Orlando holiday events Archives - Orlando Weekly

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

All the spots with Santa meet-and-greets, Christmas trees, ice skating, holiday parades and even some (Florida-fied) snow.

by Orlando Weekly Staff December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

All the spots with Santa meet-and-greets, Christmas trees, ice skating, holiday parades and even some (Florida-fied) snow.

a trio of women dressed in white singing under a large star made of twinkle lights

Four Orlando holiday shows to keep you warm during the coming weeks

Central Florida’s performing arts community keeps the home fires burning with live entertainment

by Seth Kubersky December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

Orlando Ballet brings holiday showstopper ‘The Nutcracker’ to Steinmetz Hall

Expect elaborate sets, sparkling costumes and whimsical yet breathtaking choreography

by Emmy Bailey December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

20 places to see Christmas lights in Orlando this holiday season

Holiday festivals, light shows, parades, illuminated paths and more over-the-top twinkle

by Orlando Weekly Staff November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

Asian Lantern Festival is back at Central Florida Zoo this November

The all-ages holiday event heads back into the wild world of Central Florida Zoo this fall

by Azlyn Cato September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

Photos: Legoland lights up for the holidays with a giant Lego Christmas tree, holiday treats and more

by Chelsea Zukowski December 9, 2024

24 of the best ways to see Christmas lights in Orlando this year

by Chloe Greenberg December 6, 2024

Christmas at the theme parks and more holiday attractions in Orlando

From Grinchmas and Mickey’s party to ICE and Holidays in Space

by Chelsea Zukowski November 22, 2024May 14, 2025

Photos: ‘Elf’-themed ICE attraction under construction at Orlando’s Gaylord Palms Resort

by Chelsea Zukowski November 5, 2024

This year’s Epcot Candlelight Processional narrators include Pat Sajak, Brendan Fraser, Nico Santos and more

The Disney park’s International Festival of the Holidays begins the day after Thanksgiving

by Chelsea Zukowski October 31, 2024August 5, 2025

Gaylord Palms’ ICE will have an ‘Elf’ theme this year

by Chelsea Zukowski July 29, 2024

Last-minute roundup of Orlando holiday events: ‘Muppet Christmas Carol’ tribute show, Unwrapped holiday burlesque, Surfin’ Santas and more

Plenty of Rizz(o)

by Kristin Howard and Jessica Bryce Young December 20, 2023July 25, 2025

Orlando events Dec. 13-19: A new film from Yorgos Lanthimos, a bouquet of Nutcrackers, and lots of local holiday shopping

25 festive activities to keep you busy this week

by Jessica Bryce Young and Kristin Howard December 13, 2023December 20, 2024

2023 guide to all the Christmas events and attractions at Orlando theme parks

From holiday lights and festive foodie fare to parades, there’s something for everyone

by Chelsea Zukowski November 10, 2023August 1, 2025

Orlando: First look at ICE! featuring ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ at Gaylord Palms Resort

by Chelsea Zukowski October 23, 2023

ICE at Gaylord Palms brings back ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

We could certainly use a few minutes in the chilly 9-degree exhibit right about now

by Chelsea Zukowski August 4, 2023January 3, 2025

Wekiva Island launches a month of winter-themed entertainment

Jessica Bryce YoungDecember 1, 2017November 25, 2023