Name: YMCA Community Events
Start: 2026-09-05T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2027-09-25T15:00:00-04:00
Location: 2178 Packing District Way

About the event

## The Local Habit at the Leonard & Marjorie Williams Family YMCA in the Packing DistrictImagine a place where, after a few Saturdays, everyone starts to know each other.The vendors know your name. The families recognize familiar faces. Kids run off to play together while parents catch up over coffee. Someone introduces you to a business they think you'd love. Another person remembers that conversation you had last week and asks how it's going.That's what we're building.Every Saturday from **10 AM–3 PM**, we're creating a place where local businesses, families, and neighbors can show up consistently enough to build real relationships—not because someone told them to network, but because they're sharing life together week after week.Every weekend is intentionally designed to bring people together through local businesses, wellness, family-friendly activities, good food, and experiences that make it easy to slow down, stay awhile, and connect.We're looking for businesses that want to be part of that.* Fresh food and specialty food vendors* Wellness professionals* Service-based businesses* Makers, artists, and product-based brands* Community organizations* Businesses that genuinely enjoy connecting with peopleIf you're looking for a place to set up a tent, this probably isn't the right fit.If you're looking to become part of something people look forward to every Saturday—a place where your customers become familiar faces, other vendors become friends, and your business becomes part of the community—we'd love to have you.Because the best communities aren't built in a single event.They're built one Saturday at a time.

Dates

Sep 05, 2026 · 10:00 AM - Sep 25, 2027 · 3:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Location

2178 Packing District Way

2178 Packing District Wy, Orlando, Florida 32804, United States

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Parking instructions

## Parking InstructionsFree parking is available on-site for vendors and guests.Please follow all directions provided by The Local Habit team upon arrival. Vendors must unload and park only in designated areas. Vehicles may not remain behind vendor booths or in unauthorized locations during market hours.To help ensure a safe and efficient setup, please be patient and follow all parking and traffic instructions from event staff.

Health & safety

Health & Safety GuidelinesThe safety of our vendors, guests, volunteers, and staff is a shared responsibility.* Keep your booth clean, organized, and free of tripping hazards.* Walkways and emergency access routes must remain clear at all times.* All tents must remain properly weighted throughout the event.* Food vendors are responsible for following all applicable food safety and health regulations.* Each vendor is responsible for removing all trash, boxes, packaging, and other waste from their space before leaving. Please leave your area as clean as you found it.* Report any safety concerns, accidents, or emergencies to a member of The Local Habit team immediately.* Please be mindful of those around you and help us create a safe, welcoming environment for everyone.

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The Local Social

Deadline: Sep 02, 2026

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🌿 The Local Social (Outdoor Community Market)

Kick off the month by bringing the neighborhood together.

Hosted outdoors at the Leonard & Marjorie Williams Family YMCA, The Local Social is designed to help people connect, support local businesses, and experience everything the YMCA has to offer.

What to Expect
🛍️ Curated Outdoor Vendor Market
🎉 Community Birthdays & Milestone Celebrations
💚 YMCA Programs & Community Resources
🥂 Community Toast
📍 Community Resource Board
🎵 Music & Family Activities

Guests are encouraged to explore the YMCA campus, learn about its programs and services, meet local organizations, and discover new ways to get involved in the community.

If you enjoy engaging with guests, building relationships, and being part of a true community experience, The Local Social is the perfect event for your business.

Taste of College Park

Deadline: Sep 08, 2026

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🍽️ Taste of College Park (Outdoor Community Market)

Experience the flavors of College Park while shopping local.

In collaboration with La Bodega, Taste of College Park brings together some of the area's favorite restaurants, food vendors, and local businesses for an afternoon of great food, shopping, and community.

What to Expect
🍴 Featured Food Experiences
🛍️ Curated Outdoor Vendor Market
🎶 Music & Entertainment
🍹 Specialty Drinks
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Activities
🌿 Explore Local Businesses

Guests are encouraged to explore the local food scene, discover new small businesses, support local makers, and spend the day enjoying everything College Park has to offer.

This event is ideal for businesses looking to reach food lovers, families, and visitors while being part of a vibrant community experience.

Chair and Share

Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

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🪑 Chair & Share (Outdoor Community Market)

Bring a chair or a blanket if you'd like, settle in, and learn something new

Chair & Share is an outdoor community market where neighbors teach neighbors. From life skills and creative hobbies to hands-on demonstrations and practical workshops, this event is all about sharing knowledge, building confidence, and bringing people together.

What to Expect
🛍️ Curated Outdoor Vendor Market
🪑 Community Teach-Back Sessions
🎨 Hands-On Demonstrations
💡 Learn a New Skill or Hobby
🤝 Learn from Your Neighbors
🎵 Music & Family-Friendly Activities
Every month, members of the community will share practical skills, trades, hobbies, and passions. You might learn how to crochet, paint, make jewelry, build a résumé, change your oil, dance, cook, garden, budget, or discover an entirely new hobby.

Guests are welcome to bring a chair or blanket, find a comfortable spot, and spend the day learning, shopping, and connecting with others.

This event is perfect for businesses that enjoy engaging with the community, as well as local experts, makers, and organizations who want to teach, inspire, and share their skills with others.

The Saturday Market

Deadline: Sep 22, 2026

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🛍️ The Saturday Market (Outdoor Community Market)

Spend your Saturday shopping local, exploring the YMCA, and giving back to the community.

The Saturday Market is our signature outdoor community market held at the Leonard & Marjorie Williams Family YMCA. This event brings together a curated mix of local businesses, food vendors, nonprofits, and community organizations while giving families the opportunity to experience everything the YMCA has to offer.

Each month also concludes with our Community Give Back, where donations and supplies collected throughout the month are assembled and distributed to local charities, food pantries, schools, shelters, or families in need.

What to Expect
🛍️ Curated Outdoor Vendor Market
💚 YMCA Programs & Activities
🏊 YMCA Facility & Program Exploration
❤️ Monthly Community Give Back Project
📦 Meal, Supply, or Care Package Packing
🤝 Local Nonprofits & Community Organizations
🎵 Music & Family-Friendly Activities
🍔 Food Vendors
🙌 Volunteer Opportunities

Guests are encouraged to shop local, explore the YMCA campus, learn about its programs and services, participate in our monthly community give-back project, and connect with organizations making a difference throughout Central Florida.

This event is ideal for businesses that enjoy engaging with the community, building relationships, and being part of a market that creates a lasting impact beyond shopping.

Monthly Vendor Collective YMCA September

Deadline: Sep 22, 2026

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Monthly Vendor Option

Spend your Saturday shopping local, exploring the YMCA, and giving back to the community.

This event is ideal for businesses that enjoy engaging with the community, building relationships, and being part of a market that creates a lasting impact beyond shopping.

Terms & Conditions

VVendor Requirements & Market GuidelinesWe want every Saturday to be safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone. By participating, vendors agree to the following:Booth RequirementsTents must be 10' x 10' or smaller.All tents must remain properly weighted at all times with a minimum of 40 lbs per leg. This is required regardless of weather conditions.Vendors are responsible for bringing all equipment needed for their setup.Food VendorsAll food vendors—including tent vendors and food trucks—are responsible for obtaining and maintaining any required State of Florida licenses, permits, insurance, and health department approvals. Vendors must remain in compliance with all applicable local and state regulations throughout the event.ProhibitedTo help create a safe, family-friendly environment, the following are not permitted:Open flamesAlcoholSmoking or vapingIllegal drugs or controlled substancesAny activity that creates an unsafe environment for guests or other vendorsArrival & Check-InPlease arrive during your assigned setup window and check in before setting up.Vendors who arrive after the designated check-in cutoff may not be permitted to participate that day. We cannot delay event operations or accommodate late setups once the market has opened.Vendor ConductThe Local Habit is built on kindness, professionalism, and respect for one another.We reserve the right to ask any vendor to leave the event without notice if their behavior is disruptive, disrespectful, unsafe, dishonest, or otherwise negatively impacts guests, fellow vendors, staff, volunteers, or the event itself. Depending on the situation, vendors may also be prohibited from participating in future ncellations & RefundsAll vendor registrations are final.Vendor fees are non-refundable, non-transferable, and may not be applied to a future event, regardless of weather, scheduling conflicts, personal circumstances, or removal from the event for failure to follow these guidelines.

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