Springfield Sidewalk Sales – Saturday, August 11, 2018
The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce is collaborating with area businesses and retailers, coordinating a Springfield Sidewalk Sales event for Saturday, August 11th! Springfield Sidewalk Sales is a community-wide event - showcasing the many wonderful and unique goods and services available in our area - offering shoppers the opportunity to learn more about local products, try new things, and enjoy great savings. So mark your calendar and get ready for a fun day of exploring!
Dark Mountain Games, Springfield’s downtown family-owned hobby shop, strives for “Reconnecting people through face to face social interaction.” Their shop will be offering the following discounts on Saturday, August 11th:
30% off First Martians, 1901, Rails of New England, Dark Gothic, Last Night on Earth, A Touch of Evil. 20% off Arkham Horror and expansions, Sea Fall, Champions of Midgard, all Pandemic titles, Arcadia Quest, Seasons and expansions, Munchkin and expansions. 10% off all Days of Wonder titles.
Curious about what some of the classes at the Edgar May Health & Recreation Center are like, but not sure if you could use the equipment? They’ll be demoing Spin, TRX and BOGA outside their Studio Momentum at 71 Main Street. Jump on a spin bike for a few minutes and get your heart rate up, or try some TRX rows! The best part: if you like it, there will be great deals on classes so you can get started in the Studio. Try out BOGA without the risk of falling in the water! Jordan and Kim will be outside Studio Momentum with their portable BOGA setup. Try out a few moves from the workout and get a free pass for an upcoming BOGA class!
Flying Crow Coffee Co. will be doing a sidewalk sale out front of their downtown location at 3 Main Street (moving inside if it rains). Pounds of coffee for only $14 (usually $16) and Half Pounds for $7 (usually $8), free iced coffee and snacks. 10 AM to 2 PM. Also some giveaways!! (to be announced on Flying Crow’s Facebook page)
Gallery at the VAULT’s Artful Flea returns on August 11th from 10am to 5pm as a fun part of Springfield’s Sidewalk Sale. Artful finds and finds that can be used artfully, also craft supplies, jewelry, other treasures! Proceeds benefit VAULT’s Art Programs.
Our friends at H&R Block are excited to be a part of Springfield Sidewalk Sales. Their staff will be on site at their 31 Main Street location offering popcorn, lemonade, and cookies, and providing important information about the new tax law changes. Be sure to stop by to say hi, enjoy some goodies, and get the scoop!
Springfield’s favorite second-hand clothing store, Shannon’s Upscale Resale, offers trendy and fashionable apparel at affordable prices. They will be showcasing a rack of summer clothes on sale at their 1 Main Street location, and also offering some refreshments for your browsing enjoyment!
The Springfield Farmer’s Market at 280 Clinton Street will be open on Saturday, August 11th from 10am to 1pm, offering seasonal local produce, meat, honey, maple products, crafts and prepared foods, with live music and a family-friendly setting.
The Springfield Food Co-op at 335 River Street in North Springfield will be having a tent sale --- All items including housewares, body care, and supplements will be drastically reduced for clearance.
The Springfield Town Library is doing a pop-up book sale from 10am – 1pm. Stop by 43 Main Street and find the Friends with many new books on sale - and next to those tables, children can jump into free science and tech activities with Michelle Stinson. Make sure to check out the Library during Springfield’s Sidewalk Sales! Too rainy to set up outside? Everything will be inside the Springfield Town Library, from 10 – 1.
Precision Valley’s Crossfit facility, Doomsday Athletics, doesn’t aim to build muscle to be bigger, but rather trains movement to be more efficient, creating a perfectly balanced expression of athletic performance. Work capacity is paramount, aesthetics is a wonderful side effect. Their team will be demonstrating weightlifting and powerlifting throughout the day in downtown Springfield. Join a community of supportive athletes and take your fitness to the next level. Learn about all they have to offer and receive your first week of gym membership free!
Tina’s Hallmark will be open 9am – 5pm on August 11th. They will be having a sidewalk sale outside the store and sale items inside as well. These items will be discounted an additional 15% on the already discounted price. That is a savings of 65-75% off on sale items!!
The United Methodist Church at 10 Valley Street is hosting a bake sale, silent auction, and offering roasted corn-on-the-cob from 10am to 3pm for Springfield Sidewalk Sales. The event also coincides with their 2nd Saturday Community Supper at 5pm. Hotdogs, salads, beverage and dessert – Everyone is welcome!
Woodbury Florist in North Springfield will be having a porch sale with up to 75% off select items! Shrubs, perennials, and house plants will all be 25% off on Saturday, August 11th.
You’ll probably have worked up an appetite after all that exploring! Treat yourself to a nice meal at one of our wonderful area restaurants – Sheri’s Place, Black Rock Steakhouse, The Copper Fox, The Subway, and Hartness House will all be open that evening for your dining pleasure. Then maybe round out your day with a few games of bowling at Up Your Alley or catch a flick at Springfield Cinemas 3! The Springfield Regional Chamber is proud to represent the many wonderful businesses in our area, and we hope you’ll enjoy this opportunity to check out some places you’ve never visited during Springfield Sidewalk Sales on Saturday, August 11th!