Whether you're an Orlando local or a visitor, the city beautiful offers an almost endless choice of things to do, and no matter the month, you will discover an amazing choice of events and things to do in Orlando this month, and every month, no matter your age or interests!
Every month there is concerts, shows, craft fairs, arts festivals, food & drink festivals, music festivals, car shows, film festivals, community events and so much more.
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Each month we bring you the latest things to do with our monthly guides, including the best free and cheap things to do that won't break the bank.
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From fun events for the little ones, to glittering nights out for the grown ups, we've got you covered with the best events in Orlando this and every month.
January
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Mecum Kissimmee
MECUM Kissimmee is the world’s largest collector car auction taking place at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimeee, and will feature an estimated 4,000 vehicles. There are also daily Road Art selections, the Mecum Midway of food, exhibitors, live entertainment, and the Dodge Thrill Ride.
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Join Mickey Mouse and friends as you go the distance on your journey across every magical mile at the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Every course is full of “character” and encouragement as you earn every mile in a weekend filled with four different races, two challenges, and inspiration at every turn of the course!
Real Music Series
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's longest running concert series, the Real Music Series returns with all-new music performances.
Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Let the good times roll with food, cocktails, entertainment and live music – Mardi Gras style, only at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival
Famous mouth-watering frog leg and gator tail dinners. Hundreds of booths for unique gifts. Great local music and fun rides. Come discover why Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival is a January tradition for so many.
Epcot International Festival of The Arts
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World is a welcome start to the new year, featuring more than 100 Disney and visiting artists who showcase their eye-catching works of art. Plus, guests can express their creative side by learning to draw a Disney character at Animation Academy, leave their mark at Expression Section: A Paint by Number Mural and help Figment learn about art on a scavenger hunt around World Showcase. Plus, Food Studios serve up art-inspired menus, then each evening, the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series features talented entertainers performing Disney songs live.
Brevard Renaissance Fair
Gather one and all for the 10th season of the Brevard Renaissance Fair in Melbourne. A full cast of colorful characters fills the lands with music, dancing, and more. With over 100 stage shows daily, varieties of foods and treats, and numerous artisan merchants with handcrafted wares, the Brevard Renaissance Fair invites guests to immerse themselves in a unique experience of History and Fantasy!
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Central Florida Scottish Highland Games
Join the Scottish-American Society of Central Florida & the City for the 45th annual Scottish Highland Games! During this two-day festival, area Scottish clans and societies gather to compete in athletic events, highland dancing, and piping to celebrate their rich heritage.
Florida Manatee Festival
The Florida Manatee Fest is held the 3rd weekend in January and is produced by the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce. It is one of the city's largest festivals and is built around our beloved sea cow. Visit GoManateeFest.com for all information on this year's festival.
Gasparilla Children’s Parade
Bring your krewe to the Gasparilla Children’s Parade! This alcohol-free event is perfect for your little buccaneers to revel in the pirate spirit by shouting for treasures from over 125 parade floats. Make sure your krewe stays to witness the battle of the Ye Mystic Krewe and Tampa “piratechnic” explosions. The pirates win every year, arghhh!
Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival
Curious to learn about the natural side of our state? The Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival (SCBWF) allows you to add to your life list, take some amazing photos, see different Florida habitats, and meet other birders and naturalists from around the country! Participate in one of the largest, most comprehensive birding and wildlife festivals in the country!
New Smyrna Beach IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts
IMAGES is a free, public art festival that offers $30,000 in cash awards to artists and has one of the best Patron Programs in the Southeast. Visitors enjoy the work of over 250 artists, food trucks, live entertainment, Creative Education activities for children, and much more.
Rock the Universe at Universal Orlando Resort
Rock the Universe is an unforgettable weekend of faith and fun. Experience powerful beats from Christian Music’s brightest stars and thrilling rides at Universal Studios Florida.
Lakeland Pigfest
The Annual Lakeland Pigfest will feature more than 150 competition barbecue teams during a weekend of good eatin’, good friends, and good tunes to benefit Lakeland-area charities.
Just For Kids Weekend at SeaWorld Orlando
During Just for Kids Weekend at SeaWorld, enjoy hands-on activities, dance parties, photo opportunities with characters and much more throughout this family-friendly celebration.
Gasparilla Pirate Fest
Invasions are welcome in Tampa Bay! Gasparilla Pirate Fest returns every January, bringing the spirit of pirates past and glittering treasures for visitors and locals to plunder. The 4.5-mile parade route, led by the captain and his Ye Mystic Krewe, is followed by over a hundred floats winding through historic Bayshore Blvd and downtown Tampa, creating the third-largest paradein the United States.
Elmo's Birthday Weekend at SeaWorld Orlando
Celebrate Elmo's Birthday with meet-and-greets, an interactive DJ dance party, and even more surprises.
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Zora Festival
The ZORA! Outdoor Festival of the Arts is a cultural, educational, and entertainment experience like no other. Eatonville will come alive with vibrant performances, interactive art, and a celebration of the cultural contributions people of African ancestry have made to the United States and to the world. Through a powerful combination of music, education, and live performances, including an extraordinary Tribute to the Legends, the festival aims to inspire and connect people from all walks of life.
Seven Seas Food Festival
Join SeaWorld Orlando to sip and sample your way around the world with exciting flavors and local craft beers, plus live performances.
February
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Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida
The fun and excitement of the Big Easy makes its way to Universal Orlando for an authentic celebration that completely transforms Universal Studios Florida into a family-friendly version of the famed New Orleans street party. The parkwide Mardi Gras celebrations transform Universal Studios Florida into Florida’s biggest party, complete with the return of the parade, the beads, the tribute store, the food, and the big name concerts, and an iconic Tribute Store.
Mount Dora Arts Festival
Th Mount Dora Arts Festival will once again be held on the streets of historic downtown Mount Dora. Experience 300 fine artists lined along the streets to showcase a vast array of incredible talent in this juried event. There will be entertainment, beer, wine, cocktails, music and festival food to round out the amazing weekend.
Oviedo Mall Winter Carnival
Oviedo Mall Winter Carnival brings midway fun for the whole family with rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other carnival eats. Admission and parking are free.
MegaCon Orlando
MegaCon Orlando is one of North America's largest comic con's and each year the event brings exciting family-friendly attractions, events, and world-renowned celebrities to Orlando. If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, the hugely popular MegaCon Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center is a must.
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Florida State Fair
The Florida State Fair takes place at the Florida Sate Fairgrounds in Tampa, and boasts the largest Midway in the USA, plus shopping, food, livestock, non stop entertainment, and so much more, including racing pigs!
International Vegan Food Festival
At the International Vegan Food Festival at Wall Street in Orlando you'll have the opportunity to explore a wide range of vegan food, each offering unique and delectable dishes. From vegan burgers and pizzas to exotic salads and desserts, there's something for everyone.
Osceola County Fair
The Osceola County Fair is back every February at Osceola Heritage Park! Celebrating its 80th year, Osceola County’s largest event will feature amusement rides, games, exciting exhibits, livestock shows, scrumptious fair food, and a demolition derby.
Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival
Get ready to celebrate Scottish culture like never before at the Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival! Join us for an exhilarating day filled with bagpipes, Highland athletics, Celtic music, dancing, a vibrant tartan parade, and thrilling Pipes and Drums performances. Experience a lively atmosphere with fun kids' activities, delicious food and beverage vendors, unique merchandise, and society tents—all in a family-friendly environment perfect for residents and visitors alike. Don’t miss out on the festivities—grab your tickets now and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Scotland!
321: Food Fest and Craft Fair
The 321: Food Fest and Craft Fair is Brevard County’s largest Food Festival featuring EVENT SPECIAL A LA CARTE TASTING MENUS priced at only $1-$5 per item, offering you the opportunity to sample a vast variety of all the best from the Space Coast and Beyond all in one place!
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Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
The Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend invites you to join us in a celebration of the ways we are all heroes, every day. Because each step forward, each act of kindness, each smile at a stranger… these are the moments that define your character—and can change the world. Join us for a race (or three!) and discover a brave, new hero or heroine within with a whole lotta heart.
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Silver Supers Rodeo
One of Osceola County’s longest and most treasured traditions celebrates 80 years of dirt-pounding action. The Silver Spurs Rodeo is hosted every 3rd weekend in February, this event features all seven traditional rodeo events: bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, and barrel racing.
Space Coast Key Lime Pie Festival
The Space Coast Key Lime Pie Festival is a weekend, outdoor, family festival, designed to create an environment for people to enjoy affordable, healthy and wholesome fun. In Florida, we like to celebrate the things that make the Sunshine State unique. Citrus, eccentrics, people & pie.
Central Florida Fair
The Central Florida Fair takes place at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on West Colonial Dr. Enjoy the midway featuring rides, games, and food, along with live entertainment, animals, livestock exhibitions and competitive exhibits, and so much more, including the much loved racing pigs of course!!
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Florida Strawberry Festival
Located between Tampa and Lakeland, the Florida Strawberry Festival is a uniquely Florida Festival that features tons of fresh strawberries, buckets of yummy cream, together with a star studded line up of entertainment, wild rides, agriculture, arts, crafts, exhibitors, vendors, and more, with something for the whole family throughout the eleven day celebration.
Daytona Bike Week
Daytona Beach Bike Week, is one of the best-known motorcycle rallies in the world. Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to enjoy spring riding in Daytona Beach for this 10-day rally - along historic Main Street to Midtown, Scenic A1A Highway, and through the best of old Florida, the Ormond Beach Scenic Loop. The celebration continues at Daytona International Speedway, Teddy Morse's Daytona Harley-Davidson, and the U.S. 1 corridors and other locations throughout Volusia County.
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March
Grant Seafood Festival
The Grant Seafood Festival is a time honored tradition like none other but what really sets it apart is the total commitment from our community — the festival is run 100% by volunteers and many booths are made up of family members, often having several generations working along side one another. Free admission, free parking, over 150 crafters exhibiting, live continuous entertainment, along with a vast menu of delicious seafood makes this a weekend no one wants to miss!
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EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
The popular and fragrant, EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival features fresh cuisine, colorful gardens, playful topiaries and vibrant entertainment. Plus, the popular Garden Rocks Concert Series featuring favorite tunes at the America Gardens Theatre. And of course, fresh flavors will be on the menu at Outdoor Kitchens and other food and beverage locations throughout the park.
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Space Coast Strawberry Fest
Pick your own strawberries at the Space Coast Strawberry Festival. Enjoy this two-day, outdoor, family festival, designed to create an environment for people to enjoy affordable, healthy and wholesome fun. A wide range of enjoyable activities will be offered, all celebrating the wonderful strawberry.
Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival
The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival features artists from around the World, one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious outdoor art festivals in the country, the free to browse show features hundreds of national artists displaying paintings, sculpture, glasswork, jewelry, woodworking and much more.
Taste of Oviedo
Taste of Oviedo takes over most of the Oviedo Mall parking lot for a day of music, food and beverage, and family fun activities. Come create memories with the whole family at Oviedo’s biggest event tradition. You’ll be able to sip on adult beverages, discover your new favorite festival food, or find unique shopping vendors in our Oviedo Roots Farmer’s Market area.
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April
SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo
Mark your calendars for aviation’s season opener during the Annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in beautiful Lakeland.
Fiesta in the Park
Orlando's longest-running tradition the Fiesta in the Park returns to Lake Eola Park! Celebrate the beauty of the season as hundreds of amazing artists and crafter booths with surround the park, plus enjoy a variety of food vendors, live entertainment, and a kid's zone.
Florida Film Festival
Grab the popcorn and get ready as Hollywood sets up home right here in Central Florida. Regarded as one of the finest film festivals in the U.S., the Florida Film Festival is an annual showcase for the best in American Independent and Foreign Cinema.
Melbourne Blueberry Festival
Experience Blueberry Fest at Wickham Park in Melbourne. Join us for a weekend filled with family fun, fresh blueberries, art & crafts, and more! Enjoy free Frisbee dog shows, delicious food, and a variety of activities including axe throwing tournaments, pony rides, and live entertainment.
Ocala Brick City Beer & Wine Festival
Sip on exceptional craft brews and enjoy lively activities at the Brick City Beer and Wine Festival. Don’t miss this family-friendly event, where scrumptious bites, sensational drinks, and vibrant entertainment await. Organized by the Ocala Silver Springs Rotary Club and the Ocala Sunset Rotary, this annual event donates proceeds to local charities. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities or hanging out with fellow beer lovers, this event ensures memorable experiences for all ages.
Cinco de Mayo
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at SeaWorld Orlando with authentic music, delicious Mexican cuisine, and festive entertainment as part of our Seven Seas Food Festival.
Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival
The Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival is a destination event for families from across the region and Puerto Rico to get together. The 2025 the parade and festival will be held on April 26, 2025 in downtown Orlando. All the activities are dedicated to the Municipality of Aguadilla “City of Enchantments”
May
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Orlando Fringe
The longest-running Fringe Theatre Festival in the United States features every genre imaginable, including drama, dance, musicals, comedy, burlesque, puppetry and more. Orlando’s 14-day immersive cultural experience, the Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival includes over 2,000 ticketed performances, and includes an outdoor music festival called Visual Fringe, which features displays of art, while Kids Fringe provides weekend play and entertainment for younger audience members.
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Welcome to Rockville
Take it all in, Welcome to Rockville is the biggest rock festival in North America, and you will be a part of history. The're cranking up the volume with a monster roster of over 150+ bands, which is 50 more than last year. Buckle up; this is just the beginning. Get your passes NOW to a beast of a festival with the power to unleash rock like never before.
Space Coast Burger Battle
Brevard County’s only Burger Fest featuring event special a la carte tasting menus from burger competitors and dessert vendors priced at $5 or less per item offering you the opportunity to sample a vast variety of all the best from the space coast and beyond all-in-one place!
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SeaWorld Summer Spectacular
When the sun goes down at SeaWorld Orlando, the night comes to life with electrifying dance music, colorful lights, and a fireworks spectacular!
Silver Spurs Rodeo
School’s out and the Silver Spurs Rodeo is in! Watch the sport of rodeo's seven traditional events: bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, and women's barrel racing. In between the seven traditional events, you’ll also see acts throughout the night from our rodeo clown, witness a performance from our Junior Silver Spurs Quadrille Team, and see junior bull riders and barrel racers compete in the arena!
New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival
The New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival is one of Central Florida’s premier music events. It is a lively three- day affair with great jazz, good food and lots of fun. Flagler Avenue has proven to be the perfect location, with concert goers going from club to club all day from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian River. Through the years the festival has expanded to include Third Avenue, Canal Street, South Atlantic Avenue, the North Causeway in New Smyrna Beach. This year we have added Riverside Drive and Route 44.
Forbidden Kingdom Music Festival
Insomniac’s Forbidden Kingdom Music Festival is Florida’s premier destination for bass and dubstep lovers featuring over 50 artists, art installations and multiple stages at Orlando Amphitheater at Central Florida Fairgrounds.
Pridefest Kissimmee
PrideFest Kissimmee is a vibrant celebration dedicated to honoring and embracing the rich diversity and impactful contributions of our local LGBTQIA+ community. As we come together in unity, this event serves as a beacon of inclusivity, fostering awareness and understanding while showcasing the talents and achievements of our LGBTQIA+ neighbors. Join us for a day filled with live performances, engaging activities, and diverse vendors, as we celebrate love, acceptance, and pride in the heart of Kissimmee.
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June
GayDayS Orando
GayDayS features an unbeatable combination of attractions, events, and parties to help create a magical dream of a vacation week. From the tropical wonderland of the GayDays Host Hotel, to the thrill rides of the theme parks, you're sure to find an event that will amaze and delight you.
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July
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The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Get ready to sip and savor at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, featuring more than 25 Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT, and enjoy the live music at the Eat to the Beat Concert Series at America Gardens Theatre.
SeaWorld Bands, Brew & BBQ
At SeaWorld Orlando enjoy over 100 crafts beers from breweries across the State of Florida, plus a few domestic craft favorites.
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August
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Visit Orlando Magical Dining
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining takes place from late August through the start of October, featuring $40 prix-fixe menus at more than 100 of Orlando’s best restaurants.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Get ready for a spooktacular celebration with plenty of tricks and treats at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Enjoy spellbinding entertainment, favorite Disney characters dressed in their Halloween best and more.
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September
Great Irish Hooley at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant.
Need a good dose of authentic Irish music? Then you’re in for a treat at Central Florida’s only authentic Irish and roots music festival, the Great Irish Hooley at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant, featuring top Irish bands playing everything from trad and folk to Celt grass and blues.
Halloween Horror Nights
Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) at Universal Orlando Resort is huge, its one of the biggest Halloween events in Florida, and features horror of all genres, from cinematic greats and crazed cult favorites to the park’s original abominations, and each year the legend grows and the experience reaches beyond your wildest nightmares.
Howl-O-Scream At Busch Gardens Tampa
Tampa’s premier Halloween event, Howl-O-Scream returns earlier than ever with new frights & scares taking over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more.
Howl-O-Scream At SeaWorld Orlando
Howl-O-Scream resurfaces at SeaWorld Orlando. Evade angry haunts as they rampage through scare zones. Seek shelter indoors, only to find you’ve entered a house of horrors.
Halloween Spooktacular
At SeaWorld Orlando Spooktacular, trick-or-treat and meet silly Halloween characters during this family-friendly daytime event.
LEGOLAND Florida Brick-or-Treat
Families will be screaming in excitement at LEGOLAND Florida Brick-or-Treat this year, with more candy, more LEGO characters and more spell-binding surprises than ever before.
Scream-A-Geddon
Spread across 20 acres in a remote corner of Pasco County, the scariest of horror parks, Scream-A-Geddon Horror Park has haunted houses, a zombie paintball fight and monsters who can and will grab you!
Sir Henry Haunted Trail
At Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail expect haunted experiences, a haunted hayride, 2 escape rooms, plus laser tag, and axe throwing.
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October
Come Out With Pride
The annual Come Out With Pride event is a 3-day experience to raise awareness and celebrate the Orlando LGBTQ+ community. There is a huge parade, and tons of fun events and activities including drag shows, dance parties, comedy shows and more.
Orlando Film Festival
The Orlando Film Festival is an immersive eight-day experience that includes more than 300 films and industry panels and workshops, all geared to the 300+ indie filmmakers and 12,000 in attendance.
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November
Electric Daisy Carnival
The Electric Daisy Carnival at Tinkers Field combines electronic music on multiple stages with rides and art displays, including huge three-dimensional sculptures and glow-in-the-dark environments to create an experience that brings tens-of-thousands of people to Orlando every year, along with dancers, stiltwalkers, aerialists and circus performers.
Central Florida International Auto Show
New cars, trucks and SUVs will fill the Orange County Convention Center for the Central Florida International Auto Show!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a separately ticketed event including festive favorites including the Christmas extravaganza stage show, “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration,” the sparkling spectacular “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” and the merry must-see “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.”
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EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
Be immersed in the wondrous sights, sounds and flavors of the season at the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, featuring the Candlelight Processional! Savor treasured recipes from around the globe at Holiday Kitchens. And embark on a journey with Holiday Storytellers sharing holiday traditions from around the world.
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SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration
SeaWorld Orlando’s award-winning Christmas Celebration transforms SeaWorld Orlando into a winter wonderland, from the iconic Sea of Trees that dance to music as they light up the central lagoon, to delicious holiday treats, and fan-favorite holiday shows and seasonal entertainment throughout the park.
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Holidays At Universal Orlando Resort
Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort include Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter as Hogwarts Castle lights up for the holidays and festive decor brightens up the streets of Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. Larger-than-life balloons float through the streets of Universal Studios Florida in Universal’s Holiday Parade, and enjoy the music and fun of The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular starring the Grinch.
Christmas Town At Busch Gardens Tampa
At Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, experience the joy of the season up close with animal encounters, thrilling rides, holiday inspired culinary delights and festive shows like Christmas on Ice.
Ice at Gaylord Palms Resort
At Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center step into a wonderland carved by expert artisans out of 2 million pounds of colorful ice with a dazzling display of larger-than-life sculptures, thrilling ice slides, and awe-inspiring tunnels.
Holidays At LEGOLAND Florida Resort
At LEGOLAND Florida Resort, this jolly time of year features a giant LEGO Christmas tree, unforgettable seasonal shows, holiday characters, special treats, LEGO activities, twinkling lights and more during Holidays at LEGOLAND!
Festival of the Trees at Orlando Museum of Art
Don’t miss Council of 101’s annual Festival of Trees, at the Orlando Museum of Art, inviting guests to enter a charming, wooded wonderland to kick off the Christmas season. During Festival of Trees, enjoy enchanting décor, more than 30 designer-decorated trees, exceptional gingerbread houses and wreaths.
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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic treats guests to a street party festival with unlimited food and beverage tastings at diverse food stations, featuring unlimited culinary selections from the hotel’s award-winning restaurants, and wine, beer and other sips from around the world.
FusionFest
FusionFest is a unique cultural celebrations, presenting a microcosm of the whole world in the heart of downtown Orlando. Representing more than 110 different global cultures, FusionFest is free to attend, with food, beverages and merchandise available for purchase. It’s held at the open-air Seneff Arts Plaza at downtown’s Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
December
Eola Winter Wonderland
Celebrate the holiday season at the City of Orlando's Eola Winter Wonderland at Lake Eola Park. Highlights incklude the 64-foot Christmas tree, holiday performances at the Walt Disney Amphitheater, food trucks and a holiday market on International Plaza at Lake Eola Park.