Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando's signature food and wine event will kick off the holiday season with enhanced experiences and more! Kick off the holiday season on Friday, November 27 with Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando, when Holiday Harbor Nights returns with Italian-inspired flavors, great wines, captivating live music and the grand illumination of Portofino's Christmas tree on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Set against the captivating backdro

Celebrate the holidays with uniquely Universal traditions, beloved characters, and fun festive experiences. ‘Tis the season for a Universe of festive thrills and excitement at Universal Orlando Resort as the destination kicks off its annual Holidays celebration this Saturday, November 14 through January 3, 2027. Guests can enjoy fun festivities across the destination inspired by beloved holiday stories, characters and traditions, like Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry

Join Disney and make the holidays magic for a child in need by donating a toy to Toys for Tots. ‘Tis the season for holiday magic! As part of Disney's “Make the Holidays Magic” campaign, Disney is spreading cheer to kids and families right when they need it most, as the company kicks off their 79th annual toy drive benefitting the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Disney’s relationship with Toys for Tots began more than 75 years in 1947, when Walt Disney assigned animators to

Magic of Lights, Daytona Turkey Run, Holiday Performances and Festive Celebrations highlight a magical Holiday Season in Dayona Beach. From holiday lights and festive performances to classic cars and waterfront celebrations, the Daytona Beach area is ready to welcome visitors for a holiday season. With a variety of signature events and seasonal traditions, Daytona Beach offers families, couples and friends plenty of reasons to celebrate the holidays along Florida's Atlantic c

Join Margaritaville Resort Orlando on Dec. 18 for a celebration filled with holiday cheer, live entertainment, festive activities, surprise giveaways, and a chance to win a 2-night resort stay! It’s time to mix, mingle, and make merry in paradise! Join Margaritaville Resort Orlando on Friday, December 18 in the Grand Lobby from 6 pm - 8 pm for a festive evening filled with tropical cheer, entertainment, and holiday fun under the palm trees. Raise a glass as the resort is serv

Orlando features a dazzling selection of twinkling lights and festive holiday displays throughout the city, check out our guide to the brightest selection of Christmas Lights and Holiday Displays in the area. Get ready to step into a Christmas wonderland and experience a merry and bright selection of Christmas Lights, Holiday Displays, and Neighborhood Light-Up Events throughout Orlando and beyond this holiday season. From vibrant festive lights in our local communities, to m

Meet and greet with Santa Claus, enjoy family-friendly holiday activities, and rock out to the live DJ spinning festive tunes. Gather up the whole band this holiday season and jump in your tour bus for a holly-jolly good time at Hard Rock Live Orlando located within Universal Citywalk. On Thursday, December 17th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, the headline act is Santa Claus with support from Mrs Claus! Yes, Hard Rock Orlando's Holly Jolly Holiday Party is back for 2026, a kid frie

JoJo’s shakeBAR has transformed its Pointe Orlando location into a festive winter wonderland, complete with giant nutcrackers, twinkling lights, peppermint-loaded shakes, and holiday cocktails served in Santa boots! Who says you need snow to experience a Winter Wonderland? JoJo’s shakeBAR is bringing the magic of the holidays to sunny Orlando with the return of JoJo’s Winter Wonderland. Open now through January 3, 2027 at Pointe Orlando on International Drive. With an earlier

This year brings an all-new Christmas drone show featuring LEGO Santa, the Resort’s first-ever Rap Battle Show, interactive festive light trail, LEGO building activities, plus seasonal food and drinks. It’s time to brick the halls! LEGOLAND Florida Resort Christmas Bricktacular returns on select dates from Nov. 21, 2026 through Jan. 3, 2027, with it's bigest celebration yet. This year, families can experience an all-new holiday drone show, interactive LEGO adventures, festive

Maggie Rose, The Frontmen, Michael Cavanaugh and Emmaline headline Dr. Phillips Center’s Frontyard Holiday Festival this season The Frontyard Holiday Festival at Dr. Phillips Center will once again transform Dr. Phillips Center’s three-acre frontyard into a holiday destination with live performances, twinkling light displays, nightly snowfall, holiday gift shopping, fire pits, family-friendly games, food and drinks. The free festival which runs from Nov. 27 through Dec. 31 h

Keep up-to-date on what dates are available and the nights that have sold out for Walt Disney World's after hours holiday party at Magic Kingdom, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. A highlight of the holiday season at Walt Disney World, is the fan favorite, after-hours ticketed event, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Celebrate with festive entertainment, a storybook holiday atmosphere, sweet treats and more, taking place on select nights at Magic Kingdom from November

You can make a difference for a family in need this year. Donate to the Orange County Mayor's Holiday Toy Drive and help deliver joy this season. Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has launched the Orange County Mayor's Toy Drive which is celebrating its 16th year of providing toys and gifts to local families. Since 2011, the toy drive has collected over 110,000 toys and gifts. “For 16 years, this toy drive has reflected the generosity and compassion that make Orange Coun

Popular Holiday Event features Holiday Tunes, Craft Vendors, and Interactive Holiday Characters and Gator Claus - Starting Dec. 5, and on select dates through Dec. 20. There’s festive fun for everyone at Gatorland’s 7th Annual Holiday Ho, Ho, Ho-down, taking place December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20. Gatorland's signature holiday extravaganza unfolds with a delightful mix of holiday tunes, festive displays, interactive characters, and an array of tempting seasonal treats avai

From cookie butter cream cheese to gingerbread lattes, the limited-time lineup brings holiday cheer to bagels, craft coffee, and refreshing beverages. ’Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry! Jeff’s Bagel Run is spreading holiday cheer across Central Florida with a festive lineup of seasonal spreads and beverages, available now through December 31 at locations in Orlando, Winter Park, Lake Mary, Winter Garden, Clermont, Kissimmee, Celebration and Poinciana. The limited-tim

Wunder Glow will feature 15 magical Symphonies of Light and Sound, as well as a Christmas Village, Wishing Point, Hot Cocoa Hollow and so much more. A brand-new holiday experience is coming to Florida, with Wunder Glow bringing more than a mile of holiday music and light scenes to 50 acres of Florida’s majestic oaks in Dade City. At a cost of over $10 million, the new holiday music and light show walk-through experience will open on Saturday, November 21, 2026, and has been b