# Christmas Markets Near Orlando 2026

> 5 Christmas markets within 40 miles of Orlando, closest first. Closed days, admission and a map, checked against each organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/near/orlando/

5 Christmas and holiday markets within 40 miles of downtown Orlando, closest first, 2 of them within 5 miles. Every one has 2026 dates, read on the organizer's own page.

## 2026 Dates, Closest to Orlando First

| Market and Distance | Dates | Closed | Admission |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Orlando Holiday Market](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/orlando-frontyard-holiday-festival/) Orlando, FL · under a mile from downtown | Nov 27 to Dec 31, 2026 | Closed Mon, Nov 30, Tue, Dec 1, Mon, Dec 7, Tue, Dec 8, Mon, Dec 14, Tue, Dec 15, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25 | Free |
| [Orlando Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/orlando-merry-market/) Orlando, FL · under a mile from downtown | Dec 4 to 22, 2026 | Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, but also open Thu, Dec 17, Mon, Dec 21, Tue, Dec 22 | Free |
| [Christmas Market at Grande Lakes](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/orlando-grande-lakes-christmas-market/) Orlando, FL · 10 miles south | Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | Open every day of its run | Not published |
| [Winter Garden Holiday Market](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/winter-garden-holiday-night-market/) Winter Garden, FL · 13 miles west | Dec 5, 2026 | One day only | Free |
| [Sanford Holiday Market](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/sanford-holly-jolly-holiday-market/) Sanford, FL · 20 miles north | Dec 20, 2026 | One day only | Not published |

Distances are as the crow flies from downtown Orlando; the drive is longer.

## Christmas Light Shows Near Orlando

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Orlando Christmas Lights at Leu Gardens](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/orlando-leu-gardens-dazzling-nights/) Orlando, FL | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [Disney World Christmas Party](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/lake-buena-vista-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party/) Lake Buena Vista, FL | Nov 8 to Dec 22, 2026 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |

Zoo lights, garden trails and drive-through shows within 40 miles. [Every light show we list](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/).

## Staying Over?

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## Worth the Drive From Orlando

The most searched Christmas markets between 40 and 90 miles out.

[Tampa Holiday Market  Tampa, Florida  Nov 12 to 15, 2026  71 miles southwest of Orlando](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/tampa-holiday-gift-market/) [Tampa Christmas Village  Tampa, Florida  Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027  Open days within these dates not yet published  78 miles southwest of Orlando](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/tampa-winter-village/) [Winter Haven Christmas Market  Winter Haven, Florida  Nov 21, 2026  42 miles southwest of Orlando](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/winter-haven-haven-holiday-market/)

## Christmas Markets Near Orlando: Questions

### What is the closest Christmas market to Orlando?

[Orlando Holiday Market](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/orlando-frontyard-holiday-festival/), under a mile from downtown, is the closest with 2026 dates (Nov 27 to Dec 31, 2026).

### When do Christmas markets near Orlando open in 2026?

[Christmas Market at Grande Lakes](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/orlando-grande-lakes-christmas-market/) opens first, on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, and is also the last to close, on Saturday, January 2, 2027.

### Are any Christmas markets near Orlando open after Christmas?

Yes: [Orlando Holiday Market](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/orlando-frontyard-holiday-festival/) (through Dec 31) and [Christmas Market at Grande Lakes](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/orlando-grande-lakes-christmas-market/) (through Jan 2). Each page has the days it is closed, Christmas Day included.

Other cities nearby: [Tampa](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/near/tampa/). By state: [Christmas markets in Florida](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/florida/). Starting somewhere else? [Find the markets closest to your ZIP code](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/#finder). [How we check dates](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/how-we-check/).