The 12th Annual Violectric Holiday Show Rocks 7 pm Saturday; Lake Eola Park, North Rosalind Avenue and East Washington Street; free.
5th Annual Holiday Ho Ho Ho-down A delightful mix of holiday tunes, festive displays, interactive characters, and an array of tempting seasonal treats available for purchase. Capture the essence of a distinctively Floridian holiday by snapping a photo with Gator Claus aboard his swamp-worthy sleigh. Meet the mischievous Krampus Croc and sing along with the Florida Skunk Ape as he performs his favorite “Cryptid carols.” 10 am Saturday-Sunday; Gatorland, 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail; $34.99-$54.99; 407-855-5496; gatorland.com.
5th Annual Light Up Hannibal Square Take a free photo with Santa Claus, enjoy a holiday concert by MariaOlivia Bryant, and support local artists by shopping the mini-market for holiday gifts. 6 pm Thursday; Hannibal Square Heritage Center, 642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; 407-539-2680; cityofwinterpark.org.
68th Season Miracle A day of festive melodies, the warmth of community spirit, and unforgettable moments with the Florida Youth Symphony Orchestra. 2 pm Sunday; Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park; $10; 407-999-7800; meadgarden.org.
AdventHealth Orchestra Christmas Concert Pack a blanket or a lawn chair and bring your family and friends to enjoy seasonal classics like “The Nutcracker,” “Greensleeves” and “Sleigh Ride” at this free concert in downtown Winter Park. 5 pm Sunday; Central Park Main Stage, 251 S. Park Ave., Winter Park; free; cityofwinterpark.org.
Black Christmas (1974) When sorority sisters find themselves under attack from a foul-mouthed killer, it’s up to the police chief to even the odds. Noon Sunday; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $11; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings 8:45 pm Sunday; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $49-$68.50; 407-704-6261.
Candlelight: Holiday Special: The Nutcracker and more 6:30 & 8:45 pm Tuesday; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $37-$63.50; 407-704-6261.
Christmas Ball 2024 Kick off the Christmas Season with a great meal, dancing to the music of the Europa Band and singing along to all your favorite Christmas tunes. 5:30-11 pm Saturday; German American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane, Casselberry; $15-$30; 407-834-0574; orlandogermanclub.com
Chuck Magid’s 9th Annual Xmas Rager 7 pm Friday; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15-$20.
A Classic Christmas An intimate evening of timeless traditions, including cherished hymns and beloved carols. 2 & 5 pm Saturday & Sunday; Rollins College, Knowles Memorial Chapel, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; $30; 407-646-2000.
Collage Workshop Vintage Holiday Cards Extravaganza Let’s collage kitschy vintage Christmas/Hanukkah cards. All materials are provided. 6 pm Thursday; The Center Orlando, 946 N. Mills Avenue; $25; 4072288272; instagram.com/orlandocollageclub.
CRJ Chanukkah Festival Celebrate with fun Chanukkah games and activities, latkes and sufganiyot, and more. It’s fun for the whole family. 10:30 am Sunday; Congregation of Reform Judaism, 928 Malone Drive; 407-645-0444; orlandojewishfed.org.
Elf?? Market!! Come find trinkets and treasures from local artists for the perfect stocking stuffers for every elf this season. Noon Saturday; Tamale Co. Mexican Street Food, 2411 Curry Ford Road; free; 407-203-6505.
Family Night: Victorian Holiday In this immersive and fun family cooking experience, you’ll work together to prepare a variety of Victorian holiday recipes — perfect for reimagining a festive, old-fashioned holiday celebration. Each dish tells a story of the season, blending rich history with delicious flavors. 6 pm Monday; Edible Education Experience, 26 E. King St; $55-$65; edibleed.org.
Holiday Concert With Santa: Groove Slayers 7 pm Friday; Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs; free; 407-571-8863.
Holiday Flix at the Garden: Elf 4 pm Tuesday; Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden; $5; 407-656-4100; cwgdn.com.
Holiday Flix at the Garden: It’s a Wonderful Life 7 pm Wednesday; Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden; $5; 407-656-4100; cwgdn.com.
Holiday Movie Night: A Christmas Story Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd. 7 pm Thursday; Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs; free; 407-571-8863; altamonte.org.
Holiday Weekday Matinees: Elf Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. 3 pm Wednesday; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $11; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
Merry TUBACHRISTMAS Enjoy the rich sounds of Christmas as tuba, euphonium, sousaphone and baritone players of all ages. 1 pm Saturday; Central Park Main Stage, 251 S. Park Ave., Winter Park; cityofwinterpark.org.
Midnight Movie: Inside Scarred for life after a harrowing near-death experience, an emotionally fragile mother-to-be is on a collision course with sheer terror when a knock at the door on Christmas Eve chills her to the bones. 11:59 pm Friday; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $11; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
Movie Trash: Silent Night, Deadly Night 5 Mickey Rooney plays a toy shop owner with a secret. You don’t really need to know a whole lot more. 7 pm Saturday; The Nook on Robinson, 2432 E. Robinson St.; instagram.com/orlandopopupmovieservices.
Nerd Nite Next Gen Nerd Nite Next Gen’s purpose is to empower the next generation (pun intended) to come together in a safe space to share their passions in a fun and educational way. While all ages are welcome, speakers must be teenagers/young adults. Come geek out! 3 pm Saturday; CREDO Conduit, 1001 N. Orange Ave; free; 321-508-0150; credoconduit.com.
Orlando Gay Chorus: Merry Everything, The Gayest Time of Year 3:30 pm Sunday; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $25-$30; 407-228-1220.
Orlando Gay Chorus: Merry Everything, The Gayest Time of Year 7:30 pm Monday; Ritz Theater at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford; $30.50-$37.50; 407-321-8111.
Orlando SantaCon 2024 From holiday spirits to festive brews, revel in the merry-making with drink specials designed to warm your heart and ignite holiday cheer. 1 pm Saturday; Elixir, 9 W. Washington St; $11-$20; pubcrawls.com/orlando-santacon-crawl.
The Ukulaliens Holiday Uke Jam 2 pm Sunday; BSide at Ten10, 1110 Virginia Drive; free.
Wednesday Night Pitcher Show: Bad Santa A hard-drinking, chain-smoking, foul-mouthed sexaholic safe-cracker targets a different department store every holiday season, playing Santa while he cases the joint. 7 pm Wednesday; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; free; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
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This article appears in Dec 11-17, 2024.