Florida's holiday markets and town Christmas nights run from Nov 21 to Dec 24 in 2026, and most are one night or one weekend. These ten range from a German style Christkindlmarkt in Kissimmee and another in Lake Worth to a Victorian market in Fernandina Beach and candlelit island strolls on Sanibel. Each date and hour below is taken from the organizer's own page, and details an organizer has not posted yet are left out.
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Christmas Walk in Mount Dora
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The 34th annual Christmas Walk fills Sunset Park and downtown Mount Dora from 6 to 9 p.m. The listing features Santa, jugglers, carolers and a petting zoo, and it is marked free.
Insider note — The listing gives Sunset Park as the location, so start there.
Dickens on Centre
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A Victorian Christmas market and holiday festival on Centre Street in historic downtown Fernandina Beach, free to the public. The market runs 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, with two stages, roaming performers and Tiny Tim's Kid Zone with visits with St. Nick.
Insider note — Parking is limited, and free parking and trolleys are at 11th Street and Central Park. The Parade of Paws steps off at 10 a.m. Saturday from Centre and 4th Streets.
The Christmas Market at Colonial Quarter
A nightly Christmas market at the Colonial Quarter, listed daily from Saturday, Nov 21 through Thursday, Dec 24, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. It has shopping, live music, kids' activities and holiday photo backdrops, and Santa is there on weekends.
Insider note — It is closed on Thanksgiving, and the 2026 vendor list had not been confirmed when we checked.
Winter on the Avenue
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Winter Park's tree lighting night, centered on Central Park just east of the train station, with a countdown led by the mayor, a menorah lighting, strolling carolers along Park Avenue and snow slides at Morse Blvd. and Park Ave. The city says it is free and open to the public.
Insider note — Santa arrives at 6:30 p.m. and is available for visits and photos until 8 p.m. The Morse Museum offers free admission from 4 p.m.
Christkindlmarkt at Krush Brau Park
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A German Christmas market with vendors selling handmade crafts, ornaments and decorations, carol singers and brass bands, a Christmas pyramid, a Nativity scene and photos with St. Nikolaus. Gluhwein, gingerbread, roasted nuts, bratwurst and pretzels are on the menu.
Insider note — Admission is free with a timed entry slot you reserve ahead. Food, drink and shopping are pay as you go. The page gives Noon to 10 p.m. but shows a different hours line in its archive, so confirm the hours.
Christkindlmarkt at the American German Club
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A traditional German Christmas market at the American German Club, 5111 Lantana Road, open 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. It has gluhwein, German beer and food, folk dances, and a lantern parade led by Santa and the Christkind, with a tree lighting by Santa at around 6:30 p.m.
Insider note — The event is held rain or shine.
Sanibel Luminary Holiday Stroll
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The Sanibel and Captiva Chamber's listing for the 40th annual stroll promises Santa visits, photos with Santa, a live nativity scene, music and activities for the whole family. Island businesses show off decorated storefronts, and the listing says admission is free.
Insider note — The listing mentions a Captiva portion on Saturday, Dec 5, so check the chamber page for which night suits you.
Christmas on 5th Avenue South
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Naples' 5th Avenue South lists a Christmas celebration on Friday, Dec 4 from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Dec 5 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with festive lights, live music and family friendly activities. The tree lighting begins at about 6 p.m. on Friday.
Insider note — The page says the day long Christmas market details were still coming soon, and restaurant reservations are made directly with each restaurant.
Dade City Christmas Stroll
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Historic Downtown Dade City's 42nd annual Christmas Stroll, a festive evening of holiday activities for families and friends around Meridian St. and 7th St.
Insider note — The organizer page lists the location as Meridian St. and 7th St. and does not post an activity schedule yet.
Winter Festival and Holiday Stroll at Cascades Park
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The city's 40th annual Winter Festival, a Celebration of Lights, Music and the Arts, runs 3 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec 5 with food vendors, arts and crafts, Candy Cane Lane in McCarty Park and four entertainment stages. The lighting ceremony is at 6 p.m. and the nighttime holiday parade at 7:10 p.m. A separate Holiday Stroll at Cascades Park is Saturday, Dec 12, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Insider note — The Cascades Park stroll offers free hot cocoa and an Imagination Fountain show every fifteen minutes.
Good to know
Where are the Christkindlmarkts in Florida in 2026?
Krush Brau Park in Kissimmee holds a Christkindlmarkt Nov 21 to 22, and the American German Club in Lake Worth holds one Dec 12 to 13.
When is the Mount Dora Christmas Walk in 2026?
The 34th annual Christmas Walk is Friday, Dec 4, 2026 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Sunset Park and downtown Mount Dora, and the listing says it is free.
When is Dickens on Centre in Fernandina Beach?
The market is Dec 11 to 13, 2026 on Centre Street in historic downtown, open Friday 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Which Florida Christmas market is open nightly?
The Christmas Market at the Colonial Quarter in St. Augustine is listed daily from Nov 21 to Dec 24, 2026 from 5 to 10 p.m., closed on Thanksgiving.
Which Florida Christmas night is held in Winter Park?
Winter on the Avenue is Friday, Dec 4, 2026 from 5 to 9 p.m. in Central Park and on Park Avenue, and the city says it is free and open to the public.
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