We're gearing up for BagDay!!
Join us Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025
to shop, dine and enjoy the
festive atmosphere
Bag Day brings to the community!
Bag Day started in 1988 as a fun and easy way to support Northampton retailers, restaurants and service providers in a local kick off to the holiday shopping season. Over the years, this annual tradition showcased a custom shopping bag that listed the names of participants who offered discounts to Bag Day shoppers. The promotion was altered by the pandemic but, last year, the bag returned, and so did the enthusiasm for Bag Day and shopping local businesses!
Bag Day takes place the Saturday before Thanksgiving, providing a unique Northampton shopping experience for locals and visitors to enjoy. Shoppers can pickup a commemorative bag at participating locations or Thornes Marketplace on Bag Day and use it as a "check list" while shopping.
Support our Northampton businesses and enjoy early holiday discounts! Simply grab a bag, visit participating locations (listed below and on the bag) and have fun in this annual community event!
Bags will be available* at various locations, to be announced in October.
*While supplies last
The 2024 bag was designed by Homegrown Studio in collaboration with the Daily Hampshire Gazette and the Downtown Northampton Association. The front featured a Northampton vibe 2025design is in the works!
2024 Bag Day participants included:
A2Z SCIENCE AND LEARNING STORE
ANANDA KHALSA JEWELRY
GOMBO NOLA KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR
Bag Day is a registered trademark of H.S. Gere & Sons, Inc.