Back for its eighth season, Light Up UCF “50 Nights of Music, Lights and Ice”, provides Central Florida families and residents with an affordable place to celebrate the holidays. Running from November 13 through January 3 outside CFE Arena, Light Up UCF has become a holiday tradition. The Holiday Film Festival features a lineup of family favorites on […]
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Holiday Events at Orlando Theme Parks
Celebrate the holiday season in Orlando at the world-famous theme parks. From feel-good parades, thousands of lights, and festive shows, the holidays are more magical in Central Florida. Check out these things to do during the holidays at the Orlando theme parks. Holidays Around the World at Epcot Celebrate the unique traditions of the season from around […]
Holiday Lights Drive Through in Moss Park
Make sure to put this one on your calendar. Drive your family and friends through a fantasy of color, lights and design December 18-23, 2014 at Moss Park Light Up the Wild. The ancient oaks and country roads through Moss Park will be bedazzled with twinkling color and animated displays. Nightly drives happen from 6:30 p.m. […]
Light Up the Holidays at Altamonte Springs
The City of Altamonte Springs will Light Up the Holidays on Saturday, December 6, 2014 starting at 5 p.m. with over 200,000 lights and 100 holiday displays throughout Cranes Roost Park. Enjoy a night of music, entertainment, fireworks and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus. The highlight of this festive event is the massive tree reaching a towering […]
Festival of Trees at Orlando Museum of Art
Jump start the holiday season with Christmas trees, sparkling decorations and live music at Orlando Museum of Art’s 28th Annual Festival of Trees. The Orlando Museum of Art will become a vibrant wonderland of holiday elegance with designer decorated trees, wreathes and gingerbread creations (all for sale). The little kids will enjoy a Toyland Town activity area and […]
Holiday Street Party in College Park
College Park shuts down Edgewater Drive for a night of celebration on the street during Holiday on the Drive. Family-friendly activities include visits with Santa, bounce houses, train rides, pony rides, food vendors and live music. Stroll along the drive to support local businesses, quaint shops and local restaurants. When: Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 5 p.m. […]
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 […]
Cheap holiday event: Winter Park ice skating
Most don’t think of 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 now through Sunday, January 8th. When: Now through January 8th Monday-Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. to […]
Free event: Holiday on the Drive, College Park
College Park shuts down Edgewater Drive for a night of celebration on the street during Holiday on the Drive. Family-friendly activities include visits with Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, food vendors and live music. Stroll along the drive to support local businesses, quaint shops and local restaurants. When: Thursday, December 1st from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. […]
