The holidays of 2024 are here, and you want to ensure that your shopping is done, but you also want to support small businesses and focus on getting items that are unique. Don't worry! We've got you covered.
For your holiday gifts:
- Ivanhoe Village - North of downtown Orlando you’ll find Ivanhoe Village, a scenic lakeside neighborhood. The “Ivanhood” has long been known for its antique stores and specialty boutiques.
- Audubon Garden District - Audubon Park, northeast of downtown Orlando, is full of charming midcentury homes and tropical landscaping. The area won a Great American Main Street Award in 2016, thanks to its eco-friendly practices and prosperous small businesses. If you’re not sure what to get someone, start at East End Market.
- Park Avenue - For an upscale shopping experience, stroll along Park Avenue in downtown Winter Park. If you visit on a Saturday morning, be sure to visit their impressive farmers market!
- Downtown Winter Garden - Winter Garden is a quaint western suburb on the shores of Lake Apopka. Its downtown district is full of early 20th-century buildings, many of which house thriving small businesses.
For your holiday feast:
- The Ancient Olive is a gourmet food shop in downtown Winter Park that features infused olive oils and vinegars unlike any you’ve ever tasted! Additionally, they boast a beautiful and diverse inventory of spreads, dips, spices, you name it! Stopping in here is a surefire way to bring an extra layer of flavor to your holiday events
- Lake Meadow Naturals is a small, family-owned farm that specializes in poultry and eggs. Many local Orlando residents tout that their eggs are the best they’ve ever had!
- Fresh by 4Roots sells local, seasonal, non-GMO produce grown using a variety of clean growing practices, in addition to responsibly produced meats, dairy products, eggs and other pantry essentials. You can place orders online and pick up at any of the farmers markets that they attend, or pick up directly from their warehouse. They can also deliver right to your door! Right now they’re featuring a special Holiday Harvest Box that includes a local nitrate-free ham, cranberries, green beans, potatoes, apples, and much more!
