Bring a friend, spouse, or your favorite neighbor for an evening of shopping, sipping, and socializing at Island Books—the only independent bookstore on Mercer Island! Join us for a delightful night filled with local flavor and festive cheer!
Enjoy sips and seasonal pop-ups from some of our favorite local businesses while you catch up with old friends and make new ones! Here’s what you can look forward to:
Animate Wine Collective: Sample delicious holiday wines and place your orders to ensure you're all set for your upcoming gatherings. Animate Wine Collective founders Sarah and Lauren will be on hand to answer all your wine and bubbly questions—just in time to help you craft the perfect holiday menus!
Island Treats: Island Treats founder Ann will be joining us with delicious samples of her rich, decadent drinking chocolate. She’ll also have beautiful advent calendars (plus fillers if you already have one!), along with curated gift boxes available for pre-order, new product releases, and of course, all the fan favorites you know and love from Island Treats. Get those stocking stuffers and hostess gifts checked off your lists early this year!
Mercer Island Florist: Take the stress out of hosting by pre-ordering gorgeous holiday centerpieces and wreaths that are sure to impress your guests. Mercer Island Florists will have stunning samples on hand, giving you a sneak peek at their beautiful seasonal creations. We can almost smell the fresh pine in the air!
Kitchen and Market: Mercer Island's own Kitchen and Market will be on-site offering samples of their flavorful Rosemary Spiced Nuts. They'll also be taking orders and answering any questions about their Thanksgiving Meal Kits.
Pip Pop Post: Pip Pop Post co-founder Janelle will be raffling off 15 pairs of their stunning diamond hoops! Stop by to say hello, discover this game-changing earring brand, and enter for a chance to win..
Kick off your holiday preparations while enjoying a fun, relaxed evening with the community! Drop by for a quick glass of bubbly, a seasonal cocktail, or stay and mingle for as long as you like. Just be sure to RSVP below if you plan to join us—we can’t wait to see you there!