City of Orlando Holiday Event Guide

Get into the holiday spirit with this helpful list of City-sponsored events.

The City of Orlando puts on several Holiday events throughout the month of December. Below is the official list put out by the city.

Holiday Ornament Workshops

Wednesday, December 04, 2019 | 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Enjoy the holidays together painting fun ornaments with your family. Pottery Studio, 363 North Parramore Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801

Deck the Downtown

Wednesday, December 04, 2019 | 08:00 AM to Tuesday, December 31, 2019 | 05:00 PM

For the entire month of December, the storefronts of downtown Orlando will be “decked out” in festive lights and window decorations in celebration of the holiday season. Downtown Orlando, 400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801

What's Up Downtown for the Holidays

Thursday, December 05, 2019 | 11:45 AM to 01:15 PM

The Downtown Development Board invites you to attend the annual holiday edition of What's Up Downtown. Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park, 195 North Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801

2019 Tree Lighting Celebration

Friday, December 06, 2019 | 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM

This free event features a ceremonial first lighting of Lake Eola Park’s 72-foot Christmas tree, live music, performances and vendor booths. Lake Eola Park, 512 East Washington Street, Orlando, FL 32801

Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show

December 6 thru January 5 , 2019 | 05:45 PM to 09:45 PM

Every day from December 6 through January 5, 2020, the City of Orlando’s Christmas tree comes alive with synchronized light and music. Lake Eola Park, 512 East Washington Street, Orlando, FL 32801

Santa Claus at the Eola House

Friday, December 06, 2019 | 04:30 PM to 09:00 PM

Santa Claus will be available for photos at the Eola House all-month long, spreading Christmas cheer. Lake Eola Park, 512 East Washington Street, Orlando, FL 32801

Commissioner Sheehan's Christmas in the Park

Saturday, December 07, 2019 | 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM

Join Orlando District 4 Commissioner Patty Sheehan for a Christmas celebration at Lake Eola. Lake Eola, 512 East Washington Street, Orlando, FL 32801

Mananitas a Guadalupe

Sunday, December 08, 2019 | 04:00 PM

Enjoy live music and family entertainment at this annual Puerto Rican event celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe. Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola, 95 North Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801

2019 Holiday on the Drive

Thursday, December 12, 2019 | 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM

The College Park Main Street District’s Holiday on the Drive features a Christmas tree lighting, live music, Santa Claus and other holiday festivities. Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804

Holiday Movies at the Park

Friday, December 13, 2019 | 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Watch beloved holiday movies with your whole family outside at Lake Eola Park.

Lake Eola Park, 195 North Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801

Washington Shores Christmas Parade and Celebration in the Park

Saturday, December 14, 2019 | 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM

Join District 6 Commissioner Samuel B. Ings for a day of joy and giving. Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center, 1723 Bruton Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32805

Violectric Holiday Show

Saturday, December 14, 2019 | 07:00 PM

Rock in the holidays with the popular strings super-group “Violectric” at the annual Violectric Holiday Show. Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola, 195 North Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801

The Nutcracker by Russian Ballet Orlando

Saturday, December 21, 2019 | 07:00 PM

Russian Ballet Orlando will perform Tchaikovsky’s arrangement of the Nutcracker, featuring unforgettable characters, dazzling costumes, onstage blizzards and timeless choreography. Lake Eola Park, 195 North Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801