Shop Small this Saturday along Broad Street in Pawtucket, Central Falls and Cumberland for “Small Business Saturday.”  The Broad Street Regeneration Initiative has compiled a list of deals from our local businesses along Broad Street. Some of the shops to check out are Blackstone Herb and Coffee Bar to start your day for some coffee. Maybe visit Valley Falls Flowers for  25% of orders to send out a nice floral arrangement this holiday season. Continue into Central Falls to Dark Star Comics for the comic collector or find some fashion deals at several locations as you head towards Pawtucket.  MORE INFO AND LIST OF DEALS

In addition, stay warm and cozy at home while you read the book by Chris Van Allsberg or watch the Polar Express movie with a woolen blanket manufactured locally by Northwest Woolen Mills in Woonsocket and also available in our shop. The blanket is 50% wool and available in a variety of patterns and colors. Northwest Woolen Mills is one of the few remaining textile mills still operating in the Blackstone Valley located along the Blackstone River. See all the products Blackstone Valley Polar Express Gift Shop has to offer! Curbside pick-up available

Rhode Island Commerce has also compiled an extensive list of shops, eateries, deals and events to support local businesses in their Shop Local Rhode Island