Holiday Events & Things to Do
Near Orlando

Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit at Reindeer Romp during the Festival of Trees!

International Drive kicks off the holidays with its annual tree lighting on Nov. 22 at 6 P.M., featuring a 50-foot decorated tree and a ceremony led by Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings.

Join us for our Annual Thanksgiving Free Pie Giveaway where we show our gratitude by giving away delicious pies to all of you!

Get ready to sip tea, mingle with friends, and celebrate Friendsgiving Bridgerton-style at our fabulous Friendsgiving tea party!

Experience the excitement of this holiday treat and share the joy of dance with your loved ones this season. A Christmas Nutcracker Tale promises to be an immersive and heartwarming celebration of the season for the whole family.

Celebrate the holiday season with our 2024 JW Bonnet Creek Tree Lighting Ceremony!

Come join us for a cozy and delicious Thanksgiving dinner with friends and family at our exclusive invitational event in 2024!

Don’t miss Festival of Tree’s first-ever Silent Night Disco Jam!

Join us for a wild night to celebrate Thanksgiving the proper way!

Grab your friends and party at Boxi Park the night before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 27!

When you are not eating turkey and shopping, you should be dancing!

Get ready to trot around Lake Nona and burn off those Thanksgiving calories with our fun and festive Turkey Trot!

Get ready to run off those Thanksgiving calories at the Keenes Pointe Turkey Trot 2024!

Celebrate at the Orlando Sentinel Critics' Choice for Best Hotel Restaurant 2024!

Celebrate with our Family! Join us at our table and enjoy Chef David Ellin's Inspired Thanksgiving Feast

Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings.

Join us for a global feast with friends from all over the world at A Friendsgiving Around The World!

Gather around the table to enjoy a buffet of chef-curated traditional dishes and decadent desserts at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld.

Gather your family and loved ones for an unforgettable, family-style Thanksgiving dinner at Sear + Sea Woodfire Grill.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with family and loved ones over an intimate, three-course dinner at Sear + Sea Woodfire Grill.

Enjoy an evening with the mature crowd on Thanksgiving. We will play R&B music all night

Join us for a fun-filled day of shopping local at our Downtown Small Business Saturday Sidewalk Sale

Winter Wonderland at Wekiva Island is back from December 1-25!

Adult holiday Musical! NO KIDS!

Santa Claus is coming to Dave & Buster’s! Score a ho-ho-whole morning of family fun with exclusive early access to the store.

Experience the holiday wonderland of downtown as booths with festive treats, décor, and gift items in the pedestrian-only streets.

Breakfast with Santa and the elves with other activities and entertainment.

Outdoor movie at Wekiva Island

Clark Griswold & Cousin Eddie visit Wekiva Island

Begin your morning with a festive holiday feast hosted by Santa & Mrs. Claus!

This dog-friendly fun run is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit while supporting our Therapy K-9 programs for first responders!

Come join Mens Closet and MC Community Care for our Annual “Christmas Toy Giveaway” on Sunday, December 15th 2024 from 12 - 3 PM at Mens Closet (5510 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808). This event is open and free to the public.

It’s a holiday who-be what-ee! Head to Wekiva Island on December 15 for some fun and mischief.

Outdoor Movie: The Santa Clause at Wekiva Island

Let the joy of the season shine! Join us for the 38th Annual Festival of Trees from November 16 to 24, 2024, at the Orlando Museum of Art.