Heartful Market

About this event

Remember When Holiday Shopping Was Twice as Fun? Gulfport Invites Tampa Bay to Experience It Again. HeARTful Market anchors a Small Business Saturday celebration of local artists, independent shops, restaurants, and the simple joy of shopping in person. GULFPORT, FL — November 2026 — Remember when holiday shopping was an experience rather than another task on your to-do list? When you wandered through decorated storefronts, discovered a gift you weren't expecting, chatted with a shopkeeper, and stopped for lunch with family or friends. When finding the perfect present was just part of the fun. This Small Business Saturday, the Gulfport Merchants Chamber is inviting Tampa Bay to rediscover that feeling. On Saturday, November 28, from 10 AM to 2 PM, the annual HeARTful Market brings local artists, handmade gifts, and holiday shopping to historic downtown Gulfport. But the market is just the beginning. Visitors are encouraged to spend the day exploring Gulfport's independent boutiques, galleries, coffeehouses, and restaurants, meeting the people behind the businesses and discovering the character of this colorful waterfront community. "Come to the market. Spend the day in Gulfport." At a time when holiday shopping often means scrolling through a phone and waiting for packages to arrive, Gulfport offers something different: personal connections, unexpected discoveries, and the opportunity to create memories while supporting local businesses. The Chamber's "Shop Small. Shop Gulfport." campaign invites participating merchants to showcase holiday gifts, seasonal offerings, and special experiences throughout Thanksgiving weekend. Whether it's discovering artwork directly from its creator, finding a gift in an independent shop, or enjoying a leisurely meal after shopping, Gulfport is offering a reminder that the experience can be just as meaningful as the purchase. Put a little heart into your holiday shopping. Shop in the Florida you remember. Event Details HeARTful Market | Small Business Saturday Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 10 AM–2 PM Historic Downtown Gulfport, Beach Boulevard Gulfport, Florida Event information: https://visitgulfportflorida.com/event/heartful-market/ About the Gulfport Merchants Chamber The Gulfport Merchants Chamber supports the local businesses, artists, and community organizations that make Gulfport a distinctive destination for shopping, dining, arts, and entertainment. Media Contact Gulfport Merchants Chamber info@visitgulfportflorida.com 727-222-3252

From Dee Mortellaro