Ridgefield Black Friday: Find Out Where to Shop Local for the Holidays

RIDGEFIELD, CT — Black Friday means long lines, crowded stores, irate sales people and customers and probably quite a struggle to find a decent parking space. For those who choose to shop local and support the communities that give back to the towns they serve, it means one-on-one personalized service, free gift wrapping in many cases and unique items that can't be found in the mall or big box stores.

Patch is committed to highlighting these local businesses through our "Small Business Spotlight" series. Click the links below for gift certificates and gift ideas for the holiday season. And when you're shopping local, don't forget to tell them you saw it on Patch!

Ridgefield Businesses:

• Tiger's Den
• Claudia Pacifico Photography
• Joy Ride of Ridgefield
• Cabbage Patch Kids

We know there are lots of excellent places to shop in Ridgefield such as A.R. Kids, Books on the Common, Lynn Evans Potpourri Designs, Craig's, Jewelers, Addessi Jewelers, Deborah Ann's, The Toy Chest and many more. Would you like to see them featured on Patch? Email wendy.mitchell@patch.com for instructions on how they can submit their feature article.

Bethel Businesses:

• Silver Touch
• Byrd's Books
• Studio J. Hair, Inc.
• Wine World
• Wade’s Piano Center LLC
• Molten Java
• Julliano's Restaurant
• Spark Arts
• River's Edge Reiki
• Scrubbers Natural Products

Brookfield Businesses:

• Gerosa Records
• Guitar Hangar
• Bicycle Center
• Kratos Fitness & Acrobatics
• Pizzeria Bello
• Toadstool Pond
• Computer Troubleshooters
• Thomaston Feed Of Brookfield
• Maggie McFly's
• Gary's Barber Shop and Shaving

Danbury Businesses:

• Candlewood Fencing Center
• Bounce! Trampoline Sports
• Autumn Studios Photography
• Michelle's Nail Spa
• Trash American Style
• 99 Restaurant & Pub

Easton-Redding-Weston Businesses:

• Branchville Hair Design

Monroe Businesses:

• Lularoe Thais Catron
• Creative Kids Craft Studio
• World Champion Taekwondo
• KinDee Thai Kitchen
• Grandma Josie's
• The Angry Pepper
• Pemberley Designer Consignments

Newtown Businesses:

• Big Buddha Cigar Lounge
• Bitty Birdie Design
• Juice Plus
• Darcy's Wildtree
• Heather Kelly Photography
• Save Your Scissors
• Liberty Computer Services
• Green Crystal Massage
• Sandy Hook Hair Co.
• Garage Girls Fitness
• Robert Anthony's Salon

Wilton Businesses:

• Babaloo Cocina Latina and Cantina
• A. Flood of Paper
• J Hilburn
• Renaissance Beauty
• Chou Chou & Petite Chou Chou
• Signature Style

Do you own a local business, or know of someone who would like to have their business featured in our Small Business Spotlight? Email wendy.mitchell@patch.com for instructions on how to submit.

Happy Holidays!

Photo taken by Silvia Sala via Flickr Creative Commons