Who doesn’t love a good Holiday Market or craft fair? I am constant in awe of people’s creativity at events like these. Plus with the holiday twist, what could be better? With so many popping up around Central Florida this holiday season, I’ve rounded up the best Holiday Markets for you and your family to enjoy!
Christmas Marketplace Crafting:
Believe it or not we are getting ready for our Christmas Marketplace. We would like to start meeting to create some awesome things to sell at this event.
09/19- 6pm-8pm
10/10- 10am-12pm
10/17- 6pm-8pm
Haven Holiday Market:
November 16 – The 10th Annual Haven Holiday Market brought to you and promoted by Central Florida Event Vendors. FREE COMMUNITY EVENT, pet/ friendly held in Central Park 469 W. Central Ave, Winter Haven, on Nov 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Orlando Pottery Festival Holiday Market:
November 16, 2024 9am – 5pm & November 17, 2024 10am – 4pm, Free Admission and Free Parking Florida Army National Guard Armory, 2809 S Ferncreek Ave, Orlando, Florida.
The Orlando Pottery Festival features both decorative and functional work from over 50 ceramic artists. The Orlando Pottery Festival is a privately produced biannual event providing pottery enthusiasts and collectors the opportunity to browse and purchase work from local ceramic artists. This family friendly, indoor festival includes professional potters, hobbyists, and students, offering their work at varying price points. Complemented by concessions, free admission and free parking, the event is a great way to get out and meet your local artists.
Holiday Market:
November 29 & 30 – Holiday Market!, The Veranda at Thornton Park, 707 E Washington St, Orlando, 12 – 4PM, Crafts, Food, Jewelry, Home Decor, Vintage Clothes & Much More.
Coastal Christmas Market – New Smyrna Beach:
November 30 – Shop Local Artisans & Canal Street Merchants, Canal Street Historic District New Smyrna Beach
Oh, What Fun! Holiday Festival:
Lake Nona Town Center on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from December 6-22. Watch as Lake Nona Town Center transforms into a winter wonderland, known as Peppermint Square, with a calendar full of celebrations and events for our 7th annual Oh, What Fun! Holiday Festival.
Orlando Holiday Market
December 7 & 8, 9AM – 4PM, Dezerland Park 5250 International Drive, Orlando, FL, Your Ultimate Destination for Unique Holiday Shopping Welcome to the 1st Annual Orlando Holiday Market, taking place on December 7-8, 2024, at Dezerland Park Orlando. Discover a spectacular showcase of 150+ artisans and crafters offering handmade jewelry, artwork, home decor, and unique gifts perfect for the holiday season.
Annual Holiday Craft Festival:
December 7 & 8, 2024. Join us for over 180 crafters and vendors, children’s craft area and chalk-art contest, festival food, local shopping, and a classic car show on Sunday. Santa available Saturday and Sunday!
Art & Craft Holiday Bazaar – Cocoa Village – Cocoa Beach:
December 7: 10:00am – 5:00pm, Historic Cocoa Village
Grandma Party Bazaar:
December 8 – Orlando’s best and most original makers market with live music, plus art, vintage, jewelry, plants, home goods, handmade gifts and more!
Atomic Holiday Bazaar:
December 14 & 15, 2024 @ Sarasota Municipal Auditorium
Orlando’s First Chriskindlmarkt:
December 14 & 15, 2024, Luminary Green, 437 N. Terry Ave, Orlando, 11AM – 10PM. Admission $1 adults, kids free. Live entertainment & Christmas music, St. Nickolas, Market stalls (arts, crafts, gifts & souvenirs), food & alcohol vendors.
Baldwin Park:
December 21 – Baldwin Park Community Market Jingle Jam, 4982 New Broad St, Orlando, 5:30 – 9:30PM, vendors, shopping, live music, Milk & Cookie Bar and more!
Milk Mart:
December 19 – over 200 local artists, makers, businesses, pop-ups, and food trucks, a true showcase of Central Florida’s flourishing creative scene.
KrampusFest:
December 8 – Krampus returns to The Milk District at Krampusfest – Sunday December 8, 2024, 2pm-9pm, on the grounds of The Plaza Live!
Winter Market at Henry P. Leu Gardens:
December 14 – Get ready to deck the halls and jingle all the way to the Gardens this holiday season! We’re rolling out the red carpet for a very special guest—Santa Claus himself! Bring your cameras and capture the magic as you snap photos with the jolly old elf. Sip on some delicious drinks and grab a bite to eat at Foxtail Coffee before you embark on a merry stroll through our festive Gardens.
First published 11/12/22, updated 11/15/23, updated 9/1/24
How I wish there would be a holiday festival in the Ocala area. We have the beautiful Light Up Ocala which is awesome, but it seems to pale in comparison to the other places listed here.