Free admission
Durham Craft Market Shop Small Saturday
Sat Nov 28 · 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Durham Central Park · Durham
Checked · Source: Durham Craft Market (official)
Small Business Saturday in Raleigh (2026)
Free makers markets and shop-local events around the Triangle, Saturday Nov. 28
Last updated · 7 verified listings · every one links to its source
Small Business Saturday is Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026. Here are the free markets and shop-local events around the Triangle that we confirmed on the organizer's or town's own page, plus a few shop-local events in the weeks around it. Free to attend; bring your holiday list. It's two days after Thanksgiving, so it pairs well with the rest of the long weekend.
| When | What | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri Nov 20 · 5-8 p.m. | Jazz & Jive Night in downtown Apex (Love Local) | Apex | Free |
| Sat Nov 28 · 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Durham Craft Market Shop Small Saturday | Durham | Free admission |
| Sat Nov 28 · 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | MAKRS Holiday Fest on Small Business Saturday (City Plaza) | Raleigh | Free (RSVP) |
| Sat Nov 28 – Sat Dec 12 | Shop the Springs: Holly Springs downtown shop-local holiday card | Holly Springs | Free to take part |
| Sat Nov 28 · Business hours | Small Business Saturday in Apex: specials at local shops | Apex | Specials vary by business |
| Sun Nov 29 · 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Durham Underground Market at Durham Central Park (Thanksgiving weekend) | Durham | Free |
| Sat Dec 5 · 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Downtown Wake Forest Holiday Open House | Wake Forest | Free admission |
On Small Business Saturday (Sat. Nov. 28) (4)
Free admission
RSVP
MAKRS Holiday Fest on Small Business Saturday (City Plaza)
Sat Nov 28 · 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
City Plaza, downtown Raleigh · Raleigh
Free to take part
Shop the Springs: Holly Springs downtown shop-local holiday card
Sat Nov 28 – Sat Dec 12
Participating Holly Springs businesses · Holly Springs
Checked · Source: Town of Holly Springs (official)
Specials vary by business
Small Business Saturday in Apex: specials at local shops
Sat Nov 28 · Business hours
Participating Apex businesses (downtown and townwide) · Apex
Checked · Source: Town of Apex Economic Development (official)
Shop-local events in the weeks around it (3)
Free admission
Jazz & Jive Night in downtown Apex (Love Local)
Fri Nov 20 · 5-8 p.m.
The Depot parking lot, downtown Apex · Apex
Checked · Source: Town of Apex (official)
Free admission
Durham Underground Market at Durham Central Park (Thanksgiving weekend)
Sun Nov 29 · 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Durham Central Park · Durham
Checked · Source: MAKRS (official)
Free admission
Downtown Wake Forest Holiday Open House
Sat Dec 5 · 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Downtown Wake Forest · Wake Forest
Checked · Source: Town of Wake Forest (official)
Plan the rest of the season
free things to do over Thanksgiving break · tree lightings, holiday lights & parades · free Thanksgiving meals & turkey giveaways
Frequently asked questions
When is Small Business Saturday 2026?
Saturday, November 28, 2026, the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Is it free to go to these markets?
Yes, admission is free for every market and event here (one asks for a free RSVP). You only pay for what you buy.
Which towns have Small Business Saturday events?
We've verified events in Apex, Durham, Holly Springs, Raleigh and Wake Forest: Apex: Jazz & Jive Night in downtown Apex (Love Local) (Fri Nov 20 · 5-8 p.m.); Durham: Durham Craft Market Shop Small Saturday (Sat Nov 28 · 9 a.m.-2 p.m.); Raleigh: MAKRS Holiday Fest on Small Business Saturday (City Plaza) (Sat Nov 28 · 11 a.m.-6 p.m.); Holly Springs: Shop the Springs: Holly Springs downtown shop-local holiday card (Sat Nov 28 – Sat Dec 12); Apex: Small Business Saturday in Apex: specials at local shops (Sat Nov 28 · Business hours); Durham: Durham Underground Market at Durham Central Park (Thanksgiving weekend) (Sun Nov 29 · 11 a.m.-3 p.m.); Wake Forest: Downtown Wake Forest Holiday Open House (Sat Dec 5 · 10 a.m.-6 p.m.)
What's happening in downtown Raleigh for Small Business Saturday?
MAKRS Holiday Fest on Small Business Saturday (City Plaza), Sat Nov 28 · 11 a.m.-6 p.m., at City Plaza, downtown Raleigh. Free to attend; the organizer asks for a free RSVP on Eventbrite. Vendors' goods cost money.
How we verify: we read each offer on the business, museum or organizer's own website (or an official post) and record the date. Offers change, so please confirm before you go. Spot something wrong? Use “Report a problem” on that listing's page. How we verify.
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