By Jim Carchidi
Independent retailers across Central Florida will feature sales, specials, and entertainment during Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29. The annual event, held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, offers an alternative to Black Friday by encouraging shoppers to support locally owned businesses.
The following is a selection of district events across Orlando and the Central Florida area happening Saturday, Nov. 29, showcasing the region’s small business community:
Audubon Park Shop Small Saturday Sip & Stroll
2–5 p.m., Audubon Park Garden District, 3201 Corrine Dr.
Explore the vendors and businesses throughout the Audubon Park Garden District during Shop Small Saturday. Attendees can enjoy wine, cider, and craft beer samples with special ticketed access, plus a new Visit with Santa and a Shop Hop featuring raffle prizes. Tickets are $15 in advance, with check-in beginning at 1:45 p.m. at The Lovely Boutique Market, 2906 Corrine Drive. All proceeds benefit the Audubon Park public art fund. For tickets and event details, visit the event page and ticketing site.
Winter Garden Small Business Saturday Sidewalk Sale
10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Historic Downtown Winter Garden
Plant Street merchants and local artisans participate in the Sidewalk Sale event, offering seasonal merchandise, food, in-store specials, and more. Restaurants provide outdoor dining amid festive surroundings, and live music performances are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Centennial Plaza gazebo.
Lake Nona’s Small Business Saturday Market
5–10 p.m., Lake Nona Town Center, 6990 Tavistock Lakes Blvd.
More than 40 local artisans and small businesses will offer handcrafted items, artisanal foods, and holiday gifts at the Lake Nona Town Center. Shoppers can enjoy seasonal drinks and bites while browsing festive collections.
Mount Dora Small Business Saturday
4–7 p.m., Sunset Park, 230 West 4th Ave.
Festive holiday displays, carolers, and a strolling piano will greet shoppers at Mount Dora Small Business Saturday. Park in the Methodist Church lot and take the Freebee shuttle downtown. Enjoy local dining and drinks before or after visiting Sunset Park. Event details are available on the Mount Dora calendar.
DTO Local Lineup
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Discover Downtown, 201 S Orange Ave Ste. 102
The Downtown Orlando (DTO) Local Line-up hosted by Orange Boy Events features a pop-up market celebrating local talent. The event includes a mix of shops, artisans, and creators offering unique gifts and local eats. Shoppers who spend $10 or more at a DTO Local Line-up vendor or at the Discover Downtown store can receive a free parking pass for the 55 West Garage, 60 W. Pine Street.
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About the Author
Jim Carchidi is an Orlando journalist and photographer with previous work at the Orlando Sentinel and Orlando Business Journal. He covers development, arts, culture, and local stories for The Orlando Real.
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