The fourth Woodland Triangle Shop Hop runs Dec. 5 and 6 in Lexington, with 13 independent shops and a free raffle worth over $1,000. Admission is free.

The Woodland Triangle Shop Hop is back for a fourth year on Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6, with 13 independent shops, boutiques and studios in the Lexington neighborhood taking part. Admission is free, and so is the raffle, which carries more than $1,000 in gift cards and prizes.

The weekend is organized by Marin Fiske and Kami Risk, co-owners of Poppy & Pomelo and Wick + Mortar Studio on East High Street. They describe it as a chance to “stroll the neighborhood, sip warm drinks, and discover everything from hand-poured candles and rare books to boutique fashion and artisanal gifts.”

How the free raffle works

Shoppers scan a free QR code at each participating shop to enter. “Every shop visited offers another opportunity to enter,” the organizers said, so a shopper who visits all 13 gets 13 chances.

The prizes, as listed by the organizers:

  • Wick + Mortar Studio: a VIP candle-making experience for four, with 12-ounce candles, a small charcuterie board and the first round of champagne or mocktails ($300 value)
  • Sims Kids: $150 gift card
  • Black Market & Story: $100 gift card
  • Black Swan Books: $100 gift card
  • Poppy & Pomelo: $100 gift card
  • Blue Moon Estate Sales, Calypso Boutique, Charmed By Moberly, CREATE Studio, Emporium, High on Art & Coffee and Thunderkats Skate Shop: $50 gift card each
Poster for the Woodland Triangle Shop Hop on Dec. 5 and 6 headed Enter for free at shops, win, listing each shop's raffle prize from $50 gift cards to a $300 candle-making experience
The raffle prizes for the Woodland Triangle Shop Hop, shop by shop. Image: supplied by Poppy & Pomelo / Wick + Mortar Studio

Deals at each shop

Participating storefronts will have “storewide deals, seasonal markdowns, door prizes and complimentary gift giveaways,” according to the release. The Shop Hop page on the Poppy & Pomelo website, checked Nov. 9, lists these offers and addresses:

  • Poppy & Pomelo, 526 E. High St.: $5 mimosas during the Sip & Shop; buy two holiday ornaments, get one free; a free 2-ounce candle with purchases of $25 or more; and 15% off a same-day purchase for anyone who drops off a new, unwrapped toy worth $10 or more for Toys for Tots.
  • Wick + Mortar Studio, 526 E. High St.: $5 mimosas and double loyalty points on Craft Cards.
  • Black Market & Story, 516 E. High St.: storewide discounts and drawings for gift cards and gift bags. The page describes a boutique with clothing and jewelry on one side and a gift shop with a mini plant nursery on the other.
  • Black Swan Books, 505 E. Maxwell St.: a bookshop that has “promoted the talents of local Kentucky authors” for more than 30 years, according to the page.
  • Calypso Boutique: a “Christmas Surprise” drawing. Spend $75 to enter for a small surprise, $125 for a medium one and $200 for a large one.
  • Charmed by Moberly, listed as new to the Woodland Triangle: a free charm with every permanent jewelry purchase.
  • CREATE Studio, 212 Woodland Ave.: 10% off storewide and 15% off purchases over $100 at the children’s art studio and shop.
  • Emporium and Blue Moon Estate Sales, 193 Kentucky Ave.: 20% off storewide at Emporium, which sells home decor, art, furniture, estate jewelry and vintage fashion.
  • Thunderkats Skate Shop, 227 Woodland Ave.: free name embroidery on bag and clothing purchases and a free T-shirt with every deck purchase.

Sims Kids and High on Art & Coffee are also taking part; the organizers’ page did not list their offers on Nov. 9.

Sip and shop

Poppy & Pomelo and Wick + Mortar Studio will serve “craft cocktails, mocktails, and warm seasonal beverages to complement the shopping experience,” the organizers said.

“Every dollar spent directly supports local business owners, makers, and independent operators within the Woodland Triangle,” they said. “Grab a friend, enjoy a warm drink, and celebrate local small businesses this holiday season.”

The organizers call the district “a charming, walkable neighborhood district filled with independently owned small businesses, unique boutiques, local eateries, and creative shops,” where “shopping small means supporting the entrepreneurs, makers, and neighbors who make the city special.”

What it means for you

  • When: Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6. The organizers have not published set hours for the event, so check each shop’s own hours before you go.
  • Where: shops across the Woodland Triangle, around East High Street, East Maxwell Street, Woodland Avenue and Kentucky Avenue.
  • Cost: free to attend, and the raffle is free to enter. Bring a phone to scan the QR codes.
  • Toys for Tots: a new, unwrapped toy worth $10 or more gets you 15% off at Poppy & Pomelo that day.
  • Updates: the organizers’ Shop Hop page.

Planning the rest of the season? Our Black Friday and holiday shopping guide has Small Business Saturday, mall hours and holiday markets across Lexington.