By Emma Burleson, Fall 2024 Advertising Intern
As the vacation season approaches, small companies want our assist greater than ever! Right here in Downtown Jacksonville, we encourage residents and guests alike to be patrons of the small companies in our neighborhood. You could be questioning, what’s Small Enterprise Saturday? Small Enterprise Saturday is an annual vacation that, this 12 months, falls on Saturday, November thirtieth. It’s been round for the final 14 years and was created to assist promote small and native companies throughout the largest purchasing season of the 12 months.
After we buy from a small enterprise in Downtown Jacksonville, we’re participating in a lot greater than only a transaction. We’re serving to create a thriving and vibrant Downtown neighborhood! For a day of native exploration, observe the stops on our 2024 Passport and go to every native store and restaurant in Downtown Jacksonville!
Begin your break day with a scrumptious cup of espresso! Whether or not you’re within the temper for a comfortable sizzling brew or a refreshing iced espresso, you’ll discover simply what you must get your day going.
Take a look at these Downtown espresso outlets:
Chamblin’s Uptown | Opens at 9 a.m.
The Greenhouse Bar | Opens at 8 a.m.
City Grind Espresso Co. | Opens at 8 a.m.
Setlan Espresso | Opens at 10 a.m.
Searching for a day of purchasing? Discover distinctive clothes, enjoyable equipment, candy treats and residential items right here within the city core.
Take a look at these outlets and boutiques in Downtown Jacksonville:
Wolf & Cub | 205 N Laura St.
Chamblin’s Uptown | 215 N Laura St.
Fifi’s Tremendous Resale Attire | 1068 Hendricks Ave.
Candy Pete’s | 400 N. Hogan St.
CX904 The Inventive Alternate | 50 N. Laura St.
If you need a enjoyable evening out, seize a drink at one of many many native breweries and bars.
Get pleasure from dwell music at Instinct, a recreation of pool at Daring Metropolis Brewery, or sit again and calm down at Ruby Seaside’s outside patio!
Drinks:
Anejo Cocina
Bay Road Bar & Grill
Daring Metropolis Brewery Downtown
Burlock and Barrel
De Actual Ting Cafe
Dos Gatos
The Greenhouse Bar
Manifest Distilling
Delusion Factor and Bistro
Hardwicks Bar
Instinct Ale Works
Ocean Road Tequila
Spliff’s Gastropub
The Justice Pub
Ruby Seaside Brewing
Underbelly
The Volstead
Searching for your subsequent go-to dinner spot? With all kinds of choices to select from, Downtown Jacksonville has one thing to fulfill each craving.
Eating places:
Arepa Please
Bb’s Restaurant & Bar Bellwether
Casa Dora Italian Restaurant
Cinco de Mayo
Metropolis Grille & Uncooked Bar
Clara’s Tidbits
Cowford Chophouse
D & G Deli and Grille
Desert Rider Sandwich Store
Estrella Cocina
Gili’s Kitchen
Blissful Grilled Cheese
Indochine
Indulgence Southern Bistro
Jenkins High quality Barbecue
Plenti
Roja’s Pizza
Soulfull Eats
Tremendous Meals & Brew
By @riversideartsmarket
Rejoice Small Enterprise Saturday in Downtown Jacksonville at these occasions on November thirtieth:
Jacksonville Mild Boat Parade | 6 p.m.
Riverside Arts Market | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Free Saturdays at MOCA | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Jacksonville Icemen | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
On November thirtieth and on a regular basis, we encourage you to buy native and assist your favourite small companies! For extra info on the way to rejoice in DTJax, go to our Small Enterprise Saturday Web page and discover what else Downtown Jacksonville has to supply.