Small Business Weekend

Kick off the holiday season by investing in your community! Join family and friends for Small Business Weekend in Valley Junction across our walkable Main Street district. This is the most important weekend of the year to support your locally owned shops, restaurants, and galleries under the iconic Valley Junction arch. Discover one-of-a-kind gifts, meet the makers & artisans, and experience the tradition of Historic Valley Junction. The weekend features three dedicated days to shop small: PLAID FRIDAY - Celebrate the diversity and creativity of local and independent businesses. It’s a fun and enjoyable alternative to the big box store “Black Friday” consumer frenzy. Also, it’s a way to show your support for our local economy by keeping your dollars in West Des Moines. So, plan to wear PLAID the day after Thanksgiving, and make it a day in Valley Junction! SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY - Dedicate your dollar to the small businesses of 5th Street, enjoying special promotions and celebrating neighbor-owned retail, restaurants, and galleries. Shop small for the holidays and enjoy the best of what West Des Moines has to offer! Shops and restaurants will be open, many with extended hours, to make sure you can support local while shopping for the holidays this season. CYBER MONDAY - This Cyber Monday you can make a difference by supporting our local businesses. While big online retailers offer tempting deals, shopping small has its own uniq