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Holiday Events in Central Florida

Attend all of the amazing events this Holiday season

There are a ton of fun Holiday events to attend this Holiday season. Enjoy spending time at any of the events with friends and family. These Holiday events and experiences will get you into the Holiday spirit.

ICE at Gaylord Palms:

Every year around the Holiday season, the Gaylord Palms resort has a spectacular event called ICE. Gaylord Palms is located in Kissimmee and at this event, guests get to see ice sculptures in a chilly environment. Every year, ICE has a different Holiday themed experience. After walking through ICE, you can warm up with a hot cup of hot chocolate.

Holidays at Old Town:

Another fun event in Kissimmee is to see all the Holiday lights lit up in Old Town Kissimmee at the Holidays at Old Town. You and your family will enjoy being able to visit this little old town that shows their Holiday spirit through all of their Holiday decorations. While visiting Old Town, anyone is also able to listen to live music or see the car show that happens at this location.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party:

Walt Disney World has a wonderful event for anyone to attend. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party happens during the evenings at the Magic Kingdom. There’s a fireworks show, hot cocoa, and cookies that guests will be able to enjoy during their time at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

Universal Orlando Resort Holiday Celebrations:

Another Central Florida theme park that has an extravagant Holiday event is at Universal Orlando Resort Holiday Celebrations. Celebrate the season at this fun-filled theme park. Walk throughout the Universal theme park to experience the joy from the Holiday season at Universal Studios.

Breakfast with Santa:

Located at the Hard Rock Cafe in Orlando is the Breakfast with Santa event. Enjoy being able to celebrate the Holiday season by eating breakfast with Santa at the Hard Rock location.

Lake Monroe’s Lighted Boat Parade:

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On December 21st is the annual Lake Monroe’s Lighted Boat Parade in Sanford. Watch the lights from the boats illuminate the night sky. Bring the whole family to enjoy this Holiday show right from the water. More than thirty boats participate in the wonderful Holiday event. People from all over Central Florida are welcome to attend this event.

Wekiva Island’s Winter Wonderland:

Visit Wekiva Island for an enjoyable winter wonderland experience. During the Wekiva Island’s Winter Wonderland event, guests can spend time with Santa and Mrs. Claus, as well as many other Christmas characters. Keep a calendar for when some of the Holiday movies will be played during the season.

 

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Winter Garden Tis the Season:

Located in Downtown Winter Garden is the Winter Garden Tis the Season Holiday event. Winter Garden Tis the Season event is completely free and filled with lights, music, and more.

Colorful Christmas:

In the Florida Mall is the Crayola Experience. Colorful Christmas is a Holiday event with many activities for all ages. You and your family will have an enjoyable experience at the Colorful Christmas event located at the Crayola Experience. child talking to santa

 

 

Holiday Movie Night at Cranes Roost:

Keep track of all of the Holiday movies being played at Cranes Roost this Holiday season. Bring whatever you feel comfortable having during a movie in the park and relax at Cranes Roost in Altamonte as you view whichever Holiday movie is being played that night. Guests that attend this event can purchase food and beverages.

 

Light Up UCF:

A very popular holiday event that takes place in Central Florida is the Light Up UCF event. While visiting Light Up UCF, visitors are able to get a taste of what it’s like to ice skate in Florida. Visitors can also enjoy seeing the university from up above in the Ferris wheel that they have set up.

Holidays at Legoland:

Legoland is full of Christmas themed legos during this time of the year. Christmas trees, Santas, and much more can be found at Legoland during the Holiday season. People of all ages enjoy coming out to see all of the different legos that they have set up. Another reason that people love coming out to see these legos is that they also happen to be life-size.

 

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Jingle Bells and Brews:

On December 19th in Oviedo is the Jingle Bells and Brews event. At Jingle Bells and Brews, men are able to Holiday shop and get plenty of gift ideas from different beer stations and other vendors.

 

Ugly Sweater Party:

Attend the Ugly Sweater Party at Howl at the Moon Orlando. Wear your favorite ugly sweater while enjoying the live music at this event, as well as, drinks, and dancing. Hanging out at this event, you might have the possibility to win money or prizes. Not only that, but you will love being able to celebrate the Holidays at this magnificent event.

Wall Crawl Orlando:

Not only can you get Christmas photos taken at Wall Crawl Orlando, but on Sunday, December 22nd people that visit can get photos taken with Santa for free. Get a group of friends together, family, or your significant other and head over to Wall Crawl to take some of the best Holiday photos.

A Longwood Christmas:

Longwood Gardens hosts a Longwood Christmas. Purchase your tickets for this event online so that you are guaranteed your spot inside the gardens. Once entering this Christmas winter wonderland, guests have the option to stay until closing if desired.christmas wreath

 

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration:

Head over to SeaWorld for the SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration. Walkthrough the lights and trees set up at this amazing theme park. Attend all of the Christmas shows that go on during this spectacular Holiday event. You can also enjoy checking out all of the beautiful decorations set up around the SeaWorld theme park.

 

Now Snowing Celebration:

Experience a white Christmas in Central Florida courtesy of the event located in Celebration, Florida. Now Snowing Celebration has flurries, an ice skating rink, an express train, and of course the opportunity to chat and get photos with Santa.

White Christmas Orlando:

At the Dr.Phillips Center is the White Christmas Musical. Enjoy watching the White Christmas Musical with friends or family. Kick-off the Holiday season with the White Christmas Musical on December 21st. nutcracker in front of a christmas tree

 

Saint Augustine Night of Lights:

Take a trip over to Saint Augustine to see the Saint Augustine Night of Lights extravaganza. This happens to be one of the best light events that take place in Central Florida. Experience the joy that you will get while visiting the Saint Augustine Night of Lights.

 

Orlando Ballet, The Nutcracker:

Witness the sweet Orlando Ballet of The Nutcracker. Buy tickets online to go out and see the marvelous, talented ballerinas perform The Nutcracker for everyone in Central Florida. The ballet is going on all the way up until the 22nd of December. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience this amazing performance.

Enchant Christmas Market:

Located in St. Petersburg is the Enchant Christmas Market. The Enchant Christmas Market is the largest light maze that’s held at this location. People throughout Central Florida also have the opportunity to be a vendor at this exciting market.

 

Santa at the Christmas Tree:dog with a santa hat

Lakeland has the wonderful Christmas event, Santa at the Christmas Tree. Come to this event with a camera in hand and take photos with Santa. Pets are also welcome at this event.

 

4Rivers Cookie Decorating and Letters to Santa:

Visit 4Rivers on December 20th to attend the cookie decorating event and letters to Santa. Decorate cookies for free while also enjoying an appetizing barbeque meal at 4Rivers. Kids will love being able to attend this event, and be able to design their very own cookie creations.

 

Christmas Town at Busch Gardens:

Busch Gardens is another theme park with a beautiful twinkling Christmas Town experience. Sing along shows, lights, holiday fun, and cheer can all be found at the amazing Christmas Town at Busch Gardens. Not only will you love being able to hang out at the Holiday event, but you can also have a wonderful time hanging out riding the roller coasters, and watching the shows at this location.christmas decorations placed on a wooden table

 

Haines City Christmas Parade:

Another amazing Holiday event that anyone can attend in Central Florida is the Haines City Christmas Parade on December 20th. Celebrate the season with all of the wonderful lights and floats that will take place during this Christmas parade. You will enjoy being able to hang out in the lovely Central Florida weather while watching the parade.

Visit all of the wonderful Holiday Events in Central Florida!

There are so many wonderful events this Holiday season. Get into the Holiday spirit and visit as many of these locations as you possibly can with all of your loved ones! You will love all the lights, shows, and events that take place during the month of December.

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