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DeLand’s 2 Christmas Parades

Many towns have a parade during the Christmas season, but any local can tell you that DeLand is a town that loves a parade! So, of course, there would be not one, but two parades to celebrate this festive time of year.  The first parade of the season (and easily the largest parade of the […]


Shop Downtown DeLand for Small Business Saturday

Predictions of this year’s holidays sales season say that 86% of Americans are planning to cash in on pre-Christmas sales such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Small Business Saturday.  The bulk of all shopping is expected to follow the trend of purchasing online with Americans expected to drop nearly $87 billion in this major […]


Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest Offers Fun for All Ages

If this cooler weather has you ready for some fun family Christmas activities, pack up the kiddos and head over to Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest. ​ Just off SR 44 between Eustis and DeLand (35317 Huff Road), this farm has been a favorite for school field trips and families for years. The 33-acre property has hosted […]


DeLand’s Persimmon Hollow Expanding to Downtown Orlando

​Persimmon Hollow Brewing is adding an additional location to their ranks. A new brewery and taproom will open on Lake Eola in the Thornton Park District of Orlando. The location features both indoor and outdoor seating as they renovate the 227 N Eola Dr space vacated by Panera Bread on the first floor of the […]


Downtown DeLand Orders Up New Lunch Spots

Dining in Downtown DeLand is always a fun experience, and now there are a few more options with some our favorite local restaurants at lunch! By the end of this post, your stomach will likely be growling.  Santorini is now spreading its tasty hummus at lunchtime. The local Greek favorite, located at 210 N Woodland […]


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