Entertainment: Central Florida Holiday Displays and Adventures
Orlando’s 72-foot Christmas tree twinkles with more than 88,000 lights. (PHOTO COURTESY OF CITY OF ORLANDO)
2022 TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION
Lake Eola Park, Orlando
Dec. 2: Nothing says the holidays have begun like a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony. Mayor Buddy Dyer invites residents and guests to take part in the first lighting of the city’s official Christmas tree, a 72-foot ode to universal goodwill that twinkles with over 88,000 lights.
Head to Lake Eola Park to watch the lighting and be a part of a beloved tradition. While there, ring in the season by visiting food trucks and the holiday market. Stay for live performances at the Walt Disney Amphitheater, including the Orlando Concert Band’s program of holiday favorites at 7 p.m.
The evening is a sweet, low-key way for friends and family to get into the holiday spirit. Visit the city’s website for tips on parking and transportation to the event. 5 p.m. Lake Eola Park, 195 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando. orlando.gov AB
OUTDOOR LIVING NATIVITY
Audubon Park Covenant Church, Orlando
Dec. 16-17: Witness the miracle of the birth of Jesus and the beginning of the greatest story ever told, the life of Jesus Christ. Audubon Park Covenant Church’s Outdoor Living Nativity is a reverent way to celebrate the religious side of the holiday season.
The nativity display features live animals and live music to bring to life Mary and Joseph’s journey to the little town of Bethlehem.
The event is free, but a donation of $5 per person or $20 per family is requested. Visit the church’s website to reserve a timed entry ticket. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Audubon Park Covenant Church, 3219 Chelsea St., Orlando. 407-894-6351. audubonparkchurch.com AB
HOLIDAY DISPLAYS
THE SANTA WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE
Through Dec. 24, iconparkorlando.com
NOW SNOWING CELEBRATION
Through Dec. 31, celebrationtowncenter.com
CHRISTMAS AT GAYLORD PALMS
Through Jan. 1, christmasatgaylordpalms.marriott.com
CHRISTMAS NIGHTS IN LIGHTS
Through Jan. 1, nightsinlights.com
DAZZLING NIGHTS AT LEU GARDENS
Through Jan. 1, dazzlingorlando.com
NIGHT OF A MILLION LIGHTS
Through Jan. 1, islandh2owaterpark.com
TREE LIGHTING AT ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS
Dec. 1, cityofoviedo.net
APOPKA TREE LIGHTING
Dec. 2, apopka.gov
WEKIVA ISLAND WINTER WONDERLAND
Dec. 2-25, wekivaisland.com
LAKE MARY HOLIDAY IN THE PARK
Dec. 2, lakemaryfl.com
LIGHT UP DELAND
Dec. 2, mainstreetdeland.org
LIGHT UP WINTER GARDEN
Dec. 2, downtownwg.com
LIGHT UP CLERMONT 2022
Dec. 2-3, clermontfl.gov
MOUNT DORA HOLIDAY EVENTS
Dec. 2-18, ci.mount-dora.fl.us
AVALON AGLOW
Dec. 3, avalonparkorlando.com
LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS
Dec. 3, altamonte.org
43RD ANNUAL CRACKER CHRISTMAS
Dec. 3-4, myfloridahistory.org
OH, WHAT FUN! HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
Dec. 7-24, ohwhatfunlakenona.com
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Dec. 10, ocoee.org
JOLLY JAMBOREE & TREE LIGHTING
Dec. 10, ocoee.org
STORY TIME WITH SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS
Dec. 17, marriott.com
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