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Fall Shopping Party Leads into Popular Deck the Downtown Events
As we prepare to bid farewell to a beautiful fall and usher in the holiday season, Scranton Tomorrow’s Business Development Committee is partnering with Northern Light Espresso Bar & Café to present a new event in the downtown business district: a Fall Shopping Party!
On Saturday, November 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., businesses in the 300 through 600 blocks of Biden Street and the 200 block of Adams Avenue will offer sales, themed menu items, refreshments and more. Participating businesses include Amendolaro and the Live Studio@ Amendolaro, the Blushing Bridal Boutique, Burlap & Bourbon, Downtown Deli & Eatery, DRIPbaR Scranton, Lavish Scranton, Northern Light Espresso Bar & Café, Tequila Bar & Grill, Tom Grudis Optical & The Bare Accessories, and Vecina Designs.
Support Local!
“There’s great energy in Downtown Scranton right now as our small businesses prepare for the holidays,” said Liz Baldi, Business Development Director, Scranton Tomorrow. “The Fall Shopping Party is another way we’re encouraging everyone in the community to support local as we close our Fall into Downtown campaign and kick off our Deck the Downtown holiday event series and campaign.”
Jennifer Saunders, who owns two downtown businesses – Northern Light Espresso Bar and Café on Biden Street and Little Wild Refillery on N. Washington Avenue – said Downtown Scranton is thriving. “We have so many awesome small businesses, from retail stores to restaurants and specialty shops. When we all come together to create an event like the block parties we’ve been seeing and our Fall Shopping Party on November 2, it brings us together as a community.”
Special events generate interest in what local businesses have to offer. They create opportunities to attract new customers and build stronger relationships with existing customers. This all translates into revenue and support for the local economy. That’s why Saunders always says “yes” when she’s asked to participate in community events or spearhead a project. “It gives us the visibility that we need to continue to be successful,” she said.
For updates on the Fall Shopping Party, follow Scranton Tomorrow on Facebook and Instagram.
New Deck the Downtown Initiatives
Holiday Magic in Downtown Scranton
Deck the Downtown, a project of Scranton Tomorrow presented by PNC Bank, runs from November 1 through January 3, 2025. The campaign embraces holiday traditions unique to Downtown Scranton, including: magical window displays as part of the Holiday Window Showcase, Black Friday sales, Small Business Saturday, ’Tis the Season Sundays, Cyber Monday, Home for the Holidays (specials for college students in Scranton), and 25 Days of Downtown on social media.
This year, several new features of the campaign will make the holiday season even brighter in the Electric City. You won’t want to miss:
Deck the Downtown Doorbusters, Saturday, November 30: The first 15 to 20 customers who make a purchase at participating businesses in Downtown Scranton will receive a Shop Small, Scranton Tomorrow ornament, courtesy of Scranton Tomorrow.
Holiday Jubilee at Christopher A. Doherty Park, Saturday, November 30, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Featuring a performance by the NEPA Jazz Project, children’s crafts, and a visit from Santa, the Holiday Jubilee at Christopher A. Doherty Park on the corner of Wyoming Avenue and Linden Street is part of the Pocket Park Live series, a collaboration of the City of Scranton Arts Committee and Scranton Tomorrow.
Deck the Downtown Shop Around, Wednesday, December 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. Participating businesses will offer extended hours and special sales to make it easy for shoppers to stop by after work.
Last Minute Local, December 22: The Art Room, 309 Penn Avenue, will host a 2-hour, holiday-themed Art Camp for children. Parents can drop their children off at the class and use that time to finish up last-minute shopping at Downtown Scranton retailers. Participating businesses will also offer a 10% discount when parents show proof of the Art Room registration.
For the full schedule of Deck the Downtown events, and a link to the Downtown Scranton Online Gift Card Guide, check out our blog and be sure to follow us on social media.
