Here's where to shop local around the DMV:

🛍️ Alexandria Plaid Friday: Get a jump start on the weekend at this Old Town event happening Friday, Nov. 28.

• Over 50 local businesses will be open for shopping, with some throwing their doors open as early as 6am, per a release.

🛍️ Made in ALX Holiday Makers' Market: The Alexandria shop Made in ALX — which sells goods by area makers — will host a market at Port City Brewing on Saturday the 29th.

• Sip brews and listen to tunes while shopping picks from 25 local vendors. And keep your eyes peeled for Santa and Mrs. Claus!

🛍️ National Harbor Christmas Market & Holiday Craft Show: Celebrate Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29 at this Maryland festival, which will run through Dec. 21.

• On the Small Biz Saturday docket: Shopping local goods, listening to carolers, and hanging with Santa, of course.

🛍️ Takoma Small Business Saturday: Hit up local businesses in Takoma on the 29th before heading to the Market on the Street festival on Laurel Avenue, featuring goods by area makers and artists.

🛍️ Small Business Saturday at the D.C. History Center: Stop by Nov. 29 to take your gifting pick from the center's D.C.-focused merch, plus make paper ornaments and holiday cards out of images from the group's collection.