Join us for two special local events!
During the weekend of November 29th, come explore our vibrant corner of DC – Capitol Hill! At participating businesses, which are all steps from each other, you'll receive a gift card to a separate but equally wonderful local establishment. Our community is offering these gift cards as a way of thanking you for your support and dedication to shopping locally this holiday season!
We're so grateful for patrons like you who make it possible to stay small and connected. So, please, visit us, and use the gift cards to treat yourself (or to surprise a loved one) with something special!
Spend at least $50 at Labyrinth between Friday, November 29th and Sunday, December 1st to receive a random gift card from our Bag of Holding. Other offers at other qualifying stores may vary. A full list of participating businesses can be found at our Better Together hub. We can't wait to kick off the holidays with you!
2. Labyrinth Staff Cookie Battle - Fundraiser for Toys for Tots!
Saturday, November 30th
Long, long ago in a game shop close, close by, a battle for the ages started in Labyrinth Games and Puzzles over the most noble of causes: whose holiday cookies will leave Santa wanting to come back for seconds?
After a contentious stand-off in 2012 between Judy and Kathleen, Labyrinth's top two treatmakers, Kathleen came out on top with her luscious Buckeyes. Since then, on every Small Business Saturday, the Labyrinth staff has come together to determine whose recipe reigns supreme, all while raising funds for great community causes. In 2023, staff member Flip won with their Lemon Ricotta cookies!
Join us this Small Business Saturday, November 30th, for the 2024 edition of our Cookie Battle! Sample delights from the staff and donate to vote for the winner, with all proceeds going toward Toys for Tots. Be sure to pick up one of our Mystery Gifts for an opportunity to surprise the game-lover in your life with their new favorite game!
Check out the history of Labyrinth's Cookie Battle below:
2012 - Kathleen - Buckeye's (self-declared, just to make Judy mad)
2013 - Lea Sidoti - Oatmeal Carmelitas
2014 - Alex Smith Gingerbread Meeples
2015 - Josh Williams - Triple Chocolate No Bakes (wow, did those start a lot of fights)
2016 - Yoni Gray - Cranberry Orange Cookies
2017 - Evan Shorrock - Chocolate Chip Toffee Crunch
2018 - Ben Hain - Ginger Delights (he beat Joe by only $.05!)
2019 - Tim Tan - Pineapple Tartlet Cookies.
2020 & 2021 - There was no cookie battle due to the Pandemic.
2022 - We did a Gingerbread house contest & Kathleen won with an Azul inspired house.
2023 - Flip won with Lemon Ricotta cookies.
