Shop Local for the Holidays in Havre de Grace, MD

Downtown Havre de Grace is one of the easiest places in Harford County to knock out a gift list in one walk. Start with handmade chocolates at Bomboy's Candy on Market Street. Then head to Washington Street for fountain pens and journals at Glyph Stationers and clothing and gifts at Joe's Mercantile.

Best day to go: Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026. Then stay for dinner by the water.

Where should you shop in Havre de Grace for the holidays?

Hours below come from each shop's own website. Holiday hours can change, so confirm before you go.

Bomboy's Candy

• Address: 329 Market St., Havre de Grace
• Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
• Phone: (410) 939-2924
• Website: bomboyscandy.com

Bomboy's makes handcrafted chocolates, and you can build your own box or order custom gifts on their site. A box of chocolates is the easiest gift on any list: teachers, the mail carrier, your boss. It works for all of them.

Glyph Stationers

• Address: 212 N. Washington St., Havre de Grace
• Hours: Thursday noon to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday noon to 6 p.m.
• Phone: (410) 939-0504
• Website: shopglyphdg.com

Glyph is a stationery and fountain pen shop. Think notebooks, journals, pens, ink, letterpress cards, wax seals and holiday cards. They even have a gift section and gift wrap. If you have a writer, a planner or a journal person on your list, this is the spot.

From I-95, take Exit 89 (MD-155) into downtown. Glyph says parking is on Washington Street and in the municipal lot nearby.

Joe's Mercantile

• Address: 116 N. Washington St., Havre de Grace
• Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Phone: (410) 939-4114
• Website: josephsdepartmentstore.com

Joe's Mercantile used to be Joseph's Department Store. It moved to a smaller spot and took the new name in 2024. You'll find men's and women's clothing, home goods and gifts, plus work from local makers and authors. It's open late on Fridays and Saturdays, which makes it a great last stop before dinner.

Want more shops?

Havre de Grace has a lot more gift shops, antique stores and galleries downtown. The town's tourism site keeps a gift shop and boutique list. Check each shop's hours before you go.

My simple Havre de Grace gift plan

1. Park downtown on Saturday morning.
2. Start at Bomboy's Candy on Market Street.
3. Walk to Washington Street for Glyph and Joe's Mercantile.
4. Grab dinner on the water. See the town's holiday events in my Havre de Grace holidays guide.

Why shop local in Havre de Grace?

Your money stays with neighbors who own these shops. That's what keeps downtown busy all year, and it's a big part of why people love living in Havre de Grace.

Shopping big-box too? See my guide to the best online holiday sales of 2026. Heading to Bel Air? Here's Shop Local in Bel Air.

More from me: the 2026 holiday hub and the Havre de Grace town guide.

FAQ

What are Bomboy's Candy hours?

Bomboy's Candy at 329 Market St. is open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

When is Glyph Stationers open?

Glyph is open Thursday noon to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. It's closed Monday to Wednesday.

Where is Joe's Mercantile in Havre de Grace?

Joe's Mercantile is at 116 N. Washington St. It used to be Joseph's Department Store.

When is Small Business Saturday 2026?

Small Business Saturday is Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026.

How do I get to downtown Havre de Grace from I-95?

Take Exit 89 (MD-155) toward Havre de Grace and follow MD-155 into downtown.

About the author: Josh Tessier is a Harford County REALTOR® with the Lee Tessier Team at eXp Realty, based in Bel Air. He has 16+ years in real estate and has sold 600+ homes personally (5,900+ for the Lee Tessier Team). He lives in Harford County and is raising his family here. Call or text (443) 617-2099.

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Sources

• Bomboy's Candy, home page (329 Market St., hours, phone, Build-a-Box, custom gifts) (host): https://www.bomboyscandy.com/
• Glyph Stationers, Visit page (212 N. Washington St., hours, phone, directions, parking, products) (host): https://www.shopglyphdg.com/pages/visit
• Joe's Mercantile, contact and home pages (116 N. Washington St., hours, phone, 2024 rebrand, products) (host): https://josephsdepartmentstore.com/contact-us and https://josephsdepartmentstore.com/
• Havre de Grace Official Tourism Site, Gift Shops & Boutiques (more shops): https://explorehavredegrace.com/business-categories/gift-shops-boutiques/
• U.S. Small Business Administration, Small Business Saturday Nov. 28, 2026: https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/organization/observances/small-business-saturday/
• Josh Tessier, about: https://joshtalksharford.com/about