This weekend is a celebration of small businesses and local communities are participating.
Saturday, Nov. 25 is Small Business Saturday, which the U.S. Small Business Association calls a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. Learn more here about Small Business Saturday and participating businesses.
Here are some of the local events around the state:
Glastonbury: Holiday Trolley -- Shop Local, Go Local
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The holiday fair will include local vendors on the Fountain Green in Glastonbury Town Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a free holiday trolley from noon to 5 p.m. Learn more here.
Glastonbury: Vendor Market: Buy Local at the Boathouse!
The Buy Local at the Boathouse Vendor Market will be at the Glastonbury Boathouse at 252 Welles Ave., from noon to 4 p.m. Learn more here.
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Hartford: Moxie Market
Artisans and makers will show their handcrafts on the second floor of the Parkville Market on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Parkville Market is located at 1400 Park St. in Hartford.
Hartford: Small State BIG Saturday
There will be 18 vendors in three locations in the Pratt Street Historic District. Learn more here.
Madison
The Madison Chamber of Commerce is celebrating and said the stores along Boston Road and Wall Street will be ready with special discounts and experiences for everyone to enjoy.
Manchester: Holiday on Main on Shop Small Saturday
The event will be at 903 Main St. in Manchester from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Learn more here.
Middletown: Shop 'til You Drop Christmas Extravaganza
This is part of the 38th annual Holiday on Main Street presents "Magic of Middletown." Learn more here.
Milford: Small Business Saturday in Downtown Milford and Holiday Pop-Up Market
The Downtown Milford Business Association is hosting the event at 5 Broad St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Moosup: Shop Small Saturday
The vendor shopping expo will be at Hope Lodge at 1 Lake St. in Moosup, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
New Haven: Small Business Saturday Pop-Up
The Shops at Yale will have a Small Business Saturday Pop-Up from noon to 4 p.m.
The Shops at Yale Pop-Up is at 1042 Chapel St. Learn more here.
New Haven: Westville Arts Market Small Business Saturday
The event will be set up at Lotta Studio, 911 Whalley Ave., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Southington: Small Business Saturday Pop-Up Market
More than a dozen vendors are participating. Learn more here.
Stonington: Small Business Saturday + Sip and Shop in Stonington
Small Business Saturday + Sip and Shop in Stonington starts at 10 a.m. at 134 Water St. in Stonington.
Torrington: Main Street Torrington's Small Business Saturday Promotion
Runs from Nov. 24 to 26. Learn more about the event and participating businesses here.