August Brings New Business Openings and Exciting Events

Avalon Park is bustling this month with new business openings, heading back to school and several events! Schedules are filling up quickly with preparing to go back to school and squeezing in the last of the summer vacations. While we get back into the swing of things, you are not going to want to miss these new business openings and events happing in Downtown Avalon Park this August.

Avalon Park is excited to welcome three new businesses this month! Spoleto, Pho Akaushi, and Dusty Dogz are bringing exciting new flavors to the neighborhood.

Located in the Marketplace at Avalon Park, Spoleto is known for its build-your-own portion of its menu, specifically pasta, where guests can choose their base, six ingredients, choice of sauce and garnishes. Additional menu items include pizza and salads. Spoleto opened July 30th and is now serving daily.

Pho Akaushi Avalon Park is the first location outside of California for the Pho Akaushi Group. The restaurant features American Wagyu Beef Pho, as well as classic and traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Located at 3891 Avalon Park East Blvd., they are scheduled to soft open early this month. Make sure to follow Avalon Park Orlando on social media for up-to-date opening schedules.

Dusty Dogz is also scheduled to open up in the Marketplace at Avalon Park this month. The menu brings a gourmet twist to traditional favorite food items, which will be a hit for all ages. Dusty Dogz strives to not only provide top notch food and service to the community, but to create an environment where neighbors can get involved in giving back to the community by taking care of our furry friends.

Stay tuned for Pico de Gallo and Cafe Coqui openings coming next month!

While you are Downtown enjoying a great new dining experience, check out these great events:

On August 2nd, the community is invited to attend a meet and greet style Meet the Candidates event at the Avalon Park Pavilion, where 25+ local candidates running for office in this district will be available to tell you more about themselves and their campaigns.

The Avalon Park YMCA and Connect 2 Kid have partnered together with Downtown Avalon Park to bring families a new event: Reading at Sunset. All are invited to participate in this children’s reading club that meets the second Tuesday of each month (August 9th) at 6:30 pm under the trees in front of the Avalon Park YMCA. This month’s featured books, “The Koala Who Could” and “We Are All Connected” are geared for elementary ages, but all are invited to attend.

Thursday, August 11th, 6-9 pm, is the Night Market featuring local makers and vendors. Vendors will be set up on Avalon Lake Drive, next the Marketplace and in front of other businesses throughout the Downtown. Join us for an evening of supporting local! Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos will also be performing at the Avalon Park Arts & Culture Center during the Night Market.

The monthly Food Truck Night on Sunday, August 21st, 5-9 pm at Town Park will feature new and returning favorites like the Monsta Lobsta truck!

Orange County Parks and Recreation Division and District 4 Commissioner Maribel Gomez Cordero invite you to attend the first in-person community meeting for the 20-acre Morgran Property (a future park) on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, 6-7 p.m., at the Avalon Park Property Owners Association, 13401 Tanja King Blvd., Orlando. Visit the Morgran Property web page for more information: Tinyurl.com/MorgranProperty.

August is also a busy month at the Avalon Park Arts and Culture Center. With cooking classes, Sewing Club, Fun with Paint and Fabric Class, National Vinyl Day Record Swap and DJ Event, and the Artist Reception for the new Animal Exhibit, Friday, August 5th, 5-9 pm, there is something for everyone. For more information on these events, email Info@AvalonArtsCenter.com

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