Lest You Doubt...Refill Your Soul On Black Friday On Beacon's Main Street

Well....We made it past The Day is that is the kick-off of the holiday season here. Did you have the food you wanted? Did you have the dried flower centerpieces you wanted? Hopefully you did because it's all available in Beacon on Main Street. When we say you will come away from shopping in Beacon with the most unique style that people will ask you where you got, we are not exaggerating. If you think that shopping local in Beacon is a compromise, like you won't get cool stuff, then we can tell you right now with 100% certainty you are missing out. Not sure where to start? Give yourself one goal, and then hunt for it in the shops using A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide, which names all shops and addresses with descriptions. Here's an example: More ALBB Recommendations: Hudson Valley Goldsmith is hosting a Trunk Show all weekend long (located near Homespun)! Name a better stocking stuffer?! Rings, pendants, bracelets, and earrings with natural diamonds in silver & gold will be available. More details are listed below! We heard Witch Hazel will be having some refreshments upon arrival as well as some deals that you definitely don't want to miss out on! Clean beauty lovers on your list? Check! Oh, and those eye/sunglasses that you've been meaning to replace? No better time than now! Luxe Optique is hosting a BoGo 40% off! (some exclusions apply) More details below! Forget about the rain. Grab a coffee or matcha (with oat milk) and go! PS: It's the last month of the year to visit with Stony Kills Farm's livestock on the weekends. Copper the Bourbon Red turkey and the flock will be checking you out from their outdoor pen! Open Barn will resume again in February.                           THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here. Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin BeaconArts - 2022 Member Exhibition Days: Saturdays & Sundays - November 5-27 *last weekend! Time: 12pm-6pm Location: KuBe Art Center, 3rd fl. Gallery, 211 Fishkill Ave. Beacon, New York Hudson Valley Goldsmith: Trunk Show Days & Times: Friday, November, 25, 2022 from 11am-6pm Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 11am-6pm and Sunday, November 27, 2022 from 10am-4pm  Kick off your holiday shopping Thanksgiving weekend with a brand new line of stylish jewelry! These pieces make great gifts and stocking stuffers. Rings, pendants, bracelets & earrings with natural diamonds in silver & gold starting at $129. Sujan founded LuvMyJewelry with one mission in mind: to design jewelry that tells stories and gives us a renewed sense of purpose. "With each handcrafted design, I made a promise to craft a relatable, poetic story that builds a personal, intimate connection with you. I write the poetry myself :) Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! 5th Annual Beacon Christmas Tree Lighting 2022 Day: Saturday, November 26, 2022 Time: 4pm Location: Polhill Park, Beacon, NY Free entertainment featuring Alyssa Warner, Singing and leading, caroling with Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Scouts BSA 41 and B&G. Free raffle! Free ornament kit! Holiday Kickoff with Santa Day: Sunday, November 27, 2022 Time: 10am-1pm Location: 87 Haviland Road, Highland, NY 12528 Santa will arrive at the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park on Sunday, November 27. Bring your kids, your dogs—the whole family—for this fun photo opportunity with Santa. Photos taken with Santa will be available online at walkway.org, or visitors may take their own photos. Information > SAVE THE DATE! HOLIDAY PREP-LIST Hop and Shop is back for its 5th year in Beacon, which is when stores are open late on Thursday and Friday (12/8 and 12/9). Do your Black Friday shopping on Main Street after T-gifting (oops! typo haha), and then return for another special set of deal nights and shopping under the warm holiday glow. A Little Beacon Blog is a proud sponsor this year, which enables all businesses to participate for free. View their map, and deals will be announced 12/5. We see that fellow sponsor and hair stylist Sullivan and Main has announced her special deal - 20% off on gift cards and product. Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     ALBB's Restaurant Guide to show you which restaurants are open on Mondays! See it here > It's always a pleasure eating and drinking your way through Beacon, so we created this guide to help you know where to eat and drink as you explore the town. Feature your restaurant/eatery in the guide & be featured in this weekly newsletter! Promote your seasonal dishes/drinks, specials, events, etc. Click here for more details >   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY It's easy to dig into the leftovers and we're all for it at times but maybe you had enough?! And we get that. There is only so much turkey and stuffing you can eat (or not). Either way, you might as well pick up some Eat Church while you're out and about shopping! Grab-n-go at Marbled Meat Shop or take a break tonight and stop into Dogwood where Eat Church will be serving up deliciousness until 10pm! Maybe you swing by Industrial Arts Brewing for a refreshment and quick bite.  Find Eat Church Almost Everywhere! - Industrial Arts Brewing from Friday-Sunday - Straight from the grocery case at Marbled Meat Shop - ready to go! Why cook lunch for the work week?! - Dogwood Beacon on Tuesday-Sunday from 5pm-10pm Order Online > Keep up with all of the delicious pop-ups and events here > You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY If you haven't tried Dulce Cielo Mexico yet, this is your sign. DO IT! Pictured here is their delicous tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas y fajitas con espalda de puerco asada, pollo, pico de gallo, mole negro, rojo, guacamole y totopos de maiz y trigo! Nothing like a quick pick-me-up while out and about on Main St. this weekend! Located inside the HV Food Hall! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY And when all the shopping is done this weekend, and all of the delicious food has been eaten, you stop into Baja, for a late night snack (like their cheese nachos filled with fresh cotija, cheddar, NYS Local Cheese Blend, Crema, Guacamole ((Add Jalapeños)), Pickled Red Onions, Mushrooms, Corn Salsa, Tomatoes Bell Pepper,  Caramelized Onion, Black Beans, and the option to add, Pico De Gall, Shrimp $6, NYS Plymouth Ground Beef, Murray’s Fajita Chicken, Hudson Valley Chorizo, or Carnitas! Did we mention a refreshing and festive cocktail or mocktail?! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     *SPONSORSHIP OPEN!* Shopping! So fun, yet so strategic. With so many options to shop on Main Street, we compiled a Shopping Guide that includes every single shop in Beacon for your shopping and bookmarking pleasure! If you run a shop or boutique in Beacon and want to sponsor the shopping guide, be included in this Friday Feature newsletter, and get a nifty photo gallery in the guide, click here for more details >   WITCH HAZEL 176 Main Street, Beacon Maybe you noticed... IT'S COLD! Like, January cold... And that means it's time for a very, very good moisturizer. The absolute most hydrating one is available at Witch Hazel! Ursa Major Golden Hour Recovery Cream. You just need a dime-sized dab (or even a little less) for your whole face and neck, and it feels like the coziest blanket for tired, dry, over-it skin. It also smells great, with a hint of aspen bark extract, rosemary leaf extract, sandalwood oil and citrus notes. Perfect for morning and night, or dab on a little extra for an overnight "mask" effect.  PS* Holiday steals & deals happening this weekend! Do not miss out! OPEN 10-6 everyday EXCEPT Tuesday & Wednesday Stay tuned for the next floral workshop & Follow Witch Hazel on Instagram! >  Order florals >  HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 Kick off your holiday shopping and Thanksgiving weekend the right way with a brand new line of stylish jewelry! Hudson Valley Goldsmith's Trunk Show will happen right here at the Beacon shop! All weekend long - 25th, 26th & 27th at 226 Main St Beacon NY. These delicate and beautiful pieces make great gifts and stocking stuffers! Rings, pendants, bracelets & earrings with natural diamonds in silver & gold starting at $129 (a steal!) OPEN: Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Do you have mice in your cupboards? And need containers for the snacks? Brett’s has your bins! (Asking for a friend…and not a mouse friend) Okay, but truly, Brett's has all of your home needs! Including containers that we almost need for everything! And you know what's hard? Gifting for adults or college kids. But say no more, THIS is it. Containers and storage and organization because we all need it and we never seem to buy this for ourselves! Stop into Bretts for gifts, space heaters, snow essentials, winter car essentials, and so much more! OPEN Monday-Friday 7:30am - 7pm Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 5pm Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon CALLING ALL JACQUES MARIE MAGE ENTHUSIASTS! The Luxe team works directly with their brands to curate the best possible selection of eyewear! They had such an amazing day working with their Jacque Marie Mage brand representative and cannot wait to show off the summer line for spring of 2023! Stay tuned for more! In the mean time, POP IN this weekend for 40% BoGo deals! Their Buy One Get One 40% off Black Friday Sale is officially back by popular demand! TODAY, Friday November 25th & Saturday November 26th at both the Beacon & Hudson Locations. PS: Appointments required for exams. PPS Both Locations (Beacon & Hudson) are open from 10 AM - 6 PM Tuesday-Saturday & Beacon is only open on Mondays from 10 AM - 5 PM.  PPPS*** You can now get a free eye exam in Hudson through Dec 31! Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  Sign up for sessions or pay $23 for a drop in! Maybe to test which class(es) you'd enjoy the most! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Kids Improv Workshop & Jam Day: Sunday, December 4, 2022 Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm Location: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) The first half of the jam has lessons with warm-up games, foundational exercises while the second half is fun, silly, practice play with a break in between. Small groups will be broken out by age as needed. Absolutely zero experience is needed to attend any session! Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you!   IMPROV 101- FALL 2022 Class meets: TUESDAYS from 7-10pm 6 sessions: October 25- December 6 Class Showcase: Sunday, December 11 (time TBD) Teacher: Connor Classes meet at: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Explore all classes > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you! *SPONSORSHIP OPEN!* Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Did you know?! According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking is the number one cause of home fires and home injuries. Be especially careful when cooking, not just when frying your Thanksgiving turkey - and make sure your homeowner's insurance coverage is up to date! Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle is your support system as you're getting the word out about your business. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. INTRODUCING... Hand Painted Design Services now at Katie James, Inc.! The picture above is a special delivery for All You Knead. The assignment was to paint her existed logo onto the sign her carpenter husband made. Let us do yours... let us do the work... hand made with love, of course. See information here >  PS - stop thinking about whether you need a new/updated website or not, you do! And we can do it all. RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: BOOKKEEPER / ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT - AT INDUSTRIAL ARTS BREWING Apply here > HIRING: ALL POSITIONS AT THE DUTCHESS INN AND SPA AT BEACON Apply here > HIRING: PART-TIME SALES & MARKETING COORDINATOR / OFFICE MANAGER / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - AT THE MAIN OFFICE AT BEACON DIGITAL Apply here > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  FLORAL Witch Hazel > HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >

SIGN UP FOR THIS NEWSLETTER JOIN THESE ADVERTISERS: We create ad packages that work for different types of businesses. Click here for ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog and accomplish your goals. We look forward to highlighting your business and show your support!