Dr Phillis Center to host new Frontyard Holiday Festival featuring month long festive fun
- Alastair Mac
- 16 minutes ago
- 3 min read
This holiday season step into picture-perfect sights, sparkling lights and merry moments at the Frontyard Holiday Festival.
Exciting news as downtown Orlando's Dr Phillips Center will host a new holiday tradition for families this holiday season!
From December 4, 2025 - January 4, 2026, Dr Phillips Center is turning its frontyard, Seneff Arts Plaza into an enchanting winter wonderland full of free festive fun all month long.
The centerpiece of the festival will be The Tree Of Light, a brilliantly illuminated tree, set to light up Seneff Arts Plaza throughout the holidays, with a sparkling, choreographed lighting moment each evening that is set to brightens the entire plaza. Making the scene even more festive, snow will fall across the plaza each evening.
Entertainment highlights include free live concerts on the Storybook Stage each weekend featuring a stellar lineup of daily performances, including local ensembles and big-name headliner. Plus, there will be live music throughout the week in The Alpine Chalet as well as roaming holiday entertainers, and it would not be a holiday festival without Santa, who will be meeting each evening in his Enchanted Outpost.
The free holiday entertainment continues with free holiday movie under the stars every Sunday night, including Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch, The Polar Express, The Santa Clause, and A Christmas Story.
Check out the latest Christmas and Holiday News from throughout Central Florida. From the theme parks, to the attractions, shopping malls and resort hotels, you will be dazzled with holiday cheer, including the most spectacular events at the theme parks and attractions, glittering community events and parades, plus, magical parties, eats and treats, and so much more!
The free festive fun goes on with classic lawn games, hands-on kids’ activities and festive crafts throughout the day, with Winter’s Hollow the perfect spot for families to play, create and celebrate the season together.
In addition to all the free sparkling entertainment, what would a festival be without food and drink, and the Frontyard Holiday Festival features a delicious selection of holiday-themed snacks, meals and sweets. Plus, enjoy a selection of seasonal sips and spirits, including hot cocoa, cocktails and more at the full-service bar and family-friendly seated lounge. There will even be fire pits to make your own delicious s’mores!
Oh, and what would the holidays be without gifts? The Frontyard Holiday Festival will include a holiday market with gifts and stocking stuffers for everyone. Create your own gift basket with The Good Pour, shop some of your favorite Central Florida sports teams like the Orlando Magic, and purchase Dr. Phillips Center show tickets, gift certificates, holiday merchandise and more.
The Frontyard Holiday Festival will be open seven days per week, from early to late. For more details on this exciting new holiday event:
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