There are two more weekends to experience free and cheap holiday festivities at University of Central Florida. UCF transforms into a winter fun zone at the annual event, Light Up UCF, with free light shows, free outdoor holiday movies, rides and attractions including ice-skating, an ice slide and photos with Santa. The last night of the event […]
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Snow in Mount Dora
It might be a white Christmas after all. Kids (and kids at heart) can sled down a hill of real snow in Mount Dora at Donnelly Park on December 15, 2012 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Leu’s Holiday House
The Leu House Museum, a fully restored 19th century home, is decking the halls with Christmas trees and festive decorations. Leu’s Holiday House is included with garden admission or you can experience it for free on the first Monday of the month, December 3, 2012. When: November 19 – January 2, 2012 Where: Harry P. […]
Winter Park ice skating
Most don’t picture ice-skating when dreaming of a Florida winter, but Winter Park has created a tradition of gliding on ice in Central Park. The city’s annual holiday ice skating rink is open November 16 through January 6, 2013. When: November 16 – January 6 Monday-Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. […]
Visit with Santa Claus in Orlando
It’s not too late to share your Christmas wishes with Santa. Add your name to the nice list by visiting Santa Claus in Orlando. Check out Santa’s scheduled stops from About.com.
Orlando holidays: things to do
The holidays are approaching and there are plenty of ways to experience a Florida Christmas without going far or breaking the bank. UCF transforms into a winter fun zone with free light shows, free outdoor holiday movies, ice skating, ice slide, rides and photos with Santa at the annual Light Up UCF event running now through January 1st. […]
Free dance classes
The Center for Contemporary Dance is opening its doors to new students for the holidays. During the Holiday Open House, you can take two free dance classes. The programs are designed to provide students of all ages—from novice to professional—with vast experiences in classical, post-classical and world dance forms. Follow the instructions on this link […]
Free holiday concert at Lake Eola
Celebrate the season with a free Holiday Concert by the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra at the Lake Eola Band Shell. When: Saturday, December 10th at 2 p.m. Where: Lake Eola Band Shell, Downtown Orlando Cost: Free
Free holiday event: meet Santa Claus
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus are taking time out of their busy schedules to visit Winter Park, Florida. You better have been nice this year—he will make rounds on his sleigh through Winter Park neighborhoods. Continue the holiday fun at the holiday ice skating rink. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus appearances: Monday, December 12th […]
Free holiday event: Old Town Christmas
Old Town Christmas arrives December 2nd. Stroll down the festive street, take family photos with Santa and shop for holiday gifts. If you are visiting on Friday or Saturday evening, check out the free car cruises too. Where: Old Town in Kissimmee When: December 2nd – 23rd Monday – Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday […]