The Junior League of Tampa’s Holiday Gift Market Celebrates 22 Years of Giving Back 

Shop for a cause and make a difference in our community! The 22nd annual Holiday Gift Market (HGM), The Junior League of Tampa’s largest fundraising event, is a Tampa tradition featuring over 200 specialty merchants. Shop for everyone on your list from a wide variety of clothing and jewelry, holiday décor, home goods, food and children’s items.

The Junior League of Tampa commits 100% of the net proceeds from this event to funding our community projects and programs, which impact more than 30,000 women, children and families in Hillsborough County every year.

This year’s Holiday Gift Market runs from Nov. 6-9 and features a record number of merchants, making this the largest HGM yet!

2025 Featured Events and Perks:

Preview Night + VIP Preview Party

Get first dibs on all the best that Holiday Gift Market has to offer! Enjoy an evening of shopping, live music, interactive photo ops and more, with concessions available for purchase so you can sip while you shop. Preview Night takes place Thursday, Nov. 6, from 7-10 p.m. The V.I.P. Preview Party is from 6-10 p.m. and includes an exclusive gift bag, a selection of hors d’oeuvres and desserts and hand-crafted cocktails.

New this year: the option to purchase a VIP Preview Party Table for up to eight of your best friends plus bubbly! (availability is limited).

Bargain Bracelet

Purchase a Bargain Bracelet for $18 in advance or $20 the day of the event to save 10% off all merchants when you spend $25 or more at a booth! Bracelets will sell out.

Santa Snaps

Santa will be at the Market for photos Saturday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $20 per group.

Cookies With Mr. Claus

Kids can decorate cookies with Santa on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 12:30 -2 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 9 from 1-2:30 p.m.; $15 per child.

Bracelet Workshop with Little Words Project

Create a meaningful, custom bracelet with Little Words Project during small-group sessions on Saturday, Nov. 8, and Sunday, Nov. 9, from 2-2:45 p.m., where participants will get to design and create their own bracelet using a variety of beads and letter charms; $35 per person.

Festive Floral Workshops by Pugs & Petals

Pumpkin Centerpiece: Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to noon.
Vintage Bouquet Workshop: Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8 from 1-2 p.m.
Celebrate the season with a warm and whimsical floral workshop led by Pugs & Petals. Design your own show-stopping centerpiece perfect for your Thanksgiving table – choose from an autumn-inspired pumpkin display or a hand-tied bouquet using seasonal blooms and carefully selected pages from vintage books for a touch of literary charm; $40 (pumpkin) or $35 (bouquet) per person.

DIY Winter Wood Workshop

Drop the kids off for a festive morning of creativity at our DIY Winter Wood Workshop led by AR Workshop Tampa. Designed for ages 5+, this supervised, hands-on event lets children create a holiday-themed 10 by 10 wood sign to keep or gift, while parents enjoy a stress-free shopping break. Choose from two Sunday sessions: 9:30-11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $40 per child.

Build-A-Teddy!

Make your child’s holiday extra warm and fuzzy by letting them create their own cuddly teddy bear to take home, complete with a T-shirt to decorate, a wishing star to tuck inside and an official adoption certificate. Friday, Nov. 7, from 12-1 p.m. or 2-3 p.m.; $25 per child.

Candle Making and Cheer

Ignite your creativity and craft your own custom candle masterpiece made from clean ingredients with Jennstone Candle Co. at this exclusive candle-making workshop on Saturday, Nov. 8, and Sunday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.; $35 per person (early bird pricing).

WHEN:

Preview Night:

Thursday, Nov. 6 (special event ticket required)

• 6-10 p.m. Preview Party VIP Ticket Admission
• 7-10 p.m. Preview Night General Ticket Admission

General Admission:

• Friday, Nov. 7: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  Saturday, Nov. 8: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  Sunday, Nov. 9: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE:

Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall & Entertainment Hall
4800 US Highway 301 N., Tampa, FL 33610

COST:

General Admission: $10, advance sales, at HolidayGiftMarket.org until Nov. 6 and increase to $12, day of the event (note: cashless ticket entry at gate). Tickets are valid from Friday to Sunday for one-day entry only. FREE Admission for children aged 5 and under.

PARKING:

$10 per car in advance or $12 at the gate (cash, credit or debit accepted); paid to the Florida State Fairgrounds (not related to The Junior League of Tampa).

MORE DETAILS:

The Junior League of Tampa commits 100% of the Holiday Gift Market’s net proceeds to fund League efforts in the areas of basic needs, education and child welfare.

“When you shop at Holiday Gift Market or attend a Market special event, you are not just supporting a small business, you are also reinvesting in the community through projects, advocacy efforts, and grant programs,” says League member Lauren Rice. “The Holiday Gift Market is the reason the League can fund projects like the Diaper Bank and Love Bundles.”

*Presented by The Junior League of Tampa | Originally published in November 2025 of Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine