Over 100 Local Businesses Gather in Warwick for Small Business Saturday On November 29, 2025, 150 Rhode Island businesses, artists, and artisans convened at Crowne Plaza in Warwick to showcase unique gifts, products, and services for the holiday season. The event celebrated Rhode Island's small businesses, which constitute over 90% of the state's economy. It was described as a unique integrated event aimed at encouraging local shopping and supporting the backbone of Rhode Island's economy. The event was free and ran from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Warwick’s Crowne Plaza was buzzing on Small Business Saturday with 150 RI shops and artists slingin’ holiday goodies. Over 90% of our economy is small biz—let’s keep bucks local, yeah? #ShopLocalRI #SmallBizRI #RhodeIsland

Creating a Joyful Community of Readers Please help bring a magical, socially-conscious children's bookstore to Providence! | Check out 'Creating a Joyful Community of Readers' on Indiegogo.

💜 25 donors. Nearly $5,000 raised. Just 5 days in.
We’re so grateful for this community’s belief in Lupine Books, Providence’s future children’s bookstore! 📚✨
Help us keep the story growing: igg.me/at/lupineboo...
#backthisproject #togetherwecan #shoplocalri

The exterior of Thea Plant Co., housed in an olive covered Victorian house with a purple awning reading 358. There is a sign reading Plants Pots Gifts on the sidewalk and several red hearts hung on the steps to the front door.

Today on the blog, Thea Plant Co., the local plant shop that's a cool space and a warm hug. www.iheartrhody.info/2025/01/a-peek-inside-thea-plant-co.html
#iheartrhody #shoplocalri #providenceri #rhodeskyland

Special guest at tonight's market: @legendary-lynn.bsky.social !

Step 1: meet adoptable furry friends
Step 2: get a portrait done of your new best friend
Step 3: get a pet safe plant from Jordan's Jungle
Step 4: treat yourself to a Lil snack from the market for a job well done

#ShopLocalRI

Carsner & Co Honey is rolling out two new flavors this week. Can you guess the theme?

#CatsintheJungle #Pawtucket #ShopLocalRI #AdoptDontShop #Cats #Rescue #FarmersMarket

Oyster Mushroom Bucket Workshop Join Eric from Eutopia Homesteads for an engaging hands-on workshop on growing oyster mushrooms using buckets! Learn the step-by-step process of cultivating your own, and leave with a bucket ready to ...

#ShamelessPlug there's going to be a mushroom workshop at the Pawtucket Farmers Market on Friday, Dec 20th. Only $40 and you leave with a bucket that'll fruit for a month! forms.gle/tMXgVW8nGu2b...

#PVD #Pawtucket #RI #EatDrinkRI #ShopLocalRI

(I'll be there)

Christmas preorders are live. Also, Christmas is only 2 weeks away. Time to queue the panic ordering.

But in all seriousness, we're offering gift wrapping & basket options. Or just buy gift cards. Gift cards are easier AND 10% off. #shoplocalRI