Looking for that one-of-a-kind holiday gift? Love browsing craft fairs and seeing handmade Christmas decorations?
During November and December, Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Polk County host an abundance of holiday markets and craft fairs to find those unique Christmas gifts your friends and family will love. Plus you can get your Christmas shopping done while you shop local and support makers from Lakeland and Central Florida.
Don’t miss our Ultimate Guide to Christmas Events + Holiday Activities for a full list of things to do this holiday season in Lakeland and Polk County including Christmas Light Displays, Santa Photos, Christmas Tree Lots, Christmas Parades, Holidays Concerts, Live Performances, Holiday Markets, Ice Skating, Toy Donation Needs, and more.
Downtown Walkabout, First Friday, Haven Holiday Market, Winter Haven Craft Fair, the list goes on and on with plenty of arts and crafts events to choose from. Head to one of these community events to find a great gift, listen to live music, eat at a local food truck, and celebrate the most wonderful time of year. Enjoy a day or an evening in Downtown Lakeland, Central Park in Winter Haven, or other festive locations across Polk County!
Vendors – if you are interested in being a vendor at these events, click through to the event details and look for the link to the organizer’s website. (We are not the host of any of these events – this is a community calendar of events)
A full list of events can be viewed on our Calendar Page.
Please check directly with event organizers or local businesses for safety protocols, mask requirements, advance registration, and any last-minute changes. All information on our website is for informational purposes only – we are not qualified to provide health or safety recommendations. Be informed, wear a mask, social distance, wash your hands, have fun, and make good choices!
2020 Christmas Markets & Holiday Craft Fairs
There are no upcoming events at this time.2019 Christmas Markets & Holiday Craft Fairs – Check back for 2020 Updates
Carols in the Park Holiday Market
Free
Winter Haven, FL 33881 US + Google Map
For thirty years, artisans, specialty food vendors, and local choral groups have gathered in Downtown Winter Haven’s Central Park to kick off the holiday season. This event has become a tradition for multiple generations, with a special Candy Cane Corner for children of all ages! Kids will enjoy F...
Make it Magical – Lake Wales
FreeDecember 13, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmLake Wales, FL 33853 US + Google Map
Main Street is excited to offer our guests unparalleled shopping with local artisans, gift wrapping, long-awaited visits with Santa, cookie decorating with Mrs. Clause, artistic crafts for the children, festive holiday music, delicious food and drink, beautifully decorated trees, creative photo oppo...
Holiday Haus Mrkt at Haus 820
December 13, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pmLakeland, FL 33801 United States + Google Map
The holidays are rapidly approaching, which might mean trying to pick the perfect gifts for your favorite people. Make it a one-stop-shop and join us for the Holiday Haus Mrkt.
Tenoroc High School Winterfest – CANCELED for 2020
FreeDecember 14, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pmLakeland, FL 33801 US + Google Map
CANCELED for 2020. Tenoroc High School Winterfest started in 2013 to give students a chance to sell their art. Since then, we’ve grown, adding more and more Fine Arts and Crafts. Direct sales vendors and small businesses are also welcomed to create a unique “shop small” event.
Interested in having your event included here? Submit a listing or contact us for details.
Check out our Ultimate Guide to Christmas Events + Holiday Activities to find more things to do including:
🎄 Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays
🎄 FREE Christmas Events
🎄 Outdoor Events + Walk Thru Light Displays
🎄 Santa Photos and Breakfast with Santa
🎄 Christmas Parades
🎄 Holiday Concerts + Live Performances
🎄 Christmas Movies + TV Specials
🎄 Ice Skating
🎄 Christmas Giving + Toy Donations
🎄 Holiday Markets and Christmas Craft Fairs
🎄 Holiday Day Trips in Central Florida
🎄 25 Random Acts of Christmas Kindness
and more!