Many of us associate the Black Friday through Cyber Monday shopping weekend with buying things from big retailers for the holidays. But did you know that you can take advantage of these weekend deals AND support local businesses right here in Cleveland?
I thought I’d share some of the best Black Friday/Small Business Saturday/Cyber Monday deals and special events around Cleveland in this post. From annual memberships to discounted gift cards to special shopping events, there are definitely some gems to know about!
What you’ll find in this post:
- Discounted season passes
- Discounted tickets
- Sales on Cleveland gear
- Local brand deals
- Discounted gift cards
- Small Biz Saturday market pop-ups
Note: The following is a summary of some of my personal favorite deals I’ve found. I’ll keep this list updated as much as I can through the weekend. Let me know if I’d missed any Cleveland deals!
Discounted Season Passes/Memberships
Looking to gift a membership to someone this holiday season? Well, now is the time to buy! Some current discounts include:
- Cleveland Museum of Natural History – CMNH (which will unveil its full renovation job soon!) is running a sale for $10 off a Pack Membership (basically a family membership) from November 24-27, 2023. These memberships come with lots of perks!
- Greater Cleveland Aquarium – The aquarium is running a sale to get 20% off Annual Passes. Save using code AQGIFT20 Black Friday (Nov. 24) through Cyber Monday (Nov. 27).
- Cafilia – Cafilia is a local coffee shop subscription where you get a reusable travel mug and a certain number of cups of coffee per month from all the participating coffee shops. They’re running a 50% off sale on all subscriptions this weekend! Use code “BlackCoffeePlease” to save on your first month (good through Cyber Monday).
Discounted Tickets
- Playhouse Square HoliDeals – From November 27-December 1 (so actually starting on Cyber Monday), Playhouse Square will be offering deals and advance tickets for shows, concerts and special events. A new event drops each day at 10 a.m. on the HoliDeals site.
- Cleveland Orchestra – Save 20% off Classical concerts or Recitals in 2023/24 with promo code GIFT20. Shop here.
Also check out our full Cleveland Holiday Guide!
Save on Cleveland Gear
- Cleveland Clothing Company – Save 20% all weekend both in-store and online at Cleveland Clothing Co. And if you’re shopping in-person, save an additional 5% on Small Business Saturday if you wear Cleveland Clothing Co. while you shop!
- Cleveland sports gear – The NFL, MLB, and NBA are all running Black Friday deals on Browns, Guardians, and Cavs gear for the whole family.
- Cleveland Metroparks gear – Save $15 on Metroparks tees and tanks online and in-store on Black Friday (11/24), and get free shipping on online orders over $175 on Cyber Monday (11/27).
- Cleveland Traveler gear – Did you know I also sell Cleveland mugs and totes? I do! Head over to the shop to browse, and save 20% for the holidays with code CLE20BF.
Discounts on Cleveland brands
- Fount Leather – This Cleveland-based leather company is running a 20% off sale on everything from now through the end of November! You won’t find better deals than this on Fount products.
- Shore Society – This local Cleveland boutique is having a Small Business Saturday bash on November 25, where the whole Shore Society store will be 20% off.
- Anne Cate – Show off your Cleveland pride with city-themed clutches and wallets, all hand-crafted right here in the CLE! Save 15% sitewide using code THEBESTGIFT.
- Emily Roggenburk – Save on this local Cleveland boutique during its biggest sale of the year! Every piece of apparel is on sale; the perfect time to pick up some unique CLE gear!
Discounted Gift Cards to Area Businesses
- Escapology Mentor – Gather your friends and family and tackle an escape room at Escapology in Mentor! They’re currently offering a 50% off gift cards deal, which would make a great non-material gift this holiday season.
- Perplexity Games – Another escape room gift card sale is going on at Perplexity Games in Ohio City. Save 25% on all gift cards ONLY on Black Friday (Nov. 24).
- Barrio – Have a taco lover in your life? Then you’ll want to know that through December you can buy a $50 Barrio gift card and get a $10 voucher for yourself to use in the first few months of 2024.
- Remixx Ice Cream – You can save 20% off $25+ gift cards from Remixx for Black Friday. And good news: they’re open all winter!
- Rocky River Wine Bar / Market Beer – These Rocky River favorites are offering an incredible gift card deal Black Friday (11/24) and Small Business Saturday (11/25) only: Get a free $50 gift card when you purchase a $100 gift card! Available for in-person purchases only from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. each day.
- Georgetown & Vosh – This Lakewood staple is offering a gift card deal on Black Friday (11/24) and Small Business Saturday (11/25) only. Get a $25 gift card when you buy a $50 one! Available in-restaurant only, from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. each day.
Small Biz Saturday Market Pop-Ups
Want to shop small and local on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday? Here are a few holiday markets and unique shopping options happening:
- Cleveland Bazaar – Find this festive holiday pop-up inside the 5th Street Arcades on November 25 during downtown’s WinterLand kickoff event. Shop from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Holiday At The Hildebrandt – The Hildebrandt will host its annual holiday market/open house on November 25 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The event will be full of art including ceramics, woodworking, pottery, and paintings, as well as many food and drink vendors.
- City Goods – This one-stop shop for handmade goods in Ohio City is hosting a Small Business Saturday event on November 25 from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Shop from 30+ small local businesses, most of which are running deals and promos or dropping exclusive new products.
- Mahall’s To Books and Beyond – Feeling nostalgic about those Scholastic book fairs from your childhood? Mahall’s is trying to recreate that feeling with its “To Books and Beyond” event, which will feature books, baked goods, stationary, art and handmade goods for sale. Check it out on November 15 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Mahall’s in Lakewood.
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It’s okay to get excited about shopping for the holidays – especially if you’re shopping local!
Let me know if there are any more local deals I should add!
Amanda was born and raised in northeast Ohio, and has always been a fangirl of her home state. Now, she’ sharing her love of the Cleveland area with the world, highlighting all the best things to do, see, and eat in the CLE. She’s been running Cleveland Traveler since January 2019.
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I don’t believe they are offering discounts on Blossom tickets. The only mention of a sale I saw was for classical concerts/recitals.