UNMC, Blackstone District mark Small Business Saturday

Blackstone Meatball offers discounts to the UNMC and Nebraska Medicine community.

Blackstone Meatball offers discounts to the UNMC and Nebraska Medicine community.

Stop by the Blackstone District on Saturday, Nov. 25, to shop and see the holiday lights on Farnam Street.

Coneflower Creamery is offering a special discount this holiday season: $1 off hot chocolate and hot chocolate floats to all those who show their UNMC ice rink wristband. This offer is good from Nov. 25 through Feb. 4.

In addition, everyone who makes a purchase at one of the participating businesses will receive a sticker to skate for free at the UNMC Ice Rink anytime that day from noon-10 p.m. (UNMC and Nebraska Medicine employees, staff and students already skate free, but family members could join them through the promotion.)

As a reminder, employees and students of UNMC and Nebraska Medicine receive discounts throughout the year at various Blackstone businesses including: Scriptown Brewing Company, Blackstone Meatball, and many more. Click here to see a full list of offers and discounts.

Each merchant requires different forms of proof and/or valid employee ID at the time of purchase. Nebraska Medicine and UNMC do not endorse or guarantee the services and products that are offered in the discount program. Before making a purchase, you need to confirm that the offer is still valid.