Shop small with one-of-a-kind gifts and experiences from Orlando shops and boutiques.

Updated Oct. 26, 2026

Orlando may be known for its world-class theme parks, but ask any local, and they’ll tell you that the true heart of Orlando lies in its innovative and collaborative spirit. We love our local shops, outdoor markets and neighborhood pop-up events, and this holiday season, we’re sharing that love with you.

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In honor of Small Business Saturday (Nov. 28, 2026), we’ve rounded up some of our favorite locally owned shops in downtown Orlando and beyond. But no matter the time of year, you can shop for curated treasures, explore hands-on workshops, design the perfect gift basket and more at these locally owned gems. Happy gifting!

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Autumn & Ro

Autumn & Ro is a hip gallery and boutique in the Ivanhoe Village Main Street district. Explore a unique collection of gifts made by local artisans, or join a hands-on workshop to create something truly one-of-a-kind. They offer classes in everything from jewelry-making to watercolor painting, making this a great option for friends who treasure experiences or possessions attached to a special memory.

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Bang & Olufsen

Bang & Olufsen is a high-end, Danish electronics company with a cozy storefront in Winter Park. They specialize in sleek audio and home entertainment products, with plenty of luxe options for the tech enthusiasts and fashionistas in your life. Test drive their gear at the shop’s monthly vinyl night, where you’re encouraged to bring your own records and cozy up for chit chat, food and local fun. Bang & Olufsen’s headphones, earbuds and portable speakers are perfect for gift-giving on the go, and their custom home audio setups make a truly enviable gift for visitors within driving distance.

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Bowes Signature Candles

Bring your favorite vacation scents home at Bowes Signature Candles. The locally owned company started at home before graduating to a small shop inside the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs®. Today, Bowes has its own storefront at Walt Disney World® Resort, with over 30 Orlando-inspired fragrances like Pineapple Whip, Pirate’s Water, Sweet Street and Florida Orange Grove. They also offer traditional fragrances, plus hands-on candle-making workshops where you can create the perfect gift (or vacation memory) for your loved ones.

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Edgewood Flowers

An Orlando staple for over 30 years, Edgewood Flowers has you covered with stunning floral arrangements, herbs, balloons, gift baskets and more. The female-owned shop is located south of downtown Orlando and offers your choice of local pickup or delivery within greater Orlando and over 20 surrounding cities.

Form Function Form

Score handcrafted leather wallets, notebooks, passport holders and more at Form Function Form. The small College Park business features fine Horween leather, which is cut and stitched onsite to create the perfect piece. Shop ready-made items or opt for something custom-made, like perfectly sized watch bands, engraved or embossed luggage tags, and leather clutches in your favorite color. Allow a few extra days for custom orders or order online for delivery or local pickup ahead of your visit.

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Gideon’s Bakehouse

Gideon’s Bakehouse is best-known for their nearly half-pound cookies, which you can buy at Disney Springs or at their original location in Orlando’s East End Market (part of the Audubon Park Garden District). They also have fantastic merchandise, including tees, prints, pins and my personal favorite, spooky-sweet candles designed in partnership with locally owned Wash & Wik. Add a cookie or two for the ultimate gift basket.

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Maffrey’s Good Goods

Part of Orlando’s vibrant Ivanhoe Village Main Street District, Maffrey’s Good Goods features unique gifts and home goods with local flair. Shop eco-friendly products, curated gifts from local makers and women-owned businesses, and handcrafted items made in the USA. Maffrey’s also welcomes frequent workshops, tours, shopping events and artisan popups for even more local fun.

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Meredith Sand Designs Studio & Gallery

Explore art-inspired gifts, events, home goods and more at Meredith Sand Designs. Located in The Milk District®, this hip studio and gallery features rotating art collections from local artists, plus handmade designs from owner and artist Meredith Sand. Browse the gallery’s latest offerings online or in person, and keep an eye out for yoga classes, shopping events, comedy shows and more curated fun in store during your next visit.

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Florida Gift Baskets

Take the guesswork out of gifting with Florida Gift Baskets, a locally owned company created by a former Walt Disney World® Resort Gift Basketeer. Shop a variety of ready-made gift baskets by theme, or contact the shop to create your own made-to-order gift (Info@FloridaGiftBaskets.com or 407-697-0292).

Ski World Orlando

Why rent paddleboards when you can buy them? Ski World Orlando features bestselling watersports brands like O’Neill, VESL, SurfTech and Connelly so you can hit the water in style. Browse wakeboards, paddleboards, e-foils and water skis, plus vests, ropes and accessories for maximum fun in the sun. Pair your gift with a serene paddle from King’s Landing, Kraft Azalea Park or multiple launch points along Lake Ivanhoe.

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The Ancient Olive Gourmet

Tantalize your tastebuds with unique olive oils and more at The Ancient Olive Gourmet. The Winter Park location features a full tasting room with over 65 premium olive oil varietals and perfectly paired balsamic vinegars. Sample a few options before you commit, then add French mustard, Spanish olives, dry-cured sausages, nuts, pasta and more gourmet treats to create the perfect foodie gift basket. They also offer ready-made epicurean kits and cookbooks for quick and easy gifting.

The House on Lang

The House on Lang is a stylish boutique overflowing with fashionable clothing, art, home decor, accessories and more. Discover the perfect gift in their curated collections, invite a friend to enjoy fun events on the back patio, or opt for an experience and a gift with hands-on workshops in everything from ornament decorating to perfume blending.

Track Shack

One of the top specialty running stores in the United States, Track Shack offers running gear, personalized fittings and expert advice in Orlando’s Mills 50® district. It’s been a community mainstay for nearly 50 years. Track Shack also hosts several community running events in partnership with AdventHealth, including winter options like the Greg Warmoth Reindeer Run, Park Ave 5K and the Orlando Magic 5K & Kids’ Run.

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Traveler’s Apothecary

Traveler’s Apothecary is a home fragrance company based in the nearby town of Celebration. They feature deliciously crafted scents inspired by your favorite destinations, including several nods to Orlando’s theme parks. The Pumpkin King, Poison Apple and Mr. Boogie’s Treats are perfect for a magically inspired fall, while the Headmaster’s Office, ExtraTerrestrial and Library of Alexandria offer a scent-induced getaway any time of the year. Not sure what to get? Order a mystery box to receive a sampling of several products in gift-ready packaging.

Tuni Trendy + Chic

Tuni Trendy + Chic is a high-end Winter Park boutique featuring brands like Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen and BCBGMAXAZRIA. It’s run by a stylish mother and daughter duo who offer everything from personal styling services to private shopping parties. Pick up gift-ready dresses, tops, coats, jewelry and denim, or treat your loved ones to a high-end holiday shopping spree in Winter Park.

WENVIA

If your friends and family adore all-natural bath and beauty products, WENVIA has you covered with skincare, soap, lotion and more. Everything is handcrafted here in Orlando using simple, plant-based, cruelty-free ingredients. Score locally inspired items like the Florida Sunshine soap, then add room sprays, diffusers, facial serums and more for total relaxation in a box.

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Wondermade Marshmallows

Wondermade Marshmallows are perfect as a stocking stuffer, standalone gift or part of a gift basket. Taste test before you buy at their Disney Springs location, then explore over 65 mouthwatering flavors like Salted Caramel, Bourbon, Churro and Birthday Cake. Their Marshmallows Across America collection features 50 states and 50 flavors (Key Lime for Florida), all handcrafted right here in Central Florida. If you’re up for a short drive, you can also visit their original location in Sanford, our neighbor to the north.

Orlando Small Businesses Featured on NBC’s TODAY Show

NBC’s TODAY Show recently highlighted several small shops in Orlando, including Wondermade Marshmallows and five other companies. All offer nationwide shipping for easy, stress-free gifting.

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• Corkcicle: Stylish tumblers, mugs, coolers and more. Shop fun collaborations with local companies and sports teams — like Rifle Paper Company or The Orlando Squeeze — for an extra-personal touch.
• Duvin Design Co.: Vibrant, nostalgic, beach-inspired fashion for men, women and children, including some fun nods to Florida’s pro sports teams.
• Freehand Goods: Handcrafted leather goods, glassware, art, stickers and more with a storefront in East End Market.
• Pretty Peacock Paperie: Greeting cards, notebooks, recipe books and stylish paper goods.
• Wash & Wik: Diffusers, candles and hand-poured soap, including fun fragrance collaborations with local businesses like Maffrey’s and Gideon’s. They also have a City Beautiful fragrance inspired by Orlando.

Explore More Local Businesses in Orlando

Want even more locally inspired fun? Give the gift of Orlando with experiential gifts from local restaurants, attractions and more. Explore guided walking tours, cooking classes, outdoor adventures, pro sports, and vibrant museums, concerts and performing arts. And if you’re looking for experience gifts on a budget, check out our list of fun things to do for $30 or less.

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Local Orlando Shops & Boutiques FAQs

Where can I shop at locally owned businesses in Orlando?

Orlando’s neighborhoods are packed with independent shops, boutiques and makers. Featured options include Autumn & Ro, and Maffrey’s Good Goods in Ivanhoe Village, Form Function Form in College Park, Meredith Sand Designs Studio & Gallery in The Milk District® and Track Shack in Mills 50®. Shopping by neighborhood makes it easy to combine several small businesses with nearby dining and other local experiences.

Where should I shop for locally made gifts in Orlando?

Start with Autumn & Ro for work by local artisans, Maffrey’s Good Goods for locally made and curated gifts, Meredith Sand Designs Studio & Gallery for art, and handmade designs or Form Function Form for leather goods made onsite. For another one-stop option, Freehand Goods at East End Market carries handcrafted leather goods, glassware, art, stickers and other locally inspired products.

Where in Orlando can I shop for someone who is hard to buy for?

Choose a store with variety or personalization. Maffrey’s Good Goods carries an eclectic collection of home goods and gifts, while Autumn & Ro combines locally made products with creative workshops. Florida Gift Baskets removes even more guesswork with themed baskets and made-to-order gifts tailored to the recipient.

Where can I find personalized gifts in Orlando?

Try Form Function Form for custom leather pieces such as watch bands, luggage tags and clutches. Florida Gift Baskets can create a made-to-order basket, while workshops at Autumn & Ro, Bowes Signature Candles and The House on Lang let you put an even more personal stamp on your gift.

Can I make my own gift at an Orlando small business?

Yes. Autumn & Ro offers creative workshops ranging from jewelry-making to watercolor painting, Bowes Signature Candles offers candle-making, and The House on Lang hosts hands-on workshops such as ornament decorating and perfume blending. That lets you give someone a handmade present while turning the shopping itself into an Orlando experience.

Where can I shop for Orlando gifts that don’t feel like souvenirs?

Look for products that reflect Orlando through local makers, flavors or creativity instead of traditional souvenir imagery. Consider leather goods from Form Function Form, Orlando-inspired fragrances from Bowes Signature Candles or Wash & Wik, locally made art from Meredith Sand Designs Studio & Gallery, or handcrafted bath products from WENVIA.

Where can I find gifts for foodies in Orlando?

The Ancient Olive Gourmet in Winter Park lets you sample more than 65 varieties of premium olive oils along with balsamic vinegars, then add gourmet products such as olives, mustard, pasta and nuts to create a food-focused gift. Gideon’s Bakehouse is another choice for someone with a sweet tooth, combining its signature cookies with merchandise including prints, pins, apparel and candles.

Where can I buy gourmet gift baskets in Orlando?

The Ancient Olive Gourmet carries ready-made epicurean kits and enough specialty products to assemble your own foodie gift. For an option that takes care of the curation for you, Florida Gift Baskets offers ready-made baskets organized around different themes as well as custom creations.

What Orlando small businesses have gifts for fashion lovers?

Try Tuni Trendy + Chic in Winter Park for high-end clothing, jewelry and personal styling, or The House on Lang for clothing, accessories, art and home decor. If vintage fashion is more your speed, Orlando also has independent boutiques specializing in carefully selected vintage and resale pieces.

Where can I shop for luxury gifts from a local Orlando business?

Tuni Trendy + Chic in Winter Park offers designer clothing, coats, jewelry and denim, along with personal styling and private shopping experiences. For a tech-focused splurge, the Winter Park storefront for Bang & Olufsen specializes in premium headphones, speakers and custom home entertainment equipment.

Where can I find gifts for tech or music lovers?

Bang & Olufsen in Winter Park offers premium headphones, earbuds, speakers and home audio equipment. Its monthly vinyl nights add an experiential component, giving shoppers a chance to hear the equipment in action while bringing their own records and connecting with other music fans.

Where can I buy gifts for runners in Orlando?

Head to Track Shack in Mills 50®. The specialty running store offers shoes, apparel and running gear along with personalized fittings and expert advice. It’s particularly useful if you know your recipient loves running but aren’t sure which technical gear will suit them.

Where can I shop for paddleboarding or watersports gear?

Ski World Orlando carries wakeboards, paddleboards, e-foils, water skis, vests, ropes and other watersports equipment from brands including O’Neill, VESL, SurfTech and Connelly. For a bigger gift, pair new gear with an Orlando paddling experience so the recipient gets something to unwrap and somewhere to use it.

Where can I find eco-friendly gifts in Orlando?

Maffrey’s Good Goods features eco-friendly products along with goods from local makers and women-owned businesses. WENVIA handcrafts plant-based, cruelty-free bath and beauty products in Orlando, including locally inspired items such as Florida Sunshine soap.

Where can I buy locally made bath and beauty gifts?

WENVIA specializes in handcrafted skincare, soap, lotion, room sprays, diffusers and facial serums made in Orlando with plant-based, cruelty-free ingredients. It’s a useful choice for assembling a relaxation-focused gift rather than buying one standalone product.

Where can I find Orlando-inspired candles and home fragrances?

Bowes Signature Candles creates more than 30 Orlando-inspired fragrances, including Pineapple Whip, Pirate’s Water, Sweet Street and Florida Orange Grove. Wash & Wik offers candles, diffusers and soaps, including collaborations with other Orlando businesses and a City Beautiful fragrance. Traveler’s Apothecary offers another selection of destination-inspired home fragrances.

Where can I shop small at Disney Springs®?

Bowes Signature Candles grew from a home-based local business to a brick-and-mortar presence at Walt Disney World® Resort after previously operating inside Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs. Wondermade Marshmallows also has a Disney Springs location where you can sample locally handcrafted marshmallows before choosing from dozens of flavors.

Where can I buy a local Orlando gift and something sweet together?

Gideon’s Bakehouse makes that easy. Beyond its nearly half-pound cookies, you can shop merchandise including shirts, prints, pins and candles created in collaboration with Orlando-based Wash & Wik. Visit the original location at East End Market in the Audubon Park Garden District or its location at Disney Springs®.

Where can I buy handmade leather gifts in Orlando?

Form Function Form in College Park makes leather wallets, notebooks, passport holders and other pieces using Horween leather that is cut and stitched onsite. Ready-made items work for spontaneous shopping, while custom options include personalized watch bands, luggage tags and clutches. Leave additional time for custom work or arrange pickup before your visit.

Where can I buy local art and art-inspired gifts?

Visit Meredith Sand Designs Studio & Gallery in The Milk District® for rotating collections by Orlando artists plus handmade work from Meredith Sand. Autumn & Ro is another option for artisan-made gifts, while Orlando’s recurring art markets provide additional opportunities to purchase directly from local creators.

Which Orlando small businesses offer workshops or experiences?

Autumn & Ro, Bowes Signature Candles and The House on Lang all pair retail with hands-on creative experiences. Maffrey’s Good Goods also hosts workshops, tours, shopping events and artisan pop-ups. These are useful choices when you’d rather make shopping part of the day’s entertainment instead of treating it as another errand.

What can I give someone who prefers experiences over things?

Instead of guessing what they’ll want to keep, give them something they can do. Choose a jewelry or art workshop at Autumn & Ro, a candle-making experience with Bowes Signature Candles or one of The House on Lang’s creative workshops. You can also pair a small physical gift with the experience so they have something to take home afterward.

Where can I shop local in Ivanhoe Village?

Start with Autumn & Ro for gifts and work from local artisans, then visit Maffrey’s Good Goods for home goods, eco-friendly merchandise and locally made finds. Shopping both during the same outing reduces the need to drive between boutiques and leaves more time to explore Ivanhoe Village’s other independent businesses.

Where can I shop local in Winter Park?

The featured options cover several very different recipients. Tuni Trendy + Chic specializes in upscale fashion, Bang & Olufsen serves audio and technology enthusiasts and The Ancient Olive Gourmet offers olive oils, vinegars and gourmet foods. Winter Park also has more than 60 upscale retailers along and around Park Avenue, making it easy to continue browsing after your priority stops.

Where can I shop local around East End Market?

East End Market in the Audubon Park Garden District offers several locally focused businesses in one destination. Featured choices include the original Gideon’s Bakehouse and Freehand Goods, while the surrounding neighborhood adds vintage boutiques, specialty stores and other independent businesses.

Can I buy gifts from Orlando small businesses online?

Yes. Several featured businesses offer online shopping or ordering options. Form Function Form, for example, accepts orders for delivery or local pickup, while Meredith Sand Designs Studio & Gallery showcases current offerings online. Several Orlando businesses featured nationally by NBC’s TODAY Show, including Wondermade Marshmallows, Corkcicle, Duvin Design Co., Freehand Goods, Pretty Peacock Paperie and Wash & Wik, also offer nationwide shipping.

Where can I order a gift for someone staying in Orlando?

Florida Gift Baskets is a useful option when you want the gift assembled for you. The locally owned company offers themed ready-made baskets and customized gifts, making it suitable for birthdays, celebrations, welcome gifts or other occasions when you’d rather have something prepared than shop for every component yourself.

Where can I send flowers or a gift locally in Orlando?

Edgewood Flowers offers floral arrangements, herbs, balloons, gift baskets and other options with local pickup or delivery throughout greater Orlando and more than 20 surrounding cities. That makes it useful when you want to surprise someone locally without needing to transport the gift yourself.

Can I build a local shopping day around Orlando neighborhoods?

Absolutely. Choose one neighborhood and let its businesses anchor the day. Ivanhoe Village pairs Autumn & Ro with Maffrey’s Good Goods, Winter Park offers The Ancient Olive Gourmet, Tuni Trendy + Chic and Bang & Olufsen, while Audubon Park combines East End Market with surrounding boutiques and eateries. You’ll spend less time moving between shopping areas and more time experiencing the neighborhood itself.

How do I choose the right local Orlando shop for a gift?

Start with the recipient instead of the store. Try Track Shack for runners, Ski World Orlando for watersports enthusiasts, Bang & Olufsen for tech and audio fans, The Ancient Olive Gourmet for foodies or Tuni Trendy + Chic for fashion lovers. For someone difficult to categorize, choose a customizable gift from Form Function Form, an assortment from Florida Gift Baskets or an experience at one of the featured workshop-based businesses.

How can I support several Orlando small businesses in one shopping trip?

Shop geographically instead of driving to individual stores scattered around the destination. Ivanhoe Village, Winter Park, Audubon Park, College Park, Mills 50® and The Milk District® all give you opportunities to pair a featured shop with nearby independent restaurants, galleries and businesses. Another option is to build a gift basket using products from several local makers, which lets one present support multiple Orlando businesses at once.

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