Shop Local This Season… Your Stress Levels Will Thank You

Small Business Saturday is the perfect excuse to skip the hustle and bustle, dodge the shipping delays, and pretend you had your holiday shopping planned all along.

Deshundra Jefferson, Chair, Prince William Board of County Supervisors, officially proclaimed Small Business Saturday on November 29 at the November 18 board meeting, highlighting the Department of Economic Development & Tourism:

Since launching small business programing in 2019, our department has helped create more than $63 million in capital for small business owners. 

So whether you’re hunting for gifts, planning a cozy day out, or procrastinating everything else on your to-do list, our small business community is ready to help you celebrate local this season.

Caffeine Breaks = Survival Tactics

Because even the strongest shoppers can’t power through on vibes alone. Grab a latte, a croissant, and maybe a gift card for your favorite co-shopaholic.

• Cuppi Coffee (Multiple Locations)
• Vita Nova Creatives & Coffee (Nokesville)
• 1971 Coffee Shop (Haymarket)
• Trummer's Coffee & Wine Bar (Gainesville)

Support Small, Snack Big

Gift idea: A restaurant gift card says “I love you…and also I know you’re hungry.”

• The Secret Garden Cafe (Occoquan)
• Villagio Hospitality Group (Manassas)
  • Choose from 2Silos Brewery, The Black Sheep Restaurant, and PROOF Kitchen + Bar
• Bistro L'Hermitage (Woodbridge)
• Blue Ridge Seafood Restaurant (Gainesville)
• Mum Mum Thai Restaurant (Manassas)
• Bourbon and Fig (Woodbridge)
• My Cravingz (Manassas)

Handmade, Artful, & Crafty Treasures

Nothing says “I’m a great gift-giver,” like something made by real human hands.

• Paint Your Heart Out Inc. (Occoquan) 
• Muse Paint Bar (Woodbridge)
• AR Workshop (Gainesville) 

Foodie Essentials: Gifts for the Kitchen Lover

Olive oil as a gift = classy.

• Laconiko (Manassas)
• TODOS Supermarket (Woodbridge)
• Taste of Old County (Manassas) 

Holiday Experiences + Events You Can Gift

For the people who say "I don’t need anything," but absolutely need an experience to brag about.

• Holiday Walk of Lights(Neabasco) 
• Evergreen Acres (Nokesville) 
• Time Mission (Manassas)

Self-Care + Wellness Finds

Perfect for the person who deserves to chill.

• Rooted Yoga (Woodbridge)
• Woodhouse Spa (Gainesville)
• Vita Nova Medical Spa (Manassas)

Unique Home Gifts That Make Any Space Feel Extra Cozy

Perfect for the friend whose love language is throw blankets and aggressively scented candles.

• Burlap & Daisies (Manassas)
• Gift & Gather (Occoquan)

Sip Happens: Local Spots for Holiday Cheer

Perfect for a post-shopping wind-down or a “reward” for staying local, and even better as a gift card for someone you forgot to shop for.

• Trouvaille Brewing Company (Haymarket)
• Cedar Run Brewery (Nokesville)
• 2 Silos (Manassas)
• Eavesdrop Brewery (Manassas)
• Effingham Manor & Winery (Nokesville)
• The Winery at La Grange (Haymarket)
• MurLarkey Distilled Spirits (Manassas)
• Water's End Brewery (Woodbridge)
• The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm (Gainesville)

No matter where you explore, there are countless ways to shop small this season and throughout the year. To discover even more local businesses, experiences, and destinations, visit Visit Prince William County’s website for guides, listings, and inspiration.