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The Best Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, December 20 - 22, 2024

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Welcome to the last weekend of events and things to do in Orlando before Christmas Day, and with something for everyone to enjoy this weekend throughout Central Florida, we hope you have a holly jolly great time!

The Best Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend

Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend


Whether your a local or a visitor to the city, Orlando offers an almost endless choice of things to do, and this weekend offers a huge choice of events and things to do in Orlando, and with so much to do, we have selected the best theme park events, concerts, comedy shows, festivals, car shows, and so much more.


Whatever you decide to do this festive weekend in Orlando, enjoy!



Before attending any of the events listed here, please contact the organizer or venue to confirm that the event is taking place as changes, and cancellations can occur.



Ongoing Multiple Day Events


November 22 – March 2, 2025

Your holiday winter wonderland awaits! Join Snowcat Ridge for thrilling snow tubing and family fun at Florida's only winter snow park.


Central Florida Zoo Asian Lantern Festival: Into The Wild

November 15 – January 19

Once again, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will transform at night into the Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild!, presented by Publix. Experience the Zoo like you’ve never seen it before! See dozens of all-new, hand-constructed lantern displays illuminated by thousands of LED lights around the Zoo on a 3/4 mile path. Celebrate the art, beauty and wonder of traditional Asian lantern festivals. Exclusive food and beverage items will be available for purchase.


September 21 - January 12

Sally Michel: Abstracting Tonalism is the first museum retrospective in over 20 years of Sally Michel's Modernist landscapes and figurations from the 1930s - 1990s. Long overlooked in traditional Art Historical discourse, This exhibition takes place at the Mennello Museum of American Art .


November 9 - January 6

Join Stan the T-Rex and his fossil friends in DinoDigs at Orlando Science Center as they show off their twinkling talent in a festive display of music and light. Each family-friendly show will run about four minutes and concludes with a wintry surprise. This dazzling light show is included in general admission for a limited time so don’t miss out! Be sure to see it multiple times on your visit as the experience is different from every angle. 


SeaWorld Orlando at Christmas

Select Dates, November 16 - January 5

SeaWorld Orlando’s award-winning Christmas Celebration returns with the sights, sounds and flavors of the holiday season. Gather your family and join all your festive friends at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration, see the park transformed into a winter wonderland sparkling with millions of beautiful lights. With plenty of holiday cheer, this event is sure to create unforgettable memories at a wondrous Christmas celebration you’ll only find at SeaWorld.


Elves during Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

November 15 - January 5

Celebrate the year with holiday cheer & gather with family and friends to create merry memories. Experience the joy of the season up close with animal encounters, thrilling rides, holiday inspired culinary delights and festive shows like Christmas on Ice.


Keep the holiday spirit shining bright from day to night with millions of twinkling lights and dazzling fireworks, plus heartwarming moments with Santa and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.


September 20 - January 5

Torn Apart at Orlando Museum Of Art brings together for the first time Andrew Krivinen"s extensive collection of punk graphics and ephemera, Malcolm Garrett, MBE's collection of Vivienne Westwood garments and Sheila Rock's photography. Torn Apart is recognized as one of the most comprehensive punk exhibitions to date.


September 20 - January 5

J. Grant Brittain is one of the most widely recognized and influential skateboard photographers on the planet. This exhibit at Orlando Museum Of Art is the acclaimed photographer's very first museum exhibition retrospective and a chance to see this collection of works from the 1980's which has inspired so many generations.


September 20 - January 5

Front Row Center at Orlando Museum of Art grants viewers an all-access pass to some of the most memorable performances in popular music history, bringing together over 70 iconic images of legendary musicians and singers across three genres and generations. This exhibition charts renowned photographer Larry Hulst's extraordinary path through the pulsing heart of the most exciting live music of the last century.


November 23 - January 5

Experience the holidays Crayola-style at Colorful Christmas, hosted by Crayola Experience at The Florida Mall. Make handmade gifts from the heart, complete a seasonal scavenger hunt and more! It's a holiday hullabaloo with SNOW much to do! All included with General Admission.


Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens Orlando

November 29 - January 5

Produced by Creative City Project, Dazzling Nights is back for its third year — and this time, it will be bigger and even more interactive. The all-ages holiday event transforms the 50-acre Harry P. Leu Gardens into a stunning winter wonderland featuring a million dazzling lights, shining forests, magical displays, music and beautiful sculptures.


November 15 – January 4

There's no better way to celebrate the holidays than by gathering your family for Christmas at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. 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. This year, experience the whimsical world of Buddy the Elf at ICE!



November 29 - January 5

Step into a vibrant tapestry of color and cheer at the Gardens this holiday season. Our enchanting displays of live plants are sure to make your heart bloom with joy. Thousands of dazzling poinsettias along with seasonal flowers will ignite the spirit of the season. As you meander through the 50 acres of beautifully curated vignettes and container gardens each corner reveals a new surprise – from the tropical splendor of bromeliads to the delicate elegance of orchids, our botanical bounty is a feast for the senses. It’s a floral fiesta that promises to put you in the most festive of moods! Come lose yourself in this magical yuletide experience and let the gardens wrap you in a warm embrace of nature’s beauty.


November 22 - January 4

Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of Dayotona’s new holiday tradition. One carload, one price.


November 23 - January 3

The Clermont Enchanted Tree Forest is open on Nov. 23 and runs though Jan. 3 for viewing. There are 50 trees decorated by local organizations and businesses setup to view at Victory Pointe. you can walk on the trail to view, or park at the Clermont Boat House and walk over to Victory Pointe. check out the trees in the day and nighttime to get the full effect!


November 14 - January 1

Winter Park’s rich history, rooted in oranges and magnolias, dates back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when citrus groves—especially Temple oranges—thrived. Magnolias, symbolic of Southern hospitality, still grace our landscape today.This year, the Park Avenue District’s holiday décor reflects the spirit of a Winter Park Christmas by honoring our heritage and embracing the timeless charm of our downtown. We aim to create a multi-sensory experience that brings the magic of the holidays to life for both residents and visitors.


December 7 – January 1

The City of Altamonte Springs and Duke Energy celebrate the tradition of lighting up Cranes Roost Park with live music, entertainment, fireworks, train rides, along with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Watch as the park comes alive with spectacular holiday displays featuring 200,000 lights and a 60-foot tree decorated with thousands of ornaments and garland.



December 4 – 31

The holiday season is in full swing and ICON Park is Orlando’s home for the holidays!

Located in the heart of the Orlando Entertainment District, ICON Park and its tenant partners are spreading holiday cheer and a variety of seasonal experiences and specials throughout the month.



November 22 - December 31, 2024

Anyone can “Ho-ho-ho” and “Fa-la-la” for the holidays. But if you want to scream, laugh and shout your jingle bells off, you’ve got to awesome up your season with Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort.


Join the celebration of 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. Enjoy a hot Butterbeer while both the Frog Choir and Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees put a holiday spin on their performances.


Larger-than-life balloons float through the streets of Universal Studios Florida in Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, along with appearances by the Minions from Illumination’s Despicable Me and some of your favorite characters from DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek and Madagascar films.


Get together with the resident Whos in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, where you can enjoy the music and fun of The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular starring the Grinch.



Select Days, November 29 - December 31

At LEGOLAND Florida Resort, celebrate a bricktastic holiday season on November 29-30 and December 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-31 during Holidays at LEGOLAND! In addition, end the year with a bricktastic bang at Kids' New Years Eve on December 26-31.


Surprise your family with tons of bricktastic holiday fun coming down the chimney, including an all-new ginormous LEGO brick-built Christmas Tree, a festive LEGO crew, new elf-tastic entertainment, and bunches of new holly jolly LEGO décor.


December 1 - 31

With almost 10,000 LED lights and over 2,100 individual lighting channels, The DeLand Christmas Light Show is an event you won't want to miss!


November 30 – December 31

Now Snowing, Central Florida’s original and premier “Snowing” event, offers one of the area’s only synthetic ice rinks, special community performances by some of the area’s top young talent, and special concert events throughout the season. Now Snowing is a month-long Winter Wonderland Spectacular featuring strolling Charles Dickens style Carolers, photos with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, train rides, ice skating, and nightly snowfalls. It’s a true throwback to the traditional family style holiday.



November 29 - December 30

Embrace holiday traditions from around the world and delight in the telling of the Christmas story.


Highlights include:

EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth 

Candlelight Processiona

Meet Santa Claus

Holiday Storytellers

JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season

Glimmering Greenhouses – Living with the Land



December 20 - 30

Starflake's Holiday Voyage returns this year for Holidays in Space! From December 20 – 30, 2024, watch a nightly projected show on the massive exterior of Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex. Embark on a breathtaking journey with Starflake as she travels through the stars, Earth, and beyond. You will recognize familiar places along the way, like the Vehicle Assembly Building, International Space Station, James Webb Space Telescope and more.


Don’t forget! Festive holiday décor takes over the visitor complex throughout the entire month of December. The favorite 50-foot tree with more than 61,000 pixels of light returns this year, the expanded Rocket Tree Trail, six-foot-tall astronaut nutcrackers, the NASA meatball-turned-holiday ornament and so much more.



Various Dates, November 11 - December 29

Be a part of something very special at Orlando Family Stage this holiday season. Everyone’s favorite classic is live on stage! Adapted from Charles M. Schulz’s timeless Peanuts story and featuring the music of Vince Guaraldi, A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage is a gift the whole family can enjoy! Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the Peanuts gang as they sing, dance, and most importantly, learn the true meaning of Christmas!


November 28 - December 29

Celebrating the 4th Annual Holiday Light Show at International Market World in Auburndale, FL. THE WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS features hundreds of displays to delight the entire family!


November 29 - December 29

Celebrate the season at Dezerland Park Orlando with Santa’s Christmas Village—a festive winter wonderland! Gather your family and friends for a month of holiday joy and unforgettable memories.


Various Dates, December 5 - 29

With new original songs and a comedic cast of characters pulled straight from your neighboring cubicles, The Office Holiday Party Musical Extravaganza Show returns for a third year with drinks, mingling, scripted gift-exchanges, and a little bit of that good ol’-fashioned holiday spirit.


Various Dates, December 5 - 29

In the spirit of the holiday season, we’re getting greedy, selling out, and throwing a late-night Holiday party in tandem with our musical holiday tradition! After The Office Holiday Party Musical Extravaganza Show, stay after and step into another space decorated like our own little Winter Wonderland. Or if you want, you can come just to The Holiday Drag Exxxtravaganza Show. Which is the show’s name.



December 12 - 29

Welcome to Cirque Mechanics Winter Wonder Shoppe, a holiday emporium unlike any other!

Under the brightly-colored Big Top, a series of fantastical transactions unfolds with the world-renowned aerial and acrobatic artists of Cirque Mechanics. Here, a quirky shopkeeper is on a mission to sell his prized shiny blue bicycle to the perfect customer and make someone's holiday wish come true. Customers fly on a Penny Farthing and juggle with diabolos. Contortionists perform on a turntable powered by unicyclists. An aerialist is lifted by an acrobat inside a giant wheel, and trampoline wall artists defy the laws of physics by virtually flying and walking on air!



Select Nights, November 21 - December 25

The holidays are coming, and at the popular Promenade at Sunset Walk in Kissimmee, the Holinights are on the way too, bringing non stop holiday fun and entertainment.


The popular entertainment, shopping and dining destination, is hosting several holiday events throughout the festive season including Holinights on select nights from 5.00 pm to 10.00 pm


Holinights Celebration features Santa Claus, Mischievous Elves, Towering Toy Soldiers, Live Music & Tree Lighting Nightly, Snow Ball Fights with the Mischievous Elves, Holiday Craft & Street Markets, Car Shows & More!


December 1 - 25

Wekiva Island’s long-awaited Winter Wonderland is back again, and we’re excited to celebrate the festive season all December long. In addition to our well-loved activities like daily “snow” flurries, the Christmas tree forest and our 30-ft tall tree, and visits from your favorite Christmas characters, and Santa is inviting all the good boys and girls to his Workshop, right here at Wekiva Island!


Select Days, November 2 – December 24

Bass Pro Shop o International Drive will be hosting its annual Santa’s Wonderland experience beginning November 2 through December 24, 2024. It’s the ultimate FREE family Christmas event and they also offer fun activities for the kids (and adults). 



November 8 – December 24

The entire family can enjoy The Santa Workshop Experience at I-Drive's entertainment destination ICON Park, which has been magically transformed into a winter wonderland, where families can partake in the annual tradition of taking holiday pictures together and the kiddos can meet the main man in person, Santa Claus!



November 8 - December 24

Visit Santa Claus at Disney Springs, and it's Free! Discover Mr Claus at Santa's Marketplace. Once you’ve arrived at Disney Springs, use the My Disney Experience app to enter the virtual queue to meet Santa Claus. There will be multiple opportunities to enter the virtual queue throughout the day.


November 8 - December 24

The Magic of Santa is Back! Celebrate the holiday season with The Mall At Millenia once again as they present their classic Santa Photo Experience. Make new holiday memories and share moments with Santa.


November 14 - December 24

Bring your family, friends and even pets to meet Santa at The Florida Mall. Sensory-friendly sessions are also available on select dates with Caring Santa, created exclusively for children with special needs. Reservations are highly recommended for all Santa experiences, and you can even receive a free phone call from Santa when you book online.


November 22 - December 24

The magic of the holidays is at the Oviedo Mall, and Santa Claus is closer than you think. Bring your family for professional photos with Santa. Make a reservation now! Enjoy a one-hour semi-private experience with Santa, complete with songs, stories and professional photo packages.

 

Multiple Dates, December 14 - 24

This holiday season, give your family an enchanted morning in the heart of the most magical place on Earth. Start with a festive breakfast feast in our elegant dining room overlooking Lake Buena Vista, with take-home treats for the kids and a complimentary prosecco mimosa for the adults. Then, meet Santa Claus and take a keepsake photo with him and his elves!

Make Christmas dreams come true with a holiday experience to remember forever.



November 27 - December 22

The annual tradition continues at Orlando Shakes with the return of one of Central Florida’s favorite holiday classics! The miserly and miserable Ebenezer Scrooge greets each Christmas with a “bah humbug,” until he is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Come see this classic, heartwarming at Orlando Shakes – a magical and musical spectacle for the whole family!



December 6 - 22

Experience the sights and sounds of the season when visiting Downtown for the Holidays. Throughout the entire month of December, downtown Orlando is offering free holiday events for all to enjoy! Experience the enchantment of the holiday stroll. Spread cheer by shopping locally at the Merry Market. Embrace the magic of the season at the Eola Wonderland. Enjoy a snowy Florida wonderland at Lake Eola Park. Encounter Santa himself at the Eola House.


Various Dates, December 7 - 22

Skip the mall - the big guy is at the Village! Join us at Give Kids The World Village for Ice Cream for Breakfast with Santa, a fun and festive way to entertain all of your elves this holiday season.Happening on select mornings in December, Ice Cream For Breakfast with Santa will include: a make-your-own ice cream sundae station, holiday crafts, mini-golf, village attractions, and a lively, all-ages dance party! Please join us at this festive, family-friendly event that will create lifetime memories for you and your friends and family, as well as the children with critical illnesses and their families that we host every day here at the Village. Buy your tickets today!



Weekends, December 7 - 22

Come out to a real Floridian Christmas & snap the best family holiday photo of the season with Gatorland’s own GatorClaus with his gator powered sleigh! Meet the mischievous Krampus Croc, and sing along with the Florida Skunk Ape as he performs his favorite “Cryptid carols.” Discover an array of unique craft and food vendors placed throughout the park, plus Gatorland's NEW Sweet Tooths Candy Shop, providing a treasure trove of holiday shopping options for the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Elevate your Christmas shopping experience with a visit to the acclaimed Gatorland gift shop, where Gatorland style awaits!



Various Dates, December 6 - 22

ndulge in the splendor of this captivating rendition of a cherished holiday tradition that transcends time. Experience the enchanting tale of Clara, a young girl, whose extraordinary journey intertwines with that of a life-sized Nutcracker, magically brought to life. Together, they cross whimsical realms, with the exhilarating challenge of battling the daunting Mouse King. Brace yourself for an unforgettable voyage into a realm where dreams dance to life and wonder knows no bounds.



Various Dates, December 6 - 22

The annual winter festival brings holiday magic to Lake Nona every December. A warm glow over cheerful faces, the whiff of peppermint hot chocolate in the air, the new fallen snow reflecting the twinkle lights — it’s Oh, What Fun! at Lake Nona Town Center! Gather your loved ones during the holiday season as Lake Nona Town Center transforms into Peppermint Square for the return of the Oh, What Fun! Holiday Festival. The annual celebration, open to the public at no cost, will be held on select nights every December. Complete with live music, an artisan market and stage performances to kick off the holiday season. Experience the magic of the holidays all season long in Peppermint Square, filled with festive decorations, nightly snowfalls, and live entertainment.


December 13 - 22

It’s Christmas actually! This contemporary pop acapella group will delight with fresh, new arrangements of both current and classic holiday tunes. Their comic banter and unique guest interaction will put everyone in the holiday spirit! Live at Orlando Shakes.


Various Dates, November 14 - December 21

Regional Premiere at Winter Park Playhouse  This hilarious musical comedy unfolds in a series of comic and poignant vignettes with four actors bringing 46 characters to life celebrating everything that drives us crazy about Christmas... and why we love it anyway!  From obnoxious Christmas letters to taking the family picture, from dealing with in-laws to assembling gifts on Christmas Eve, this musical shows why sometimes we want to sing "Wreck the halls!" and then why we're wistful when Christmas is over.



Various Dates, November 9 - December 21

Celebrate the season in style with a ticket to this 5-hour event in Disney’s Hollywood Studios—select nights from November 9 to December 21, 2024! With a ticket to Disney Jollywood Nights, you can enjoy red-carpet moments, Hollywood vibes, glimmering décor and fantastic photo ops. Highlights include yuletide entertainment, including live bands, a musical variety show and the return of the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! nighttime spectacular, hot spots where you can dance the night away, encounters with beloved Characters as they spread holiday cheer, delicious food and beverage, and more! Oh and dress to impress!



Various Dates, November 8 - December 20

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with festive entertainment, a storybook holiday atmosphere, sweet treats and more at this yuletide event—offered on select evenings November 8 to December 20, 2024. Throughout the evening, enjoy the amazingly festive Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks show, watch Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, get the perfect picture with Disney pals dressed in their Christmas best, and Make your night extra sweet when you explore the park searching for cookies and festive beverages—included with the cost of your ticket.




FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024



December 17 - 22

Some Like It Hot is the glorious, big, high-kicking story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime. And what a trip it is! With its irresistible combination of heart and laughs, song and dance, Some Like it Hot won more theater awards than any show this season, and you can see it live at Dr Phillips Center.



December 20 - 21

Gather at Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater in Orlando as critically acclaimed Victorian performance troupe Phantasmagoria returns with their all-new collection of haunted (and haunting) tales for the holiday season—a wonderful sequel to last year's shows! Watch on as tales of holiday haunts, Yuletide creatures, Christmas eve terrors, whimsical spirits and more keep alive the tradition of telling ghost stories on the eve of the holidays. And of course, the Canterville Ghost may make a return! Experience this delightfully “spirited” way to celebrate the year-end festivities—all in Phantasmagoria’s unique performance style of evocative storytelling, “phantastical” dance and much more!



December 20

The Cure Bowl is more than a game. Played in December each year in Orlando, Florida this NCAA college football bowl game is televised nationally on ESPN. The Cure Bowl is a platform to help raise funds for cancer research. This bowl game has helped to put Orlando at the center of some of the world’s greatest advancements in cancer science.


December 20

Find your holiday groove with classic carols, contemporary holiday hits and a visit with Santa. Admission is free. Food and drinks available for purchase.


BlueMoon: BlueMoon is a vibrant live band composed of exceptionally talented musicians, providing a wide range of production and entertainment services. With their motto, "Real Music for Real People," the band is committed to delivering genuine musical experiences for all. Enjoy their holiday repertoire.


December 20

Pack your blankets, chairs, and snacks for the whole family to enjoy How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), at Lake Eola Park. Showtime is at 7 pm


December 20

Join the Holiday Spirit at Windermere’s Holiday Movie Night! The event will take place at Town Square Park (520 Main Street), will run 5:30pm – 9:30pm. We’ll be showing the film “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” – the screening will start at 7pm. Attendees can also enjoy a live acoustic set from musician Mauro Augustto.


December 20

Watch a free movie with us at Reiter Park on Friday, December 20 at 7:00 pm. Bring your family and friends, and don’t forget to pack a blanket, chair, and/or snacks. The featured movie is "Polar Express".



December 20

Why settle for basic when you can go ugly? Join us at the Ice Factory for our Second Annual Ugly Sweater Party. Skate to your favorite holiday tunes, enjoy interactive games, and experience the magic of snowfall right on the ice rink. Don't miss your chance to be crowned "Ugliest of Them All!" Prize includes a trophy and 2 free admission passes!Grab your most hideous sweater and join the fun. We can't wait to see your wildest fashion disasters!


December 20

The Big Band Era is back at The Ritz Theater, brought to life by Bennett Harmon and The Great American Big Band. With our vintage 40’s orchestra, we will transport you to an era when America was producing some of the greatest music of all time. Hear the music of the greatest Big Band names of all time, all together on one stage for this Christmas performance.



December 20

Black Guayaba returns to House of Blues Orlando with 3RG Miami. Get your tickets now!


December 20

The Taylor Party: The TS Dance Party comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now!



December 19 - 20

Bask in the glow of beloved holiday songs and heartfelt love ballads. Performing music that tugs at the heartstrings, treasured soul singer CeCe Teneal brings us her captivating voice in two evenings of holiday hits and more at Judson's Live.


December 20

Luscious Lisa presents "A Big Ass Dance Party" and EP Release ft. Stiletto and Double Bubble Will's Pub. Get your tickets now!


December 20

Jen Kramer is magic. She turns the impossible into the impossible-toignore, wowing audiences with her contagious smile and world-class sleight-of-hand. Jen headlines her own show in Las Vegas at Westgate Resort & Casino and won Best Magician in the 2024 Best of Vegas Awards. Catch the show at The Plaza Live.



December 20

Endoxa Booking presents Bodysnatcher "The Vile Winter" Tour in Orlando w/ Southpaw and Tracheotomy at The Conduit. Get your tickets now! 


December 20

Barclay Crenshaw comes to The Beacham. Get your tickets now!


Food Truck Fridays Orlando

Every Friday

Food Truck Fridays is a weekly food truck gathering from Parking Lot Party. Every Friday at Ivanhoe Park Brewing,10 different food trucks will be available to kick your weekend off right.


Sanford Ghost Tour  Every Friday and Saturday

Every Friday and Saturday

Discover Sanford’s unknown and sometimes dark history, including access to a haunted area!

This 90-minute tour led by a local guide allows you to experience historical stories of Sanford’s past residents and those still lurking around are plentiful.


SAK Comedy Lab Orlando

Every Friday and Saturday

This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of professional improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show.


Every Friday and Saturday

In this knockdown, drag-out comedy battle, a cast of our professional performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters on the spot at King of the Hill!


Art After Dark at Lake Nona

Every Friday

Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm. Enjoy a stroll as you explore hand crafted artisan products, and tasty cuisine. Be sure to grab a glass a wine, stay a while and enjoy the art displayed on the art installation, The Beacon.


Every Friday

TPD Night Market is a weekly Friday night market featuring 20 plus vendors at 431 E Central Blvd, Thornton Park, Orlando.


Every Friday

Come enjoy live music every Friday night on the Plaza, at Downtown Winter Garden in the beautiful Centennial Plaza Gazebo.


Friday Muscle Car Show & Cruise Old Town Kissimmee

Every Friday

Join the heart pounding excitement of high-performance engines and true horse power for our Muscle Car Show every Friday night at Old Town in Kissimmee. The Friday Muscle Car Show begins at 3 pm featuring show-quality muscle and factory-performance cars from 1964 and newer and classics from 1985 and older. Cars cruise at 8:30 pm.


Dockside Dueling Pianos

Every Friday

Enjoy nonstop live piano music every Friday night at The Wharf at Sunset Walk with late-night food and drink menu.



Every Friday

Round up your crew every Friday for Ladies Night at PBR Cowboy Bar, at Live! at the Pointe Orlando. Ladies drink free from 8 - 10 pm, and you can kick off the night with line dancing from 7 - 9 pm. Enjoy boot-stompin' DJ sets and a lively country vibe that's perfect for a night out with your girlies. Look for giveaways and other drink specials all night!


Every Friday

Unwind under the stars on Shark Bar’s patio at Live! at the Pointe Orlando, where live music meets laid-back beach vibes. The beach-themed bar is the ideal spot to sip drinks and kick off the weekend to the sounds of acoustic melodies. Take the party up a notch with a DJ Set with drink specials from 10 pm until close.


Every Friday

Start your weekend right with Friday Night Live at Sports & Social at Live! at the Pointe Orlando. After the game, keep the energy going with live music entertainment from 10 pm - 1 am. Whether you're dancing the night away or just soaking in the vibes, it's the perfect way to kick off an unforgettable weekend




SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2024



December 17 - 22

Some Like It Hot is the glorious, big, high-kicking story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime. And what a trip it is! With its irresistible combination of heart and laughs, song and dance, Some Like it Hot won more theater awards than any show this season, and you can see it live at Dr Phillips Center.



December 20 - 21

Gather at Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater in Orlando as critically acclaimed Victorian performance troupe Phantasmagoria returns with their all-new collection of haunted (and haunting) tales for the holiday season—a wonderful sequel to last year's shows! Watch on as tales of holiday haunts, Yuletide creatures, Christmas eve terrors, whimsical spirits and more keep alive the tradition of telling ghost stories on the eve of the holidays. And of course, the Canterville Ghost may make a return! Experience this delightfully “spirited” way to celebrate the year-end festivities—all in Phantasmagoria’s unique performance style of evocative storytelling, “phantastical” dance and much more!



December 21 - 22

Santa Visits Longwood on Saturday, December 21 at 11 am east of Ronald Reagan starting at Columbus Harbour, heading north, and ending at the furthest north eastern point of Shomate and Sunday, December 22 at 11 am west of Ronald Reagan starting at the furthest western point in Tarrytown area, heading east, and ending at the furthest north western point of the city by Prairie Sage. His routes are within City Limits and will end however long it takes to finish each area.

The Longwood Police & Fire Departments will assist Santa in his travels.


December 21 - 22

Happening in Judson’s Live – Dr. Phillips Center’s newest and most intimate music room


December 21

Big Soto: Sotorious U.S.A. Tour 2024 comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now!


December 21

Bop to the Top presents Jingle Bop at House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now!



December 21

This show will feature a dazzling display of synchronized drones flying in formation to create beautiful holiday-themed designs in the night sky. Attendees will be able to sit back and watch the 15-minute light show from the comfort of their own blankets and lawn chairs. The show will be held on Saturday, December 21, with performances at 6:30 pm and 8 pm (both featuring the same program).


December 21

The NBA's Orlando Magic go head-to-head with the Miami Heat. Experience Magic Together at Kia Center!


December 21

Silent Discos In Amazing Spaces brings its surreal dance party back to Orlando Science Center for a Christmas special on December 21. Dance, sing and snap selfies with your besties under the illuminated skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex. For one night only, the main exhibition space of this popular attraction will be converted into a giant dancefloor with a bar, nightclub-quality lights, visual effects, and, of course, three amazing DJs simultaneously playing three uniquely themed DJ sets. Already an international phenomenon, this will be the craziest party of the year you don’t want to miss!



December 21

Gather up the whole band and join us in the beautiful Hard Rock Live for this kid friendly event and meet Santa Saturday, December 21st from 6:30pm to 8:30pm! Celebrate the joy of the season with light bites, a holiday themed cookie decorating kit, a live DJ spinning festive tunes and pictures with Santa Claus included!



December 21

The City of Winter Garden presents HOLIDAY OPERA at THE GARDEN featuring World-Class Soprano Samar Salamé Hawat and accompanied on the piano by Liana Gheorghita.



December 21

New this year, the NBA G League will host “Winter Showcase Fan Day” on Saturday, Dec. 21, in celebration of World Basketball Day, inviting fans to attend the day’s games. The General will host a variety of family-friendly activities at the Orange County Convention Center, including interactive photo opportunities and chances for fans of all skill levels to practice their basketball skills and drills.



December 21

Not So Silent Emo Night is coming to The Plaza Live. Get your tickets now!


December 21

Montgomery Drive Presents Ivypaint with Special Guests Overthinker, The High Ground, loner. Lie at Will’s Pub - Orlando.



December 21

Come celebrate the holiday season with us at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company! Join us for a festive event filled with local vendors, delicious food, and live music. Get a head start on your holiday shopping while supporting small businesses in the community. Whether you're looking for unique gifts or just want to enjoy the holiday spirit, this event is perfect for everyone. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy the holiday cheer with friends and family.


December 21

Timucua’s great friend and jazz saxophone giant Jeff Rupert is joined by Richard Drexler, Doug Mathews, and drum star (and new UCF drums professor) McClenty Hunter.


McClenty tours with all the biggest names in jazz, like Cedar Walton, Lou Donaldson, Jimmy Heath, Curtis Fuller, Kenny Barron, Kenny Garrett, Dave Stryker, Eric Reed, Aaron Goldberg, Helen Sung, Jim Snidero and more, and this will be the first time he plays in Orlando.



December 21

Void. Terror. Silence: Xmas Edition is coming to The Conduit. Get your tickets now!


December 21

Idiot Time Machine is coming to Lil Indie's. Get your tickets now! Somehow, history novice & comedian Chandy Burke has gotten her hands on a time machine, and she's not just keeping it to herself! This bold adventurer is setting the dial for the past, and she's on a mission to poke around, ask some questions, and meet some of the most iconic figures in history. Where will she go? Who will she meet? Well, that’s up to you!


Sanford Ghost Tour

Every Friday and Saturday

Discover Sanford’s unknown and sometimes dark history, including access to a haunted area!

This 90-minute tour led by a local guide allows you to experience historical stories of Sanford’s past residents and those still lurking around are plentiful.


Every Saturday

Enjoy the haunted tales of ghostly experiences in Historic Downtown Sanford while sipping some delicious craft beer from three popular craft beer establishments. This 90-minute tasting tour starting at 8:30 pm is led by BJCP Certified Beer Judge, Gary Holmes.  Learn historical stories gathered from the people who live in Sanford, while getting intimate with local brewers and Sanford craft beer.


SAK Comedy Lab Orlando

Every Friday and Saturday

This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of professional improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show.


Every Friday and Saturday

In this knockdown, drag-out comedy battle, a cast of our professional performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters on the spot at King of the Hill!


Enjoy yoga in the Garden in the midst of the beautiful Mead Botanical Garden

Every Saturday and Sunday

Enjoy yoga in the Garden in the midst of the beautiful Mead Botanical Garden. Take part in the opportunity to truly connect with yourself and nature. Takes place every Saturday, 9 - 10 am and Sundays 4 - 5 pm. $15 (Proceeds will benefit Mead Botanical Garden) . Bring a yoga mat and water.


Every Saturday

Mead Botanical Gardens offers a unique experience to practice Tai Chi in the Garden with certified Tai Chi Health Master Trainer, Tony Garcia. Takes place every Saturday, 10:30 - 11.30 am. Please bring water.


Every Saturday

Namaste, a new you awaits. Find your perfect balance in the serene outdoor yoga classes at  Lake Nona Wave Hotel. Set amidst the picturesque Sculpture Garden, experienced nstructors will guide you through a harmonious blend of strength and flexibility.


Every Saturday

Catch the excitement with dynamic drink specials and cool cocktails at Shark Bar’s at Live! at the Pointe Orlando! Ladies enjoy a complimentary all-inclusive drink package, while guys can grab theirs for just $20. Both are available from 8 pm to 10 pm. Get ready to Hang 10 at 10 pm every Saturday and keep the good vibes rolling all night long!


Disney Springs Kids Club

Every Saturday

Dance, play and be entertained at engaging shows for kids of all ages at the Disney Springs Kids Club, taking place every Saturday. Free Entertainment and Free Parking.


Every Saturday

It's every yoga and beer lover's favorite time of the week! Come join RockPit Brewing & Distilling this Saturday morning for some rejuvenating yoga and a pint of craft beer deliciousness at the end. Don't forget to bring your yoga mat. $10 at the door or pre-purchase.


Every Saturday

Join Bicikleta Bike Shop on a Lake Monroe Loop. This 28-mile bike ride will take you on an adventure around Lake Monroe. Saturday mornings – meet up is at 7:15 am. The ride starts promptly at 7:30 am.


Saturday Night Rode at Westgate River Ranch Resort

Every Saturday

Cowpokes and bronco busters descend upon Westgate River Ranch Resort every Saturday night at 7:30 pm for an evening of fun inside the 1,200-seat rodeo arena. The Saturday Night Rodeo features trick riding, bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing, and rodeo clown antics. After that, get your feet moving during the lively Dance Party just outside the River Ranch Saloon. Enjoy music and games from a lively DJ to end a perfect day.


Every Saturday

Join us on Saturday afternoons for docent-led museum tours that highlight works from Rollins Museum of Art's current exhibitions.


Saturday Nite Classic Car Show & Cruise

Every Saturday

Join Old Town in Kissimmee every Saturday and take a trip down memory lane. The Old Town Classic Car Show has been a local tradition for over 30 years, it is one of the premier weekly car shows in Central Florida. The Saturday Classic Car Show begins at 1:00pm and welcomes show-quality 1985 and older hot rods, street rods, and antiques. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm. The event is free for participants and free for the public to attend.


Every Saturday

Live on the Lawn is your Saturday oasis to relax and recharge while listening to live music and playing lawn games with family and friends. Join Lake Nona from 11 am – 3 pm every Saturday!


Show Car Saturday Nights at Promenade at Sunset Walk

Every Saturday

The Promenade at Sunset Walk is home to Show Car Saturday Nights. All makes and models are welcome and displayed along Margaritaville Boulevard. Car enthusiasts will enjoy the music of DJ Scotty B while admiring an amazing collection of classic to modern automobiles, with live bands performing on the Promenade Plaza Stage nightly.


Every Saturday

The Sunset Saturday Artisan Market takes place at the Promenade at Sunset Walk every Saturday evening, featuring the best local artisan, craft, and specialty vendors from across Central Florida.


Every Saturday

The Winter Garden Farmers Market is your hometown market open every Saturday from 8 am - 1 pm in beautiful Historic Winter Garden.


Every Saturday

The Winter Park Farmers’ Market is one of the best produce and plant markets in Central Florida which takes place every Saturday morning from 8 am - 1 pm in Central Park.


Every Saturday

The Lake Mary Farmers Market features local vendors of produce, plants, baked goods, and arts and crafts. The market is open every Saturday, from 9 am - 1:30 pm at Lake Mary City Hall.


Every Saturday

Visit every Saturday at the City of Longwood Farmers Market at Reiter Park from 9 am - 2 pm, with locally sourced seafood and produce to handmade crafts and more.


Every Saturday

Join in every Saturday morning in Lake Nona, the Lake Nona Farmers Market takes place in the beautiful Town Center from 11 am - 3 pm, shop local with the freshest produce and more.




SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2024



December 17 - 22

Some Like It Hot is the glorious, big, high-kicking story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime. And what a trip it is! With its irresistible combination of heart and laughs, song and dance, Some Like it Hot won more theater awards than any show this season, and you can see it live at Dr Phillips Center.



December 21 - 22

Santa Visits Longwood on Saturday, December 21 at 11 am east of Ronald Reagan starting at Columbus Harbour, heading north, and ending at the furthest north eastern point of Shomate and Sunday, December 22 at 11 am west of Ronald Reagan starting at the furthest western point in Tarrytown area, heading east, and ending at the furthest north western point of the city by Prairie Sage. His routes are within City Limits and will end however long it takes to finish each area.

The Longwood Police & Fire Departments will assist Santa in his travels.


December 21 - 22

Happening in Judson’s Live – Dr. Phillips Center’s newest and most intimate music room.



December 22

It's the holliest, jolliest time of year! Eat, shop, and be merry with us in for a day of last-minute holiday shopping together at Milk Mart. The Sunday before Christmas, it's often your last chance to snag local goods from a market setting... and you know we bring the goods! With over 250 local vendors, artists, and businesses to shop from, there's something for everyone on your list.


December 22

Experience the chilling excitement of Solar Bears hockey live! Watch the Orlando Solar Bears go head-to-head with the South Carolina Stingrays at Kia Center.



December 22

A Very Conduit Punkmas w/ Petty Thefts, Virginity, Stiletto, Caustic Bats, and Trashworld is coming to The Conduit. Get your tickets now!


December 22

Josh Johnson is coming to The Plaza Live. Get your tickets now!



December 22

Welcome to the A Very Merry Market! Join us at Grape & The Grain for a festive shopping experience. Whether you're looking for handcrafted goods, tasty treats, or candles, this event has something for everyone A special appearance from a "green" Christmas Character with picture opportunities. Food Trucks - Raffles - Local Vendors - Craft Beers - Music - and more.


Enjoy yoga in the Garden in the midst of the beautiful Mead Botanical Garden

Every Saturday and Sunday

Enjoy yoga in the Garden in the midst of the beautiful Mead Botanical Garden. Take part in the opportunity to truly connect with yourself and nature. Saturdays, 9 – 10 am & Sundays 4 – 5 pm. $15 (Proceeds will benefit Mead Botanical Garden) . Bring a yoga mat and water.


Family Fun Day at Boxi Park

Every Sunday

Enjoy Family Fun Day every Sunday at Boxi Park, with face painters, balloon artists entertainers, and live music. Fun for the whole family! 1 pm - 9 pm.


Yoga in the Sculpture Garden at Mennello Museum of American Art

Every Sunday

Hosted by the Mennello Museum of American Art with classes led by certified Full Circle Yoga, Winter Park. Start your Sunday mornings out blissfully with a relaxing lakeside flow. Join us in the shade of the trees for a practice that is suitable for all levels! Don’t forget to bring a mat, towel, and water to have a great practice.


Orlando Family Market

Every Sunday

One of the most popular farmers markets in Central Florida, Orlando Farmer’s Market is located in the heart of Orlando at Lake Eola park, and takes place Sundays 10 am - 4 pm.


Celebration Farmers Market

Every Sunday

Every week at Celebration Farmers Market there are multiple vendors selling everything from fresh food and produce, to local crafted jewelry, and much more, with a beautiful backdrop of Lakeside Park, this is a must go to farmers market on Sundays, 9 am - 2 pm


Every Sunday

The popular East Orlando Farmers Market offers hand selected produce, creative local small business owners, along with botanical varieties to chose from. Every Sunday 11 am - 4 pm.


Every Sunday

Clermont Farmer's Market features over 60 vendors selling seafood, organic produce, and other household items, this popular market is the place to go on Sundays 9 am - 2 pm.


Every Sunday

Mount Dora’s open-air Mount Dora Village Market in Sunset Park is open Sundays from 0 am - 2 pm offering fresh products from over 50 market vendors.


Sunday Sip Night Dave & Buster's Orlando

Every Sunday

Service Industry Professionals, this one is for you! Dave & Buster's Orlando is giving industry professionals 1/2 priced drinks and a FREE $10 Power Card every Sunday from at 9pm-close. Offer must be redeemed with a team member.


Every Sunday

Join Promenade at Sunset Walk every Sunday evenings as El Jefe Tequilas Taco Cantina, BR 77 Brazilian Steak House, and Estefan Kitchen Orlando present Sunday-Latin-Sunday. on the Promenade Plaza Stage, featuring the very best DJs from Central Florida including: DJ Gabriel, DJ J Quezt, DJ Elie, and DJ K1X spinning the best merengue, salsa, Latin pop, bachata, and more!


Every Sunday

Catch the free show with Jason Yoho and Friends every Sunday at Lil' Indies.


Every Sunday

A rooftop day party each and every Sunday at Aero.  Free entry all day, 21+. Hookah, Food, and Games.



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