Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Area residents have a chance to support local, mom-and-pop businesses – and do some holiday shopping at the same time – during Fairfax City’s Small Business Saturday. It’s observed annually on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving, and this year’s event will be on Saturday, Nov. 30.
It’s a collaborative effort of Fairfax City Economic Development, the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce and the Old Town Fairfax Business Assn. (OTFBA). The goal is to emphasize the importance of local small businesses, foster community engagement and encourage residents to actively support and patronize these establishments during the holiday season.
The fun begins at 9 a.m. at the Fairfax Funky Flea Market at 4031 University Drive. Stop by the OTFBA tent there until 1 p.m. to get details of exclusive deals being offered by various Old Town Fairfax retailers. And from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., children can meet Santa Claus at the Funky Flea.
In addition, people may give the gift of Fairfax this season by purchasing a Flex Card. The Fairfax City Flex Card can be used at many small businesses in the City, especially on Small Business Saturday. Select a value of $10, $25, $50 or a custom amount to place onto the card. Then choose a recipient (family, friends, team members, etc.) and send that person the details via email or text message.
The recipient may use that value to make purchases at participating Fairfax City Flex Card businesses. To obtain a Flex Card and see a list of the businesses accepting them, go to https://app.yiftee.com/gift-card/fairfax-city-flex-card-fairfax.