# Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in Sarasota–Bradenton, 2026

> We found three Christmas markets and winter events in and around Sarasota–Bradenton with 2026 dates posted: one German-style Christmas market and two holiday markets. One is free to get in. They’re spread over three areas, from Palmetto to Sarasota. Each card has the dates and hours, what it costs to get in, and notes on strollers and things for little kids.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 markets and winter events with 2026 dates
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## Markets and winter events

- **European Holiday Market** at Bradenton Area Convention Center, Palmetto, FL. When: Dec 2 – Dec 6. Type: German-style market. Set up like a European holiday village, indoors. Official page: https://www.europeanholidaymarket.com/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **An Old Florida Christmas** at Manatee Village Historical Park, Bradenton, FL. When: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Price: Free. Type: Holiday market. For kids: Holiday crafts, food trucks and live entertainment. Official page: https://www.manateevillage.org/an-old-florida-christmas (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Atomic Holiday Bazaar** at Robarts Arena, Sarasota Fairgrounds, Sarasota, FL. When: Dec 12 – Dec 13. Time: Dec 12 and 13, noon to 5 p.m. Price: $6 for adults, kids 12 and under free. Tickets are sold at the door only. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Dec 12 and 13, noon to 5 p.m. A vintage and handmade market. Some vendors take cash only. Official page: https://atomicholidaybazaar.com/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Are there Christmas markets in Sarasota–Bradenton in 2026?
European Holiday Market at Bradenton Area Convention Center: Dec 2 – Dec 6. An Old Florida Christmas at Manatee Village Historical Park: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Free. Atomic Holiday Bazaar at Robarts Arena, Sarasota Fairgrounds: Dec 12 – Dec 13. $6 for adults, kids 12 and under free. Tickets are sold at the door only.

### Is there a German Christmas market (Christkindlmarkt) near Sarasota–Bradenton?
European Holiday Market (Palmetto, FL): Dec 2 – Dec 6.

### How do you check these markets?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).