10 Tampa Bay holiday markets to ring in December
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It's officially holiday market season in Tampa Bay.
Why it matters: We can't say it better than our friends at Axios D.C.: "Christmas markets are the antithesis of stressful online shopping — local, social, and filled with warm drinks and pretty lights."
Zoom in: Here are 10 holiday markets to brighten up your inner Grinch.
🎅 Vintage Marché, St. Petersburg
- Tampa Bay's largest vintage market will feature holiday-themed vintage goodies and visits from Santa. Remember: The market moved last year next to Aldi on 34th Street S. from its original location across from 3 Daughters Brewing. 9am-6pm Dec. 2 and 9am-5pm Dec. 3. Free.
🍭 Tampa's Holiday Market, Tampa
- This holiday shopping market along the Riverwalk will also feature character appearances by Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch and the Peppermint Princess. 11am-5pm Dec. 3. Free.
🔔 Jingle Bell Market, Dade City
- Shop vintage vendors, treats and fashion at the last Fancy Flea Market of the year. 6am-1pm Dec. 2. Free.
🛍️ Holiday Market at University Town Center, Sarasota
- Peruse gifts from more than 150 local vendors in this two-day event. 4pm-9pm Dec. 1 and 11am-5pm Dec. 2.
❄️ Holiday WinterFest & Tree Lighting, Seminole
- Shop crafts and gifts, visit with Santa and go sledding the Florida way. 5:30pm-9:30pm Dec. 8. Free to attend, but must purchase an activity band for $7 to sled or use the bounce house.
✨ Holiday Market, Palm Harbor
- Shop more than 60 vendors with handmade and upcycled gifts at this market, organized as part of the annual Palm Harbor Christmas parade. 10am-2pm Dec. 9. Free. Parade starts at 11:30.
🌃 Holiday Night Market, Lakeland
- This downtown festival brings together four flea and art markets for one big holiday palooza with more than 150 vendors, live music, specialty food and drinks, and extended hours at downtown storefronts. 5pm-10pm Dec. 9. Free.
🎨 Second Sunday Market and Art Walk Holiday Edition, Tampa
- Shop gifts from local makers and check out work and watch live painting from local artists at Armature Works' monthly event with a sprinkling of seasonal cheer. Weather bonus: It's indoors. 11am-3pm Dec. 10. Free.
👯♀️ Girl Gang Christmas Market, Clearwater
- Shop gifts from more than 100 women-owned businesses and take photos with "Bouji Ms. Claus" in downtown Clearwater during this first-ever market organized by Girl Gang Pinellas. 12pm-4pm Dec. 16. Free.
🎄 Mezzo Market, St. Petersburg
- This monthly street market with more than 100 local vendors and live music takes on a holiday twist. Perfect for the more last-minute shoppers among us. 11am-4pm Dec. 16. Free.
Go deeper: For even more market fun, check out these round-ups from the Tampa Bay Times and That's So Tampa.