Created in 2010 by American Express, Small Business Saturday is a way to kick off your holiday shopping season without camping out after Thanksgiving dinner for Black Friday sales at big-box retailers. You also don’t have to be glued to your computer for Cyber Monday deals. Instead, you can take a more relaxed approach to gift shopping by visiting local small businesses. It’s a great way to support neighborhood business owners, and in a time of so many unknowns, our Town Center has taken every precaution to ensure safe shopping.

This year, Small Business Saturday falls on November 28^th – but Brambleton Town Center’s businesses are offering special deals for the entire shopping season. In the months ahead, instead of holiday gift-hunting that feels hectic, it can feel friendly, neighborly and rewarding when you shop smart – locally – at Brambleton Town Center. Plus, you can get to know the business owners (it’s pretty doubtful you’d be able to have a nice chat with the CEOs while shopping at national retail corporations).

Whether you live in Brambleton and can walk home with your newly-bought treasures or you live in the surrounding area but don’t want to brave the malls, holiday cheer will be easy to find at the Town Center. Picture it:  Letting the kids make their toy and game wish lists at Go Bananas. Or, signing them up for a dance class at Bella Ballerina. A facial, haircut or manicure at Levo Nails & Spa, Eclips or Illusions. Squeaky toys and tasty treats to fill your pets’ stockings from Good Dog Rocky. The latest phone from the Verizon store, or fashionable new glasses from InSight Eye. All followed up by your call-ahead takeout order from Blue Ridge Grill, Nick’s Taverna, My Thai Place, BurgerIm, Scotto’s Rigatoni Grill or AhSo for a no-cooking dinner at home after a great day of shopping.

Here is a list of some of the Brambleton Town Center stores and eateries that can save you time and money this holiday season!

• AhSo Restaurant
  Need a Thanksgiving Dinner ToGo? Order online for curbside pickup on Wednesday (11/25) or Thursday (11/26). Enjoy a 3-course dinner on Santa’s big night, and celebrate New Year’s Eve at their fourth annual NYE celebration! Crack some bubbly and get down as we say goodbye to 2020! Book any of these experiences at https://www.exploretock.com/ahsoresto/.

• Asian Spice Cafe 
  Enjoy 10% off sushi through December 30th.

• Bella Ballerina
  “Tutu Under the Christmas Tree” promo.  Register by Dec 10 for their Winter Session, receive $50 off and a Gift Wrapped Snowflake Tutu to put under the Christmas Tree!

• Best Brains 
  Now open in Brambleton Town Center. Programs as low as $99/month. Call 571-386-0000 or go to BestBrains.com.

• California Tortilla 
  Celebrate Taco Tuesday every week now through the end of the year. Buy one taco, get one taco free!

• Eclips Salon
  Follow Eclips Salon on social media (Facebook and Instagram) for Flash sale details throughout the next 2 months. Call for more details, 703-327-9408.

• Go Bananas – Neighborhood Toy Store Day is Saturday, November 14^th, and Go Bananas has special savings through their catalog (already mailed locally and also available in the store), along with delivery service, online shopping with in-store pick-up and their famous gift vault.  www.gobananastoys.com

• Good Dog Rocky
  Your furry friends want to celebrate too!
  • Gift cards
  • Collecting donations for shelter pets
  • Self-wash special: $10 during November & December

• Eat LoCo Farmer’s Market 
  Now open year-round, Sundays 9 AM to 1 PM (though closed Thanksgiving weekend). Shop in person, or order from all Eat LoCo vendors at LoudounGo.com. Orders must be placed by Thursday at noon for Saturday delivery to Brambleton (use code BRAM20 at checkout for free delivery). Shop for unique gifts from local artisans making candles, organic personal care products, hot cocoa bombs, candy, wine, beer, dog treats and more.

That’s just to name a few. To learn about all the stores and services at Brambleton Town Center and the ways they can help make your holiday preparations easier, simply click the Shopping navigation button on Brambleton.com.

Happy Holidays!