Events in Central Florida

Christmas Wonderland at Dezerland Park!
Step into a Holiday Adventure for the Whole Family!

Event Dates: 11/7/2025, 11/8/2025, 11/9/2025, 11/14/2025, 11/15/2025, 11/16/2025, 11/21/2025, 11/22/2025, 11/23/2025, 11/28/2025, 11/29/2025, 11/30/2025, 12/5/2025, 12/6/2025, 12/7/2025, 12/12/2025, 12/13/2025, 12/14/2025, 12/19/2025, 12/20/2025, 12/21/2025, 12/22/2025, 12/23/2025, 12/24/2025

Location: Dezerland Park – 5250 International Drive Orlando FL 32819

Hours of Operations:

• Friday: 4pm-9pm
• Saturday: 2pm-9pm
• Sunday: 1pm-7pm
• Monday: 1pm-7pm

Bring the family and experience the magic of the season at Dezerland Park’s Christmas Wonderland! Enjoy festive activities including:

• Meet and take photos with Santa
• Ice skating fun
• Build-your-own toy experiences with Santa’s elves
• Train rides through a winter wonderland
• And much more!

Special Offers:

• Presale Discount: Book before November 1st and save 20% OFF!

Don’t miss this chance to make unforgettable holiday memories! Perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to celebrate the season in style.

Tickets: Available now: reserve your spot today!

Step into a world of holiday magic and watch the most famous reindeer of all save Christmas—like never before! Wander through scenes carved from over 6,000 blocks of ice, glowing with festive wonder. Zoom down thrilling ice slides, strike a pose with the lovable Bumble, and wave to Rudolph in one of the longest ice sculptures ever created — stretching more than 32 feet! It’s your favorite Christmas moments brought to life in a dazzling frozen spectacle.

After a nearly sold-out run in 2024, this heartwarming holiday favorite is back to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Peanuts and the 60th Anniversary of the animated television classic!

Based on the Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning TV special that first aired in 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage brings the beloved Peanuts gang to life in a joyful adaptation filled with music, laughter, and timeless charm.

As Charlie Brown searches for the true meaning of the season, his friends remind us all what really matters: kindness, connection, and one very small tree. With the iconic Vince Guaraldi score, beautiful simplicity, and a gentle message of hope, this stage production delivers holiday magic across generations.

Whether you are introducing your children to the Peanuts gang for the first time or reliving your own childhood memories, A Charlie Brown Christmas offers something special for every member of the family.

Celebrate the season at this enchanting storybook festival. Discover wonders around every corner, bask in the glow of a spectacular tree, stroll through snowfall, capture picture-perfect moments and enjoy holiday entertainment and performances at this free festival for the whole community.

Come early, stay late and come often to delight in every merry moment.

LIVE CONCERTS ON THE STORYBOOK STAGE

Experience the spirit of the season take center stage. Enjoy a festive lineup of daily live performances, featuring holiday carolers sponsored by Massey Services, Inc., ensembles, dancers and more, bringing joyful sounds and unforgettable moments to the main stage on Seneff Arts Plaza.

SANTA’S ENCHANTED OUTPOST

Be there when Santa himself arrives each evening and share in the holiday cheer. Enjoy a festive moment with the jolliest visitor of the season as he brings smiles and magic to the festival.

THE WINTERGLOW TREE

Marvel at our brilliantly illuminated tree, a radiant centerpiece that lights up the Seneff Arts Plaza with shimmering color, warmth and holiday wonder.

ALL IS BRIGHT CELEBRATION

Feel the magic each evening as we illuminate the festival tree in a sparkling, choreographed lighting moment powered by OUC – The Reliable One. Gather with loved ones, enjoy the glow and take part in a nightly tradition that brightens the entire plaza.

SUNDAY MOVIE NIGHTS

Cozy up with your favorite holiday movie under the stars every Sunday night on Seneff Arts Plaza with two showtimes to choose from. No ticket purchases necessary.

Get ready for a holiday light show 65 million years in the making! Orlando Science Center celebrates the holiday season with its annual Dinos in Lights show. Join Stan the T. rex and his fossil friends in DinoDigs as they show off their twinkling talent in a festive display of music and light. This dino-mite dazzler will have your whole family ROARING with cheer as you welcome the holiday season! Included with general admission throughout the holidays, you don’t want to miss this unforgettable display. Be sure to see it multiple times as the experience is different from every angle with three different shows being offered.

Dinos in Lights begins every day at 11:00 am and brief shows run every 30 minutes until 3:30 pm. Come for Dinos in Lights and stay to experience four floors of wonder and discovery with exhibits, giant screen films, science shows and special activities. Don’t miss Life, our massive exhibit on nature and conservation featuring animals and immersive habitats or explore mind-bending math in motion with 2theXtreme!

You can also enjoy hands-on exhibits about space, food, engineering and physics, and make something special in The Hive: A Makerspace. Little learners can enjoy a space just for them in KidsTown, with interactive areas where they can play to learn. There are also special dino-themed activities planned throughout the holiday season. Make no bones about it, Orlando Science Center has holiday fun down to a science!

INFO HERE

Participate in field trips on the Lake Apopka North Shore property and other Central Florida sites. This 20,000-acre St. Johns River Water Management District’s lake restoration area is currently the 2nd top eBird hotspot in Florida, only passed by Fort DeSoto Park after Hurricane Ian. Over 370 species of birds have been sighted on the Lake Apopka North Shore, more than any inland site in the U.S., including the Everglades.

Holiday Matsuri takes place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, with main programming hosted throughout the West Concourse. You’ll find everything from anime panels and voice actor meetups to cosplay contests, gaming tournaments, and a massive exhibit hall featuring hundreds of booths.

For after-hours excitement, our 18+ programming and late-night events take place at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, conveniently connected to the convention center by an indoor walkway. With both venues working together, your entire weekend is built for non-stop fandom—from morning meetups to midnight dance floors.

Ready to plan your weekend? Check out hotel options and get everything you need for Holiday Matsuri 2025 in one place

The NBA G League Winter Showcase is the league’s annual in-season event which gives players on NBA G League rosters a chance to shine in hopes of achieving their dream of an NBA contract in front of NBA GM’s, scouts, and player personnel. The NBA G League, or simply the G League, is the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) official minor league basketball organization. The G League currently has 29 US teams, 1 team in Mexico and 1 team in Canada. The Winter Showcase will consist of a tournament format with each of the teams playing games over the course of four (4) days. Additionally, the Winter Showcase will be broadcast nationally on multiple ESPN networks.

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Step into a world of holiday magic and watch the most famous reindeer of all save Christmas—like never before! Wander through scenes carved from over 6,000 blocks of ice, glowing with festive wonder. Zoom down thrilling ice slides, strike a pose with the lovable Bumble, and wave to Rudolph in one of the longest ice sculptures ever created — stretching more than 32 feet! It’s your favorite Christmas moments brought to life in a dazzling frozen spectacle.

Celebrate the season at this enchanting storybook festival. Discover wonders around every corner, bask in the glow of a spectacular tree, stroll through snowfall, capture picture-perfect moments and enjoy holiday entertainment and performances at this free festival for the whole community.

Come early, stay late and come often to delight in every merry moment.

LIVE CONCERTS ON THE STORYBOOK STAGE

Experience the spirit of the season take center stage. Enjoy a festive lineup of daily live performances, featuring holiday carolers sponsored by Massey Services, Inc., ensembles, dancers and more, bringing joyful sounds and unforgettable moments to the main stage on Seneff Arts Plaza.

SANTA’S ENCHANTED OUTPOST

Be there when Santa himself arrives each evening and share in the holiday cheer. Enjoy a festive moment with the jolliest visitor of the season as he brings smiles and magic to the festival.

THE WINTERGLOW TREE

Marvel at our brilliantly illuminated tree, a radiant centerpiece that lights up the Seneff Arts Plaza with shimmering color, warmth and holiday wonder.

ALL IS BRIGHT CELEBRATION

Feel the magic each evening as we illuminate the festival tree in a sparkling, choreographed lighting moment powered by OUC – The Reliable One. Gather with loved ones, enjoy the glow and take part in a nightly tradition that brightens the entire plaza.

SUNDAY MOVIE NIGHTS

Cozy up with your favorite holiday movie under the stars every Sunday night on Seneff Arts Plaza with two showtimes to choose from. No ticket purchases necessary.

Get ready for a holiday light show 65 million years in the making! Orlando Science Center celebrates the holiday season with its annual Dinos in Lights show. Join Stan the T. rex and his fossil friends in DinoDigs as they show off their twinkling talent in a festive display of music and light. This dino-mite dazzler will have your whole family ROARING with cheer as you welcome the holiday season! Included with general admission throughout the holidays, you don’t want to miss this unforgettable display. Be sure to see it multiple times as the experience is different from every angle with three different shows being offered.

Dinos in Lights begins every day at 11:00 am and brief shows run every 30 minutes until 3:30 pm. Come for Dinos in Lights and stay to experience four floors of wonder and discovery with exhibits, giant screen films, science shows and special activities. Don’t miss Life, our massive exhibit on nature and conservation featuring animals and immersive habitats or explore mind-bending math in motion with 2theXtreme!

You can also enjoy hands-on exhibits about space, food, engineering and physics, and make something special in The Hive: A Makerspace. Little learners can enjoy a space just for them in KidsTown, with interactive areas where they can play to learn. There are also special dino-themed activities planned throughout the holiday season. Make no bones about it, Orlando Science Center has holiday fun down to a science!

INFO HERE

Get ready to ring in the New Year with a bang at the New Years Prost Festival – it’s going to be a night to remember! Ring in 2026 with German Tradition, DJ Oompah, and a Prost Kick-off!

Event Details

Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST

Location: Krush Brau Brewery & Biergarten

Ages: All Ages Welcome! (21+ to drink)

About the Event: A Festive Kick-off to 2026! Start your New Year on a high note with Krush Brau’s New Year Prost! Festival! Join us for a cozy, festive evening steeped in joyous German New Year (Silvester) traditions. We’re bringing the heart of Bavaria to you with an unforgettable celebration perfect for family, friends, and colleagues.

What to Expect:

Highlights of the Celebration: DJ Oompah – German Music and games to bring in the new year.

Complimentary ‘Prost!’: Your ticket includes a free ceremonial beer/champagne, or cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage for a grand, collective “Prost!” toast to the New Year!

This gathering swaps chili for goulash, a rich, slow‑simmered stew loved in Germany and Central Europe. Come taste several different Goulash Goulash Fest: A Hearty Twist on a Classic German Tradition Forget the chili cook-off — this gathering swaps chili for goulash, the rich, slow-simmered stew beloved across Germany and Central Europe!

Join us for a delicious day of food, fun, and friendly competition as German chefs and home cooks showcase their best goulash recipes — from traditional Bavarian-style beef to creative modern twists. Guests will sample each dish and vote for their favorite, crowning the 2025 Goulash Champion!

Pair your tastings with seasonal German lagers, fresh-baked pretzels, and a festive atmosphere filled with live music and laughter. Whether you’re a foodie, beer lover, or just looking for a warm bowl of comfort, Goulash Fest is the perfect fall event for you.

Brew knowledge at the fifth annual Science on Tap, where science and suds mix! This family-friendly event will feature a diverse range of craft beers and brew tasting from Central Florida’s local breweries for those over 21, as well as lawn games and hands-on experiences for guests of all ages.

Get ready to explore a variety of flavors, from sippable ciders to ribust ales, rich IPAs, and so much more! Plus, enjoy science demonstrations and live music. Between thirst-quenching flights, grab some light bites from local food trucks. Cheers to a happy new year!