Christmas palm trees, fake snow and a whole lot of twinkly lights. The most wonderful time of the year has arrived in Central Florida and we’ve gone ahead and compiled a list of the best places you can go to enjoy all of the holiday festivities.

Biovana Christmas Light Show 1601 N. Wind Court, Winter Springs Begins Dec. 1 The Bivona family turns their house into a living, breathing nightmare for their neighbors in December, but for the rest of us it’s one damn cool light show. Photo via Biovana Christmas Light Show/Facebook
Christmas in the Country 130 Garfield Road, Deltona Nov. 23-Dec. 22 See thousands of lights and decorations while on a hayride. Activities for all ages. Photo via River of Life Church/Instagram
Christmas Lights Ride 1806 N. Orange Avenue Dec.22 Group bike ride through Ivanhoe Village and College Park to look at lights displays. Photo via Adobe Images
Christmas Wonders 1642 Sunburst Way, Kissimmee Through Jan. 1 2019 There isn’t a square inch of this house without a Christmas light, and for that we applaud the Christmas Wonders house. See the impressive lights between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday, and 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Photo via Orlando Weekly
Holiday Lights & Fountain Show at Crane’s Roost 274 Cranes Roost Boulevard, Altamonte Springs Begins Dec. 1 Spending the holidays at Crane’s Roost is classic in Central Florida. Starting at dusk, walk the trail with friends and family while you’re illuminated by large, colorful Christmas light displays. Photo via Altamonte Springs
Cross Christmas 4241 N. Econlockhatchee Trail A trip to the Cross Christmas holiday display will make you feel right at home…that is, if your home is shining with 75,000 lights. The large oak alone is wrapped up with 35,000 bright Christmas lights! See it nightly from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Photo via Cross Christmas/Facebook
Deck the Downtown Central Boulevard and Court Avenue Dec.1-30 Downtown Orlando businesses get “decked-out” with festive lights and window decorations. A map guides residents and guests as they walk the streets of Downtown, enjoying the creativity and holiday spirit of each of the participating business locations. Photo via Orlando Weekly
Holdiays at Disney Springs 1486 Buena Vista Drive Through Jan. 6 2019 Disney Springs’ holiday festivities are a great way to enjoy theme park Christmas fun without splurging on ticket prices. Walk through the Christmas tree trail with Disney-themed trees, falling snow and music. Photo via kayleeyalezandra/Instagram
Saturday, Dec. 15 Holiday Lights Ride Annual group bike ride to look at Christmas lights throughout the neighborhood. 6-9 pm; Bikes Beans & Bordeaux, 3022 Corrine Drive; free; 407-427-1440; bikesbeansandbordeaux.com. Photo via Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux Cafe/Facebook
Lake Nona Lights 9800 Old Patina Way Begins Nov. 22 The Lake Nona Lights started out with two dudes just wanting to make a killer light show. Afters months of construction, Central Floridians flood the neighborhood to see the house that blasts holiday tunes to an unforgettable light show. Catch it from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday, and 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night. Photo via Lake Nona Lights/Facebook
Lake Nona Nighttime Holiday Festival 6900 Tavistock Lakes Boulevard Dec. 8-30 Lake Nona is joining in on the holiday festivities with its own Nighttime Holiday Festival. The month-long event will feature open-air skating rinks, live entertainment, occasional snow falls, festive food and drinks, holiday movies, and appearances from the big man himself, Santa Claus. Photo via Adobe Images
Light Up Mount Dora 535 N. Donnelly Street, Mount Dora Begins Nov. 24 Enjoy dinner in the Historic Donnelly House before downtown Mount Dora gets lit. Photo via Mount Dora Christmas
Light Up UCF 12777 Gemini Boulevard Nov. 16-Jan. 1 2019 Winter carnival with ice skating, pictures with Santa, rides, games, movies and more. Prices for activities vary. Photo via Light Up UCF/Facebook
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista Through Dec. 21 This holiday-inspired event comes complete with special lights on the Cinderella Castle, a special parade, free cookies and hot cocoa. Photo via Orlando Weekly
Now Snowing Celebration 701 Front Street, Celebration Nov. 24-Dec. 31 Snow’s-a-fallin’ in Celebration and it’s just begging to be basked in. It’s not often that Floridians get to enjoy snow in any fashion, so get your snow angels in while you can. Photo via Orlando Weekly
The Orlando Museum of Art Festival of Trees 2416 N Mills Avenue Through Nov. 18 The most wonderful time of year has arrived at the Orlando Museum of Art. The nine-day Festival of Trees is in full swing and features designer Christmas trees, wreaths, gingerbread villages and a different special every night. Photo via Orlando Museum of Art/Facebook
Santa’s Winter Wonderland Village 413 N. Alafaya Trail Dec. 7-Jan. 6 2019 It’s not officially Christmas until you take the family to the carnival. Bask in all of the holiday food, amusement park rides, and Christmas lights the village has to offer. Photo via Orlando Weekly
SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration 7007 Sea World Drive Nov. 17-Dec. 31 During the holidays, the marine theme park turns into a lit-up Christmas extravaganza. The sea of trees at the lakeside Christmas market is a must for all holiday light aficionados. Photo via Orlando Weekly
Singing Christmas Trees 3000 S. John Young Parkway Dec. 7-16 A large, boisterous choir sing all the holiday classics around two 40-feet tall Christmas trees. If that’s not exciting enough, then how about the 250,000 Christmas lights to boot? Presentations are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and 5:00 p.m. on Sundays. Photo via First Baptist Orlando
Stetson Mansion 1031 Camphor Lane, Deland Nov. 15-Jan. 15 2019 There’s the way your mom decorates her house, and then there’s the way the Stetson Mansion decks the halls. Taking a tour of this vintage home is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Put on your festive walking shoes and take a tour at either 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., or 5:00 p.m. daily. Photo via Stetson Mansion Tours/Facebook
Tree Lighting Celebration Rosalind Avenue and Washington Street Nov. 30 The official lighting of the city’s 72-foot Christmas tree featuring 88,000 animated lights. Photo via City of Orlando
Wekiva Island Boat Parade 1014 Miami Springs Road, Longwood Dec.22 Boats decorated in Christmas lights illuminate the Wekiva River for hundreds of spectators in a uniquely Floridian procession. Photo via Wekiva Island/Facebook
Winter on the Avenue Park Avenue, Winter Park Dec.7 This holiday street party features a flurry of activities, including the annual tree lighting ceremony. Photo via Adobe Images
Winter Spark Parade 4915 New Broad Street Dec.8 Holiday festival with artists, vendors, food and an opportunity for pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus, followed by a fantastic lighted parade down New Broad Street. Photo via Adobe Images
Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show 195 N. Rosalind Avenue Nov. 30-Jan. 5 2019 The Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree comes alive with a synchronized light and music show every night. Photo via Downtown Orlando/Facebook
Winter Wonderland 158 Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs Dec.1 Holiday celebration with a parade and Christmas tree lighting. Photo via City of Winter Springs/Facebook
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter 6000 Universal Boulevard Nov 17-Jan. 6 2109 Who doesn’t wish they could spend every Christmas at Hogwarts? While 75 degrees of Florida sunshine doesn’t exactly live up to the magic of haunted English castles, you can still relish in the Wizarding World’s Christmas light show at Hogsmeade Village and Diagon Alley. Photo via Universal
Christmas at Gaylord Palms 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee Through Jan. 6 2019 Marvel at lavish holiday displays that include more than 2 million twinkling Christmas lights and acres of larger-than-life decorations. Enjoy visits with Santa, character breakfasts, Cirque Dreams Unwrapped live stage show, the popular ICE! attraction and more. Photo via Mariott
Thornton Park District Christmas Tree Decorating 11 N. Summerlin Avenue Nov. 30 Thornton Park Main Street District invites residents to hang ornaments and string lights on the Main Street District’s tree. Photo via Adobe Images