Excelsior Springs, Mo. — Starting Thursday, May 1 and running through the end of June, a new initiative called “Shop Local Late” will keep downtown Excelsior Springs businesses open later every Thursday evening until at least 7 p.m., with some shops staying open even later. The pilot program, launched by the Downtown Excelsior Partnership (DEP), is an experiment designed to meet the needs of working residents while testing the community’s commitment to shopping locally.
The initiative comes in direct response to repeated feedback from Excelsior Springs residents, who for years have expressed frustration over shops closing before they could visit after work.
“This isn’t just a marketing campaign, this is our small businesses stepping up for the community,” said Lyndsey Baxter, Executive Director of DEP. “The demand for extended hours has been growing and our merchants have come together to deliver an experience that’s fun and entertaining, and we hope it grows into an evening culture in downtown.”
Each Thursday during the campaign, participating businesses will offer exclusive promotions, late-night refreshments, and seasonal sales. The variety of shops includes boutiques, artisan makers, restaurants, galleries, and specialty retail — all within walking distance in the heart of the historic downtown district.
Participating businesses and promotions include:
Atlas Saloon Brewery (100 W. Broadway) – $1 off seltzers including Long Drinks, High Noons, and Quirk Whips
Butterfly Kisses Boutique (217 E. Broadway) – Draw-for-discounts, BOGO winter clearance, wine tastings, and snacks
Casa Di Vite (216 Spring St.) – Promotions coming soon
Ciao Bella (113 W. Broadway) – Locally made goods; promotions coming soon
Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives (101 E. Broadway) – Open until 7 p.m. with 10% off all gift shop items
Kilgore’s 414 Company (414 S. Thompson Ave.) – Open until 7 p.m.; debuting made-from-scratch carrot cake in café
Knit Ewe Together (114 E. Broadway) – Fiber arts boutique; promotions coming soon
Mind, Body & Soap Co. (105 W. Broadway) – Natural body products; promotions coming soon
Molly Roberts Studio (253 E. Broadway) – Open until 8 p.m.; wine tastings from 5 to 8 p.m.
Other Trails (115 E. Broadway) – Open until 8 p.m. with pizza, calzones, and other food options
Solana on Broadway (120 E. Broadway) – Buy one, get one half-off at the candle bar
String of Pearls (244 E. Broadway) – Succulent and garden shop; promotions coming soon
Sturm Brothers’ Jewelry (111 E. Broadway) – Hands-on interactive 3D ring design experience
Style By Ry (116 E. Broadway) – 15% off during 5–7 p.m. happy hour sale
Taylor’d KC (405 S. Thompson Ave.) – Home décor, antiques, and garden accents; Summer Porch Collection featured
Ventana Gourmet Grill (117 W. Broadway) – Half-price bottle of wine with purchase of two entrées
Vesta Hearth & Home (215 E. Broadway) – Open until 8 p.m.; complimentary wine and 10% off cookbooks and coffee table books
Warbird Whiskey (251 E. Broadway) – Open until 8 p.m. with extended happy hour until 7 p.m.
Willow Spring Mercantile (downtown Broadway) – Specialty food, wine, and local goods; open until 7 p.m.
Shoppers are encouraged to stroll the district, enjoy wine tastings and artisan experiences, and make a night of it each Thursday.
A complete and updated list of participating businesses and their weekly specials can be found at visitexcelsior.com/shop-local-late.
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