Where to find snow, ice skating, Santa, Christmas trees and more holiday activities in Orlando

The holidays are fast approaching, which means it's time to start cramming in all the festive fun you can between now and…

By Chloe Greenberg

Holiday happenings at Dezerland Park
5250 International Drive, Orlando
Dates open: Select dates Dec. 2-17 
Cost: 15 minutes of skating for $7.95, 30 minutes for $13.95 per person 
Dezerland Park is now home to a synthetic “ice” skating rink at the iconic I-Drive destination. The whole family can skate together at their own pace in a comfortable environment for everyone. All season long, visitors can also explore the Holiday Village and enjoy hot cocoa, warm spiced apple cider and other holiday treats from Dezerland’s Food Hall.
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HGTV is giving away this Florida home on Anastasia Island, and it comes with a Mercedes

For its annual "Dream Home" giveaway, HGTV is headed back to Florida, and this time the home-centric television network is throwing in…

By Colin Wolf

HGTV is giving away this Florida home on Anastasia Island, and it comes with a Mercedes
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A rare geodesic dome home is now for sale in Florida for $676K

A rare dome home is now for sale along Florida's east coast. The home, located at 2025 Cox Road in Cocoa, was built…

By Chloe Greenberg

A rare geodesic dome home is now for sale in Florida for $676K
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29 Orlando restaurants to take out-of-town visitors

The holidays are here, which likely means the family is in town and ready to eat the weekend away. So, whether you're…

By Chloe Greenberg

Maxine's on Shine
337 Shine Ave., Orlando
Maxine's on Shine offers regular live music, a hefty comfort food-filled menu and weekend brunch perfect for a relaxing meal after the Thanksgiving chaos.
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Former Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Frank Del Rio is selling his Florida mansion for $15.9 million

Last June Frank Del Rio retired after an eight-year run as the CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, and now he's looking…

By Colin Wolf

Former Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Frank Del Rio is selling his Florida mansion for $15.9 million
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The 'Major Sherman Conant House,' a historic inn circa 1884, is for sale in Florida

A historic 19th century house currently serving as a bed and breakfast is on the market in Florida. The Grand Gables Inn,…

By Chloe Greenberg

'Major Sherman Conant House,' a historic inn circa 1884, is for sale in Florida
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Everything we saw when Ice Nine Kills gave Orlando a 'Kiss of Death'

Horror-metal favorite Ice Nine Kills played Orlando Amphitheater at the Central Florida Fairgrounds last Saturday alongside New Years Day and Avatar.

By Ray Roa

Everything we saw when Ice Nine Kills gave Orlando a 'Kiss of Death'
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Review: P!nk trustfalls into Orlando’s Amway Arena [PHOTOS]

Last weekend, in an homage to the tour’s name, P!nk kicked off her two-day stint at Orlando's Amway Center with a trustfall.…

By Gabrielle Reeder

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Photos: ICE offers chills and thrills in ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ at Gaylord Palms

Florida’s coolest holiday attraction returns the week before Thanksgiving, and it brings back one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all…

By Chelsea Zukowski

Photos: ICE offers chills and thrills in ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ at Gaylord Palms
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Everyone and every car we saw at Florida Classic Weekend's Riding Big Car Show

One of the highlights of Florida Classic Weekend in Orlando every year has to be the Riding Big Car Show and party,…

By Matt Keller Lehman

The Riding Big Car Show, part of Florida Classic Weekend
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The best ways to see Christmas lights in Orlando this holiday season

We're probably not going to see any snow in Central Florida this season, which means we have to get our holiday feels…

By Chloe Greenberg

Give Kids the World Village 
    210 S. Bass Road, Kissimmee
    Hosted at the 89-acre village, Give Kids The World holiday events offer guests the chance to enjoy escorted access to select venues on the Avenue of Angels, view a dazzling tree trail, explore holiday vignettes and take festive photos.
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'Pillars Castle,' former home of famed sculptor C. Adrian Pillars, is for sale in St. Augustine

The historic former home of an influential early-20th-century sculptor has just hit the market. Located at 16 May St. in St. Augustine, the…

By Chloe Greenberg

'Pillars Castle,' the former home of famed sculptor C. Adrian Pillars, is for sale in St. Augustine
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Was 'Everything Zen' at Hard Rock Live? Nope, Bush had the crowd raging hard at tour kick-off show

Bush's performance at Hard Rock Live this week, paired with opening act Bad Wolves, was a nostalgic journey to the golden era…

By Ian Suarez

Bush live at Hard Rock Live
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Orlando raged as Brujeria, Piñata Protest and more tore down the house at Conduit

Brujeria, Piñata Protest and NO/MÁS came to town and leveled Conduit with heavy, Latin-centric metal fury. The Rottens ably kept up the…

By Mauricio Murillo

Piñata Protest live at Conduit
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Bob Vila is selling his massive Florida mansion for $59.2 million

An American television icon who pretty much invented the DIY home improvement show concept is looking to sell his gigantic Florida estate.…

By Colin Wolf

Bob Vila is selling his massive Florida mansion for $59.2 million
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This Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired midcentury modern home is now for sale in Winter Haven

A truly modern home inspired by the work of architect Frank Lloyd Wright is newly on the market in Winter Haven. Built…

By Chloe Greenberg

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It was definitely 'Party Time' when Phoenix and Sir Chloe played Orlando's House of Blues

With some of the most hook-heavy anthems of the 21st century so far, Phoenix has earned a spot alongside Daft Punk, M83…

By Jim Leatherman

Phoenix live at the House of Blues
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Orlando was 'slow dancing in the dark' when Joji took over the Amway Center

Multi-talented entertainer Joji took Orlando's Amway Center by storm Wednesday. Joji, a self-taught entertainer, gained his fame on YouTube and Jackass. The…

By Casi Sandeman

Orlando was 'slow dancing in the dark' when Joji took over the Amway Center
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The best outfits we saw at EDC Orlando 2023

Electric Daisy Carnival hit Orlando for its 12th year this weekend, and along with three days of live music and head-banging hordes,…

By Matthew Lehman

The best outfits we saw at EDC Orlando 2023
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All the wild photos from EDC Orlando 2023

For yet another year, Electric Daisy Carnvial Orlando brought out the weird, wild and wonderful in everyone. The electronic dance music festival…

By Matthew Lehman

All the wild photos from EDC Orlando 2023
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A rare beach house on Florida's Dog Island is going to auction for $790K

A beachfront property on one of Florida's most notorious shipwreck-plagued islands goes to auction soon. Located at 850 Gulf Shore Drive, the…

By Colin Wolf

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The former Winter Park home of famed artist, Disney Imagineer Cicero Greathouse is now for sale

This Winter Park house was once the home of late artist and Disney Imagineer Cicero Greathouse, and it just hit the market…

By Chloe Greenberg

The former Winter Park home of famed artist, Disney Imagineer Cicero Greathouse is now for sale
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‘Common Threads’ at Casselberry Sculpture House unites three artists whose lives and work are intertwined

Common Threads is a wonderfully heavy experience. The conceptual themes of the art exhibit on view at the Casselberry Sculpture House move…

By Kyle Eagle

Brittney Fucheck, "Ceremony for a Cat" (detail)
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This historic St. Augustine home for sale was a church in the early 1900s

A historic St. Augustine home that once served as the area's Memorial Lutheran Church is now on the market. The home, located…

By Chloe Greenberg

This historic St. Augustine home was once an early 1900s church
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The historic 'Harbor House' is the most expensive home for sale on Florida's Space Coast right now

A historic home dubbed the "Harbor House" is now the most expensive estate for sale on Florida's Space Coast. The home, located…

By Chloe Greenberg

The historic 'Harbor House' is the most expensive home for sale on Florida's Space Coast right now
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The Interrupters dropped crucial ska sounds at the House of Blues and a packed house 'picked it up'

The Interrupters and The Slackers made for a ska-tastic evening at the House of Blues on Sunday, for young and old audience members…

By Jim Leatherman

Fans of The Interrupters at the House of Blues
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The 20 things every Orlando resident is a certified expert on for some reason

It doesn't take long living in Orlando to learn the essential tidbits and skills needed to thrive in the City Beautiful. There…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Homegrown dairy
The official headquarters of the 1925-born dairy company T.G. Lee lives right here in Orlando's Milk District, and any true Orlandoan will jump at the chance to talk about the calcium-fortified pride this brings locals. The real ones go even further to talk about how Thomas Gilbert Lee himself is also buried in town, and probably haunts all the overpriced eateries now taking over his beloved Milk District.
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Orlando Beer Fest 2023: Everybody and every brew we saw

Another year, another sudsy and successful beer festival. Orlando Beer Fest 2023 returned to the Milk District's Festival Park this weekend, bringing…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Orlando Beer Fest 2023: Everybody and every brew we saw
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This four-story Florida beach house is a work of art, and it's on the market now

A massive Florida beach home is now on the market, and it comes with panoramic ocean views and architectural surprises. The four-story,…

By Chloe Greenberg

This four-story Florida beach house is a work of art, and it's on the market now
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All the new chain restaurants calling Orlando home in 2023

Orlando prides itself on its many excellent homegrown restaurants, but who are we to shy away from what's universally loved? This year,…

By Chloe Greenberg

Raising Cane’s
7105 Palm Parkway, Orlando
The Louisiana-style chicken finger purveyor earlier this fall announced it will open its first three Central Florida locations before the end of 2023. Raising Cane’s is set to open its first Orlando location Nov. 7 not far from Walt Disney World. Two more chicken spots will follow not long after.
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