Make your shopping list and check it twice
Shop local in Ocean City this weekend
Shopping in OCNJ is fun no matter the time of year. Around Thanksgiving and Christmas, it feels magical. The wreaths are hung. City Hall is decorated. It feels like a step back in time.
The reduced prices for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday also brings back memories of a time where you could get more presents with your jingle.
“We are really looking forward to all the holiday shopping events coming up. It has never been more important to shop and eat local. Our local communities have been doing a great job of supporting us though all that has gone on this past year. I know I not only speak on Stainton’s behalf but on that of the over 80 vendors we have inside these doors when I say thank you so very much! We are looking forward to seeing you all over the next few weeks and happy holidays!” said Bridget Buchanan, director of operations at Stainton’s.
Downtown Deals
B&B, 827 Asbury Avenue, is offering a three day Black Friday Event from November 27 through November 29. Some of their promotions include 30% off select dresses and select fall merchandise is up to 50% off.
Anna•Rose Soapery, 1324 Asbury Avenue, has a “buy four get one free” promo on all soap and bath bombs. Candles will be 20% off.
Stainton’s vendors, 810 Asbury Avenue, will be offering discounts and they will be giving away gift baskets from 8-12pm on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.
Hoy’s 5& 10, 732 Asbury Avenue, is promoting 50% off select items
Cruise Control Gear, 810 Asbury Avenue (inside Stainton’s), has 50% off women’s cap sleeve polos, 40% off Crush Skorts 30% off Goddess Wrap Skorts, and 30% off everything else.
Salty Seahorse, 714 Asbury Avenue Suite A, is offering $10 off $50 and $25 off $100.
Lucky Find, 1035 Asbury Avenue, is having an inventory reduction sale. Everything is 20%-50% off.
Making Waves, 836 Asbury Avenue, is hosting a 50% off sale storewide through the end of the year.
Sun Rose Words and Music, 756 Asbury Avenue, will be offering 20% off their regular price items.
Bowfish Kids, 956 Asbury Avenue, has 20% off Holiday items in store and online on Small Business Saturday. That same promotion goes online only for Cyber Monday.
Spoon and Sip’s (838B Asbury Avenue) gift cards are 20% off.
The Heart Casa, 965 Asbury Avenue, is having a sale on incense, Himalayan salt lamps, books, and films. $100 gift cards are on sale for $90.
L.E.H. Soap, 939 Asbury Avenue, is offering 20% off your purchase of $25 or more on Black Friday (in-store and online and Small Business Saturday (in-store only). On Cyber Monday, they are offering free shipping on orders of $25 or more.
Jon & Patty’s, 637 Asbury Avenue, is offering 10% off gift cards as well as 10% off items in their boutique.
The Spotted Whale, 943 Asbury Avenue, has a red or green sale. If you buy something red or green, it is 20% off from November 27-29.
Boardwalk Buys
Birdcage, 1154 Boardwalk(inside Surf Mall), is having a 50% off their entire store sale.
Henry’s, 1236 Boardwalk, is offering free shipping on Black Friday. Your order comes with a free mousepad!
Jilly’s has “double the fun” cards. If you buy a gift card, they double the amount for free- up to $100!
Save money elsewhere on and off the Island
Key to the Community Card is on sale for $20 on Black Friday.
RA Development Academy is offering 10% off their gift certificates through Black Friday
Magdalena Studios is offering 20% off Heirloom albums, gift certificates and editing presets.
Dollard Baker Sew Vac, 232 South Shore Road, Marmora, is giving customers 20% off all in-stock vacuums and sewing machines, among other promotions.
Yes She Can!, 502 Tuckahoe Road, Marmora, is having a 20-50% off sale ending Saturday.
Luna Soul and Bowls, 108 NJ-50, Ocean View, is having a “buy one regular sized bowl, get a small bowl 50% off” sale on Friday. On Saturday, they are offering “buy a regular sized bowl, get a order of hummus free” sale, along with sales on essentials oils and sugar scrubs.
What’s happening in the surrounding communities?
Sea Isle City is hosting “Shop Small Weekend” from Friday November 27 to Sunday November 29. If you spend $20 or more at a participating store, you are entered to win a $250 gift certificate from the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce.
Margate is having “Shop Small Saturday” on November 28. Santa will parade in a fire truck. Children will be able to mail their Letters to Santa. Stores will be hosting a variety of sales and the Margate Business Association will be hosting contests.
In Avalon, Santa will be lighting Dune Drive at 4:30 from 80th to 8th street. Beach tags will be sold on Friday and Saturday from 10am-3pm at the 30th Street Beach Tag Booth.
Stone Harbor will be hosting a holiday market at the Water Tower Lot on Friday and Saturday. You can also take socially distanced pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Wildwood is having “Wildwoods Holiday Shopping Village” on Small Business Saturday. It will feature 90 vendors, entertainment, and more!
Upper Township will be hosting a “Curbside Saturday Small Business” event on Saturday, put together by the Upper Township Business Association.