
Many are offering free gifts with purchase, storewide discounts, complimentary gift wrapping and more. At Alexandria’s boutiques, you’re greeted by local shop owners and offered personalized customer service with curated gift suggestions ranging from home décor, chic fashions and gourmet food to classic toys and gifts for pets. Browse holiday gifts in stores or shop online at select retailers. Plan to “shop small” and “ shop sooner” to make sure you get the gifts you want in time for the holidays. Celebrate the end of Alexandria Shop Small Week with a new Moonlight Merriment event on Thursday, Dec. 1, be sure to follow Visit Alexandria’s Instagram at an Alexandria Shop and Stay giveaway and the chance to win an overnight hotel stay, massage for two at Sugarhouse Day Spa and the choice of three $50 gift cards from participating boutiques. 28, a small business Cyber Monday on Nov. Enjoy seven days of deals and happenings including Museum Store Sunday Nov. region’s largest destination for independent boutiques. 27, Alexandria Shop Small Week is an opportunity to show your support for the D.C.

Kicking off with Plaid Friday: Alexandria’s Small Business Black Friday on Nov. This year’s holiday shopping season is more important than ever for independent retailers. In support of Alexandria's large community of independent boutiques, Visit Alexandria announced the city’s biggest shopping week of the year, the second annual Alexandria Shop Small Week, Nov. 26 to Dec. 2.
