As always, there’s no end to the good reasons to buy local this holiday season! And many small local businesses are offering some great deals this weekend, so it’s even easier to keep your money right here, instead of heading to a big box store.
We’ve rounded up a list of locally owned Nova Scotia businesses who are holding a Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, or Cyber Monday sale. (And don’t forget Museum Store Sunday, and Giving Tuesday!) We’ll keep adding to this throughout the weekend as we discover more, so keep checking back.
Neptune Theatre, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Neptune Theatre
1593 Argyle Street in Halifax
Black Friday is BOGO at the Neptune box office! For one day only, Buy One Get One Free when you purchase first week tickets to Mad Madge, Cult Play, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Chase the Ace, and The Ghost of Violet Shaw. But if you miss that amazing deal, you have a second chance on Cyber Monday for 20% off your purchase. Visit Neptune’s website for more details. And a reminder: Neptune Theatre is a registered non-profit, so if you’re thinking of donating to the arts on Giving Tuesday…
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis Street in Halifax
Museum Store Sunday is this weekend , and the AGNS Gallery Shop has 20% off everything storewide, including prints, books, jewelry, and home decor. While you’re there, you can enter for a chance to win one of two $50 AGNS gift cards for a future visit. If you can’t make it into the shop, use discount code MSS25 online to receive 20% off your order at checkout. All proceeds from the Gallery Shop directly support AGNS exhibitions, public programs, and community initiatives.
Taste of Nova Scotia, The Trainyard
Taste of Nova Scotia
33 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth
Our partners at Nova Scotia Loyal have also joined with Taste of Nova Scotia to offer 10% off of all curated gift boxes in their online shop. Not just for Black Friday, but all season long! To claim your discount, just enter the code NSLOYAL10 at checkout.
The Trainyard General Store
137 Portland Street, Dartmouth
The holiday season’s not just about buying, but also giving. The Trainyard shares 5% of their profits with community groups, non profits and mutual aid requests all year long. They’re currently accepting new, unwrapped items for the Gift Room at The North Grove. And 10% of their sales on Giving Tuesday (Dec 2nd) will be given to the MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning. ❤️
The Glass Bakery, Inkwell Originals, Elder Dog Canada
You’ve got extra time to take advantage of Cheerfetti’s Black Friday sale, because they’re extending it beyond the weekend. But that doesn’t mean you should wait! Use these discount codes on their website: BFSALE to save 15% on orders over $100, and BFSALE to save 15% on orders over $100.
Inkwell Modern Handmade Boutique
1453 South Park Street, Halifax
Inkwell has special offers in-store and online from Friday to Monday, for Small Business Weekend. Save $40 when you spend $250 or more; save $20 when you spend $150 or more; or $10 when you spend $75 or more. Visit their website for details.
And on Giving Tuesday, they’ll be donating a percentage of their revenue to the Canadian Mental Health Association (Nova Scotia Division). ❤️
This Giving Tuesday, select items from The Glass Bakery are part of Gifts That Give Back. Each purchase supports Misfit Manor and ElderDog Canada, helping dogs in need. From misfit glass birds, hanging dogs to unique collectibles, every gift supports a good cause. These pieces are part of the program year-round. See the collection here. ❤️
Their retail store is closed for the season, but you can still access their online store anytime. Shop online with code BFRIDAY20 for 20% off, with savings on select merchandise of up to 70%!
This weekend, you’ll save 12-25% on their website, on calendars, books, and jigsaw puzzles. And free shipping on purchases over $49.
We always say experience gifts are some of our favourites, and lucky us, Murphy’s has two dynamite offers for Black Friday. If you know what dates you’d like, you can book three or more nights in any of their campsites, domes, or cottage and receive one of those nights FREE! Use promo code BLACKFRIDAY1 at checkout. And if you’d rather let the person you’re gifting choose their adventure, gift certificates are 30% off with promo code BLACKFRIDAY2. Visit their website for more details, offers valid until November 30th, 2025.
The Nova Scotian Cookie Company
How about some cozy merch to go with those tasty cookies? For Black Friday weekend, all winter wear on their website, including toques, mittens and scarves, is 50% off.
Another wonderful non-profit is Nova Scotia Nature Trust, and on Giving Tuesday they’re giving to you. On that day only, if you purchase a Gift of Nature of $100 or more and choose to receive a physical gift, they’ll throw in a gorgeous 8×10 print of Kristen De Palma’s “Protected Across Nova Scotia” art that she created in honour of the Nature Trust’s 30th anniversary and that was the inspiration for their new Gifts of Nature.
Toy Maker’s Black Friday sale kicked off early, and runs right through to Wednesday (Dec 3rd). They’re offering 25% sitewide, so it’s a golden opportunity to stock up on handcrafted toys, games and puzzles. The discount is automatically applied at checkout, no code needed.
There are hundreds of incredible local gift ideas available in this year’s Local Wishlist, and buying local is a bargain at any price. Head to the full list and start browsing!
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