Roper Romp is your official excuse to wander, browse, try something new, pick up a little treasure, and perhaps make one or two deeply unnecessary but completely fabulous purchases.Participating shops across Hastings are offering special discounts, Helen-worthy finds, limited-edition keepsakes, and little surprises just for Roper Romp guests.
These are the shopping details we have so far. More treats, treasures, and reasons to carry an extra bag are coming soon.
Stanley says you do not need another thing. Helen says that depends entirely on whether it comes in a good color.
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Shopping · Special discount for Helens
A very good opportunity to find something fabulous—and tell Stanley the sales were so great it was practically free. Helen math!
Shopping · Helen’s Jewelry bar - free will donation
A treasure trove of costume jewelry is waiting for your caftan’s finishing touch. Choose up to three pieces per Helen for a free-will donation, with every dollar benefiting a Hastings senior nonprofit to be announced.Please make us your first stop of the day—because no proper Helen should begin a grand entrance under-accessorized.
Shopping · Helen’s Slippers, Half Off
Cozy, dramatic, and apparently very difficult for Stanley to argue with.
Shopping · Roper Romp Special Coming Soon
Check back soon for the official shopping treat.
Shopping · Limited Roper Romp Keepsake: Three’s Company gift pack
Pick up the Roper Romp commemorative candle: “It’s a Caftan Day.” It is hand poured in Hastings, tucked into Seasons Downtown’s signature mason jar, and made to bring a little Helen glow home with you.
Shopping · Custom Roper Romp Signs
Bring a little Roper Romp home with a custom sign. Pre-order details will be shared soon—because some things deserve more than a last-minute “I’ll take one.”
Shopping + Make-It-Yourself Experience
Make your own Roper Romp shirt on the giant presses. Choose your design, press it yourself, and leave with proof that you committed fully to the caftan lifestyle.Details and design options are coming soon.
Shopping · Special Helen Discount
A perfect stop for a hostess gift, an at-home snack, or something that says, “Yes, I do keep a very nice home.” Also includes speciality cocktail the “Stanley.”
Shopping · Roper Romp Offer Coming Soon
Brown’s is in on the romp. Their special is still being finalized, so check back soon for the details.
Shopping · Roper Romp Stop
Tribe Boutique is joining the Roper Romp shopping fun. More details coming soon.
Shopping · Roper Romp StopI
Am Me is part of the Roper Romp shopping adventure. Details coming soon.
Shopping · Roper Romp Stop
Queen City Interiors is joining in. A lovely place to find something for the home—or to begin an extremely persuasive argument that your living room needs a little more Helen.
Shopping · Roper Romp Stop
Rick’s Records is joining the downtown adventure. Stop in, browse, and find the soundtrack for your own 1970s afternoon.
Shopping · Roper Romp Stop
Bargain Basement is in on the fun. More details coming soon.
Shopping · Roper Romp Stop
Bargain Barb’s Clothes is part of the Roper Romp shopping route. Come hunt for something that makes you feel like the main character.
She made a whole afternoon of it.Between shopping stops, make time for a few experiences that are more than a discount: hop on a ride, press a shirt, make something with your hands, test your 70s trivia, sing karaoke, or turn a Roper Romp day into a story you will be telling later.
Palm Reading Experience (tentatively planned)
Browse books and music, then see what the future has in store. A very sensible stop for anyone wondering whether a caftan purchase is in her destiny.
Bead-Making Experience
Make something bright, personal, and appropriately dramatic. Explore yarn, beads, shawls, and Helen-worthy creative inspiration while you are there.
Puzzles + 70s Fun
A themed drink, a little nosh, a giveaway, and some 70s puzzle fun make this more than a quick drink stop.
Joyride Pedal Ride · 4–7 PM
Gather your fellow Helens and take a spin through downtown on the Joyride pedal ride. Music, costumes, and a little public fabulousness are strongly encouraged.
Free Popcorn BoatsT
ake a movie-theater break and enjoy a free popcorn boat during the romp. Because sometimes the most glamorous thing you can do is sit down with popcorn.
Press Your Own Roper Romp Shirt
Choose a design, use the giant presses, and create your own wearable Roper Romp keepsake. Details coming soon.
70s Trivia
Bring your pop-culture knowledge and see whether you are ready for Roper Romp trivia glory. Timing will be shared closer to the event.
Karaoke + Black Lights
Wanda’s is bringing karaoke, black lights, themed drinks, and full post-romp energy. Open 2 PM–1 AM for anyone who is not quite ready to take off the wig.
Stanley Tattoos · $5
Get a tiny Stanley tattoo for $5. It is temporary, delightfully questionable, and very much in the spirit of the day.
Several more Hastings businesses are joining the fun, and we are still gathering their special details. Keep checking back for added shopping offers, experiences, downtown surprises, and excellent reasons to make one more stop.The downtown guide is growing faster than Stanley’s list of objections.