Small Business Saturday 2023 in Gig Harbor, WA
When it comes to shopping small, I’m obsessed–and with Small Business Saturday coming up on November 25, 2023, there’s no better time to support Gig Harbor’s local businesses! Here is the ultimate guide to my favorite places in and around town, and with the variety of shops featured you are guaranteed to find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Consider giving them a follow on social media to learn more about their products and to see all the goodies they have in-store!
A select number of businesses in downtown Gig Harbor will be offering not one but TWO days of shopping small. Check out the Downtown Waterfront Alliance website for details on how you can get a Waterfront Bucks Bonanza promotional card and to see the list of participating shops and eateries.
SHOP SMALL, GIG HARBOR.
New Businesses In Town
I want to offer a warm welcome to these newest shops in Gig Harbor. If you haven’t checked them out yet, be sure to stop by!
Arch & Starr - Downtown
Find vintage and antique home decor items, such as furniture and art. There is also a selection of beeswax candles, skincare items, linens, books, jewelry, clothing, and so much more!
HARBORNEST - Downtown
Although it’s been around for a little while, HARBORNEST is a newer boutique filled with a fun assortment of gifts, home decor, clothing, fashion accessories, and some items for men as well.
Local Whimsy - Downtown
If you are already a fan of Wild Whimsy and Local Makers, then you are sure to love Local Whimsy! Both owners have teamed up to open a gift shop featuring plants, handmade goods from other makers, and space for workshops and DIY classes.
ONE:11 - Downtown
Finally, a Gig Harbor boutique just for the gents! Find the perfect gifts for the men in your lives from their curated collection of clothes, shoes, grooming and cocktail accessories, artisan knives, and more.
Precious Collective - Uptown
A new addition to uptown, Precious Collective offers fashion for women of all sizes, accessories, candles, and other beauty products.
R Storie - North Gig Harbor
This women’s clothing boutique sells a variety of styles and brands, accessories, home goods, and even work by local artist Vanessa Lanza.
Businesses In Downtown Gig Harbor
One of Gig Harbor’s oldest stores. Grab your Gig Harbor swag, gifts, and home and holiday decor!
A long-standing staple to Gig Harbor’s Waterfront, they have two stores downtown: Dolly Mama Designs on Pioneer Way and Dolly Mama Too on Harborview Drive. Both offer women’s clothing and accessories as well as home goods. Great for gifts and holiday decor.
Your local spice shop, perfect for cooks or hostess gifts. Be sure to visit their new location!
Local handmade self-care goods. My family loves the bath bomb!
Haven Permanent Cosmetics & Aesthetics & LISSÈ Medical Aesthetics
Spoil your spouse with a beauty treatment! Gift cards and complimentary consultations are also available.
Great for local gifts, or making your home cozier with a candle from local maker En Light Candle Co.
Holiday dog shopping just got easier at this adorable boutique exclusively for pets.
Clothing for women, high schoolers, and kids. Proceeds from every purchase are given to several charities.
Perfect for keeping busy indoors. They have great DIY To-Go kits, experience-based gifts, and Pinterest-worthy projects!
All ages are welcome at this family-owned pottery painting studio and cafe. They serve coffee, beer, and wine at their walk-up cafe, and offer table-side service if you are there to paint!
Featuring artwork, photography, ceramics, and more by local artists.
Local artist and gallery owner, her shop is so festive this time of year! She also offers painting class experiences.
Heidelberg beer, sour fruit ales, vintage ales, and more! Be sure to stop by their new taproom right on the water!
Company apparel available for sale, or call them about their Kegs To Go.
Heritage Distilling’s flagship tasting room is located in the heart of downtown Gig Harbor. With their Holiday Gift Guide, your holiday shopping just got easier!
Businesses In Uptown Gig Harbor
Women’s clothing and hostess gifts.
Sister store of Bloom, they have more affordable options for women’s clothing. Great for teens!
This time of year the store is transformed into a winter wonderland with ALL the holiday decor you could ever need. So pretty and festive!
Get your hands on a real book from an independent bookstore. We’ve missed this experience!
Locally owned, this is Gig Harbor’s stationery, card, and gift shop, with everything you never knew you always needed!
Just as it says, Gig Harbor’s local toy store.
Gig Harbor’s cidery and taproom! With unique gift ideas for the hard-to-buy-for, they have merchandise, hard cider, and hard tea, as well as club memberships and options for pickup, delivery, and online orders. Great for friends visiting over the holidays, too!
Businesses In Other Parts Of Gig Harbor
A small-batch candle company right in Gig Harbor offering shipping options or local pick ups.
This cute store is 100% online but 100% Gig Harbor based. Full of seasonal, spa, and eco-friendly home goods!
This flower stand has become a bright light for so many locals. Although fresh bouquets aren’t available during the winter, pop over to their website to purchase a gift card or bouquet subscription.
For any family and friends who are hard to shop for, you can always purchase gift cards to some of our favorite restaurants—they make amazing gifts!
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