 E. Main St., Suite 205, is also a great option with candles, reusable compact bags, and even coffee beans.

Lincoln Center

Lincoln Center is home to many small businesses. Santa Claus will be making a stop there from noon to 3 p.m. for Santa’s workshop where he will be available for photos.

The Chug-a-Bug train will also be in service on Saturday, located by Select Physical Therapy at 707 Lincoln Center.

Other shops to check out while at Lincoln Center:

  • Havana Leaf & Vine, 209 Lincoln Center
  • Fina Boutique, 240 Lincoln Center
  • Theodora Boutique, 270 Lincoln Center
  • Shine Cycle + Yoga + Barre, 308 Lincoln Center
  • Best Wishes, 325 Lincoln Center
  • Flair Boutique, 352 Lincoln Center
  • Sassy Pants Children’s Boutique, 354 Lincoln Center
  • Silveria’s Flowers & Gifts, 995 Lincoln Center

Stockton Miracle Mile

Stockton Miracle Mile is a must-go for any shopping. Here you will find Al’s Comics Shop, Mr. Otto’s Bookstore, and the newest addition of Slime 209.

Take a fun break from shopping and support Slime 209 a small business that recently opened at the Miracle Mile. A fun spot where you can make the slime of your dreams.

After a fun break continue to one of the other small businesses and shop for those on your Christmas list.

Hidden Gem at 2110 Pacific Ave. will be having a sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be free drinks for customers, raffle tickets and free gifts for the first 25 customers, a flyer states.

Sweet Life Boutique at 2051 Pacific Ave. will also be having sales, free gifts for the first 15 customers and serving champagne and wine for customers, their Instagram states. The store is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.

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Other shops to check out while at the Stockton Miracle Mile:

  • N9NE, 2018 N. Pacific Ave.
  • Bellisima Boutique, 2230 Pacific Ave.
  • The Little Shop on Miracle Mile, 217 Dorris Pl. 
  • Puffy’s Thrift Mercantile, 2210 Pacific Ave. 
  • JR Clothing, 2002 Pacific Ave. 

Record reporter Angelaydet Rocha covers business and community news in Stockton and San Joaquin County. She can be reached at arocha@recordnet.com or on Twitter @AngelaydetRocha. To support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at https://www.recordnet.com/subscribenow.

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