5 Ways To Celebrate Small Business Saturday In Cleveland

CLEVELAND, OH – So you're sick of Thanksgiving leftovers, Black Friday bargain-hunting and the Hallmark channel holiday. How about taking part in Small Business Saturday on Saturday, Nov. 25?

It'll get you out of the house and away from the fridge and leftover turkey and cranberry sauce. And, the best part, you can support local small businesses.

The shopping day was created in 2010, as a way promote locally-owned business. Here in Cleveland, small businesses have jumped at the chance to attract you into their shops.

Here are five ways to part:

1. Go shopping. Sure it seems like a no-brainer, but one easy way to check out a lot of merchants at one place is the Westside Flea, open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Main Hall of St. Clarence's Church at 30106 Lorain Road in North Olmsted.

Local vendors and artisans will be selling all sorts of stuff, from furniture to jewelry to unique knick-knacks. There all will be food trucks and live music.

2. Buy a Christmas tree. Head to one of the locally-operated lots or a tree farm. In Cuyahoga County, there are two lots: Londrico’s Christmas Tree Farm at 7525 Granger Road in Valley View (phone, 216-524-0866); and Swan Farm at 11721 Tinkers Creek Road in Valley View (phone, 216-524-2536). Call for hours and availability of trees.

3. Take you family out to eat at a locally-owned restaurant. There are plenty to choose from. Some favorites to consider, Melt in Lakewood, the Greenhouse Tavern downtown or Tommy's Restaurant in Cleveland Heights.

4. Grab a micro brew at one of Cleveland's many brewpubs. Suggestions? We got 'em – Try Platform Beer Co. on Lorain Road in Cleveland, Sibling Revelry Brewing on Clemens Road in Westlake, or Boss Dog Brewing in Cleveland Heights.

5. Go see a movie. Yep, skip the cineplex and visit one a few remaining independently-owned movie theaters. Shaker Square Cinemas, the Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland Heights, and others in the Greater Cleveland offer a nice throw back to the days when you could catch a flick for a few bucks. But, be sure to check listings.

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