If you’re looking for the perfect locally-sourced gift, this roundup is for you.
We’ve got some of the best local holiday markets happening in the next month listed below.
Light Up SoDo! 2018
Its that time of year! Sleigh bells are ringing are you listening?! Light Up SoDo! 2018 is coming back to SoDo District and we can’t wait to light up the plaza with you! 
This event is Family-Friendly AND Pet-friendly so grab the kids and your furry friends and head on down to the SoDo Shopping Center for a night full of Holiday Fun!
Sparkle Handmade Art Market
The annual Sparkle Art Market features the best local handmade goods and gifts, including unique art, jewelry, pottery, loom-woven rugs, drawings, knitting, cards, garden sculpture, hand-carved leather bags and corsets, wood bowls and cutting boards, and much more. There will also be live music, live painting and sculpting, massage, henna, and a native plant walk. The market takes place at Dandelion Communitea Cafe, a healthy, delicious vegan food venue that is Certified Green by Co-op America.
Pancake Breakfast and Santa Shop
Come and join Santa for a tasty pancake breakfast on Saturday, December 8th, 2018 from 9 am until Noon. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy this event at Lake George Elementary. Make sure to bring some $$ to purchase the food, drinks, pictures, or the $1 gifts from the Santa Shop. There will be reindeer games, crafts, pictures with Santa, and the Santa shop will be open with tons of exciting gift ideas.
3rd Annual Holiday Art Market
Orlando Brewing’s 3rd Annual Holiday Market will feature local art & craft vendors, food from Authentic Empanadas Catering & Vending, desserts by Delightful Cakes, and live music performances starting at 2:30 PM. We will be collecting item donations for the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida.
2018 Orlando Pottery Festival
Save the Dates! Join us in celebrating the 8th Annual Orlando Pottery Festival on Saturday & Sunday, December 8 & 9, 2018 at the Florida Army National Guard Armory. Meet local artists and shop for handmade pottery, ceramic art, and one-of-a-kind gifts. FREE admission!
Get all your holiday shopping done at The Center! We will have holiday ornaments, fine art, pottery, homemade jewelry, pride merchandise… and MUCH, MUCH MORE! Vendors include MojoMan Artist Patty Sheehan The Center Emory Arts Orlando Fringe PurgARTory Makeup Bahaari Gifts Artists Keyna Harris & Shannon Graves.
Mellow Market: Holiday Edition
Vintage + handmade artisan market in the heart of Audubon Park Garden District
SHOP 
EAT 
DRINK Be merry!
Milk Mart – Lazy Sunday Holiday Market
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A time for family and friends, a time for slowing it down, a time for bearable Florida weather… and, best of all, a time for *shopping*! Join us on December 9th in The Milk District with Sportstown Billiards, Etoile Boutique, The Nook on Robinson, IRON COW, and more as we throw the best Milk Mart yet! We’ll have tons of local artists, vendors, and makers, food and drinks, free Red Bull from the Wings Team, a photo booth, fairy hair extensions, and…
Grandma Party Bazaar
One of the most coveted markets available for local makers, Grandma Party transforms into a day-long celebration of local awesomeness. Vendors include handmade art, jewelers, soaps and lotions and potions, live music, vintage clothes, holiday gifts, ceramics, candles, greeting cards, crochet, palm reading and tarot, and more. Event lasts until sundown.
Pop Swap Outdoor Holiday Market
Join us at The Pop Swap Outdoor Holiday Market in Audubon Park! Shop from over 30 local vendors with locally made goods, vintage and mid-century finds & one of a kind gifts! Stroll while listening to live music by local R&B artist Gina Falcone! Grab lunch or a snack provided by SwedeDISH & Dixie Dharma food trucks and coffee provided by Mercantile Coffee Co. And enjoy a craft beer from our friends at Red Light Red Light!
Orlando Flea
December 16 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Orlando Flea is an indoor makers market featuring a curated collection of local and regional artisans, designers and creators, along with live music, a full bar, and local small bites. The fun takes place Sunday, September 16th, from 12 pm – 4 pm in Downtown Orlando at the large, charming, natural light-filled two-story venue (with rooftop bar!) called Celine Orlando. Created by Mark Baratelli, Orlando Flea is a collaborative project hosted by The Daily City & RedFork Marketing.
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