Shop Small Support Local 

Holiday shoppers and visitors are encouraged to celebrate the season and support a small business by shopping locally this season. Whether you are shopping for family, friends, or even a courtesy gift for the mailman or coworkers, there’s one thing to keep in mind.  Handmade or local goods make the perfect gifts and help the economy!  So often, we are given generic gifts or gift cards from chain stores and major retailers. Still, the best gifts are personal, handpicked favorites from the local farmer's markets, vendors, and businesses.  

Shoppers are invited to Shop Small, Shop Local with Downtown Temple merchants during the annual Small Business Saturday event on Saturday, November 30, and throughout the holiday season. 

Small Business Saturday, November 30  

Head downtown to start the holiday season by shopping small in Downtown Temple! 

Check back soon as we update with more downtown happenings and specials!

Christmas at the Plaza

Join us for the inaugural Christmas at the Plaza, a festive celebration that marks the start of the holiday season! Experience the magic as we unveil a stunning Christmas tree lighting show, and stroll through our holiday market filled with vendors offering unique crafts and gifts—perfect for supporting Shop Small Saturday. Savor delicious treats from local food vendors, enjoy live performances, and let the joyful music lift your holiday spirit. Celebrate with us and discover the beauty of shopping small this season!

Shop in Downtown Temple

You might not realize it, but every time you pick up a cup of coffee from your favorite neighborhood cafe or buy a gift from a local artist's online store, you're shopping small and making a difference.