Where to find holiday events in Orange County

November 13, 2026 By

The year is ending, the days are getting shorter, but Central Florida is lighting up the nights over the next few weeks for Christmas and the winter holidays.

Markets, parades, tree-lighting ceremonies, foot races, and more are happening all across the area.

We’re breaking down events by county. As we find more events, we will add them.

Here are the holiday events happening in Orange County.

Theme Park events

Check out our articles to learn about theme park events for the holidays.

Season-long events

Orlando

Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens

Nov. 20-Jan. 3
Leu Gardens
Giant light displays, live music, interactive experiences, play areas and more.

Details and tickets: www.dazzlingorlando.com/

“A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage”

Nov. 23-Dec. 27
Orlando Family Stage

Details and tickets: orlandofamilystage.com/show/a-charlie-brown-christmas/

“A Christmas Carol”

Nov. 25-Dec. 24
Orlando Shakes

Details and tickets: orlandoshakes.org/

Frontyard Holiday Festival at Dr. Phillips Center

Nov. 27-Dec. 31
Dr. Phillips Center
The lawn at the performing arts center will feature more than 80 live performances, light displays, interactive games, and family-friendly activities.

Details:www.drphillipscenter.org/frontyard-holiday-festival-n1xf

Downtown for the Holidays

Dec. 4-Jan. 6
Throughout Downtown Orlando
A month of events around downtown, including the Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree show nightly, the Holidays at Heritage Square projection show, a holiday train, Christmas lights holiday stroll, markets, snowfall at Lake Eola House, and appearances by Santa and the Grinch.

Details, including event schedule and parking info: www.downtownorlando.com/Fun/Things-to-Do/Downtown-for-the-Holidays

Oh, What Fun!

Dec. 4-20
Lake Nona Town Center
Tree lighting, movies, nightly snowfall, a parade, family activities, and more.

Full schedule: www.ohwhatfunlakenona.com/calendar

Orlando Ballet: “The Nutcracker”

Dec. 4-Dec. 27
Dr. Phillips Center

Details: www.drphillipscenter.org/show/the-nutcracker-rkx7

Winter Garden

’Tis the Season

Now through Dec. 30
Throughout downtown Winter Garden
Christmas tree lighting, nightly light shows, $5 movies, parades, markets and more.

Complete schedule: www.cwgdn.com/925/Tis-the-Season-2026-Event-Schedule

More events

Apopka

Apopka Tree Lighting and Holiday Market

Dec. 4, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Kit Land Nelson Park

Details: www.facebook.com/events/1499539725324777/

K92.3’s annual Jingle Jam

Dec. 6 at 2 p.m.
Apopka Amphitheater

Details: aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/k3xdelvm9w/k923s-5th-annual-jingle-jam

Avalon Park

Avalon Aglow

Dec. 5, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Downtown Avalon Park
Parade, live performances, food, fireworks, snow slide and more.

Details: https://avalonparkorlando.com/play/community-festivals/avalon-aglow/#!

Christmas

48th Annual Cracker Christmas

Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fort Christmas Historical Park
Pioneer demonstrators, a Civil War camp, craft vendors, food like gator meat, smoked meats and more.

Details: www.facebook.com/events/1080449568064589/

Gotha

Holiday Amaryllis Festival

Dec. 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nehrling Gardens

Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1587736292659034/

ICON Park

Holiday Tree Lighting

Nov. 20, 6 p.m.
ICON Park
Christmas tree lighting, live entertainment, snowfall, and a special appearance by Blue Man Group.

Details: iconparkorlando.com/events/i-drive-district-2026-holiday-tree-lighting/

Oakland

Santa’s Lane

Dec. 5, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
An alpine slide, Christmas trees, holiday characters, a dance party, food trucks, and a Christmas shopping village.

Details: www.facebook.com/events/1690444995515024/

Ocoee

Jolly Jamboree

Dec. 12, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Downtown Ocoee
Tree lighting, kids’ zone, live music, rides, and a holiday market.

Details: www.ocoee.org/calendar.aspx?EID=7278

Orlando

Jingle Eve 2026

Nov. 21, 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Ivanhoe Village
Wine Walk, Children’s Holiday Village and fireworks.

Details: ivanhoevillage.org/event/jingle-eve-2026/

Colonialtown North Tree Lighting

Nov. 29, 5:30 p.m.
Garden Plaza

Details: www.facebook.com/events/1758523932003870/

Holiday on the Drive

Dec. 3, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Edgewater Drive in College Park
Vendor village, live music, Santa Claus appearance, holiday-activities for the kids.

Details: www.thedrivecollegepark.com/holiday/

The Packing District Tree Lighting

Dec. 4, 5 p.m.
Great Southern Box Co.

Details: www.facebook.com/events/1945179183315736/

Holiday Market – Presented by The Center

Dec. 6, noon to 6 p.m.
Central Florida Fairgrounds

Details: www.eventeny.com/events/holiday-market-presented-by-the-center-and-the-pride-chamber-31935

KrampusFest 2026

Dec. 6, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Plaza Live
Holiday market, live music, costumes, and a Krampusnauf parade.

Details and tickets: app.opendate.io/e/krampusfest-2026-december-06-2026-795351

Jingle Bell Run Orlando

Dec. 12, 8 a.m. to noon
Baldwin Park

Details: www.facebook.com/events/1474784650642749/

Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge Holiday Market 2026

Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge
Local vendors, meet-and-greets with animal ambassadors, plus photos with Santa and the Grinch.

Details: www.facebook.com/events/1123319536907709/

Holiday Milk Mart