It’s the holidays, Boston.

🎁🧑‍🎄 There’s A LOT under the B-Side tree this year. Other than ~$8,000 of freebies in 12 Days of B-Side deals, we’ve been cooking up even more opportunities for you to celebrate the best time of the year in Boston, starting with a rather exciting weekend ahead…

👀 What’s on tap:

  • Our first holiday market(!)

  • Fenway foodie deals for the weekend

  • Our take on local holiday shopping

Up first…

HOLIDAY MARKET

Shop ‘till you drop

🛒 Select Markets holds the biggest vintage markets in the city. This weekend, we’re teaming up at MGM Fenway to welcome thousands of shoppers into a winter wonderland of vintage shopping (duh), a “shop local” market curated by yours truly, a massive non-perishable food drive, and free samples from Levain Cookies, Los Amigos Taqueria, and more! Plus, you can get there on the T.

🎁 Expect to see lots of your fave local businesses. As part of our “shop local” section of market, you can buy and sample products from the following brands:

  • Boston Fleet: Boston’s pro women’s hockey team will be selling merch from their pro shop, which is stocked with comfy logo gear and sweet accessories. This tote has us feeling emo … and we need one. | Saturday

  • GP Organics Soul Care: GP Organics is all about organic, clean, and vegan skincare products made from nature’s best resources. Shop very fairly priced and high-quality products for the face, body, feet, and more! | Saturday & Sunday

  • Legacy FC: Boston’s pro women’s soccer team will be selling their unique merch, like the famous woven crest scarf (if you’re lucky — they go fast!) and our personal fave, this classic crewneck. | Saturday

  • Lovestruck Books: Everybody’s favorite Cambridge romance book store is popping up to sell a collection of their favorite reads and small gifty items for all the literature and romance fans on your list. | Saturday

  • Tiny Chaos Nail Studios: Our friends at Tiny Chaos make stunningly intricate, ethereal press-on nail designs and accessories. We’re so excited to introduce you to them — take a look at this set. Gasp. | Saturday & Sunday

  • Rooted Living Granola: Taste and purchase this delicious granola founded by a Northeastern student. Rooted Living brings flavor to the forefront and leaves plastic packaging at the door — you can compost the bag when you’re done! | Saturday & Sunday

  • Virgo’s Room: We’re obsessed with this holistic wellness brand, which we think gives you the closest experience to forest bathing that you can get in a city. Purchase loose-leaf teas and natural body care items. | Sunday

FENWAY FOODIE DEALS

We heard holiday shopping makes you hungry.

🌮 Good thing you’ll be in the right neighborhood. Not only is there plenty to eat in The Fenway, but the Fenway Foodies Club put together some sweet freebies and deals, available all weekend. Just mention “Fenway Foodies Club” or show this passport. Bon apetit!

  • Van Leeuwen: 20% discount on ice cream purchases. A perfect excuse to swing by while you’re already in the neighborhood.

  • bartaco: One free taco. An easy add-on stop if you’re craving something quick and delicious (there’s no minimum for this freebie!).

  • Basho: Buy one signature roll, get a free spicy tuna on crispy rice, plus 10% off a $100 purchase. A great option if you want a fresh sushi break before you head home for the day.

  • Eventide: $1 oysters (max 1 dozen per person), 15% off kimchi gyoza. 100% worth a quick detour for some of the best oysties in the neighborhood.

  • Cisco: Buy one appetizer, get 50% off the second. Sounds like an invitation to grab snacks with a friend while you’re nearby!

  • Fenway Tree Farm: Take 15% off your purchase. Stop in and grab a tree or a festive wreath without leaving the city.

  • Wine Press: 10% off 6+ bottles, 20$ off 12+ bottles. IDEAL for stocking up for your holiday gatherings while you’re already out and about.

  • Hojoko: 10% off entire purchase. One of our favorite fun dinner spots if you’re ready to warm up and recharge.

SHOP LOCAL E-STORE

Can’t make it to a market this year? We got you.

💝 Freshly launched on Tuesday, our B-Side Collective holiday shop lets you find gifts from local businesses for everyone on your list, whether they’re looking for arts and crafts or a new sweater to obsess over.

🛍️ Here’s some inspo from our “Women Owned” collection:

🎁Thanks for supporting local journalism AND local businesses this holiday season. Shopping local is a huge sleigh in our opinion.

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