Your 2025 Guide to Orlando Winter and Holiday Fun
It's no secret Central Florida does the Holidays right. We don't need mountains and snow to celebrate (though we can tell you where to go to find snow in Florida). From light displays to festivals, and theme park events, Orlando loves a good holiday celebration. The Funk Collection is sharing a list of the must-see area holiday events in Orlando for 2025. Whether you're looking for local neighborhood events in your downtown or what's happening at area theme parks like Disney or Universal, the team has you covered.
Local Downtown Holiday Happenings
Downtown Windermere Holiday Events
- Nov 21 | Light Up Windermere & Food Truck Night | From 5:30pm to 9:30pm, take in the holiday lights in downtown, music, and food vendors.
- Dec 5 | Holiday Hoopla | Windermere Town Hall | Details to come.
Downtown Winter Garden & Hamlin Holiday Events
- Nov 29 | Small Business Saturday Sidewalk Sale & Live Music, Downtown Winter Garden | Support local small businesses in Winter Garden
- Dec 5 | Light Up Winter Garden, Downtown Winter Garden | 38th Annual Light Up event with live entertainment, holiday activities, and more.
- Dec 5 - 27 (Select Nights) | A Merry Winter Garden Light Show, Winter Garden City Hall | Synchronized music and light show
- Dec 6 | Christmas Parade & Night Market | Winter Garden | Holiday parade starting at Dillard Street and Palmetto, west on Plant Street, and ends on Park Avenue.
- Dec 6 | Christmas at Hamlin, Lake District Green Space | Tree Lighting, live entertainment, food, and drinks
- Dec 20 | 12Ks of Christmas, Hamlin | Christmas themed 12K & 5K run
We asked The Funk Collection team what are some of their favorite ways to celebrate the Holidays in Orlando:
"Winter Garden Christmas Parade. It's about community and Christmas spirit. Familiar faces mixed with new ones we get to meet. The parade builds pride in our town and the people who live here. It also reminds me the Christmas season is here." - Team Agent, Mike Vein
Downtown Orlando Holiday Events
- Dec 5 | Tree Lighting Celebration, Lake Eola Park | Kick off the season at Lake Eola Amphitheater for the annual tree lighting celebration, holiday market, and food trucks.
- Dec 5 - Jan 6 | Holiday Stroll, Lake Eola Park | Explore the park's paths with holiday lights and decor.
- Dec 5 - 21 | Holiday Train, Lake Eola Park | Runs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings 5:30pm - 9:00pm
- Dec 5 - 21 (Select Dates) | Merry Market, East Side of Lake Eola Park | Local Vendor Market
- Dec 13 | Violectric Holiday Show, Lake Eola Park | Live music concert at the Lake Eola Amphitheater with Violectric.
Downtown Clermont Holiday Events
- Nov 22 | Clermont Celebrates, Downtown Clermont | Most Magic Night featuring Snow, Santa, Vendors, Music, and Kid's Zone.
- Nov 22 - Jan 2 | Enchanted Forest of Trees, Victory Pointe | View of 70 trees decorated by local organizations and businesses.
- Dec 5 | Light Up Clermont, Downtown Clermont | Annual Tree Lighting & Street Party
- Dec 6 | Christmas of Champions Parade, Downtown Clermont | Departs from Waterfront Park and travels through Historic Downtown.
- Dec 13 | Cookies & Cocoa Walk, Downtown Clermont | Join from 4-7pm for sweet treats in downtown Clermont and a chance to meet Santa.
Downtown Winter Park Holiday Event
- Dec 4 | Christmas in the Park, Central Park | 47th Annual Event with a backdrop of Tiffany windows and entertainment from the Bach Festival Choir
- Dec 5 | Winter on the Avenue Tree Lighting, Downtown Winter Park | Annual Tree Lighting, Menorah Lighting, live music, and more.
- Dec 6 | 73rd Annual Christmas Parade, Downtown Winter Park | Come to Park Avenue at 9am for the "Ye Old Hometown" Christmas Parade.
- Dec 13 | Holiday Boat Parade, Lake Virginia | Join at Dinky Dock Park to watch the holiday-themed boat parade.
Downtown Mount Dora Holiday Events
- Nov 22 | Annual Light Up Mount Dora, Downtown Mount Dora | Christmas lights are turned on for the season in local Mount Dora parks, food, a drone show, and fireworks.
- Dec 5 | Annual Christmas Walk, Downtown Mount Dora | Street party featuring music, entertainment, food vendors, toy vendors, and more.
- Dec 6 | Christmas Parade & 34th Annual Lighted Boat Parade | Mount Dora | Take in an old-fashioned Christmas Parade through the streets of Mount Dora and on the Lake with a lighted boat parade.
- Dec 13 - 14 | Holiday Tour of Homes, Mount Dora | 46th Annual Event featuring 6 area homes
Avalon Park Holiday Events
- Dec 5 | March of Trees, Timber Creek Football Field
- Dec 6 | Avalon Aglow, Downtown Avalon Park | Annual Christmas festival with parade, food trucks, performances, pictures with Santa, and fireworks.
- Dec 9 | Holiday Light Bike Tour, Founder's Square
Lake Nona Holiday Event
- Dec 5 - 21 | Oh, What Fun! Holiday Festival, Lake Nona Town Center | 9th Annual Festival with events throughout the season, including evening snowfall, photo ops, a 24-foot Christmas tree, a parade, and a holiday market.
- Dec 13 | Christmas Parade, Lake Nona Town Center
- Dec 21 | Celebrate Hanukkah, Lake Nona Town Center | Ceremony to mark the Festival of Lights, DJ, stilt walker and more.
Holiday Music & Theater Performances in Orlando
- Nov 24 - Dec 23 | A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage, Orlando Family Stage
- Nov 26 - Dec 24 (Select Dates) | A Christmas Carol, Orlando Shakes
- Nov 29 | An Evening with Peter Billingsley and A Christmas Story, The Plaza Live
- Dec 5 - Dec 24 (Select Dates) | The Nutcracker, Dr. Phillips Center
- Dec 5 | Sugar Plum Fairy's Winter Tale, Dr. Phillips Center
- Dec 6 | Tis the Season, Dr. Phillips Center | Family-friendly show with comedy, dance routines, and singing
- Dec 6 - 7 | Symphony Storytime Series: Holiday Harmonies, The Plaza Live | Orlando Philharmonic's Brass Quintet
- Dec 7 | Sarah Brightman: A Winter Symphony, Dr. Phillips Center
- Dec 7 | Orlando Jazz Orchestra's Holiday Show, Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts
- Dec 13 | Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, Kia Center
- Dec 13 - 15 | Orlando Gay Chorus: Gay Bells Ring - Are you Listening?, The Plaza Live
- Dec 16 | Michael W. Smith: Every Christmas, The Plaza Live
- Dec 16 | Pentatonix: A Christmas in the City Tour, Kia Center
- Dec 27 | Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road, Dr. Phillips Center
Where Does it Snow In Florida?
- Nov 14 - Jan 7 | ICE! featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Gaylord Palms | Ice sculptures from over 6,000 blocks of ice, ice slides, and more.
- Nov 28 - Jan 4 (Most Nights) | Dazzling Nights, Harry P. Leu Gardens | Stroll through Light Displays and Magical Snowfalls in the Crystal Kingdom AND have a snowball fight with elves in the 8-bit Christmas Zone
- Nov 29 - Dec 31 | Now Snowing, Downtown Celebration | Celebrating 27 years of Snow in the Celebration Town Center and one of the area's only synthetic ice rinks. Nightly snowfall at 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, and 9:00pm
- Dec 5 - 21 (Fri, Sat, Sun evenings) | Snowfall in Downtown, Lake Eola House | Snow will fall for 15 minutes every half-hour beginning at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Dec 5 - 21 | Oh, What Fun! Holiday Festival, Lake Nona Town Center | Evening snowfall, photo ops, and a 24-foot Christmas tree.
- Dec 13 | Children's Christmas Snow in the Park, Mount Dora | Head to Elizabeth Evans Park for a chance to go snow sledding.
Holidays at Orlando Theme Parks & Local Hotels
- Nov 7 - Dec 21 (Select Nights) | Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Magic Kingdom Park
- Nov 8 - Dec 22 (Select Nights) | Jollywood Nights, Hollywood Studios
- Nov 7 - Jan 5 (Select Dates) | SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration, SeaWorld Orlando
- Nov 21 - Jan 4 | Holidays at Universal Orlando | Grinchmas, Holiday Parade, Christmas in the Wizarding World
- Nov 28 - Dec 30 | International Festival of the Holidays, EPCOT
"My favorite Orlando holiday event is going to see the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle and Hogsmeade decorated in true holiday fashion at Islands of Adventure." - Team Agent, Dawn Reeves-McKinney
New Year's Events in Orlando
- Dec 31 | New Year's Eve Celebration, Mount Dora | Ring in the New Year at Sunset Park with music, food, and fireworks.
- Dec 31 | Aventura's Rooftop New Year's Eve Celebration, Universal Aventura Hotel | Bar 17 Bistro
- Dec 31 | New Year's Eve, Howl at the Moon | Live Music, Dancing, Food, and Champagne Toast
- Dec 31 | New Year's Eve on Sunset Blvd, Enzian Theater | Celebrate New Year's Old Hollywood Style
- Dec 31 | Rocking New Year, Promenade at Sunset Walk | Music, street performers, laser show, and more
- Dec 31 | The Glenn Miller Orchestra: In the Mood for New Year's Eve, Dr. Phillips Center
Home for the Holidays & Beyond
Holiday traditions remind us why we call Central Florida home. If you've been considering a move in the Orlando area, The Funk Collection is here to share local insights, community knowledge, navigate the market, and help you find the right home that fits your family. Curious about next steps or simply want to explore what's possible in 2026? Contact the team today to set up a strategy call at 407-930-9829.