Need Alterations?

I get messages every week from people asking me about alterations. Where can you get them in New Smyrna Beach? I have the answer! There is a new bridal shop on Canal Street, Bridal LTD Gallery.

My son had to have his new suit altered in time for all the graduation festivities, so we went on down to their shop on Canal Street (my teenage son was thrilled) and met with Holly. She did her thing and told me to pick it up on Tuesday, it was Thursday so I was overjoyed with that! Holly was super nice and even made a teenage boy surrounded by wedding gowns feel at ease!

My son went and picked it up, it is perfect, she even pressed and lightly starched his shirts for him saving me a trip to the dry cleaner (I don't iron, what is starch?)

Highly recommend...and they have a great selection of gorgeous gowns in the shop as well, so if you are in the market for a wedding dress skip the trip to Daytona or Orlando and check them out.

Bridal LTD Gallery is located at 421 Canal Street. You can reach them at 376-256-4921.

The Jam Spot

The Jam Spot is open on Canal Street!! This indoor play facility has over 2000 square feet of fun! Along with free play they offer classes in Yoga, Spanish and Teach Your Tot. They also offering tutoring for students of all ages. 

The Jam Spot has hourly play or monthly membership rates so you can take your kids anytime you want to. They offer birthday parties, play date packages with pizza and drinks. 

They are having a Halloween Costume Party on Thursday October 31 all day long (10am-5:30pm). Bring your child in dressed up in their costume and have a picture taken in front of their Halloween backdrop. 5X7 photos will be available for purchase. We will have treats to fill everyone's Halloween bags. All during Halloween week, they will be offering Halloween craft make-n-takes!  

I visited the owner and took a tour of The Jam Spot last week, it is bright, fun with enthusiastic, fun staff members. I wish there was a Jam Spot when my kids were little!

The Jam Spot is located at 426 Canal Street. Check out their website and Facebook Page for updates and information. 

Blocktoberfest

Blocktoberfest will take over the Canal Street Historic District Saturday, October 5th. the Gourmet Food Trucks will be there from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm with a huge variety of food to choose from. There will be a sidewalk sale from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm in conjunction with the monthly Gallery Walk. Free live music in Christmas Park and at various other locations along the street should be a good time!

Thrifty Threads Consignment Shop

I paid a visit to Thrifty Threads Consignment Shop this morning. What a great find it was for me. Beautiful merchandise, great prices and super friendly service. I was in the market for a new bag, I found two and seriously paid what I would have spent on one. They are both in perfect condition, like new. I took a look around while I was there and they have some beautiful clothes at excellent prices. Absolutely worth stopping in to shop.

Thrifty Threads is a family owned business and have been on Canal Street for 20 years. If you have items that are clean and in good condition (and still in style) give Cindy a call and schedule an appointment to take them in. Once they sell you will receive 40% of the selling price.

Thrifty Threads is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. They are located at 217 Canal Street. Their number is 386-427-0490.

Support your local business! 

Home Show & Business Expo

The Home Show & Business Expo is happening on Canal Street in January. This event features local businesses, non-profits, a kids zone, entertainment, food from local vendors and much more. It runs from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday, January 19th. Space is still available if you would like to participate. For more information, please contact the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce at 386.428.2449 or send an email.

Thai Mango

Looking for some Thai in New Smyrna Beach? Check out Thai Mango on Canal Street. I frequently have lunch there and enjoy it very much. The service is excellent and their menu is typical Thai and is reasonably priced. Take an advance look at their menu on their website. They offer a special lunch menu that is plenty of food at a discounted price. Thai Mango is open for lunch from 11am - 3pm on weekdays and dinner 5pm-9pm. Friday and Saturday they are open until 10pm.

Happy Birthday to the East Coast Cruisers

Celebrate 16 years with the East Coast Cruisers! This Saturday on Canal Street the monthly cruise will include free anniversary dash plaques and birthday cake. Check in at the table across from Little Drugs starting at 4:00 p.m. It is first come first served.

The East Coast Cruisers put on this family event the second Saturday of every month on Canal Street. I have been a couple times and it is full of great cars and super friendly people. If you have not been check it out!

Art Stroll & Racing

A few things coming up this weekend....

Racing at New Smyrna Speedway Saturday night. The Brighthouse Challenge Series.

The 1st Saturday Art Stroll is on Canal Street starting at 10:00 am.

Farmer's Markets at Norwood's Seafood on the beach, in front of City Hall and Hawk's Park in Edgewater.

Gnarley Charley's Grom Surf Series will have their next event Saturday morning at the Crawford Beach Ramp. Registration is at 8:00 am.

What else is going on?

Lunch On Us

No lunch will not be on me...at least not this time. 

The Canal Street "Lunch On Us" Program begins June 1st and runs through August 31st. Here is how it works....groups coming to New Smyrna Beach can hang out and visit the shops on Canal Street, they will receive a "passport" that will be stamped by various merchants along Canal Street, then a free lunch at one of my favorites-Dolphin View Restaurant. Dolphin View has a great location, beautiful scenery and excellent food!

So, if you and your friends would like to visit us in New Smyrna Beach and enjoy some lunch give Sandi Sawyer a call at 386-409-5232. She will be happy to give you more information and a reservation for the program! 

For more information on the Canal Street Historic District check out their terrific website!

Halloween Parade

The 34th Annual Halloween Parade will be held this Friday at 4pm on Canal Street. It begins at the Orange Ave Parking lot and proceeds down Canal Street to the Chamber of Commerce parking lot. A costume contest will be held immediately following the parade. Only original homemade, costumes will be judged. All age groups through adult can participate!

Weekend Events-Canal Street

Took this today at 15th Street, beautiful morning here in paradise.

This weekend think Canal Street.

The New Smyrna Farmer's Market is open from 7:00am-12:30pm. Get your fresh bread, local produce and more at this weekly event.

It is the first Saturday in August so the Gallery Walk takes place from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Check out the Clay Gallery, they offer entertainment, refreshments and fun in their beautiful gardens during this event.

Romesco's Wine Bar and Restaurant has some excellent food and a large wine selection.

If you are checking out Canal Street you have to hit the Fountain at Little Drug's. They feature an actual old fashioned ice cream counter. Take your kids and have a blast from the past.

I was really surprised when I really checked out Canal Street, there is a ton of shops, restaurants and things to do, so park your car in one of several parking lots around town, ride your bike or take a walk down Canal Street this weekend!