Here is Orlando Local Guide’s – Guide to Christmas Events in Orlando
- Christmas Lights Displays in Orlando Neighborhoods and Homes December 16, 2020Christmas Lights can be found all around Orlando in the city’s communities and neighborhoods. Some of the best displays can be found in some of the city’s oldest neighborhoods of Delaney Park, Conway, and Belle Isle (See scenic drive in map below). There are not as many planned communities or The post Christmas Lights Displays in Orlando Neighborhoods and Ho […]
- ICE! at the Gaylord Palms 2018 featuring ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas November 5, 2018ICE! at the Gaylord Palms is an annual walk-through attraction during the Christmas holidays at the Gaylord Palms Resort that is made completely of ice. Imagine taking a simple ice sculpture that you might see at a wedding or special event and then building out that sculpture out into several The post ICE! at the Gaylord Palms 2018 featuring ‘Twas the Night […]
- Santa Claus Arrival at the Mall at Millenia for Christmas on November 4th, 2016 November 3, 2016Santa Claus will be arriving at the Mall at Millenia in grand style to kick of the Christmas season on Friday, November 4th, 2016 starting at 6:00 PM. The holiday event features a family friendly dj dance party, with food and drinks available for purchase until 7:00pm, leading up to Santa’s arrival at 7:30pm The post Santa Claus Arrival at the Mall at Millen […]
- Best Christmas Events in Downtown Orlando and Lake Eola in 2015 including New Years December 20, 2015With the great weather and holiday season beginning in November and continuing through the months of December and January, the city of Orlando comes alive with great Christmas and holiday events in Downtown Orlando and Lake Eola each year. This is Orlando Local Guide’s recommendations on the best way to celebrate the Christmas The post Best Christmas Events […]
- Free Santa Photo and Crafts at Bass Pro Shops in Orlando This Christmas in 2015 December 19, 2015A trip to Bass Pro Shops gets you a free 4″ x 6″ photo with Santa and a holiday craft. Bass Pro Santa Claus Free photos with Santa Claus are available 7 days a week at different times throughout the months of November and December. Check out the schedule below The post Free Santa Photo and Crafts at Bass Pro Shops in Orlando This Christmas in 2015 appeared f […]
- Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at the Magic Kingdom in 2015 December 19, 2015During Mickey’s Christmas Party special event in the months of November and December at the Magic Kingdom, a special Christmas parade is held twice a night during the event called Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade that combines a mix of Disney and classic Christmas characters on floats with snow The post Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at t […]
- 2015 Epcot Candlelight Christmas Show at Disney World Featuring the Walt Disney Orchestra, Voices of Liberty, Choirs, and Celebrity Narrators December 19, 2015The Candlelight Processional Christmas Concert at Epcot in Disney World is the best Christmas event to be experienced in any of the theme parks in Orlando and also has the most history of any other event, beginning with Walt Disney himself, organizing the first event for Disneyland in California in The post 2015 Epcot Candlelight Christmas Show at Disney Wor […]
- 2015 Orlando Magic Home Games Around Christmas and New Years featuring Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat December 18, 2015One of the best ways to celebrate the Christmas and the New Years holiday is to see the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center. On the day after Christmas, Friday, December 26th, 2015, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat will be playing in Orlando at the Amway Center. Here are the home games for The post 2015 Orlando Magic Home Games Around Christmas and New Years fea […]
- Christmas Eve Services at First Presbyterian Church of Orlando 2015 in Downtown Orlando December 17, 2015First Presbyterian Church of Orlando will be celebrating Christmas with five Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24th, 2015, to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. 3:00pm | Lessons & Carols Worship with Candle lighting – in the Sanctuary, led by Student Ministry 4:30pm | Family Worship with Candle lighting in the The post Christmas Eve Services […]
- Winter Park Outdoor Ice Skating during the Holidays in Central Park 2015 December 16, 2015The city of Winter Park introduced an outdoor ice skating rink in 2009 entitled “Winter in the Park” during the Christmas Season and has now made it an annual event. The ice skating rink will open on Friday, November 20th, 2015, through Sunday, January 10th, 2016 in the West Meadow section The post Winter Park Outdoor Ice Skating during the Holidays in Centr […]
- Waterford Lakes Santa’s Winter Wonderland Village Carnival 2015 December 16, 2015For residents of east Orlando, there are two options when it comes to a midway carnival Christmas celebration. The first carnival is Light Up UCF at the University of Central Florida. A short drive down Alafaya Trail brings you to Waterford Lake’s Santa’s Winter Wonderland Village. Waterford Lakes Christmas Carnival The post Waterford Lakes Santa’s Winter Wo […]
- Orlando Ballet Presents The Nutcracker 2015 at the Dr. Phillips Center during the Christmas Season in December December 16, 2015The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet from Russia, adapted from E.T.A. Hoffmann’s story “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” that is celebrated across the United States during the Christmas season. The story takes place on Christmas Eve and includes interactions between children, nutcrackers, and mice. The Orlando Ballet performs their The post Orlando Ballet Pr […]
- Light Up UCF 2015 Christmas Event at the University of Central Florida Features Ice Skating, Light Show, Outdoor Movies, and a Ferris Wheel December 14, 2015Light Up UCF is the University of Cental Florida’s annual holiday event that features a free Christmas light show, outdoor ice skating, an ice slide, free outdoor movies, carolers, carnival rides, and Santa Claus. Other nights may feature a concert, a UCF basketball game, or one of the final home The post Light Up UCF 2015 Christmas Event at the University o […]
- Gingerbread Christmas Tree at Contemporary Resort at Disney World December 13, 2015Disney World puts out a lot of holiday decorations during the month of December each year. From the Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian to the Christmas Trees that line the theme parks, there is definitely a lot of sights and sounds for the holidays. Gingerbread Tree Each year, Disney’s The post Gingerbread Christmas Tree at Contemporary Resort at Disne […]
- 2015 Baldwin Park Winter Spark Christmas Parade at Night on December 12th December 11, 2015Baldwin Park is hosting it’s annual evening Christmas parade on Saturday, December 12th, 2015 at 6 PM. Line the streets of the community’s downtown for the parade and stay for Santa’s arrival with musical performances. Baldwin Park Winter Spark Parade Thousands of spectators line the street in Downtown Baldwin Park The post 2015 Baldwin Park Winter Spark Ch […]
- Free Nutcracker Performance by the Russian Ballet of Orlando at Lake Eola on December 19th, 2015 December 11, 2015The Russian Ballet of Orlando will be returning to Lake Eola in 2015 to present their free performance of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, at the Lake Eola Disney Amphitheater in Downtown Orlando. Russian Ballet Nutcracker The two hour performance will begin at 7:30 PM on Saturday, December 19th, 2015. This is the The post Free Nutcracker Performance by […]
- The Singing Christmas Trees 2015 at First Baptist Church of Orlando is the Best Christmas Event in Orlando December 11, 2015There are many wonderful events that you can attend in Orlando to celebrate Christmas, from the candlelight processional at Disney’s Epcot and the Osborne Display at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to the Winter Park Christmas Parade and Light Up UCF. However, the best event that tops them all is The Singing The post The Singing Christmas Trees 2015 at First Bapt […]
- 2015 Holiday at Heritage Square Christmas Event at the Orange County History Center on December 12th December 10, 2015This year’s Holiday at Heritage Square Christmas Event is slated for Saturday, December 12th, 2015, to light Heritage Square at the Orange County History Center, the historic park in the heart of downtown Orlando. Holiday at Heritage Square Entertainment begins at 2 PM and continues until 6 PM with holiday music from the Grand The post 2015 Holiday at Herita […]
- Holiday Lights Orlando 2015 Featuring the Gift Christmas Festival and Show December 2, 2015The City of Orlando’s Christmas Tree will officially be lit on Friday, December 4th, 2015 at the Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando during a Christmas event that begins at 5 PM. Holiday Lights Orlando and The Gift The lighting of the Christmas Tree will again be accompanied by the Trinity Evangelical Church that will be The post Holiday Lig […]
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra 2015 Christmas Concert in Downtown Orlando December 2, 2015The Trans-Siberian Orchestra roars into town with it’s over-the-top Christmas production at the Amway Center on Saturday, December 12th, 2015 for two shows at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Trans-Siberian Orchestra The Trans-Siberian Orchestra got their start in 1993 and have sold over 9 million concert tickets and 8.5 million albums since then. The band’s musical sty […]
- 2015 Handel’s Messiah Free Christmas Concert at the Bob Carr on November 29th November 29, 2015The Messiah Choral Society will be presenting their free annual performance of Handel’s Messiah at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, November 29th, 2015 at 3 pm. Doors open at 2:15 pm and admission is free. Considered the most magnificent classical masterwork of all time, Handel’s Messiah features The post 2015 Handel’s Messiah Free Christmas Co […]
- Home for the Holidays Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Christmas Concert 2015 in Downtown Orlando November 28, 2015The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will hold their annual Christmas concert at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 28th, 2015 at 2 PM and 8 PM. Home for the Holidays Home for the Holidays celebrates the Christmas season with traditonal classics like Let There Be Peace on Earth, O Holy The post Home for the Holidays Orlando Philharmonic […]
- Holiday Heroes Orange County Toy Drive 2014 Collects 4,655 Toys December 25, 2014Update: The Orange County Holiday Heroes Toy Drive exceeded it’s goal expectations for 2014 collecting 4,655 toys after collecting 3,850 toys in 2013 and more than 2,600 toys in 2012. Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs states, “My heart is so touched by those who have collected so many toys for our neighbors in The post Holiday Heroes Orange County Toy Drive […]
- 2014 Light Up Viera Christmas Event and Parade November 29, 2014In the Orlando area we have several fun things to do during the Christmas season. One of the unique experiences in the larger central Florida area that we can typically do during the month of November and December is take a visit to the beach with the weather warm enough The post 2014 Light Up Viera Christmas Event and Parade appeared first on Orlando Local […]
- Santa Claus Events around Orlando in 2015 November 28, 2014Santa Claus is a very busy man around Orlando beginning in early November and continuing through Christmas Eve. From special events at shopping malls, breakfast celebrations, and parades, Santa Claus is out in full force around Orlando throughout the Holiday Season. Mrs Claus also is known to make an appearance The post Santa Claus Events around Orlando in 2 […]
- Attending the Disney World Christmas Day Parade Taping with 2014 Dates November 22, 2014When it comes to holiday parades, Thanksgiving Day may belong to Macy’s in New York City but Christmas day belongs to Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland in Anaheim. While the Thanksgiving Day Parade is filmed live on Thanksgiving day, the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade is filmed in early The post Attending the Disney World Christmas Day Parade Taping […]
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom Celebrates the Holidays with Characters, Parades, and Fireworks in 2015 November 7, 2014Beginning on select nights in the early part of November and continuing through December 18th, 2015, Disney World offers a separate-ticketed Christmas party at the Magic Kingdom called Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. With fireworks, stage shows, parades, holiday character dance parties, complimentary hot cocoa and cookies, and snow, Mickey The post Mick […]
- Voices of Liberty Christmas Caroling at Epcot in Disney World November 5, 2014One of Disney World’s hidden gems during the Christmas Season is the Voices of Liberty Christmas Caroling that takes place from the day after Thanksgiving through the end of December. A Capella Christmas Caroling Before there were popular television A Capella shows like Glee, there was the Voices of Liberty. The post Voices of Liberty Christmas Caroling at E […]
- Winter Park Christmas Tree Lighting in Central Park 2014 with Holiday Movies November 5, 2014Each year, the city of Winter Park commemorates the Christmas season by holding an event to turn on the lights of a large Christmas Tree in Central Park. The lighting ceremony features a children’s choir and Santa Claus. The Holiday Tree Lighting took place this year on Friday, December 5th, 2014 at 5:15pm. Holiday Movie in Central The post Winter Park Chris […]
- A Guide to Spending the Christmas Holidays at the Gaylord Palms Resort in 2015 November 3, 2014During the holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve, and the weeks in-between, the Gaylord Palms Resort resembles an Orlando attraction more than it does a fancy resort (which it is). With breakfast experiences with Shrek, Cirque performances, Dreamworks Animation Meet and Greet Experiences, and a signature Ice Sculpture attraction, The post A Guid […]