Dealing with awkward situations

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Although I handle most situations quite well now, some of them still take a toll on my emotions. (I.E. I had somewhere that I
didn't want to be this afternoon for a brief time because there were certain people who I don't care to be around. This was because I needed to pick something up but these people did something to make me angry in general. When it came to being around them, I had decided to be as polite as possible while also being as quiet as possible and avoiding them. One of them did manage a hi even though it wasn't the most friendly. Another quietly handed me my documents and then walked away to an activity. I then left by wishing everyone Happy Holidays and then went on with my life. (I had a falling out with these people earlier this year)).

I had this icky feeling inside as I left and I walked several blocks to grab something to drink and then found time to cry about it. I knew then and there that the situation was too toxic for me to handle.

However, did I handle myself alright or was this pretty well?

I think you did the best possible. Just because there were folks you preferred to avoid, that didn't prevent you from going where you needed, in order to do important personal business. But when in their vicinity, you were unobtrusive and polite. Bravo.

It was hard thing to do and especially when I had some close friends who happened to be at the center yesterday for a party while I felt a little left out since it was the holidays.

That actually sounds quite normal to me.
Like a situation anyone, NT or AS, would go through.

Yes, you were correct to keep it cool and low key and not let them see you cry.

You did the right thing.