Shopping small

UPPER DELAWARE REGION — From Pike to Wayne, from Narrowsburg and Callicoon to Monticello and more, the area will be hopping on Saturday, November 29—a day to remember our small, local businesses.
The observance was launched in 2010 as a way of reminding those who’d been spending hard-earned cash at big box stores and online that small businesses matter too.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) notes that in 2023, projected spending in the U.S. from those who shopped at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving was around $17 billion.
Since 2010, the total reported U.S. spending at small businesses during the annual Small Business Saturday event is an estimated $201 billion.
Small Business Saturday was created by and is promoted by American Express. It is co-sponsored by the SBA.
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Festival of trees and more
NARROWSBURG, NY — The hamlet of Narrowsburg will highlight its small businesses with shop decorations and much more.
Shop owners are encouraged to enter decorated trees for the Festival of Trees auction, which benefits the Ecumenical Food Pantry and Catskill Animal Rescue.

The auction will take place during the festival.
To learn more, visit welcometonarrowsburg.com.
Shop small in Honesdale
HONESDALE, PA — There’s plenty going on in Honesdale too on November 29. The Greater Honesdale Partnership has all the info you need.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Santa will appear at the Fred R. Miller Pavilion. Come meet him and snap a photo.
Noon to 2 p.m.: The Dick Smith House (922 Church St.) will host free tours.
Noon to 4 p.m.: Take a One Horse Open Sleigh Ride around Central Park. The cost is $3 per person.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: The Wayne County Historical Society will host the Winter Wonderland Open House at 810 Main St. Free admission and light refreshments.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Wayne Bank will offer a Snowman Craft for Kids at the Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main St. No charge to participate.
10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.: The Stourbridge Line Santa Christmas Tree Express will run Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30. Tickets are available at www.thestourbridgeline.net.
And stores and restaurants are open for Christmas shopping, the partnership said.
Learn more at visithonesdalepa.com.
Vendors’ market supports Small Business Saturday
MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business committee is sponsoring the second annual Vendors Market, to be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 29 at the Milford Fire Department, 107 W. Catherine St. To learn more, email events@pikechamber.com.