Christmas Orlando 2018

The 2nd Annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl is here and we want the city of Orlando to join in on the fun. Get that Goodwill sweater, find those tacky holiday pants, and get ready to jingle bell ROCK!

Enjoy a day of FREE holiday fun in Orlando with the family at the Annual Light Up SoDo event on Sunday, December 2nd from 2-6 PM.

Celebrate the season with the most artfully crafted holiday buffet in Orlando. These dazzling feasts include favorites like traditional roast turkey and prime rib, fresh seafood including shrimp and oysters. And don’t forget the delectable desserts!

By Jim Helsinger | Based on the novel by Charles Dickens Back by popular demand, celebrate the holidays with Dickens' classic ghost tale!

Santa Claus will be available for photos at the Eola House all-month long, spreading Christmas cheer.

Come celebrate with Baldwin Park for the FIRST Tree Lighting Ceremony in conjunction with the Baldwin Park First Friday Festival. The event is free to attend, and will be held in the Baldwin Park Village Center on November 30th, at 5:30pm.

Thornton Park Main Street District invites residents to hang ornaments and string lights on the Main Street District’s tree during its Christmas tree decorating event. Santa Claus will also stop by for photos with the children.

It's that magical time of year again! Welcome the holiday season in downtown Winter Garden with live entertainment, vendors, shopping, and children's activities.

The Orlando Concert Band presents a free concert of holiday favorites followed by a program that brings the Christmas spirit to life with a ceremonial lighting of Lake Eola Park’s 72-foot Christmas tree.

For the entire month of December, the storefronts of Downtown Orlando will be “decked out” in festive lights and window decorations in celebration of the holiday season.

Holiday Fair

The Downtown Orlando Partnership, Downtown Arts District Orlando, Church Street District, Thornton Park District and Downtown Development Board are hosting “Deck the Downtown” December 1 – 31.

Discover the joyous holiday traditions of our 11 World Showcase nations at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, Nov. 18th - Dec. 30th, 2018.

The Winter Garden Christmas Parade is a long-standing Winter Garden holiday tradition that will delight spectators and bring in holiday cheer!

All are welcome to visit with Santa during the 2018 holiday season from November 2nd through Christmas Eve.

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra brass family is pleased to present one of the most iconic poems of all time.

The 2nd Annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl is here and we want the city of Orlando to join in on the fun. Get that Goodwill sweater, find those tacky holiday pants, and get ready to jingle bell ROCK!

The City of Longwood will host the 5th annual Christmas Parade through Longwood by way of Ronald Reagan Blvd., north of SR 434. The parade will feature stunning cars, seasonal characters, bands and much more. The parade will kick off at 3:00pm on Dec. 1st

Tis’ the season for joy and celebration! Stop by the Winter Springs Town Center and enjoy the festivities this holiday season with a Christmas tree lighting, local entertainment, and a visit from Santa.

The City of Altamonte Springs, Duke Energy and Magic 107.7 FM present Light Up the Holidays at Cranes Roost Park on December 1st.

From Dec. 1st - Jan. 6th, the Eola Wonderland 72-foot Christmas tree will come alive with a synchronized light and music show while the Lake Eola fountain displays red, green and gold lights to celebrate the holiday season.

To celebrate the spirit of the season, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Full Sail University and Rollins College come together to present Songs of the Season. This free holiday concert and no ticket is required.

Stop by Wekiva Island to drop off your Christmas wish list and take pictures with Santa. ?? Choose from 10 different dates throughout the month of December to hang with Old St. Nick!

Join Guys With Ties Philanthropy for our Hope for the Holidays Holiday Party to end human trafficking! For one night, join hundreds of fun people and enjoy an OPEN BAR FROM 9-10:30 with music, dancing, celebration, and special entertainment.

Will’s A Faire, the one day retro, vintage, local and handmade market is back at Will’s Pub for our Holiday Season December 2nd 2018.

Enjoy a day of FREE holiday fun in Orlando with the family at the Annual Light Up SoDo event on Sunday, December 2nd from 2-6 PM.

The City of Winter Park invites you to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season as the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents its annual Holiday Pops concert in Winter Park’s charming Central Park.

Standing Ovation Talent Group Presents Christmas Dance Celebration at Dr. Phillips Center.

LADIES LOVE THURSDAYS at Graffiti Junktion Thornton Park. 1/2 off all your liquid provisions from 3pm until close. Your favorite calls, cocktails, craft beer, wine by the glass or bottle, grab your friends and come on out to Graffiti Junktion!

The College Park Main Street District invites residents to Holiday on the Drive, a free event on Edgewater Drive, which will be shut down and transformed into a winter wonderland.

Join family, friends and Mickey too for an oh-so-jolly holiday celebration in Orlando!

The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and the City of Winter Park are proud to host “Winter on the Avenue,” a kickoff to the holiday season presented by Westminster Winter Park. The holiday street party will include a flurry of activities from 5 to 10 p.m.

The annual Holiday in the Park event is filled with thousands of colorful lights, dancing light shows, holiday tree lighting, SNOW, train ride, face painting with Santa's elves, balloon artist, food vendors and of course a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus!

The Nutcracker Ballet and other free dance showcases light up the night this holiday season at Rosen Shingle Creek.

Every week during the holiday season, a free movie will be played at the Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park. This week’s free holiday movie is “Polar Express,” an animated film based on the children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg.

Orlando Ballet presents the cherished holiday tradition, The Nutcracker! Let your imagination fly as you join Clara on a spectacular journey through waltzing snowflakes, mischievous mice and dancing confectionery with the iconic Sugar Plum Fairy!

SiriusXM Presents THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA’S 15TH ANNIVERSARY CHRISTMAS ROCKS! TOUR coming to Hard Rock Live on December 7th

Children's Christmas Party. Please call 407-859-1460 to sign your child up as space is limited.

The Loop West is welcoming Santa in a big way at this year's Holiday celebration! We invite you to experience the first annual SantaFest on Saturday, December 8th.

Come celebrate Christmas with the critters at Christmas in the Cloud hosted at Amazing Animals INC's wildlife sanctuary! $10 per person at the door

Holiday Fun Is On the Way at MetroWest WinterFest 2018! Free Community Event on December 8 from 4-8 p.m. is Open to the Public

Winter Spark Baldwin Park returns to New Broad St this holiday season! On December 8th, bring out the family for a night of food trucks, artist performances, photos with Santa, and a parade!

Saturday, December 8 at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 9 at 5:30 p.m. St. Luke’s Traditional Worship Presents their annual Christmas Concert: This is Christmas

Music icon Barry Manilow is taking the stage for a special holiday engagement, A Very Barry Christmas, where fans will see Manilow perform his greatest hits as well as Christmas favorites at Orlando’s Amway Center on Saturday, December 8.

A beautiful Winter Wonderland of festive holiday activities at a luxurious property in Orlando is free when dining at the hotel.

It's our last show of the year and we are going out in style! Dress in your snazzy best and join us for a Holiday Vintage Burlesque Extravaganza. Beautiful classic burlesque, cabaret singers, Holiday music, themed drinks and so much more.

Have breakfast with Santa at The Alfond Inn

Come find that special gift for all your love ones at the Sweetwater-Wekiva Holiday Market. Bring the kids and let them see Santa from 11-1pm. Food trucks, market vendors, and craft vendors!

A Celebration tradition! Join Celebration Town Center 20th Annual Now Snowing event nightly November 24th through December 31st.

Taking photos with Santa is the perfect way to create lasting memories for the holidays. Get into the festive spirit by making a trip to visit the big guy at Altamonte Mall!

It's time for holiday photos with Santa! Bring your kids to see Santa at the Florida Mall in the Center Court Nov. 9 through Dec. 24.

Experience the ultimate ho-ho-holiday encounter when you meet—and snap pics with—the jolly old elf himself.

AEG Presents: David Archuleta's Christmas Tour at Plaza LIVE

Presents: Family Christmas Movie Night 2018 Celebrate this Christmas season with St. Luke's at our Family Christmas Movie Night on Friday, December 14th! This year's festivities under the stars is one that you will not want to miss.

Rock into the holiday season with strings sensation violectric at the 6th Annual “Violectric Holiday Show” on Friday, December 14 at Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando.

Enjoy a day of live blues & jazz during the holiday season as they play covers of your favorite Christmas tunes. Eat from our many food trucks and enjoy shopping from our craft & merchandise vendors for those last minute Christmas gifts.

The Annual Winter Park Holiday Boat Parade and Ski Show takes place December 15th at Rollins College.

Come Celebrate the holidays with us at The 2nd Annual JINGLE JAM 2018 in Historic Downtown Sanford FL. This is a Family and Pet-friendly event and is free to the public.

What's Cooler than Cool? Ice, Carved. Orlando's top chefs put their chansaw skills to the test, battling each other - and the Florida weather - for top honors in our annual, outdoor ice carving competition at Rosen Plaza on December 15th.

The 11th Annual Holiday Lights ride is coming up! Want to put a new "spin" on taking in the festive holiday lights displays? Let's do it by bicycle. ohh and ahh our way around town on a 6 mile kid friendly ride.

Every week during the holiday season, a free movie will be played at the Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park. This week’s free holiday movie is “The Santa Clause,” starring Tim Allen.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE live at Amway Center December 15th.

The Lake Nona Lights are available for viewing starting November 23rd - New Years.

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is where holiday memories are made, with festive shopping, delicious food, and stunning live shows inspired by the natural world. The celebration brings the season to the sea on select nights, Nov. 17 - Dec. 31st.

Ready for some fresh holiday fun? This year the Audubon Park Garden District Main Street program is encouraging our member businesses to bring their A game to decorating this holiday season by hosting a decorating contest

AEG Presents & The Plaza Live Present John Waters: A John Waters Christmas at Plaza Live December 17, 2018

CENTRAL FLORIDA’S ULTIMATE WINTER WONDERLAND LIGHT UP UCF RETURNS FOR ITS ELEVENTH ANNUAL SEASON AT CFE ARENA ON NOVEMBER 16.

CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY presents Wonderland is an all-new concert experience featuring the cast of Cirque Musica together with your favorite holiday songs performed by a live symphony orchestra.

FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas, December 18–23 at the Walt Disney Theater.

Personal Encounter with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Strolling Holiday Carolers at the Lobby and throughout the Hotel

Celebrate your holidays the LEGOLAND way! This jolly time of year features a combination of seasonal shows, special treats, twinkling lights and more during Christmas Bricktacular and Kids’ New Year’s Party!

The 7th Annual Christmas Light Ride! takes place on Saturday, December 22, at 7 pm! Take a ride through Ivanhoe Village and College Park to take in the great light displays. Ride will be about 6 miles, all bikes welcome! Be sure to decorate your bike.

Put a little mischief in your merry when Universal Orlando unwraps a resort-wide celebration that will elevate your holiday season.

Start a fresh holiday tradition and join us on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for endless paella at Tapa Toro on I-Drive.

Celebrate Christmas OPA style with our family-style menu for 4, live belly dancing entertainment, in-house DJ and lots of dancing. Regular dinner menu also available.

Celebrate Christmas in Orlando with a traditional holiday family dinner at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.

Savor a delicious holiday buffet at luxurious resort for $69.95, plus tax and service charge; $29.95 plus tax and service charge for children ages 4-11. Children 3 and younger eat free. Florida residents enjoy a 25 percent discount.

Join the countless hotel guests who’ve made the B-Line Diner a staple for around-the-clock, comforting classics. https://www.hyatt.com/content/dam/hotel/propertysites/assets/regency/mcoro/documents/en_us/dining/b-line-diner/2018-B-Line-Christmas-Menu.pdf

Christmas day only. Reservations recommended. Plus service charge and sales tax. Not valid with any other offers or discounts.

Join us for a holiday feast at Valencia Restaurant at The Grove Resort & Spa Orlando.

Christmas Day Buffet with Entertainment

Feast on beautiful views of the Grotto Pool. https://www.hyatt.com/content/dam/hotel/propertysites/assets/regency/mcoro/documents/en_us/dining/urban-tide/2018-Urban-Tide-Christmas-Menu.pdf

Celebrate the season with the most artfully crafted holiday buffet in Orlando. These dazzling feasts include favorites like traditional roast turkey and prime rib, fresh seafood including shrimp and oysters. And don’t forget the delectable desserts!

Savor a delectable Christmas buffet with holiday favorites including Charred Herb Lamb and Slow-Roasted Striploin carving stations and a bounty of salads, sides and desserts. Complemented with live entertainment and activites for the kids.

WINESDAY @ Graffiti Junktion Thornton Park SPECIALS: $2 House Wines and Bubbles $3 Fireball $3 Tullamore Dew shots! We have POP CULTURE Trivia each and every Wednesday Night at 8pm with the legend Mike Greening!