Christmas in Orlando 2018

Christmas in Orlando 2018

If you’re like most people, you understand how seriously Orlando takes Christmas – but there are some great ways to celebrate outside the theme parks. Check out this list of great holiday celebrations and events happening all over Orlando to plan the perfect holiday this year.

Orlando Christmas Events in December 2018

While all the theme parks have great events planned, there are plenty of places to dive into the holidays elsewhere, too.

At the theme parks:

Outside the theme parks, you can enjoy:

  • Christmas at Bok Tower Gardens
  • Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show
  • Festival of Trees
  • ICE! Featuring A Christmas Story
  • Holiday on the Drive
  • Light Up the Holidays
  • Now Snowing

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Christmas at Bok Tower Gardens

Christmas at Bok Tower Gardens is a spectacular place to spend an afternoon. Check out the Holiday Home Tour at Pinewood Estate, carillon concerts, garden tours and breathtaking poinsettia displays.

Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show

Head to Lake Eola Park to enjoy the 72-foot Christmas tree on display, where you’ll see a synchronized light and music show. The Lake Eola fountain will display red, green and gold lights as well.

Festival of Trees

The Orlando Museum of Art’s Festival of Trees features gorgeous, hand-designed holiday décor and so much more. It’s located in Loch Haven Park.

ICE! Featuring A Christmas Story

Check out Gaylord Palms’ latest theme – A Christmas Story – that you can check out through interactive ice sculptures and displays. The whole indoor winter wonderland stays at just 9 degrees F, so bring your coat.

Holiday on the Drive

Spend time with Santa Claus in the heart of College Park between 5 and 9 p.m. on December 6.

Light Up the Holidays

Put the kids on a train ride and take in a few holiday performances at Light Up the Holidays, located in Crane’s Roost Park in Altamonte Springs. Stick around at the end of the night for the fireworks display!

Now Snowing

The town of Celebration is putting on Now Snowing, which features manufactured snow, train and carriage rides, and plenty of entertainment – and there are photo ops with Santa and Mrs. Claus. This free event runs all the way through December 31.

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October Events in Orlando for the Whole Family

October 2018 Events in Orlando

While there’s no shortage of Halloween events planned in Orlando, there are plenty of other activities that are fun for the whole family (and we’ll cover Halloween in our next post, anyway).

If you’re buying a home for sale in Orlando, check out these family-friendly events to keep you busy all month.

October 2018 Events in Orlando

All of October 2018

2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

Join the fun all month at Epcot for the International Food and Wine Festival. This 75-day marathon of food and fun goes into November, so if you can’t make it this month, you’ll still have time. Catch appearances by celebrity chefs and Disney favorites.

More info: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/03/the-2018-epcot-international-food-wine-festival-brings-75-days-of-fall-fun-aug-30-nov-12/

October 1, 2018

25th Anniversary Season Opening: Beethoven’s Ninth

Stop in at the Bob Carr Theatre (401 West Livingston Street in Orlando) to enjoy Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 performed by the spectacular Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.

More info: https://orlandophil.org/orlando-philharmonic-announces-25th-anniversary-season/

October 5

City Unseen

City Unseen at Snap! Space Gallery gives you the opportunity to explore amazing works by internationally renowned artists using augmented reality experiences. You’ll see works by Felice Grodin, Can Büyükberber, Nancy Baker Cahill, Mark Gmehling, Mark Gerstein, Synthestruct, Matt Roberts, Terri Witek and more.

More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-unseen-opening-night-tickets-39370722892

Movie Night at Leu Gardens

Check out Movie Night at Leu Gardens on October 5 and you’ll be scared witless – they’re playing Poltergeist on the big screen. The gardens open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30.

More info: https://www.leugardens.org/movie-night-october-5-730-p-m/

October 6

Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook

Everybody loves Junie B. Jones, and you and the kids can catch a great live-action play of Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook at the Orlando Repertory Theatre.

More info: https://www.orlandorep.com/show/junie-b-jones-is-not-a-crook/

October 7

Florida Wedding Expo

Get ready for those springtime weddings at the Florida Wedding Expo at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, where you’ll find dozens of vendors and enjoy spectacular exhibits covering everything from planning and the big day to the honeymoon and beyond.

More info: http://floridaweddingexpo.com/

October 12

Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards BBQ and Blues Festival

Have a blast at the 2018 BBQ and Blues Festival where you’ll enjoy watching competitors from all over the country compete to be “Rib Champion.” Jam to live music with the area’s best blues bands, shop local arts and crafts, and enjoy a free winery tour and tasting.

More info: https://www.lakeridgewinery.com/Events/bbq-and-blues/

Oktoberfest

Have fun with the real deal – Oktoberfest at Avalon Park downtown. The beer garden preview starts on Friday at 5 p.m. and the community festival starts Saturday (October 13) at 5 p.m.

More info: http://downtownavalonpark.com/oktoberfest/

October 19

Immerse

Immerse, presented by the Creative City Project, brings more than 1,000 artists and performers together to create interactive and inspiring displays that will leave you breathless.

More info: http://www.creativecityproject.com/

October 20

Fossil Fair

Swing by the Central Florida Fairgrounds for the Fossil Fair put on by the Florida Fossil Hunters. You’ll learn how to dig all over Florida and find out what you might discover – and there are raffles, vendors and a kids’ dig pit.

More info: http://floridafossilhunters.com/images/2018FossilFairFlyer.pdf

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