Searching for a unique gift? Find something homemade, handcrafted, and heartwarming at one of these six holiday markets:
- Catapult Member Market at the Lakeland Christmas Parade | Thursday, Dec. 1 | 5-9 p.m. | Catapult Lakeland Parking Lot | Free | Catapult entrepreneurs will be selling food and goods for all to enjoy.
- Holiday Sip and Shop | Saturday, Dec. 3 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosassa Rd., Plant City | Free | Sip locally-made wine and cider while shopping at this craft fair.
- The Bandit Market | Saturday, Dec. 3 | 12-5 p.m. | Ritz Theatre, 263 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven | Free | Shop from 40+ alternative vendors while sipping cocktails and coffee.
- Christmas Market | Friday, Dec. 9 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The Shop Across the Street, 110 W. Highlands St. | Free | Local vendors will be selling their goods at this market hosted by Dixieland Relics and The Shop Across the Street.
- Holiday Night Market | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 5- 10 p.m. | Downtown Lakeland | Free | Visit downtown retailers, 100+ vendors, and specialty food and drink pop-ups.
- Second Sunday Artisan Market | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 12-5 p.m. | Lakeside Village | Free | Find festive gifts from local makers while DJ Cubis spins the tunes on The Lawn.
- Ugly Christmas Sweater Party & Market | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 6-11 p.m. | Union Hall | Free | Wear your ugliest sweater while shopping from makers, bakers, and artists and enjoying live music.