Small Business Saturday and the holiday season are upon us! Just after Thanksgiving on Saturday, November 26, celebrate the day by shopping local in our area including restaurants, shops, and services.

Shop and dine small to support local favorites, and in turn, your community! Spending money on small-owned businesses will only further benefit the area. Small Business Saturday comes at a very opportune time — right at the spark of the holiday season! Up your gift-giving game with unique finds that have a story behind them for your loved ones.

Read through the happenings of small businesses below in the various one-of-a-kind towns in Bucks to visit this holiday and during the gifting season.

Beyond our suggested shop stops below, Bucks Happenings also has a #LOVELOCAL Local Business Guide for more tips on the happening places near you!

Perkasie

Hop over to the bustling town of Perkasie, which is greatly prepping to welcome you in open arms for the holiday season in the borough. Whoever is on your gift list or your to-do list, Perkasie has it with its variety of retail shops, restaurants, services businesses, activities, and more.

Bishop Estate is hosting a Black Friday & Saturday Vendor and Craft Fair on Friday, November 25, and Saturday, November 26. Over 60 plus vendors will be there, creating an outdoor market full of unique goods and gifts. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, shop with a glass of wine from the vineyard's wine list, including warm applenoonie or a smash'n pumpkin wine!

Peddler's Village

Explore the charming village in Lahaska with over 60 small-owned shops and boutiques, along with delicious restaurants! Be sure to visit Fox & Holly for cute and stylish gifts for the winter season.  The village is also known for its holiday spirit every year and on Saturday, November 26, Santa is visiting the village for photos and the Sweet Occasion event. Santa will be here to take photos, listen to wish lists & read a Christmas story. Warm chocolate chip cookies and sugar cookies will be provided by The Lucky Cupcake Company! Celebrate the start of the holiday season at this event, and explore the village to find local gifts and goodies!

Doylestown

The shopping frenzy is upon us at Doylestown! Beyond Saturday, the town's shops and businesses will have discount offers, specialty gifts, and a festive atmosphere to enjoy. To kick off the weekend, the downtown area will host its 108th annual Christmas tree lighting on Friday, November 25 at 5 p.m. Line the street to watch Santa's parade as he heads to the center of town to light the tree. Check back at discoverdoylestown.org for more info!

Yardley

Come to Yardley for great deals, friendly people, and unique businesses! Shop the array of businesses in the small borough to get in on the small business deals. Some favorite businesses include Pretty Bird Coffee, Yardley Inn Restaurant, Chucky's Crab Cake Co., and Witt Pilates.

Not able to make it but want to support? No problem! The community can also donate to support Yardley's Small Business Saturday here!

Bristol

Start the weekend in the holiday spirit with the town's annual tree lighting on Friday, November 25! Indulge in local food, Christmas vendors, a live nativity scene, and more. Come see the revitalization of Mill Street in the borough while shopping around at local favorites like Mignoni Jewelry, Re-Urban-It, Canal's End Antiques, Bristol Antiques Market, and more.