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Grab a hot cider and browse sales running all night at 1000 Islands Soap Co. Before you head out, enter the basket draw for a chance to win.

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Santa's favourite place! Stop by 23 & Co. for delicious cookie samples, then vote for Santa’s favourite flavour for a chance to win a sweet prize.

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Feel festive and fabulous! Agent 99 is launching its annual dress blitz for the food bank on Festive Friday. Make a donation to the food bank and get 20% off all dresses!

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Antique Emporium is packed with vintage treasures and collectibles, each with a story of its own. Stop in this Festive Friday and find a gift with real history behind it.

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Art Noise is serving cozy drinks and treats, plus free painting of holiday-themed votive holders. You can also try a sample of the Jingle Bell Press workshop, where you’ll make your own sheet of wrapping paper using pre-carved holiday stamps. From November 13 to December 13, every in-store donation of cash or food to the Kingston Food Bank earns you an entry to win a prize pack of premium art supplies. Look for it under the tree in the store.

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Try your luck at Cards Bakery’s Jingle Spin & Save, a Christmas gumball machine packed with big savings. Every customer is entered in a draw for a $50 gift card. Or simply get into the Christmas spirit with shortbread cookie samples, a fabulous front window display and a store full of Christmas magic.

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Chris James is filled with Canadian and international fashion for men and women, from cozy winter sweaters to sharp, tailored pieces ready for the holiday party season. Stop by during Festive Friday and let their friendly team help you find something special for yourself or someone on your list.

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Family-owned since 1974, Fancy That is the Princess Street boutique to visit for trend-forward women’s clothing, footwear and accessories. Find your holiday party look or a gift for someone special with help from their friendly style consultants, and enjoy festive treats while you shop. Be sure to pop next door to sister store The Roundstone too!

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Warm up at the Cocoa Bistro Hot Chocolate Station at General Brock’s Commissary, serving rich, delicious hot chocolate. Customize your cup with homemade marshmallows, candy canes and other festive toppings. It’s a cozy, can’t-miss stop to treat yourself this holiday season.

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Harlowe Green is turning up the holiday cheer this Festive Friday with free gifts with purchase all evening and a $150 holiday raffle that anyone can enter just by stopping in. Lured Bakeshop is popping up in-store too, so you can snack on fresh-baked treats while you shop and try your luck at taking home the big prize.

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Give back and get a little something in return! From November 13 to 15, bring clean, good-condition winter apparel like boots, coats and accessories to Heel Boy’s Winter Wear Drive to support the community, and they’ll send you off with a gift. On Festive Friday, purchases over $50 also get a gift with purchase.

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Sip, snack and glow at Honeydrop & Co., with festive specialty drinks, treats and Korean skincare products.

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Make your own ornament at KCAD’s crafting station! Enjoy some treats while you create, then pick from a selection of complimentary little giveaways to add to your home decor.

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Visit Kingston Olive Oil Co. for a cozy holiday treat. Explore their tasting bar featuring a variety of olive oils and balsamic vinegars. It’s a delicious way to warm up and discover unique flavours this holiday season.

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Get your nails holiday-ready at La Bella Beauty Bar with festive manicures in seasonal colours and fun nail stickers, $10 for regular polish or $12 for Shellac.

Black Barn is joining the fun with an evening of permanent jewelry and, for the first time ever, on-the-spot custom engraving! Find your forever piece, personalize something meaningful and make a night of it.

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Step into Martello Alley’s charming Wellington Street gallery and get creative with artist Lucy DeSousa! She’ll be guiding guests through a short Christmas craft, so you can make something festive in just a few minutes and take it home with you.

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Get hands-on at Martello on Brock! Artist Elaine Burke will be leading a short Christmas craft, so you can make something festive in just a few minutes and take it home with you. Then take a wander through this cozy, retro-inspired gallery, filled with work by local artists and artisans, from pottery and jewelry to wall art and glasswork. You might just find a one-of-a-kind gift for someone on your list.

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From 10 AM to 8 PM, the shop is hosting a hands-on Perler bead ornament station. For $5, you can craft a holiday keepsake to display on your tree or take on the go as a keychain (takes about 30 minutes). This event is beginner-friendly (ages 8+), and Midori’s friendly staff will guide you!

How to join: While walk-ins are welcome, we strongly suggest calling or messaging Midori Gifts to reserve a time slot!

Enjoy delicious treats while browsing Midori’s freshly stocked holiday inventory to fill your shopping list with joy.

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There’s magic for all ages at Minotaur Gifts! Every purchase comes with a free ornament, and holiday items are 25% off. Little ones can pick up free toy animals and fantasy creatures, no purchase needed, while supplies last. And don’t forget to enter the raffle for a basket of Minotaur treasures!

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Find one-of-a-kind gifts at Montreal Street Collective, with vintage and handmade treasures to shop. While you’re there, head to the button lab to design your own vintage-style badge. All the supplies are ready and waiting!

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Novel Idea is stocked with stories for every reader on your list, from new releases to titles by local authors. Stop in during Festive Friday and make Kingston’s independent bookstore part of your holiday shopping day downtown.

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Feeling lucky? Phase 2 has been Kingston’s go-to for vintage finds and Queen’s and St. Lawrence College apparel since 1980, and on Festive Friday ,every purchase comes with a holiday surprise! Reach into the box, pick a Christmas Tree Ornament and see what you’ve won. Every ornament is a winner, with discounts of 15, 20, 25, 30 or even 35% off!

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Warm up from the inside out at Rapidito Latin Market! Festive Friday is your chance to try their brand-new warm snacks for winter, including hot soups that are just right for a chilly night of shopping. Pop in, grab something cozy and fuel up for the rest of the crawl.

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Gift shopping gets a whole lot more fun at Send in the Clowns! This eclectic downtown gift and card shop is packed with holiday decorations, cozy, cuddly gifts and thoughtful finds for everyone on your list. Snack on in-store food samples and sip on hot chocolate samples while you browse, and enjoy a free promotion with your purchase.

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Walk the red carpet to hear Malobi from Sam the Band play live jazz music. Shop specials from vendors like Mochi Charms, Lichen Fairytale Art, and Red House Farm; enjoy mocktails and Shroom Soda samples from Ananda Elixirs. Grab bites from Honeydrop & Co.and craft your own holiday card!

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Sterling Jewellery is the perfect stop for finding a gift that feels thoughtful, with silver pieces to suit every style and budget on your list. Stop in during Festive Friday and pick out something special they’ll wear long after the holidays.

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Paint something festive at Studio 88’s artisan market and workshop! Pick up a Christmas plaster kit for $15, with three plasters to paint right there in the studio or take home.

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The Keep Refillery is a great spot to find thoughtful, low-waste gifts, with Canadian-made personal and home care products that are as kind to the planet as they are to the people on your list. Stop in during Festive Friday and pick out a gift that feels good to give.

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Craft a tiny plant pot at The Plant Shelf! Build your pot from macrame wood rings, then nestle in the air plant of your choice. Add festive string to hang it as an ornament, skip the string to show it off on a shelf or table year-round, or add your own magnet for a fridge-worthy decoration. This $8 craft is great for all ages, and staff will walk even the smallest humans through it.

Rather craft at home? Grab a kit to make later or gift to someone special. Each one includes four wood rings, festive string, an air plant, build instructions, and air plant care information.

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Watch art come to life at The Refinery Spa! An artist will be painting a live mural around the spa’s stairwell, so you can catch every brushstroke on your way in. Head upstairs for a glass of champagne, then stock up on gifts (and a few treats for yourself) with buy two, get one free on all products.

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The Rocking Horse is turning 25, and you’re invited to the celebration! Shop 25% off select items and get a head start on your holiday gift list. It’s also your chance to be one of the first to grab the brand-new Christmas NeeDohs, launching in-store that night. They’re sure to go fast, so stop by early to snag yours (limit of two per customer).

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Find your perfect shades this holiday season with an in-store Undertone Analysis session at The Roundstone! For $15, you’ll get a personalized mini colour consultation and a $15 store gift card in return. Book your spot by emailing fancythatkingston@gmail.com, or just stop by during the evening, as walk-ins are welcome.

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UNDR for Men is downtown’s one-stop shop for men, from comfy underwear and fun socks to beard care and shave soap. Grab a donut and a cup of cider and browse for stocking stuffers he’ll actually use.

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Step inside the VERY decorated Christmas Lights Tour waiting room at Waterfront Gifts & Apparel, open for Festive Friday! Try the holiday-themed punch board game for a chance to win prizes, including one free ticket for a Christmas Lights Tour. Open until 8 pm.

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Kingston-owned and proud of it, Whit Kingston is packed with men’s and women’s clothing, cozy toques and mitts, Kingston-themed apparel and fun gifts like candles, mugs and ornaments. Shop to the sound of live music all evening, and take home a Christmas mug with any purchase over $40.

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Bring a holiday project and join Social Sewing at Wild Bobbin! Sew by machine or by hand alongside other makers for a cozy, festive evening in the studio. Spots are limited, so email hello@wildbobbin.com to book yours.

The whole store is on holiday sale, with treats to enjoy while you shop.