Holiday Season Downtown
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Shop Small Totes
Free Downtown Ithaca Holiday Tote Bag
November 28th – 30th, 2025
When you make a qualifying purchase at any participating business during Shop Small Business Weekend, you’ll receive a free limited-edition holiday tote bag — a perfect keepsake and practical carry-all for your holiday shopping.
Designed to celebrate Downtown Ithaca’s festive season, these totes are available while supplies last.
How It Works
- Visit Downtown Ithaca between November 28 and November 30.
- Shop at participating small businesses and enjoy exclusive discounts.
- Receive your free tote bag as a thank-you for supporting local stores.
15 STEPS
15 STEPS has celebrated American Crafts since 1981, offering a diverse and
carefully curated collection of jewelry, ceramics, glass, wood, metal, fiber and
art for the wall – all of it made by talented local and national artists. We are
delighted to announce we are merging with our business neighbors, Breathe, and
expanding our merchandise assortment into women's clothing and accessories as
well as housewares and kitchen wares.
Alphabet Soup
The toys kids play with can change the course of their lives. We try to offer
toys that encourage curiosity, teamwork, imagination and strength. We want to
get kids unplugged and having hands-on fun with high-quality, educational
toys. We keep up with the latest developments in toymaking, while never
forgetting that simple old-fashioned toys are often the best. What could be more
fun than a bouncy ball, a bucket and shovel, a puppet or a set of blocks?
One trip into our store and you'll feel yourself transported into a world of
magic and simple, joyful times. Alphabet Soup has been a specialty toy store on
the Ithaca Commons since 1984 and one of the biggest compliments we get from our
beloved customers is that stepping into Alphabet Soup is like stepping into a
time gone by. Alphabet Soup is locally-owned, independent and truly one of a
kind. The locals have treasured Alphabet Soup for generations, including
honoring owner Greta Perl with the 2020 Retailer of the Year Award!
Autumn Leaves Used Books
Local Used and New Bookstore. We buy books! We're proud to have a diverse
selection of new and used books, from fiction and poetry, to philosophy and
politics, to cookbooks and music history. We are especially proud of our large
selection of Buddhist literature - one of the largest in the state - and
anarchist books - many of which are published by PM Press, the owners of Autumn
Leaves.
Benjamin Peters
Shopping at Benjamin Peters is the easiest way to elevate every aspect of your
wardrobe. Let our team of clothing specialists guide you through a curated
offering of the finest in today's lifestyle clothing.
Bool's Flower Shop
Bool's Flower Shop has been serving the Ithaca area since 1894. As Ithaca's
oldest flower shop our reputation for exquisite flowers, creative designs and
exceptional service has grown over the years. Our commitment to service and
quality has been recognized by the readers of both The Ithaca Journal and The
Ithaca Times by voting us "Best Flower Shop in Ithaca." Our experienced staff is
always eager to assist you with any floral need. From a simple bud vase to a
large formal wedding our attention to quality and service is guaranteed. We
offer a large selection of cut flowers, arrangements, plants, balloons, stuffed
animals, candy, fruit and gourmet baskets. We deliver to Ithaca and surrounding
areas including Cornell and Ithaca College.
At Bool's Flower Shop, we craft both traditional and contemporary bouquets, with
plenty of room for customization and uniqueness. This goes for every arrangement
that we sell, from our Anniversary arrangements to New Baby gifts, Birthday
flowers and all of our other options. On top of our everyday arrangements that
we offer with same-day flower delivery in Ithaca and beyond, we also do large
event work for weddings and funerals as well, so if you are looking for Wedding
flowers or Sympathy funeral flowers in Ithaca, then Bool's Flower Shop is really
your best choice!
Buffalo Street Books
Buffalo Street Books is Ithaca’s community-owned cooperative bookstore,
dedicated to re-imagining the ways an independent bookstore can serve its
community. Originally opened as the Bookery II in 1991, the store was renamed
Buffalo Street Books in 2009. In February of 2011, the Ithaca community put
together a massive buy-out effort, raising over a quarter of a million dollars.
In April of 2011, the store re-opened as a cooperatively owned bookstore.
With regular events featuring local and national authors and artists, Buffalo
Street Books is one of the premier venues for literary events in a city with a
vital literary arts scene and a rich literary history. Our events facilitate
lively discussion and bring forward challenging subjects that many mainstream
venues eschew.
Buffalo Street Books stocks thousands of titles for both adults and children in
just about every imaginable genre. In addition to our comprehensive and eclectic
inventory, we can special order nearly any book in print.
Cayuga Coins
Come on down and visit our coin shop we have a lot of different coins and
currency for sale including a huge collection of ancients and Indian cents.
Art and Found
In collaboration with the wonderful @creativereuseofithaca, Art & Found features
affordable used art supplies, vintage art, vintage and mid-century modern
furniture and decor, and we’re also so excited to work with super talented
contemporary Ithaca artists. ✨Call to local artists: stop by and say hi if
you’re looking for a retail venue!
The Cat’s Pajamas
Ithaca's original general store for kids and kids at heart!
Collegetown Bagels
High-quality, unique and delicious food and beverages. Now shipping nationwide
at goldbelly.com/collegetown-bagels!
Comics For Collectors
Specializing in all types of Graphic Novel collections. Young Reader, Superhero,
SYFY, INDY. Subscriptions available to monthly comics at no extra cost. Back
stock include rare first issues from Golden Age to Present Day printings.
Established in 1981.
Envious
Envious Handbags sells affordable vegan handbags, backpacks, sling and waist
bags in downtown Ithaca, NY. The products range in price for accessibility, and
in style — from classic and practical to unique and playful. Envious promotes
environmental friendliness by selling products that use sustainable materials
and by introducing customers to the idea that accessories can be beautiful,
stylish and cruelty-free. Envious also provides a collective community space
that supports local vendors, artists and artisans.
Fall Creek Atelier
Francine Rivera Reynolds is a jewelry designer, healing arts guide, and proud
resident of the Fall Creek neighborhood in Ithaca, NY. Through Fall Creek
Atelier, I offer handcrafted jewelry and accessible wellness experiences
inspired by the natural beauty, wildlife, cultures, and scenic landscapes of the
Finger Lakes region.
Each piece I create features healing gemstones and delicate symbolic charms,
designed to support your intention, self-expression, and connection to the
earth. My designs are rooted in intuition and storytelling—drawing inspiration
from the lakes, animals, and cultural richness of this magical region I call
home.
In addition to custom jewelry, I host interactive workshops that explore the
energetic properties of gemstones, where participants are invited to tune into
their own inner wisdom and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece that reflects their
personal journey.
I’m also passionate about making healing practices accessible to all. That’s why
I offer free online yoga classes every Tuesday evening via Zoom, open to people
of all socio-economic backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because I
believe that healing, movement, and community should be for everyone.
Whether you're looking to adorn yourself with meaning, create something soulful,
or reconnect with your body and spirit, Fall Creek Atelier is a welcoming space
to create, heal, and come home to yourself.
Fibers
Fibers-retail shop in Dewitt Mall-Ithaca NY-Locally made Jewelry Fashion Art
GreenStar Food Co+Op
At GreenStar, we take pride in providing quality products and fresh groceries,
all while supporting our local community. As your local community-owned grocery
stores, we are proud to welcome all throughout the Ithaca and Collegetown, NY
area to shop our selection or sign up to become a member of our food co-op.
Handwork, Ithaca's Artisan Cooperative
Handwork, Ithaca’s Artisan Cooperative was founded in 1976 by 12 local
craftspeople. We currently have 40+ artist members offering pottery,
woodworking, glass, jewelry, fiber arts, and more. A true co-op, our artist
members own and staff our store, meet monthly to share information and decision
making and jury new member-applicants.
Home Green Home
Healthy home furnishings & green lifestyle gear
Mockingbird Paperie
We offer art papers from Japan, Nepal, fine stationery from France, the Czech
Republic, and Italy. We have excellent relationships with our local community
and like to bring in handmade journals, cards and gifts by local artists. Our
selection of cards is full of funny, serious, quirky and gorgeous letterpress
designs that you won't find in regular big box stores. Our inventory of cards is
second to none.
Moosewood
Cozy fixture renowned for its cookbooks serving vegetarian & vegan entrees
featuring local produce.
Odyssey Bookstore
Here you can search for one of the millions of titles available for us to order
for you with three delivery options: free instore pick up, free curbside pick
up, or choose to have it shipped to you or someone else! If something you're
looking for is one of the close to 8,000 books we have on hand at the shop,
we'll let you know that it can be picked up same day. If you have any questions
at all, we are just a phone call away.
Our goal at Odyssey is to have something for everyone! With categories ranging
from poetry to graphic novels, science fiction to romance, children's books to
home improvement, and everything in between, you'll leave here with something
you're excited to read, no matter who you are.
Petrune
Welcome to Petrune! It all began in a flea market in Park Slope, Brooklyn, where
we decided to try our hand at selling the some of the vintage bread boxes and
antique textiles we had collected over the years.
One thing led to another, and fifteen years (and three children) later we find
ourselves running a 3500 square foot clothing store nestled in Ithaca, N.Y. near
the beautiful Finger Lakes. We sell carefully curated vintage, hand made and
indie/modern label clothing, as well as jewelry and accessories.
Riverwood
We are Riverwood, the funnest store in Ithaca! After 26 Years in Cooperstown, NY
we are excited to be able to share our love of all things quality and unique!
Toys, Games, Collectibles, Jewelry, Accessories for Men and Women and some of
the most unique gifts you will find in the Tri-Galaxy Area!
SewGreen
An artful reuse/reuse store for fabric, yarn, sewing machines, and Eileen Fisher
Renew apparel. "We make reuse beautiful."
Sunny Days Of Ithaca
the one-stop store for everything that makes Ithaca & the Finger Lakes so
incredibly special!
The Artisan Cove - Ithaca
The Artisan Cove features a variety of handcrafted treasures that are perfect
for any occasion. Each piece tells a story and adds a personal touch to your
gifting experience.
The Brain Shoppe
Brain teaser puzzles, logic games, smart toys, STEM kits, practical books,
novelties, and fun stuff for all ages.
The Cellar d'Or Wine, Cider & Spirits
Founded in 2013 by husband and wife Mark & Olivia, The Cellar d'Or comes with
many years of experience in the wine business. Started as a husband and wife
team; a designer and a wine guy, add three kids and you have The Cellar d'Or.
Mark, the original brain behind the bottles of hand selected wine, cider &
spirits- a NY surfer, raised in the suburbs just north of Manhattan and on
Montauk's Ditch Plains; exudes his extensive wine knowledge from years in the
wine business in NYC working forworld class importers and distributors handling
everything from sales to marketing. Olivia, a locally grown Cornell alum with a
masters in Landscape Architecture, married into the wine world and dove right
in. Upon starting a family, she realized she wanted her kiddos to have the same
type of childhood she did; one full of pulling ripe fruit straight from the
vines, digging in the dirt, and knowing your neighbors. So she persuaded her
ocean-loving husband and returned to her roots, setting up shop in Ithaca in
2013. Together, they decided to combine all of their passions by starting up a
retail wine shop. The Cellar d’Or reflects their love for design, wine, and
relaxation. You can expect to find small-production, iconic, terroir-driven
wines, ciders & spirits that represent some of the greatest growers and makers
from around the world. The selections make for a comprehensive array of
indulgent or affordable that will please anyone who walks through the door.
The Cornell Store on the Ithaca Commons
The Cornell Store serves the Cornell community by providing products and
services to support teaching, research, and outreach. We support multiple units
of the university by collaborating to provide retail services at physical
locations in Ithaca, New York City, and online. We are committed to enhancing
the student experience, facilitating engagement during special events, and
helping people celebrate their pride in Cornell. The Cornell Store is a
self-funded enterprise operated by Cornell University. Your purchases directly
support university programs.
Visit Ithaca's Downtown Visitor Center at the Tompkins Center for History & Culture
Looking for a room tonight? Or directions on how to walk a gorge trail from
downtown to Cornell’s campus? We can help. The Downtown Visitor Center located
on the main floor of the Tompkins Center for History and Culture can help with
all of these requests and more. Open year round, five days a week. Our team is
ready to answer your downtown restaurant, lodging and event questions. FREE maps
are available. Also take in the Ithaca is Gorges retail offerings and visitor
information about all twelve Tompkins Center for History and Culture partner
organizations. Our Downtown Visitor Center is located in the Tompkins Center for
History & Culture.