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12/1/24 - By Charlotte B

Take a break from holiday spending with FREE Christmas events in Orlando! The holidays in Orlando are absolutely magical, with nice weather and festive decor all over town, and sometimes no money is needed. From tree lightings and holiday parades to Christmas movies and holiday festivals, get in the spirit with these free Orlando events suitable for all ages. Read on for all the details about these awesome free holiday and Christmas events in Orlando!

For more seasonal activities, visit our Orlando Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for countless ideas to spend quality time with your family this holiday season. We've got everything from Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows and Breakfast with Santa in Orlando to The Nutcracker and Holiday Performances!

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Santa rides through town at the Winter Park Parade! Photo courtesy of Visit Orlando
Santa rides through town at the Winter Park Parade! Photo courtesy of Visit Orlando

Free Holiday Events in Orlando: Festivals & Shows

Holinights Celebration

Kissimmee
Select nights through December 25, 2024
Join the Promenade at Sunset Walk for their annual Holinights Celebration, featuring Santa Claus, Mischievous Elves, towering toy soldiers, live music, and the nightly lighting of the 45-foot animated Christmas tree at 6:30 p.m. READ MORE

Celebration's Now Snowing

Celebration
Nightly through December 31, 2024
Celebration's annual Now Snowing event features snowfall nightly, as well as ice skating, strolling Carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, train rides, and photos with Santa. READ MORE

Holidays at Disney Springs

Lake Buena Vista
Daily through December 30, 2024
Celebrate the holidays at Disney Springs with a Disney Christmas Tree Stroll, snow flurries, toy soldier stilt-walkers, and snowflake skaters. Visit with jolly Old St. Nick through December 24. A virtual queue is available to meet with Santa. READ MORE

Florida Citrus Tower Holiday Light Show

Clermont
Nightly through December 31, 2024
Enjoy a light show on the Citrus Tower nightly from 7-8pm & 8-9pm. Citrus Coffee and the Citrus Tower are open for purchases. Hot cocoa and sugar cookies available for the little ones. READ MORE

Christmas In The Park

Winter Park
Thursday, December 5, 2024
This annual event launches the holiday season in Winter Park by lighting up the Tiffany windows in Central Park accompanied by the Bach Festival Choir and Brass Ensemble in concert. READ MORE

City of Longwood Holiday Jazz Concert & Tree Lighting

Longwood
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Join the City of Longwood for a tree lighting and a holiday jazz concert featuring Groove Slayer. READ MORE

College Park Holiday on the Drive

Orlando
Thursday, December 5, 2024
This event offers something for everyone - from activities for the little ones to an artisan vendor village for unique holiday gift hunting. Santa will be there to spread cheer, and the air will be alive with music and entertainment. READ MORE

Apopka Tree Lighting

Apopka
Friday, December 6, 2024
Join the City of Apopka as the community comes together to celebrate the holiday season with festive lights, holiday displays, and a special tree lighting ceremony.   READ MORE

Edgewood Santa Fly In

Orlando
Friday, December 6, 2024
Watch as Santa arrives via helicopter (around 6:30pm) to meet his friends in the City of Edgewood. Event features Santa meet and greet, food and dessert vendors, bounce houses, Christmas lights in Bagshaw Park, holiday music, face painting, letter to Santa station, and more. READ MORE

Lake Eola Tree Lighting Celebration

Downtown Orlando
Friday, December 6, 2024
The annual Tree Lighting Celebration at Lake Eola includes live music and holiday performances, Florida snowfall, Santa, holiday market, food trucks, and the lighting of the 72-foot Christmas tree. READ MORE

Lake Mary Holiday in the Park

Lake Mary
Friday, December 6, 2024
This free holiday event includes food, vendors, entertainment, a kids activity zone, and a skating rink with light shows every 30 minutes! Make sure to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus too. The first light show and tree lighting will begin after opening ceremony at 6:30pm. READ MORE

Light Up Clermont

Clermont
Friday, December 6, 2024
Visit downtown Clermont for the annual tree lighting at City Hall Park. There will be live music, food trucks, vendors, carolers, photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more. READ MORE

Light Up Sanford

Sanford
Friday, December 6, 2024
Experience the enchantment of the Magnolia Square Christmas Tree and downtown as the City of Sanford illuminates the night. Get ready for holiday entertainment, a visit from Ol’ Saint Nick, his helpers, and more. READ MORE

Light Up Winter Garden

Winter Garden
Friday, December 6, 2024
This annual event kicks off the holiday season with entertainment, activities, and of course, the lighting of the streets of downtown Winter Garden. READ MORE

Winter on the Avenue

Winter Park
Friday, December 6, 2024
Winter on the Avenue is a holiday street party complete with tree-lighting, strolling carolers, Chanukah menorah lighting ceremony, s'mores, snow slides, children's choirs, The Bubble Bus, Popcorn Flicks in the park, and, of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus. READ MORE

A Merry Winter Garden Light Show

Winter Garden
Select nights, December 6-22, 2024
This annual animated holiday light extravaganza has become a holiday tradition to so many households. The front façade of Winter Garden City Hall becomes the canvas for this spectacular show synchronized to music. READ MORE

Oh What Fun! Lake Nona Holiday Festival

Lake Nona
Select days, December 6-22, 2024
Lake Nona’s annual Oh What Fun! holiday festival returns on select nights in Lake Nona Town Center. Visit Central Florida’s magical, open-air winter wonderland for dazzling decorations, festive treats, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, nightly snowfalls, and hourly live entertainment guaranteed to spread holiday cheer. READ MORE

City of Orlando's Downtown for the Holidays

Downtown Orlando
December 6, 2024 - January 6, 2025
Stroll Lake Eola and watch the Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree come alive with lights and music. Weekends through December 22, see snowfall and meet Santa at the Lake Eola House. READ MORE

Avalon Aglow

Orlando
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Avalon Aglow is a free community event featuring a parade, a bounce park, real snow, train rides, community performances, pictures with Santa, and fireworks to end the night. READ MORE

Christmas at Hamlin

Winter Garden
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Christmas at Hamlin promises a blend of holiday traditions and festive fun for all. The inaugural Lighting of the Tree will take place at 6pm, kicking off a brand-new annual holiday tradition for Hamlin. Thousands of twinkling lights will illuminate a magnificent 25-foot Christmas tree transforming the night into pure holiday enchantment. READ MORE

Holiday Celebration at The Grove

Orlando
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Join The Grove for a Holiday Celebration that promises fun for the whole family!, featuring free photos with Santa, face painting, balloon art, entertainment, giveaways, and holiday-themed crafts. READ MORE

Light Up The Holidays at Cranes Roost Park

Altamonte
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Bring the family out to Cranes Roost Park for their annual Light Up the Holidays event, featuring kids activities, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, train rides, vendors, live music, holiday lights, and a fireworks show. READ MORE

Season of Light Celebration

Maitland
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Celebrate the holidays at Lake Lily Park with games, vendors, entertainment, tree lighting, fireworks, and photos with Santa. READ MORE

Winter Garden Holiday Night Market

Winter Garden
Saturday, December 7, 2024
The Holiday Night Market transforms the Downtown Pavilion area to a picturesque festive open-air market bustling with market stalls of vendor booths of holiday goods for sale such as décor, unique gifts, festive treats and beverages, and more. READ MORE

Winter Garden Polar Express

Winter Garden
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Welcome aboard the Winter Garden Polar Express, a magical journey at the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation Train. Explore various local shops along the way. Get ready for a festive experience filled with holiday cheer. READ MORE

Winter Springs Winter Wonderland

Winter Springs
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Experience the enchantment of the holiday season at Winter Wonderland. This year's festivities feature the annual Holiday Parade, the ceremonial tree lighting, performances by local talent, and a special visit from Santa Claus. READ MORE

Cracker Christmas at Fort Christmas Historical Park

Christmas
December 7 & 8, 2024
Experience an 1800's to early 1900's Florida Cracker Christmas with seasonal decor, music, and traditions taking place in the historical buildings and reconstructed fort. READ MORE

Promenade at Sunset Walk's Toy Drive Car & Truck Show

Kissimmee
Sunday, December 8, 2024
The Promenade at Sunset Walk, in partnership with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, is hosting a Toy Drive Car & Truck Show. The event features appearances by Santa Claus, music by DJ Jennifer, and prizes for car owners, including a resort stay and Merchant's Choice Trophies. READ MORE

Holiday Pops with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

Multiple Locations
December 8, 13, & 14, 2024
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents this free public concert full of holiday favorites for all ages. Concerts in Winter Park, Innovation High School, and Della Phillips Pavilion. READ MORE

Sanford Joyfest

Sanford
Thursday, December 12, 2024
The Sanford Police Department and a bunch of their friends bring the party to Magnolia Square. Santa, the Sanford Police Elves, and Los Tres Reyes Magos (The Three Wise Men) will all be there spreading the joy of the holidays. READ MORE

Celebrate the Season at Reiter Park

Longwood
Friday, December 13, 2024
This holiday street party features an array of activities including photo opportunities with Santa, music by DJ Dennis, performances by One School of the Arts, an inflatable snow maze, giant fun slides, a Snow Flurry Zone, a trackless train, 10+ food trucks and a major laser light show throughout the event. READ MORE

City of Ocoee Jolly Jamboree

Ocoee
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Celebrate the holiday season and bring the family to the City of Ocoee's Jolly Jamboree, featuring rides, games, dog parade, musical performances, and more. READ MORE

Mount Dora Snow in the Park

Mount Dora
Saturday, December 14, 2024
This annual holiday event includes snow sledding in Donnelly Park, food, music, and other holiday festivities. READ MORE

Winter Garden Santa Bike Ride

Winter Garden
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Winter Garden Wheel Work’s Annual Santa Ride is an event for all ages. Meet and greet with Santa  in front of the Oakland Park Amenity Center from 3pm-5pm. Decorate your bikes (and yourselves) and be ready to roll at 6pm. READ MORE

CRJ Chanukkah Festival

Orlando
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Join Shalom Orlando to celebrate with fun Chanukkah games & activities, Latkes & sufganiyot, and more. It's fun for the whole family. READ MORE

Lake Eola Holiday Sensory Night

Downtown Orlando
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Enjoy the magic of the holidays in a sensory-friendly environment, with low/no music, fidget spinners, noise-canceling headphones, Santa visits, and train rides. READ MORE

Light Up Central Winds

Winter Springs
Sunday, December 15, 2024
This festive event transforms Central Winds Park into a dazzling holiday light experience. Enjoy driving through holiday light tunnels and viewing spectacular displays, along with a special visit from Santa. Don’t miss the final night, where you can partake in a walk-through experience featuring a movie and food trucks. READ MORE

Gnome-Towne Holiday Shopping Market & Festival

Sanford
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Come out and enjoy holiday shopping with over 80 local vendors and artisan craft makers, food trucks, music, a kid zone, & outside bar. There will also be special visits throughout the event by holiday characters. READ MORE

Holiday Drone Show

Downtown Orlando
Saturday, December 21, 2024
This show will feature a display of synchronized drones flying in formation to create beautiful holiday-themed designs in the night sky. Attendees will be able to sit back and watch the 15-minute light show from the comfort of their own blankets and lawn chairs. READ MORE

Morse Museum Christmas Eve Celebration

Winter Park
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
On Christmas Eve, enjoy free admission to the Morse Museum galleries with live music. READ MORE

Central Florida Soap Box Derby’s Holiday Rally

Sanford
December 28 & 29, 2024
Bring the kids to Derby Park to watch the soap box derby. Races are free to watch and kids can enjoy the playground at the park afterward. READ MORE
Free holiday movies are on the screens this season in Orlando. Photo of The Polar Express/courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures
Free holiday movies are on the screens this season in Orlando. Photo of The Polar Express/courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures

Free Holiday Events in Orlando: Movies

Free Family Movie Night: Elf

Sanford
Friday, December 6, 2024
The Ritz Theater invites guests to enjoy the spirit of the holiday season with a showing of Elf, rated PG. This hilarious Christmas film tells the tale of a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts on Christmas Eve and is transported back to the North Pole and raised as an elf. Years later Buddy learns he is not really an elf and goes on a journey to New York City to find his true identity. READ MORE

Holiday Movie Night at Cranes Roost Park

Altamonte Springs
December 12 & 19, 2024
Enjoy an outdoor holiday movie with the family at Cranes Roost Park, surrounded by thousands of holiday lights. READ MORE

Free Movie in the Park - Meadow Woods Park

Orlando
Friday, December 13, 2024
Orange County Parks & Recreation is hosting a free movie night at Meadow Woods Park, showing Wonka (rated PG). READ MORE

Orange County Parks Movie in the Park - Fall Series

Multiple Locations
December 13 & 14, 2024
Join Orange County Parks & Recreation for its FREE Movie in the Parks, October thru December. Visit prior to the movie time for some family friendly fun yard games. READ MORE

Free Movie in the Park - Magnolia Park

Apopka
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Orange County Parks & Recreation is hosting a free movie night at Magnolia Park, showing Wonka (rated PG). READ MORE

Retro Reels: Ernest Saves Christmas

Downtown Orlando
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Get into the holiday spirit with a festive Ugly Sweater Party and screening of Ernest Saves Christmas. This wacky 1988 holiday comedy, filmed right here in Orlando, follows the bumbling but well-meaning Ernest P. Worrell (played by Jim Varney) as he helps Santa Claus find a suitable successor to carry on the Christmas tradition. READ MORE

Longwood Movie in the Park

Longwood
Friday, December 20, 2024
Bring your family and friends for a free outdoor movie at Reiter Park with a showing of The Polar Express. READ MORE

Windermere Food Truck & Holiday Movie Night

Windermere
Friday, December 20, 2024
This event includes over a dozen food trucks as well as a free screening of the movie How The Grinch Stole Christmas at 7pm. READ MORE

Maitland Movie in the Park

Maitland
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Maitland's Movies in the Park presents a monthly family-friendly movie under the stars at Independence Square Park next to City Hall. READ MORE

Crescent Cinema Holiday Movie Night

Lake Nona
Friday, December 27, 2024
Bring the family to Crescent Park for a for a movie night under the stars featuring The Muppet Christmas Carol. READ MORE

Free Holiday Events in Orlando: Christmas Parades

City of Longwood Christmas Parade

Longwood
Saturday, December 7, 2024
The City of Longwood's annual Christmas parade features seasonal characters, bands, and more. READ MORE

Clermont Christmas Parade

Clermont
Saturday, December 7, 2024
"SLEIGHted" to start at 10am, this parade will depart from Waterfront Park and navigate through Historic Downtown. There will be festive floats, marching bands, and many local groups participating in this annual community parade. READ MORE

Mount Dora Christmas Parade

Mount Dora
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Bring the family to downtown Mount Dora to enjoy this annual Christmas parade complete with lots of holiday floats and Santa himself. READ MORE

Mount Dora Lighted Boat Parade

Mount Dora
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Enjoy the annual lighted Christmas Boat Parade on Lake Dora, where local boat owners deck their boats in holiday lights. Spectators can also stroll along the Mount Dora Boating Center and Marina, which is covered in an ornate light display. READ MORE

Old Town Holiday Golf Cart Parade

Kissimmee
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Before the weekly car cruise, the residents from Sherwood Forest RV Resort present their personal golf carts paraded in holiday glory. READ MORE

Oviedo Christmas Parade

Oviedo
Saturday, December 7, 2024
The Oviedo Christmas Parade features holiday floats, local bands, and more. Parade departs the Oviedo Gym & Aquatics Center at approximately 7pm and flows through Oviedo Boulevard ending at the corner of Center Lake Lane and City Plaza. READ MORE

St. Cloud Annual Christmas Parade

St. Cloud
Saturday, December 7, 2024
The theme of this year's St. Cloud Christmas Parade is "Toys on Parade," with more than 100 community organizations and businesses with floats and displays participating. READ MORE

Winter Garden Christmas Parade

Winter Garden
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Bring the family out to enjoy the annual Winter Garden tradition of floats, local organizations, and Santa himself in the holiday parade. READ MORE

Winter Garden Golf Cart Parade

Winter Garden
Saturday, December 7, 2024
The Winter Garden Christmas Golf Cart Parade features festive, elaborately-decorated golf carts making their way through historic downtown to spread holiday cheer. READ MORE

Winter Park Ye Olde Hometown Christmas Parade

Winter Park
Saturday, December 7, 2024
The annual Winter Park Ye Olde Hometown Christmas Parade marches down Park Avenue with more than 80 organizations, including marching bands, local police and fire departments, floats, and Santa Claus himself. READ MORE

Leesburg Christmas on the Water

Leesburg
Sunday, December 8, 2024
This annual Christmas event includes a lighted holiday boat parade, food vendors, live entertainment, and Light Up Venetian Gardens. Vendors will be set up at 5pm, entertainment starts at 5:30pm, Light Up Venetian Gardens starts at 6:10pm, and the boat parade begins at 6:15pm. READ MORE

Apopka Christmas Parade

Apopka
Saturday, December 14, 2024
The Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka and the City of Apopka present this annual parade. The theme for 2024 is "A Golden Christmas in Apopka." READ MORE

APV Christmas Parade & Celebration

Kissimmee
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Association Of Poinciana Villages is hosting its annual Christmas parade & celebration, complete with a battle of the marching bands, vendors, food trucks, and more. READ MORE

Kissimmee Festival of Lights

Kissimmee
Saturday, December 14, 2024
The City of Kissimmee's Festival of Lights features an annual parade and holiday festival, a celebration of the holiday season. Experience the enchantment as community, business, and groups illuminate the streets with dazzling floats. Embrace the spirit of the season and come together to create cherished memories and spread joy throughout the community. READ MORE

Light Up the Lake Boat Parade

Orlando
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Enjoy lights and festivities at this event, with food trucks and Rock Mobsters playing from 6-10pm, and a boat parade at 7:30pm. READ MORE

Sanford Christmas Parade of Lights

Sanford
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Bring the family out for an evening of festive fun at the annual downtown Sanford illuminated Christmas parade. READ MORE

Winter Park Christmas Boat Parade

Winter Park
Saturday, December 14, 2024
This holiday festivity takes place on beautiful Lake Virginia as the Winter Park Holiday Boat Parade, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Winter Park and Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour, sets sail on Saturday, December 14. READ MORE

Lake Conway Boat Parades

Belle Isle
December 20-22, 2024
Enjoy a weekend full of lighted boat parades on Lake Conway. The South Lake Conway takes place on Friday at 8pm on the South side of the Nela bridge. On Saturday, the Middle Lake Conway boat parade starts at the Sand Bar at 7:30pm. To wrap up the weekend, the North (Little) Lake Conway boat parade takes place on Sunday at "The Point" and runs clockwise. READ MORE

Daytona Beach Christmas Boat Parade

Daytona
Saturday, December 21, 2024
This annual lighted boat parade takes place along the Halifax River in Daytona, with local boat owners and organizations teaming up to spread holiday cheer.  READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Celebration Town Center
Florida Citrus Tower
Winter Park Central Park
Downtown College Park
Winter Garden City Hall
Winter Garden City Hall
Writer's Block Bookstore
Winter Springs Town Center
Various locations around Orlando
Congregation of Reform Judaism
Multiple Locations - Orange County Parks
Orange County Regional History Museum
Windermere Town Square
Longwood Christmas Parade Route
Mount Dora Christmas Parade
Mount Dora Boating Center & Marina
Oviedo Gym & Aquatics Center
Apopka Christmas Parade Route
Association Of Poinciana Villages
Kissimmee Lakefront Park
Lake Conway Chain of Lakes
Halifax River Yacht Club