24 WEEKLY 2025
NOVEMBER
VOL 3 • NO. 40
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BALDWIN CITY GEARS UP FOR A BIG SHOP SMALL SATURDAY ON NOV. 29
Baldwin City is kicking off the holiday season with one of its most anticipated community traditions—SHOP SMALL SATURDAY, a nationwide celebration dedicated to supporting small businesses and the local economy. This year, Baldwin City is taking the effort to new heights with a Shop Small Saturday Shop Hop, special events for families, expanded shopping locations, and youth entrepreneurs joining the fun. Created by American Express in 2010, Shop Small Saturday has grown into a movement that encourages shoppers to invest in their communities by choosing local over big-box retailers. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, two-thirds of every dollar spent at a small business stays in the community, supporting jobs, local services, and the overall economic health of towns like Baldwin City. With rising costs and shifting economic conditions, local business owners say this support matters now more than ever.
Shop Hop Highlights Local Storefronts This year’s Shop Small Saturday, includes a full list of participating storefronts offering holiday specials, seasonal inventory, and unique handmade goods. Ad Astra Alpaca – 168 E1700th Rd. Baldwin City Made – 770 8th St. Evry’tang and More – 215 Suite B 56 Hwy Lucy’s Corner – 718 High St. OM Grown Wellness – 816 High St. Quilters’ Paradise – 713 8th St. Standard Grooming Supply – 616 High St. The Town Galleria – 753 8th St. Vinland Valley Nursery – 1606 N 600 Rd. Each storefront may offer something special for the day—sales, holiday merchandise, local art, handmade textiles, home décor, or Baldwin City–made goods perfect for gift-giving. With so many participating shops, the Chamber created a Shop Hop to help shoppers visit multiple locations and explore Baldwin’s diverse retail scene.
Saturday that was introduced in 2024 is the Bullpup Makers Market, created by fourth graders at the Baldwin City Intermediate Center. After an overwhelming response last year—so big that the original location at the library couldn’t hold all of the young entrepreneurs— the event has moved to the Intermediate Center at 100 Bullpup Drive. These student vendors design their own products, set prices, create displays, and learn what it means to be a small business owner. Items include handmade crafts, toys, ornaments, artwork, and baked goods. For many families, the Bullpup Makers Market has become the highlight of the day—a chance to support the creativity and ambition of Baldwin City’s youngest entrepreneurs.
generates up to three times more economic impact than the same dollar spent at a national chain. Small businesses are the heartbeat of Baldwin City, employing local workers, supporting schools and nonprofits, and adding character and charm to our downtown.
Drop Your Kids Off & Go Shopping For parents who want to shop freely, Baldwin City Creative Arts is hosting a Kids Day Out from 12-2 pm for children ages 4–10. For a $10 requested donation, kids can enjoy supervised activities while parents continue the Shop Hop. All proceeds benefit the BCCA Friends Scholarship Fund, which supports local youth in the arts. Pre-registration is required.
Holiday Food Drive Help us spread holiday kindness this season! The Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce is collecting food donations through December 15 to support the Baldwin First United Methodist Church Food Pantry. With many families in need, every can and box makes a difference.
Holiday Fun at the Lumberyard Arts Center November 29 is also packed with activity at the Lumberyard Arts Center, making High St. a festive hub all day long. Visitors can experience Shop Small Art Opportunities, an Opening Reception for the Holiday Gallery Show, and the Holiday on High Community Variety Show. See story on page 4 for more details! With art, performance, shopping, and family fun woven throughout the day, November 29 promises to be a vibrant celebration of Baldwin City’s creativity and community spirit. Why Shop Small This Year? Shopping locally isn’t just convenient—it’s powerful. Studies show that every dollar spent at a local business
Ad Astra Alpaca Holiday Open House Shoppers can also head just outside of town to Ad Astra Alpacas for their Holiday Open House on November 29–30 from 10 AM–4 PM. The event features hundreds of one-of-a-kind, ultra-soft alpaca clothing items—hats, scarves, sweaters, and more—perfect for unique holiday gifting. It’s a beloved stop for anyone looking to find something truly special this season.
Specific Needs pasta sauce | mac ‘n cheese | canned green beans | tuna | cake mixes | frosting | canned meals such as Chef Boyardee Drop Locations - BOXES COMING SOON! Amplify Life Center | 603 Ames St. Auburn Pharmacy | 400 Ames St. Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce | 719 High St. Baldwin City Creative Arts | 711 High St. Baldwin City Beer Co | 520 High St. Baldwin City Hall | 803 8th St. Baldwin City Library | 800 7th St. Baldwin City Metabolic Medicine | 705 High St. Baldwin City Recreation Commission | 712 Chapel St. Baldwin State Bank | 721 High St. Baldwin Veterinary Clinic | 412 Ames St. Evry’tang and More | 215 US 56, Suite B Homestead Kitchen and Bakery | 719 High St. Kansas State Bank | 602 Ames St. Lighthouse Baptist | 700 Chapel St. Lumberyard Arts Center | 718 High St. Om Grown Yoga & Wellness Collective | 816 High St. Quilters’ Paradise | 713 Eighth St. Rainbow Experience Preschool | 115 6th St. Simply Style Family Hair Care | 609 High St., Suite A The Bullpen | 811 Eighth St. Uplift Coffee | 112 Sixth St. Vibe Hair Studio | 215 US 56 Vinland Valley Nursery | 1606 N. 600th Rd. Vintage Park | 321 Crimson Avenue Wooden Spoke Restaurant | 309 Ames St. Worden Cornerstone Church | 294 E. 900th Rd. shop small BINGO B i n g o Baldwin City
The Chamber will also host two vendor locations: Baldwin City Beer Company (520 High St.) and the Baldwin City Library (800 7th St.), both filled with local makers and holiday vendors. Bullpup Makers Market—Bigger Than Ever One of the most beloved additions to Shop Small
AN EYE OUT FOR BINGO BINGO KEEP GAMES TO WIN PRIZES THROUGH IS BACK! THE HOLIDAY SEASON!
Get ready to Shop Small and Give Big! Grab your bingo card, pop into your favorite local spots, and mark off squares as you go. Every sticker brings you closer to winning big holiday prizes — all while boosting the small businesses that make our community shine!
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Make a donation to the Food Drive.
EARN THE CHANCE TO WIN WITH EVERY LOCATION YOU VISIT! How to play: 1) Receive a sticker from participating locations to place on each BINGO square you complete. 2) Earn raffle tickets for your chance to win 1 of 2 prizes! 3) Enter the raffle by returning your BINGO card to the Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce by December 16 in order to win prizes.
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Don’t worry about clumsy raffle tickets! They will be digitally generated. Winners will be announced on social media and receive a phone call.
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Ticket for the first location you visit!
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Tickets for every Bingo!
WIN LOCAL PRIZES! The Bullpen - 811 11th St. Ad Astra Alpaca - 168 E 1700th Rd. Om Grown Yoga Collective - 816 High St. Gambino’s Pizza - 721 8th St. Uplift Coffee Baldwin - 112 6th St. Arrowhead Hardware - 318 Crimson Ave. EVRY’TANG & More - 215 suite B US 56 hwy Baldwin City Library - 800 7th St. The Town Galleria - 715 8th St. Quilters’ Paradise - 713 8th St. Pizza Hut - 130 US 56 hwy
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TURN IN GAME CARD TO: THE BALDWIN CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 719 High Street
Lovely Flower Co. - 601 Ames St. Vinland Valley Nursery - 1606 N. 600 Rd. El Patron - 711 8th St. Standard Grooming Supply - 711 8th St. Baldwin City Beer Company - 520 High St. Baldwin City Distillery and Orchard Jitters - 822 Ames St. Homestead Kitchen + Bakery - 717 8th St. Lucy’s Corner - 718 High St. The Wooden Spoke - 912 Ames St. Baldwin City Made - 707 8th St.
Please tear out this page and return to The Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce (719 High St.) by December 16.
Name: Email Address: Phone Number: See game rules