Free holiday events in Central Florida
Explore Disney resorts During the holidays Disney goes all out with the decorations and they don’t exclude the resorts. They all have massive Christmas trees, Christmas decorations throughout the lobbies and grounds. Most of the resorts have life-size gingerbread houses or sculptures and you can purchase special holiday treats. So hop on a bus from Disney Springs and go wherever you’d like to experience the Disney magic..without the cost.
Disney Springs There is a Christmas tree stroll, basically a scavenger hunt that is fun for kids. All of the trees are decorated with different themes such as Moana. You can pick up a map that tells you where the trees are located. When you find one you put a sticker on the spot on the map. Once completed, take to one of the locations and receive a prize! There is also snowfall at the town center tree every half hour beginning at sun down every night through December. If you have a magicband+ it will react when the snow starts to fall. There are also interactive windows, just scan your magicband.
Now Snowing In downtown Celebration will be nightly snowfall at 6,7,8, and 9. There will also be a holiday village with treats, gifts, and more. There are other activities but there is a cost for those. 610 SYCAMORE ST, CELEBRATION, FL 34747
Downtown for the holidays Experience the season when visiting Downtown Orlando 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. Shop 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.
Holinights celebration Now through Dec 25 there will be live music, nightly tree lighting, crafts, markets, and more. 3251 Margarittaville Blvd, Kissimmee Fl 34747
Christmas in the park The Morse Museum helps launch the holiday season in Winter Park when it lights up Tiffany windows in Central Park and presents the Bach Festival Choir and Brass Ensemble in concert. The event begins at 6:15 and ends around 8pm. 445 North Park Avenue Winter Park, FL 32789
Lake Nona Holiday Festival Enjoy foods as sweet-treats stations and pop-up stands offer specialty snacks and beverages made especially for the season. Enjoy classic Christmas tales with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Santa’s Cottage. Stroll through Lake Nona’s very own Holiday Market or explore the Evergreen Christmas Tree Trail. Snap memories in front of the picture-perfect photo walls and Peppermint Square’s 24-foot Christmas tree centerpiece with family and friends.
Lake Eola Returning this year at Lake Eola is the downtown Merry Market, available each weekend through December 22. Enjoy snowfall in Florida, shop local from over 30 vendors and be sure to stop by for a visit with Santa!