Tote Around Town, a Small Business Shopping Experience

Taking place on December 8, this year Tote Around Town will have 60 participants from downtown, West End, Route 1, and even a few shops at Portsmouth Green to provide a shopping experience you won’t find in the big box stores. Shoppers will receive a custom tote after they spend their first $20, and as they continue to shop, for each additional $20 they spend at participating stores they’ll receive a stamp, which they can then use towards a raffle drawing at the end of their shopping experience. This year, two raffle baskets containing goods from every business will be raffled off (value of over $1500 each). As if that weren’t enough, stores will be serving warm beverages and tasty holiday treats, and some will even have special promotions and live music. Plus, rumor has it the man in the red suit will make an appearance.