Small businesses are the backbone of our community…and shopkeepers pride themselves on personalized customer service to make your shopping trip a delightful experience. Shop boutiques, antiques and music stores. Buy real art, hand-made gifts, beautiful plants and much more. You’ll find just about everything you need and things you simply can’t do without while shopping Forest Park’s unique mix of independently owned shops. This holiday season and all year long…remember to shop small and support local.
COMEDY, MUSIC, TRIVIA AND KARAOKE
BABS COMEDY CLUB | 7316 Madison St
Danche Guitar specializes in modifying, repairing and customizing guitars, basses and other stringed instruments…and they do amazing work! Danche is also a Fender dealer and they have tons of new and used instruments.
ROBERTS WESTSIDE/ BOBBY’S EASTSIDE | 7321 Madison St
You’ll need to set aside a couple of hours to shop the Emporium. This collective of full-time dealers and collectors sell antiques from the 1700s to the mid-century or as they say at the Emporium — “from the Stone Age to the Space Age.”
SCRATCH PUBLIC HOUSE | 7505 Madison St
Located in Forest Park since 1982, Kagan & Gaines is a full-line music store for instruments and accessories. From student band and orchestra rentals to professional instruments, they offer a large selection for all skill levels.
SPORTS, GAMES, TAVERNS
CIRCLE BOWLING LANES | 7244 Circle Ave
If you need a piece to complete a project or simply want to add a splash of vintage to your home or office, Studio 8 is the place to shop. From mid-century modern and art deco to everything in between, Studio 8 vintage boutique has up-cycled furniture, home decor, art, estate jewelry and more.
DUFFY’S TAVERN | 7513 Madison St
Studio of Art is a working studio and art gallery where you can buy original art or take a class and create your own. Melody – artist and owner – is passionate about art and believes that if you love art, you can create it. There are classes for every level of experience. Find your class and sign up today.
ESCAPE FACTOR – ESCAPE ROOM: A PUZZLING ADVENTURE
Vintage Acadia offers vintage furniture, home décor, clothing, and unique treasures. Whether you’re decorating or searching for the perfect find, Vintage Acadia makes every trip memorable.
FATDUCK TAVERN & GRILL | 7218 Madison St
If you need a piece to complete a project or simply want to add a splash of vintage to your home or office, Studio 8 is the place to shop. From mid-century modern and art deco to everything in between, Studio 8 vintage boutique has up-cycled furniture, home decor, art, estate jewelry and more.
O’SULLIVAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE | 7244 Madison St
Studio of Art is a working studio and art gallery where you can buy original art or take a class and create your own. Melody – artist and owner – is passionate about art and believes that if you love art, you can create it. There are classes for every level of experience. Find your class and sign up today.
VICTORY SPORTS CLUB | 7445 Madison St
If you need a piece to complete a project or simply want to add a splash of vintage to your home or office, Studio 8 is the place to shop. From mid-century modern and art deco to everything in between, Studio 8 vintage boutique has up-cycled furniture, home decor, art, estate jewelry and more.
COOKING CLASSES
PIACERE MIO | 7636 Madison St
If you need a piece to complete a project or simply want to add a splash of vintage to your home or office, Studio 8 is the place to shop. From mid-century modern and art deco to everything in between, Studio 8 vintage boutique has up-cycled furniture, home decor, art, estate jewelry and more.
NREBOZO | 7403 Madison St
Studio of Art is a working studio and art gallery where you can buy original art or take a class and create your own. Melody – artist and owner – is passionate about art and believes that if you love art, you can create it. There are classes for every level of experience. Find your class and sign up today.
TABLE AND LAIN | 7322 Madison St
Vintage Acadia offers vintage furniture, home décor, clothing, and unique treasures. Whether you’re decorating or searching for the perfect find, Vintage Acadia makes every trip memorable.