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BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Crafty Nest DIY - ECPv5.8.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Crafty Nest DIY X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.thecraftynestdiy.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Crafty Nest DIY BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261128T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261128T150000 DTSTAMP:20261104T230936 CREATED:20261104T145032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T145032Z UID:11700-1795860000-1795878000@www.thecraftynestdiy.com SUMMARY:Shop Small Holiday Hop DESCRIPTION:Now in its 13th year\, one of Northbridge’s most beloved holiday traditions is returning to Church Street on Saturday\, November 28th. The annual Shop Small 01588 Holiday Hop celebrates the spirit of shopping small and handmade\, featuring a carefully curated mix of local artisans and small businesses who bring creativity and craftsmanship to the heart of Whitinsville.\n\nFrom 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, visitors can explore 4 neighboring buildings — 105\, 110\, 116 & 167 Church Street — transformed into festive marketplaces filled with local talent. Shoppers will find flowers and plants\, stained glass pieces\, handcrafted wooden signs\, home décor\, handbags\, accessories and wellness products\, candles\, ceramic Christmas trees and mugs\, freshly roasted coffee\, European-style jams and jellies\, organic teas\, hand-painted cards and photos\, an assortment of greeting and holiday cards and so much more.\n\nGuests are invited to pick up a Holiday Passport at any of the building entrances\, collect stamps from all vendors\, and enter to win a Grand Raffle featuring handcrafted gifts from participating makers. No purchase is necessary to participate.\nEvery year\, this event brings people together — not just to shop\, but to celebrate the artistry and hard work of local makers. It’s a reminder that when you shop small\, you make a big impact in your community.\n\nPassports can be picked up at either 105\, 110\, 116 &167 Church Street\, and visitors are encouraged to look for the red balloons marking the entrances.\nWith unique handmade gifts\, local flavors\, and a warm community atmosphere\, Shop Small 01588 is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season and celebrate the best of Whitinsville’s creative spirit.\n\nAs the Shop Small 01588 Holiday Hop wraps up\, organizers encourage visitors to head down Church Street to the Town Common to continue the celebration at Northbridge’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting\, a cherished evening tradition that perfectly caps off a day of local holiday spirit.\nShop Small 01558 Holiday Hop is hosted by Milltown Merchants\, a collaboration of four women-owned small businesses — Katalina’s Boutique (Kathleen Tonry)\, Little Man Originals (Christine Guanipa)\, The Crafty Nest DIY (Lesley Woods) annd Thrivewell Becoming (Kelley Marathas) — dedicated to fostering community and supporting local entrepreneurs through creative events. They host three annual events – Shop Small 01588 Holiday Hop (Nov. 28th\, 2026)\, Ladies Night (March)\, Sidewalk Sale (June 17th 2026). Mark those calendars and make sure to follow them on facebook. @milltownmerchants URL:https://www.thecraftynestdiy.com/event/shop-small-holiday-hop/ LOCATION:The Crafty Nest (Whitinsville)\, 116 Church St\, Whitinsville\, MA\, 01588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecraftynestdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Shop-Small-Postcard-Front-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The%20Crafty%20Nest%20DIY":MAILTO:thecraftynestdiy@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR