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, Nov. 25, and throughout the holiday season. 

Small Business Saturday, November 25^th  

Downtown Temple Specials   

Precious Memories Florist & Gift Shop – Will hold the official Small Business Saturday reception at 12 Noon, including free hot coffee and cocoa, Christmas cookies and ginger-bread, a live appearance by Santa Claus, and a live show of Christmas songs from around the world by Classical Guitarist, Frank Exum. They will also show-off their ‘Christmas at Home 2023!’ display of holiday decorations available for sale or for rent.  

17 South - Will be open all day and evening at 17 S Main Street to serve Small Business Saturday customers.

New Restaurant: ‘Las Marias’ – Will be open all day at 6 S Main Street to serve Small Business Saturday customers.

Bird Creek Brewing – Will offer music by DJ Instagata on their beer-garden stage from 8-11P.

BJ’s Brewery Tasting Room – Will serve up lots of cold craft brews to their Small Business Saturday guests.

Bon Bon Asian Market - Will be open all day at 2 S Main Street to serve Small Business Saturday guests.

Cha Community - Will be open all day at 7 N Main Street to serve Small Business Saturday guests.

Cheeves Brothers Steak House – Will be open all evening at 14 E Avenue A to serve Small Business Saturday guests.

Darling Décor and More – Will be open all day at 100 N Main Street and 110 N Main Street to serve Small Business Saturday guests.

FoxDog – Will be open all evening at 209 N 7^th Street to serve Small Business Saturday guests.

   – Will be open all afternoon and evening at 12 S 2nd Street to serve Small Business Saturday guests.

HatTrick Sports Bar – Will be open all afternoon and evening at 217 N Main Street to serve Small Business Saturday guests.

Haute Dog Food Stand –  Is offering coupons for a $10 Family Pack and a $5 Meal Deal. People can email info@hautedogtx.com to order, and Haute Dog will either mail or the customer a physical coupon, or, if they prefer, will email them a digital coupon, after they pay. The coupons can be redeemed anytime.

The Hub – Will be offering refreshments and a free Hub t-shirt or tote for each customer who spends $100+ (while supplies last).

J. Kowboy Wine Bar – Will be open all evening at 13 E Avenue B to serve Small Business Saturday guests.

La Dalat - Will be open all evening at 17 E Avenue B to serve Small Business Saturday guests.

Lagniappe Bridal Shop (111 N Main Street) – Will hold a Small Business Saturday Sale on Saturday (25^th) & Sunday (26^th), with 5% off all gown orders. To make an appointment, call 254-231-3425 or book online at lagniappebridal.com.

Lenna Lane – Will be open all day at 118 S 1^st Street to serve Small Business Saturday guests.

Melody’s Brunch & Bar – Will be open all day and evening at 116 S 1st Street to serve Small Business Saturday guests. Call 254-899-8006 for reservations.

Mo’s Railyard Saloon & The Grill at Mo’s – Will be open all afternoon and evening at 8 W Avenue B Street to serve Small Business Saturday guests.

Nami Japanese Steak & Sushi - Will be open all afternoon and evening at 19 S 2nd Street to serve Small Business Saturday guests.

O'Briens Irish Pub – Will be open all evening at 11 E Central Avenue to serve Small Business Saturday guests.

The Parlour Antiques and Oddities –  Will hold a Small Business Saturday Sale with 35% off almost everything in the store and 25% off anything that was once living.

Pignetti’s Italian Restaurant – Will be open all afternoon and evening at 14 E S 2^nd Street to serve Small Business Saturday guests.

Thai Cafe – Will be open all evening at 109 W Central Avenue to serve Small Business Saturday guests.

Treno Pizzeria & Taproom – Treno’s pizza chefs will be baking-up some fresh hot pizza pies for their Small Business Saturday Guests.   

Wick & Burn Candle Bar - Will be open at 8 E Avenue A to serve Small Business Saturday guests.

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.