Supporting Local on Small Business Saturday: Severna Park Edition

Small Business Saturday is the perfect excuse to grab a peppermint latte, bundle up the family, and spend the day exploring the local spots that make Severna Park feel like home.

This year, on Saturday, November 29, 2025, we are shining the spotlight right here in the Park from Ritchie Highway to tucked-away gems off the B&A Trail. When you shop small, you are not just checking people off your holiday list. You are supporting neighbors, strengthening schools, and investing in the character of our community.

We pulled together a Severna Park focused lineup of shops where you can discover thoughtful gifts, fun experiences, and treats for everyone on your list.

The Cottage

If you are shopping for the women in your life, The Cottage is always a happy place to start. This stylish women's boutique in Severna Park offers clothing, jewelry, accessories, home decor, and easy grab and go gifts, with popular brands and a mix of fun, classic, and coastal styles.

The Cottage is especially great for:

• Teacher gifts and hostess gifts
• Fun holiday outfits and accessories
• Little surprises for teens and tweens

Plan to linger a bit. Their team is fantastic at helping you pull together gifts or a complete outfit when you are short on time.

Park Books

Severna Park's indie bookstore, Park Books, is much more than shelves of books. It blends a full-service bookstore with a literacy center and community space that hosts book clubs, kids programming, and author events.

Gift ideas from Park Books:

• The latest bestsellers or cozy holiday reads
• Beautiful picture books and activity books for kids
• Book club picks for your favorite reader
• Gift certificates for events, classes, or literacy programs

This is the kind of place where you walk in for one book and walk out with a whole new stack and a full calendar of community events.

Local Coast

Know someone who practically lives on the water or never misses a fishing, surfing, or boating day? Local Coast is made for them. This veteran-owned brand offers locally inspired apparel and gear designed for life on and off the water, with options for men, women, and kids.

Think soft hoodies, hats, tees, and accessories that celebrate Chesapeake Bay coastal living without feeling touristy.

Local Coast is an excellent stop for:

• Gifts for the outdoorsy person on your list
• Matching gear for the whole family
• Something special for out-of-town guests who love the local vibe

The Sugar Shoppe

If candy is your family's love language, The Sugar Shoppe will feel like pure magic. This local gift and candy shop has quickly become a favorite stop, especially around events like the Severna Park tree lighting.

Inside, you will find:

• Nostalgic and novelty candies
• Bin candy that kids can scoop themselves
• Sweet little gifts and party favors

It is the perfect place to build stocking stuffers, treat bags, or a candy filled centerpiece for a holiday party.

Franklin Toys

When you need a toy that is actually fun and built to last, Franklin Toys is the place to go. This local favorite is packed with games, puzzles, stuffed animals, STEM toys, and surprises for every age and interest.

Gift ideas from Franklin Toys:

• Board games and puzzles for family game night
• STEM and educational toys that kids will actually enjoy
• Fun, affordable finds that make perfect stocking stuffers
• A great spot to pick up a toy for our Belle Grove Elementary School Holiday Shop toy drive

It is the kind of store where kids and grown ups can happily browse, and you will always walk out with something that feels just right for the child you have in mind.

Stella Luna Raine

Stella Luna Raine started as an online boutique and now has a loft style storefront right on Ritchie Highway in Severna Park. You will find trendy, wearable clothing and accessories with seasonal collections that feel fun but still approachable.

This is a great stop for:

• Gifts for daughters, sisters, cousins, and girlfriends
• Festive outfits for holiday parties
• A little wardrobe refresh for yourself

Keep an eye out for in-store events like ladies' nights and workshops for an extra fun local outing.

Blended Essentials

Blended Essentials is part candle shop, part DIY experience. They offer hand poured candles, soaps, bath bombs, and more, plus a mix bar where you can create custom scents and products in their studio.

At Blended Essentials, you can:

• Book a session to blend your own candle, soap, or bath product
• Pick up pre made items in gorgeous seasonal scents
• Plan a girls night, family outing, or tween birthday experience

Gifts from here feel extra personal, especially if you create a scent with someone specific in mind.

BD Provisions

For the foodies, coffee lovers, and eco-conscious friends, BD Provisions is a must. This zero waste style bulk food store lets you scoop everything from pantry staples to snacks and sweets into reusable containers, and they roast coffee right in the shop.

Gift ideas from BD Provisions:

• Custom snack mixes in jars or tins
• Fresh roasted coffee beans for the coffee enthusiast
• Bulk baking ingredients paired with a favorite family recipe

It is also a great place to stock up for holiday baking days or to build your own Severna Park pantry gift basket.

La Ruche

Tucked just off the B&A Trail, La Ruche feels like stumbling into a little European market in the middle of Severna Park. This artisanal food and gift shop features seasonal delicacies, global pantry items, gourmet provisions, fresh bread on select days, and beautifully curated home and tabletop goods.

Some favorite ways to gift from La Ruche:

• Hostess baskets with specialty foods and a pretty serving piece
• Ingredients for an elevated at home date night
• Custom charcuterie boards or a build your own grazing spread

It is one of those "I will just pop in" shops that quickly becomes your secret weapon for last minute yet incredibly thoughtful gifts.

Gotta Have HeART Studio

Not all gifts have to go under the tree. Gotta Have HeART Studio gives you the chance to gift experiences and creativity. This welcoming studio offers art classes and workshops for all ages, from kids and teens to adults who want a creative outlet.

Ideas for gifting with HeART:

• Class passes or gift certificates
• A paint date for your child and a friend
• A family session to create art for your home

It is also an excellent way to support local artists and bring a little more color into the community.

Annapolis Aesthetics

If self-care is on your holiday list, Annapolis Aesthetics is a luxury medspa right here in Severna Park offering non-surgical treatments like facials, laser services, microneedling, and injectables in a calm, welcoming setting.

This is a fantastic spot for gifting experiences that help someone feel refreshed and confident as they head into the new year.

Gift ideas from Annapolis Aesthetics:

• Gift cards for facials or spa services
• A pampering treatment for a busy parent or caregiver
• A self-care session for yourself as a post-holiday treat

Big Bean Coffee

Every great shopping day needs great coffee, and Big Bean Coffee has been a Severna Park favorite for years. This cozy local coffee shop serves up freshly brewed coffee, tea, smoothies, and baked goods with a friendly, neighborhood feel.

Ways to gift from Big Bean:

• Bagged coffee beans for the coffee lover on your list
• A gift card tucked into a mug or paired with a sweet treat
• Starting or ending your Small Business Saturday route with a warm drink

Making the Most of Small Business Saturday in Severna Park

A few ways to turn Small Business Saturday into a fun Severna Park tradition:

• Start with coffee or breakfast at a local cafe, then make your way through a few of these spots.
• Let kids pick one person they will shop for at a local store and help them choose something meaningful.
• Build a themed gift basket using items from multiple shops, like a cozy night in, self care, or Maryland coastal basket.
• Snap photos in front of your favorite storefronts and tag the businesses so your friends can discover them too.

And if you are feeling extra generous, consider picking up an additional toy while you are out shopping to support our toy drive for Belle Grove Elementary School's Holiday Shop, and reach out to us if you would like us to swing by to pick it up. Small acts of kindness add up quickly when a whole community leans in.

On Small Business Saturday and all season long, shopping in Severna Park keeps our town vibrant, creative, and connected. Here is to full shopping bags, warm storefronts, and a community that continues to show up for one another.

From all of us at The Jen Holden Group of Compass, happy Small Business Saturday.