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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 TM Dr. Seuss
If you haven't experienced Christmas at Gaylord Palms, add it to your calendar this season, including the return of the iconic ICE! Photo TM Dr. Seuss
10/30/22 - 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 with amazing light displays at Leu Gardens' Dazzling Lights and Daytona International Speedway, as well as festive theme park celebrations at SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort, and Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Families can continue to enjoy fabulous fall festivals in November, like Lake Eola's Fall Fiesta in the Park and Oviedo's Great Day in the Country.

Find more top November fun with Scenic Florida Train Rides, Kid-Friendly Hikes Near Orlando to enjoy the beautiful fall weather, and our Orlando Fall Activities Guide for even more seasonal fun. 

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.  

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Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of Daytona’s favorite holiday tradition. Photo courtesy Magic of Lights
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Things To Do in Orlando with Kids this November 2022

Greek Fest Orlando

Maitland - November 4-6, 2022
Families can enjoy authentic Greek food, Greek dancing, live music, a play area for the little ones and much more at the annual Orlando Greek Fest. READ MORE

Fall Fiesta in the Park

Orlando - November 5-6, 2022
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 over 300 artists and crafters from all over the United States. READ MORE

Maker Faire Orlando

Orlando - November 5-6, 2022
Maker Faire is a family-friendly event featuring local DIY science, technology, art, crafts, rockets, robots, music, and hands-on workshops. Events include Robot Ruckus, Power Racing, Nerdy Derby, and more. READ MORE

Celebration Founders and Veterans Parade

Celebration - Friday, November 11, 2022
The City of Celebration is hosting a Founders and Veterans parade beginning at Lakeside Park, moving along Front Street to Market Street, then turning onto Celebration Avenue, and ending at Founders Park. READ MORE

Christmas Nights in Lights

Orlando - Nightly beginning November 11, 2022
Drive through a magical winter wonderland lasting for more than a mile, featuring more than 1.5 million lights. READ MORE

Night of a Million Lights

Kissimmee - Nightly beginning November 11, 2022
Night of a Million Lights returns at a new venue this year. Watch as Island H2O Water Park is transformed into a winter wonderland featuring millions of lights. New this year is a children's zone, live entertainment, and a dancing lights show atop a five-story waterslide. This event benefits Give Kids the World Village. READ MORE

SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration

Orlando - Daily beginning November 11, 2022
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

City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade

Orlando - Saturday, November 12, 2022
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. READ MORE

Great Day in the Country

Oviedo - Saturday, November 12, 2022
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

Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort

Orlando - Daily beginning November 12, 2022
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. Mannheim Steamroller will also be performing select nights. READ MORE

Christmas at Gaylord Palms

Kissimmee - Begins November 18, 2022
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

Magic of Lights Daytona

Daytona - Nightly beginning November 18, 2022
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 - Saturday, November 19, 2022
At Jingle Eve, families can visit Santa's Village and enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors, and fireworks. There will also be a children's holiday village with activities. Attendees are encouraged to dress in holiday attire. READ MORE

Orlando Water Lantern Festival

St. Cloud - Saturday, November 19, 2022
The Orlando Water Lantern Festival is a family-friendly event where guests can decorate and float their own lantern to light up the water. There will also be food trucks on-site, as well as music and entertainment. READ MORE

Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience Orlando

Orlando - Daily beginning November 19, 2022
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

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Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens

Orlando - Nightly beginning November 25, 2022
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

Holinights Celebration

Kissimmee - Select nights beginning November 25, 2022
Join the Promenade at Sunset Walk for Holinights, featuring Santa Claus, mischievous elves, towering toy soldiers, live music and tree lighting nightly, Pearl Express Train Tour, holiday craft & street markets, car shows and more. READ MORE

Fusion Fest

Orlando - November 26-27, 2022
This free, outdoor festival celebrates the diverse cultures that make Central Florida unique. Guests can enjoy a global street dance party, parade, fun and games station, kids village, interactive experiences, and more. READ MORE

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