Holiday Preview Sip & Shop

Get a head start on holiday shopping at Carmel City Center on Saturday, November 7, from 2–6 p.m. The Holiday Preview Shopping Event invites visitors to shop locally owned boutiques and specialty shops, enjoy festive refreshments, and experience the excitement of the season.

Guests can enjoy complimentary mulled wine tastings, Peppermint White Russian cocktails and warm apple cider mocktails, courtesy of Carmel City Center and catered by Hotel Carmichael. Refreshments will be available at Addendum, The AromaRoom, Bath Junkie, Flavor Bridge Snack & Beverage and Linden Tree Gifts. Complimentary juice boxes will also be available for younger guests at Hey Little Diddle Child. Adding to the holiday atmosphere, carolers from Carmel High School’s Select Sound will perform throughout the Center.

Holiday Shopping Specials and Festive Surprises

Participating merchants will offer exclusive promotions and seasonal surprises during the event, making it the perfect opportunity to find thoughtful gifts while supporting local businesses.

• Addendum MacKenzie-Childs: Buy three Nora Fleming Minis and receive a fourth free. A Jellycat representative will also be in the shop with special gifts with purchase.
• Baseline Social: Receive 20% off in-stock orders of $300 or more.
• 317Home: Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and a Christmas cookie bar, plus a complimentary ornament with every purchase.
• The Cake Bake Shop: Enjoy 10% off all retail items and sip on a special Raspberry Passion Sangria Sip & Shop cocktail for $10.
• Fringe & Form: Shop exclusive jewelry specials during the Sip & Shop event. Buy a pair of David Aubrey, TAT2 or Rosabla Galati Italian Jewelry earrings and receive 25% off a necklace from the same designer. Offers are valid November 7 from 2–6 p.m. only; additional restrictions apply.
• Kits & Kaboodle Classic Toys: Save 25% on play tables, including water and sensory, art and train tables. A special sensory surprise will be unveiled at 2 p.m.
• Lily & Sparrow Boutique: Enjoy 15% off purchases of $100 or more during the event.
• Uplift Intimate Apparel: Shop a large selection of bras, panties and Saxx Underwear with a buy-one-get-one-free offer on items of equal or lesser value, while quantities last. New markdowns of 50% off select sleepwear, T-shirts and bridal wear are also available. All sale items are final sale.

Special Experiences and Opportunities to Win

The festivities extend beyond shopping with special experiences and opportunities to win.

Little Tulip Tree will welcome Kire Johnson, a fourth-generation silhouette artist, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on November 7. Appointments are required and can be scheduled through the QR code sign-up available on the shop’s Instagram account, @littletuliptreetbbc.

Visitors can also enter to win a $75 gift certificate when visiting Lily & Sparrow Boutique, Little Tulip Tree and Out of the Blue Polish Pottery.

Shop Local and Celebrate the Season

Whether you’re searching for distinctive holiday gifts, enjoying a festive drink with friends or discovering something special at a favorite local shop, Carmel City Center’s Holiday Preview Shopping Event offers a welcoming way to begin the holiday season.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 7, from 2–6 p.m., and join Carmel City Center for an afternoon of shopping, seasonal refreshments and holiday cheer. Support local merchants, discover new favorites and make holiday shopping part of the celebration.

We look forward to welcoming you!