Looking for Christmas markets near you? Polk County is packed with festive shopping events where you can find handmade gifts, holiday décor, and one-of-a-kind treasures from local artisans.
From cozy holiday markets in Lakeland to bustling Christmas craft fairs across Polk County, these events are the perfect way to shop small, support local makers in Central Florida, and soak in the holiday spirit — all while checking off your gift list!
First Friday, the Downtown Holiday Night Market, the Lakeland Christmas Craft Show, Mistletoe Market in Bartow, Haven Holiday Market, and the Winter Haven Craft Fair — the list goes on with plenty of arts and crafts events to choose from. Head to one of these holiday markets near you to find the perfect gift, pick up Christmas décor, enjoy live music and local food trucks, and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
Looking for more holiday magic? Don’t miss the 2025 Lakeland + Polk County Christmas Guide — your go-to list for parades, Santa photos, Christmas lights, concerts, craft fairs, and all things merry and bright this season.
★ NEW for 2025! Grab our Printable Holiday Guides (Christmas Lights Guide + Holiday Activities Planner) to print or save to your phone — no ads, no scrolling, all your holiday fun in one festive guide. Holiday planning made easy!
For event vendors: If you’re interested in being a vendor, click through to the individual event details for contact info or vendor applications. (Lakeland Mom is not the event host — this is a community calendar listing.)
A full list of Lakeland craft fairs and local events can be viewed on our Calendar Page.
Featured Events – Holiday Christmas Shopping
★ New for 2025 ★
Printable Holiday Planner + Christmas Lights Guide
Want an easier, more magical holiday season?
Our 2025 Printable Holiday Planner and Christmas Lights Guide bundle includes 50+ easy-to-use pages of local events, can’t-miss activities, Christmas light displays, planning tools, scavenger hunts, memory-making ideas, and more — all beautifully designed and ad-free.
Perfect for saving to your phone or printing to take along — your cheerful companion for the busy month ahead.
2025 Christmas Markets Near You + Holiday Craft Fairs
Upcoming Farmers Markets + Monthly Vendor Events
We have a weekly Farmers Market in Lakeland and Winter Haven, plus other Farmers Markets around Polk County during the month. While these events aren’t specifically Christmas-themed, you can still find vendors selling Christmas items, home and holiday tree decor, and other handcrafted gifts for the holiday season.
Interested in having your holiday event included here? Submit a listing or contact us for details.
Christmas Events + Holiday Activities
Check out our Ultimate Guide to Christmas Events + Holiday Activities to find more things to do including Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays, FREE Christmas Events, Santa Photos, Christmas Parades, and more.
