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A flurry of tropical holiday magic is coming to Island H2O Water Park with the park’s all-new “Holiday Nights” immersive island-themed holiday spectacle. During 44 nights, hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, themed displays, unique photo spots, live entertainment, and tantalizingly themed treats and gifts will transform Island H2O Water Park into an extravaganza for the whole […]
Come Experience the new Santa Workshop Experience! Free covered parking, complimentary valet after 4pm, and a free ride on The Wheel in a festive capsule for kids with photo purchase, plus discounted rates for additional riders. Make unforgettable memories! From November 10th through December 24th, ICON Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland completed […]
A new Walt Disney World Resort nighttime holiday party, Jollywood Nights, is a separately ticketed event that will feature sparking decor, modern beats derived from holiday classics, craft cocktails, decadent dishes and the return of the nighttime fireworks spectacular: Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!
Dinos In Lights is back for the Holidays! Come check out your favorite giants in a whole new light in a holiday show playing every 30 minutes from 11 am - 3 pm
Ringing in the holiday season isJunie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (November 13 – December 23, 2023).Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.’s fun. So, when Junie B. draws May’s name for Secret […]
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will transform at night into the Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild! Experience the Zoo like you’ve never seen it before! See dozens of all-new, hand-constructed lantern displays illuminated by thousands of LED lights around the Zoo on a 3/4 mile path. Celebrate the art, beauty and wonder […]
Colorful Christmas Crew is back! Can you help Santa and his friends save the holiday? Plus enjoy some SNOWtastic adventures as you go! Meet our animatronic Christmas characters and listen to them tell stories as you solve their riddles. Step inside a life-sized snowglobe, watch a light show starring Scarlet and her singing reindeer friends. […]
From the moment you approach the tent, we will transport you back in time to the golden days of the traveling circus where an amazing assortment of aerialists, acrobats, jugglers, hand-balancers, comedic jokesters, daredevils, magicians and more are waiting with bated breath to dazzle you in what we're sure you'll say is the most intimate […]
Dazzling Nights will transform Leu Gardens into a stunning winter wonderland featuring dazzling lights, shining forests, magical displays, music, and beautiful sculptures! This year's highlights: Some of your returning favorites! Beautiful, Moroccan Lanterns hanging from the trees overhead Fun, interactive lights that light up when you jump on them A beautiful, brigh, 70' long […]
Picture this: you relaxing with your delicious ice-cold WBC beer while your kids have their own version of happy hour with activities, crafts and snacks. Sounds like a dream! The details: 🧩Sensory stations, crafts, games, and snacks available for $8 per child (2 and up), children under 2 are free 🍺Beer specials available until 4 […]
Enjoy a specialty Holiday menu suitable for the whole family, including a selection of finger sandwiches, scones with our homemade Devonshire cream & preserve, savory bites, festive petite desserts & unlimited loose-leaf tea. $48 per person *Vegetarian options available upon request, must be specified when booking *Events are non-refundable Groups larger than 7 guests, call […]
One of Central Florida’s favorite holiday traditions is back for its 8th year at Wekiva Island! Winter Wonderland will run from Dec. 1-Dec. 25, bringing holiday décor, a Christmas Tree Forest and a calendar packed with events. New this year is the interactive Santa’s Workshop, with activities for the kids and the chance to visit […]
Kick off the holiday season as Central Park is transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with a tree lighting, menorah lighting, carolers, snow slides, s'mores and a visit from Santa.
This festive celebration promises an evening of joy, laughter, and unforgettable holiday spirit. The highlight of the event is the Ugly Sweater Contest, where participants are invited to showcase their most outrageous, creative, and downright ugly holiday sweaters. With categories including “Best Couple,” “Most Festive,” and “Best DIY Creation,” attendees have the chance to win […]
Bring the family to watch a movie under the stars! Enjoy food trucks, games, and the box office hit Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and head to your favorite spot for this annual holiday event. A long-standing Winter Garden holiday tradition will delight spectators and bring in holiday cheer! Do not forget to look for the Big Guy himself at the end of the parade! The Winter Garden Christmas Parade kicks off at […]
Hundreds of the state's top Yo-Yo professionals and players of all skill levels will gather at Dezerland Park to face off in the Florida State Yo-Yo Contest. It all kicks off at 11:30 a.m. with a yo-yo World Champions Autograph signing, followed by an exciting day of competition and an awards ceremony at 3:30 […]
Enjoy a day of family fun at the Rollins Museum of Art! Engage with the current exhibitions through art activities, performances, and docent-led exhibition highlights tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Fall Fling is an ALL-AGES event, FREE and open to the community. No sign-up or registration is required. This event takes place both […]
Celebrate Japanese culture with a FREE fun-filled and educational day for the whole family. Activities include origami, story time, Kashiman Dojo sword and archery demonstrations, Friends of Koto music performance, and a hands-on watercolor painting activity for all ages. Food trucks will be onsite. RSVP by November 26, 2023 for FREE admission
Get ready to enjoy a classic at Wekiva Island on Dec. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. We’re showing The Polar Express under the stars in our Christmas Tree Forest. Bring all of your family and friends, a warm blanket and your holiday cheer. Popcorn will be available for purchase. Admission to Wekiva Island is […]
Lake Nona’sOh, What Fun! Holiday FestivalReturns this December This December, Lake Nona Town Center will unveil a winter wonderland like no other. Get ready to step into the whimsical Peppermint Square at the heart of the town, where the free Oh, What Fun! Holiday Festival promises to dazzle and delight families on select nights from December 7 […]
Get in the holiday spirit with the CFCArts Community Choir in their latest production—and return of a local holiday tradition—Christmas at the Movies: A Very Merry Sequel. Featuring a talented cast of actors, dancers, a 50-piece orchestra, and nearly 300 singers from across Central Florida, this show is a must-see for anyone looking to experience […]
Bring your chairs and blankets to watch "Yogi's First Christmas" in the Cranes Roost Park plaza! This family-friendly event is free to the public. Food and beverages available for purchase.
The Fall Youth Academy production is Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. (December 8 – 10, 2023), a musical adaptation of the beloved film with music by award-winning songwriting team of Disney’s Frozen, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Featuring fun songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With The Flow,” Finding Nemo Jr. brings a vibrant […]
Enjoy live music from artists performing holiday hits and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Plaza. Food and beverages available for purchase. Admission is free.
Orlando Ballet Presents World Premiere: The Nutcracker Orlando Ballet celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a groundbreaking World Premiere of The Nutcracker, featuring new choreography, costumes, sets, and stage elements, promising to create lasting holiday traditions. Artistic Director, Jorden Morris and a team of world-renowned designers spent three years reimagining this Broadway-caliber production set to Tchaikovsky's […]
Come for memorable morning of art and exploration at the Rollins Museum of Art! Family Studio engages young children and their favorite adult in fun, interactive experiences inspired by our current exhibitions. Each program includes an exclusive tour, story time and art activity. (Ages 5-10).
Join us for a jolly morning drawing and painting a Snowman, decorating your own festive stocking, other crafts, games and the appearance of the Grinch!- You will take your handmade gifts home!! For Kids 4 and up!
Fresh from the North Pole, tons of fun at Center Lake Park! With the purchase of an all inclusive wristband, you will have unlimited access to all the different activities, rides, and attractions.
Curl up in a Christmas Tree Forest and watch a holiday classic! Head to Wekiva Island for an outdoor showing of The Santa Clause December 10 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your blankets and lawn chair. Popcorn will be available for purchase. Admission to Wekiva Island is $5, but the movie is free. […]
Bring your chairs and blankets to watch "Unaccompanied Minors" in the Cranes Roost Park plaza! This family-friendly event is free to the public. Food and beverages available for purchase.
This is not your ordinary Gingerbread House activity! We're taking this festive tradition to the next level and are making it a FUN challenge steeped in STEAM & Culinary deliciousness.
Lil' STEAM-ers and Moms will enjoy listening to, "The Gingerbread Man," and baking some yummy characters that they will decorate and enjoy. Mommy & Me (PreK4-K6)
Enjoy live music from artists performing holiday hits and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Plaza. Food and beverages available for purchase. Admission is free.
Sprinkle a little magic onto your 2023 holiday celebrations with The Central Florida Ballet's world-renowned production of The Nutcracker! From snowflakes to sword fights to the Christmas tree that reaches the sky, The Nutcracker promises to delight the whole family!
The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. features all of your favorite characters, including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon […]
If you're looking for a festive way for your kids to celebrate the holidays, look no further - drop them off for a STEAM-TASTIC night of fun! Price includes a Gingerbread House Kit & a Pizza meal.Ages 5-14
Enjoy a Christmas movie at Southern Hill Farms! Make special memories with friends and family while enjoying Christmas Fun at the Farm! Come early and enjoy bounce pillows, carousel, yard games, covered playground, fire pits with s’mores and more! Our Southern Hill Farms Food Trucks and Bakery will be offering food and beverage options, along […]
Ready for some holiday mischief? The Grinch, Cindy Lou Who and the Whoville Elves are visiting Wekiva Island! Join us for some fun and photo ops from 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 17—it’s the real deal! And as if it can’t get any better than that, at 7 p.m. we’re showing The Grinch on the […]
Sprinkle a little magic onto your 2023 holiday celebrations with The Central Florida Ballet's world-renowned production of The Nutcracker! From snowflakes to sword fights to the Christmas tree that reaches the sky, The Nutcracker promises to delight the whole family! Premiering in 2001, CFB’s Nutcracker production boasts sophisticated pyrotechnics to punctuate magical moments in the […]
The City of Altamonte Springs is excited to offer Santa Tuesday. Bring your camera and wish list to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Cranes Roost Park tower. Pets are not permitted.
Enjoy an evening of holiday music by LeAnne Rimes on her Joy: The Holiday Tour.
Bring your chairs and blankets to watch "Fred Claus" in the Cranes Roost Park plaza! This family-friendly event is free to the public. Food and beverages available for purchase.
Come enjoy some creative & delicious fun at our Paint & Bake event. Guests will take home a Winter -themed canvas and dessert plate. We provide Art & Recipe kit for each guest. (Ages 7-Adult)
Tis' the season to take Movie Night to the next level! Kids will gather with friends and peers to watch a curated, compilation of fun, family-friendly Christmas Flicks. Ages 5-14
Enjoy live music from artists performing holiday hits and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Plaza. Food and beverages available for purchase. Admission is free.
Countdown to Christmas in our Cooking Studio by making up a batch of delicious Christmas cookies that are as beautiful and festive as they are delicious! (Ages 7-Adult)
The moon has fascinated stargazers since the beginning of time. Students will deepen their understanding of the Moon through explorative stations and a cool Art Project. Ages 7-14
Grab your squad and ring in the new year with Aloma Bowl! The favorite bowling alley will have both day and night options to bring the fun to everyone. The daytime fun runs from open to 7 p.m. and includes $15 for 2 games, shoes and a $5 game card. Then, starting at 9 p.m., […]
Roll into the New Year at Boardwalk Bowl! We’re ringing in 2024 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 and have a variety of packages for guests. Guests can reserve a lane or two for the entire evening or for two hours. Walk-in rates are also available. The center will have a live DJ, […]
Families can ring in the New Year during the afternoon with Colorful family fun! -DJ dance party from 12:00pm - 4:00pm with DJ Sarah Masters -Mid-day countdowns at 1:00pm & 3:00pm with a streamer launch to ring in the New Year -Character Appearance by Sunny the Crayon Special crafts & coloring pages available all […]