❄️ Winter Family Fun Guide ❄️
Festivals, markets, parades, Santa visits, lights, shows, and so much more — all in one place!
Covering Apopka, Mount Dora, Winter Park, Maitland, Downtown Orlando, the UCF area and all of Seminole County!
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🎭 Ongoing Events, Shows, Santa Sightings and Tree Farms
Season-long favorites, exhibits, markets, performances, and more.
🎄 Christmas Tree Farms
Josario's - Orlando and Oviedo - Begins November 19th
Trees at College Park - Orlando - Opening Date Not Announced
Happ's - Winter Park - Opening Date Not Announced
🎅 Santa Sightings
Bass Pro Shops - Orlando - Santa Arrives Nov 1st
Millenia Mall - Orlando - Opening Date Not Announced
Altamonte Mall - Altamonte Springs - Santa Arrives Nov. 21st
Wekiva Island - Longwood - Santa Arrives December 1st
Winter Park Village - Winter Park - Opening Date Not Announced
✨ Light Events & Displays
Festival of Trees - Orlando - Begins November 15th
Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens - Orlando - November 28, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Asian Lantern Festival at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens November 14, 2025 – January 18, 2026!
🎭 Shows and Performances
A Charlie Brown Christmas - Nov. 24th - Dec. 23rd
A Christmas Carol - Nov. 26th - Dec. 24th
Holiday Harmonies - Dec. 6th and 7th.
✨ Parades
Dec. 6th - Winter Park Ye Olde Hometown Christmas Parade
Dec. 6th - 2025 Christmas Parade - Mount Dora
Dec. 6th - Lighted Boat Parade - Mount Dora
Dec. 6th - The City of Oviedo Annual Holiday Parade December 6, 2025
Dec. 13th - 49th Annual Apopka Christmas Parade December 13, 2025
🗓️ Events by Week
Nov 7 – Nov 16
Nov. 7-8th - Annunciation Fall Festival - Altamonte Springs
Nov. 7-9th - Nativity Catholic Church Fall Festival - Longwood
Nov. 7th - Holiday LEGO Snowman Build Event - Altamonte Springs
Nov. 7th - 15th Annual Veterans Day Celebration - Winter Park
Nov. 7th - Getdown Downtown: First Friday Block Party - Maitland
Nov. 8th - 9th - Maker Faire Orlando
Nov. 8th - 51st Annual Great Day in the Country - Oviedo
Nov. 8th - Holiday LEGO Snowman Build Event - Oviedo
Nov. 8th - 26th Annual Veterans Day Parade - Orlando
Nov. 8th - Free Community Event: Apopka Police Department Horsepower for Heroes
Nov. 8th - Phil The Boot Truck Pull - Apopka
Nov. 9th - Holiday LEGO Snowman Build Event - Orlando
Nov. 9th - Sunday Kids Club: Snowman Ornament at Michaels Stores
Nov: 11th - Veterans Day: Free Entrance Day in the National Parks
Nov. 15th - FREE Grand Opening Event! at Urban Youth Park Orlando - Longwood
Nov 15th - Maitland Movie in the Park - Lilo and Stitch
Nov 17 – Nov 23
Nov 20th - Community Night Out with WPPD - Winter Park
Nov. 22nd-23rd - 49th Annual Longwood Arts and Crafts Festival
Nov. 22nd - Light Up Mount Dora
Nov. 23rd - Holidays, Horses And Hope At Crossroads Corral - Longwood
Nov 24 – Nov 30
Nov. 25th - Turkey and Canned Food Giveaway - Orlando
Nov. 28th - Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens - Orlando - Opening Night - with dates through January.
Nov. 29th - Cookies with Santa at Board & Brush - Sanford
Nov. 29th - Carols & Cocoa, Presented by AC Cowboys - Longwood
Dec 1 – Dec 7
Dec. 4th - Tree Lighting at Center Lake Park - Oviedo
Dec. 4th - Christmas In The Park - Winter Park
Dec. 5th - Winter On The Avenue - Winter Park
Dec. 5th - Getdown Downtown: First Friday Block Party - Maitland
Dec. 5th - Popcorn Flicks in the Park: Frozen - Winter Park
Dec. 5th - Apopka Tree Lighting 2025
Dec. 5th - 32nd Annual Christmas Walk - Mount Dora
Dec. 6th - LWP Pancake Breakfast - Winter Park
Dec. 6th - Winter Park Ye Olde Hometown Christmas Parade
Dec. 6th - Holiday Harmonies - Orlando
Dec. 6th - Fall Fling at Rollins Museum of Art - Winter Park
Dec. 6th - Season of Light - Maitland
Dec. 6th - 2025 Christmas Parade - Mount Dora
Dec 8 – Dec 14
Dec 15 – Dec 21
Dec 22 – Dec 28
Dec 29 – Dec 31
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