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If you haven't experienced Christmas at Gaylord Palms, add it to your calendar this season, including the return of the iconic ICE! Photo courtesy of Marriott International
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10/27/24 - By Charlotte B

November brings plenty of things to do in Orlando, as we gear up for holiday events from Veterans Day to Thanksgiving and full steam ahead to Christmas. Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Orlando this month!

We are so excited to kick off the holiday season this November with amazing light displays at Leu Gardens' Dazzling Lights, Asian Lantern Festival, and Magic of Lights Daytona. Festive celebrations will also light up the theme parks, including SeaWorld Orlando's Christmas Celebration, Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort, Disney Jollywood Nights, and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. Plus, families can continue enjoying the best of fall with fantastic fall festivals, such as Lake Eola's Fall Fiesta in the Park, Oviedo's Great Day in the Country, and Orlando's Fusion Fest.

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently. Get our picks for every weekend in your inbox—sign up for our newsletters!

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Top Things to Do in Orlando with Kids this November

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Lake Buena Vista
Daily through November 23, 2024
Taste test foods from around the world, enjoy live entertainment, and embark on a family-friendly scavenger hunt at this annual Epcot festival. READ MORE

Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms

Clermont
Select days through November 17, 2024
The annual Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms includes a corn maze, pumpkin patch, sunflower field, petting zoo, kids zone, and much more. READ MORE

Great Scott Farms Fall Festival

Mount Dora
Weekends through November 24, 2024
This seven-acre corn maze is complete with interactive stations and a climbing tower. Additional activities include a smaller kids corn maze, pumpkin patch, tree maze, rope maze, large wooden castle playground, jumping pillow, hayride, zip line, 60-foot super slide, and more. READ MORE

Beach Nights at Aquatica

Orlando
Saturday nights in November 2024
Visit Aquatica for unforgettable evenings with family-friendly movies and engaging beach games. Bring a blanket or settle into a beach chair while Aquatica treats you to a new movie experience each Saturday. READ MORE

Greek Fest Orlando

Maitland - FREE
November 1-3, 2024
Families can enjoy authentic Greek food, Greek dancing, live music, a children's activity area, and much more at the annual Orlando Greek Fest. READ MORE

Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire

Tavares
November 1-3 & 9-10, 2024
Step back in time to the 1600s at the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire. This two-weekend event features artisans showcasing their talents in swords, candle making, leather work, corsets, kilts, and more. There are also stage shows, combat shows, food vendors, and kids entertainment including storytelling, a fairy grotto, and unicorns. READ MORE

Fall Fiesta in the Park

Orlando - FREE
November 2-3, 2024
Take advantage of the beautiful weather and get the family outdoors to Lake Eola Park for the annual Fall Fiesta in the Park. Little ones can explore the kids zone, and adults can browse hundreds of artists and crafters from all over the United States. READ MORE

Disney's Blizzard Beach Reopening

Lake Buena Vista
Monday, November 4, 2024
Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park reopens for the season, with frosty fun for the whole family. Plummet down Mount Gushmore on one of the tallest, fastest free-fall body slides in the world; race your way to the finish line on an exhilarating 8-lane waterslide; float down Melt-away Bay; and little ones will love exploring the polar-themed play area. READ MORE

Growvember at Mead Botanical Garden

Winter Park - FREE
November 8-9, 2024
Stroll through Mead Botanical Garden for its annual plant sale, featuring a wide selection of plant vendors, exhibitors, kids activities, live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and more. READ MORE

Maitland Rotary Art Festival

Maitland - FREE
November 8-10, 2024
Get the family outdoors to the annual Maitland Rotary Art Festival and visit a variety of  artists while enjoying live music and dance performances. Festival food vendors will also be onsite. READ MORE

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Lake Buena Vista
Select nights beginning November 8, 2024
*Update: This year's event has sold out.* Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a limited capacity after hours event featuring Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show, character meet and greets, stage shows, themed foods, and more. And best of all, enjoy fewer wait times at popular attractions. READ MORE

Central Winds Music Festival

Winter Springs - FREE
Saturday, November 9, 2024
The 2nd annual Central Winds Music Festival features a variety of music genres, local vendors, food trucks, and activities for all ages. Performances include both local talent and national acts. READ MORE

City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, November 9, 2024
The annual City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade honors the men and women of the armed forces who have served our country and fought for our freedoms. There will be ROTC units, active duty military, marching bands, decorative floats and veteran groups representing all military branches. This year's theme is "A Legacy of Loyalty and Service."  READ MORE

Great Day in the Country

Oviedo - FREE
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Great Day in the Country is Oviedo's annual arts and crafts festival, featuring more than 300 arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, special kids area, live entertainment, Student Art Fest, and more. READ MORE

Maker Faire Orlando

Orlando
November 9-10, 2024
Maker Faire Orlando is a non-profit, community-organized celebration featuring local do-it-yourself science, art, rockets, robots, crafts, technology, music, and hands-on activities. The family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness returns Nov. 9-10, 2024, where people show what they are making and share what they are learning at the 12th annual event at the Central Florida Fairgrounds.  READ MORE

Disney Jollywood Nights

Lake Buena Vista
Select nights beginning November 9, 2024
Disney Jollywood Nights is a limited capacity after hours event at Hollywood Studios. Get glammed up for festive photo ops, event-exclusive shows, themed food and entertainment, and lower wait times for rides. READ MORE

Asian Lantern Festival at the Central Florida Zoo

Sanford
Select nights beginning November 15, 2024
Experience the Zoo like you’ve never seen it before! See dozens of all-new, hand-constructed lantern displays illuminated by thousands of LED lights around the Zoo on a 3/4 mile path. Celebrate the art, beauty and wonder of traditional Asian lantern festivals. READ MORE

Christmas at Gaylord Palms

Kissimmee
Daily beginning November 15, 2024
If you haven't experienced Christmas at Gaylord Palms, add it to your calendar this season. Enjoy holiday activities and things to do, including the return of the iconic ICE! experience with two million pounds of colorful ice, a Cirque Spirit of Christmas show, snow tubing, photos with Santa, snow factory, Shine Light Show with thousands of dancing lights, a Christmas Tree Trail, and much more. READ MORE

Promenade at Sunset Walk Touch a Truck

Kissimmee - FREE
Saturday, November 16, 2024
The Promenade at Sunset Walk and Osceola County Sheriff’s Office present “Touch A Truck & Safety Talks.” See and explore awesome trucks and learn important safety tips. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to interact with cool vehicles and learn about safety in a fun and engaging way. READ MORE

Orlando Taco Festival - CANCELED

Orlando
November 16-17, 2024
This two-day festival features over 25 taco and food vendors, Lucha Libre Wrestling, giant margarita bar, tequila expo, contests, vendor market, and a kids fun zone with bounce houses, face painters, and games. READ MORE

SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration

Orlando
Daily beginning November 16, 2024
Enjoy more than 3 million lights on display, a Christmas parade, live shows, ice skating, and more at SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration. Families can also visit Santa near the Wild Arctic area. READ MORE

Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort

Orlando
Daily beginning November 22, 2024
During the holidays at Universal, families can enjoy the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular, Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's, and Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. READ MORE

A Christmas Nutcracker Tale

Orlando
November 22-23, 2024
Revel in a thrilling twist on a holiday favorite with A Christmas Nutcracker Tale, a dazzling spectacle recognized as “the pyrotechnic Nutcracker” by USA Today and “one of five outstanding productions in the entire nation” by CNN Headline News. This production brings Tchaikovsky's enchanting score to life in an unforgettable way. READ MORE

Magic of Lights Daytona

Daytona
Nightly beginning November 22, 2024
This drive-through holiday lights attraction features holiday scenes and favorite characters of the season using LED lighting and digital animation. READ MORE

Ivanhoe Village Jingle Eve

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Jingle Eve is the annual kickoff of the Orlando holiday season. Families and adults alike find no shortage of yuletide festivities. From beer gardens to music, local artisans, food trucks, a children’s holiday village, and special event promotions by Ivanhoe Village retailers, restaurants, and bars. The evening culminates with fireworks displayed high above the shores of Lake Ivanhoe. READ MORE

Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience Orlando

Orlando
Daily beginning November 23, 2024
Bring the kids to Crayola Experience Orlando's Colorful Christmas experience with snow-tastic adventures including animatronic Christmas characters, a life-size snowglobe, a light show starring Scarlet and her singing reindeer friends, and more. Kids can also create unique gifts while visiting. READ MORE

Longwood Arts and Crafts Festival

Longwood - FREE
November 23-24, 2024
The annual Longwood Arts and Craft Festival features artist and crafter booths, live entertainment, and festival foods. READ MORE

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage

Orlando
Select dates beginning November 25, 2024
Be a part of something very special at Orlando Family Stage this holiday season as this beloved classic is live on stage. Adapted from Charles M. Schulz’s timeless Peanuts cartoons and featuring the music of Vince Guaraldi, A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage is a gift the whole family can enjoy. READ MORE

Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens

Orlando
Select nights beginning November 29, 2024
Dazzling Nights is back with its winter wonderland of lights throughout Leu Gardens, featuring music and interactive elements. Walk through a 70-ft long light tunnel, see a laser light show, enjoy snowfall, and more. Kids will love exploring the play area as well. READ MORE

Fusion Fest

Orlando - FREE
November 30 - December 1, 2024
This free outdoor festival celebrates the diverse cultures that make Central Florida unique. Guests can enjoy cultural displays, arts and crafts, a kids village, field of flags, giant puppet friends, and more. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Lady Of The Lakes Renaissance Faire
Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom
Central Florida Fairgrounds
Walt Disney World - Hollywood Studios
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Steinmetz Hall
Historic Downtown Longwood
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

About the Author

Charlotte Blanton
Charlotte Blanton, a Central Florida native and mom of three, holds a business degree from the University of Florida (Go Gators!). After a career in corporate finance, she pivoted to stay home with her kids and found her passion for writing through Mommy Poppins. She loves exploring local theme parks and discovering fun activities for families in Central Florida.
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