The holiday events in Orlando continue this weekend as we gear up for another fun-filled weekend in The City Beautiful. There will be holiday parades, horse-drawn carriage rides, Christmas light festivals, and more! Our weekly list of things to do in Orlando this weekend will surely have you in the holiday spirit and enjoying all that Orlando has to offer!
Orlando Nightlife
Naughty or Nice Boxi Park Holiday Party
When: Friday, December 13th at 7:00 PM
Where: Boxi Park Lake Nona
Have you been Naughty or Nice this year? Have a favorite holiday outfit to prove it? Celebrate the season with Boxi Park and Dj Emcee and dance all night in your most festive outfit and receive a complimentary welcome drink!
Victorian Era Christmas Party
When: Saturday, December 14th at 7:00 PM
Where: The Basin Sanford
Come step back in time at Henrys Depot with DJ Vlad playing "The Best Christmas Music You've Never Heard"! There will be a best-dressed contest, vintage cocktails and lots of holiday fun!
SantaCon Orlando 2019
When: Saturday, December 14th at 8:00 PM
Where: Frosty's Christmastime Lounge
SantaCon Orlando is an annual event uniting all Santas for one last night on the town before heading back to the North Pole to prepare for the biggest job of the year. Be there, or be on the naughty list! Dress up as Senta and help spread holiday cheer throughout Downtown Orlando.
Family-Friendly Events in Orlando
Snow Fest 2019
When: Saturday, December 14th at 2:00 PM
Where: RDV Sportsplex Ice Den
Enjoy Central Florida’s favorite winter family event! During Snow Fest, attendees can ice skate, play in REAL snow, learn to Curl, enjoy a snow slide for kids, go on train rides, play in bounce houses, enjoy live DJs, and get their faces painted!
Baldwin Park Winter Spark Parade
When: Saturday, December 14th at 4:00 PM
Where: Baldwin Park Events
This family-friendly event begins with a small holiday celebration with performers, food, and an opportunity for pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus. At 7 pm sharp, a fantastic lighted parade will march down New Broad Street toward the lake!
Kissimmee Festival Of Lights Christmas Parade
When: Saturday, December 14th at 7:00 PM
Where: Historic Downtown Kissimmee
Experience one of Central Florida’s premier nighttime parades in Historic Downtown Kissimmee. The Kissimmee Festival of Lights Parade is an annual tradition that is perfect for the whole family. Join thousands of residents and visitors for a holiday event full of music, dancing, and thousands of holiday lights!
Concerts in Orlando
Rob Hazen - Live Music @ Bahama Breeze
When: Friday, December 13th at 5:00 PM
Where: Bahama Breeze | International Drive
Featuring reggae, Caribbean, or contemporary tunes, Bahama Breeze has a live music line-up that keeps you in an island state of mind and moving to an easy beat. Come out and enjoy a performance by Rob Hazen this Friday night!
7th Annual Violectric Holiday Show
When: Saturday, December 14th at 6:30 PM
Where: Lake Eola Park
‘Tis the season! Violectric will perform its 7th Annual Holiday Show at Lake Eola, presented by the City of Orlando Department of Families, Parks and Recreation. This year will be extra special as the Downtown Orlando Christmas Parade begins at 4:00 PM and leads right up to the showtime. Special guests, surprise visitors, and a few regulars will make this show one to remember!
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
When: Saturday, December 14th at 8:00 PM
Where: Amway Center
Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), the multi-platinum, critically-acclaimed progressive rock group today, announced its highly-anticipated Christmas Eve and Other Stories tour. This year, the unforgettable multi-sensory extravaganza is set to make a stop at Orlando's Amway Center on Saturday, December 14th and tickets are on sale now!
More Events in Orlando
Holiday Carriage Tours
When: Friday, December 13th & Saturday, December 14th at 5:30 PM
Where: Winter Garden Pavilion
You can take a horse-drawn carriage ride through festive downtown Winter Garden from 5:30 to 9:30 this Friday and Saturday! Space is limited and reservations are required!
Winter Park Holiday Boat Parade
When: Saturday, December 14th at 5:30 PM
Where: Winter Park Rotary Club
On December 14, a spirited fleet of decorated boats of all types --pontoon, ski, jetski, kayak -- will parade around the perimeter of Lake Virginia to add to the Christmas Spirit in Winter Park. There will also be live music, food, and festive activities!
Holiday Golf Cart Parade
When: Saturday, December 14th at 7:00 PM
Where: Old Town
Join the fun right before the weekly Car Cruise as residents from Sherwood Forest RV Resort present their personal golf carts in all of their Holiday glory! Golf carts will begin arriving at 6:30 pm and will parade down Old Town's Mainstreet before the Car Cruise.
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