Are you looking for Christmas lights and holiday activities in Orlando? We can help you plan a day trip {or night time trip} to the Orlando area to see a Christmas light display, visit a Christmas attraction, or enjoy a holiday lights show in Central Florida this holiday season.
Some of these activities in Orlando are FREE – including the outdoor Christmas displays at Disney Springs and Celebration. Others have a reasonable admission charge, and we’ve also included special activities and theme park Christmas events for a Christmas splurge and new holiday traditions. Whatever your budget, Christmas in Orlando is a magical season!
We’ve also got details on Christmas Events in the Tampa Bay area, and plenty of information on Christmas in Lakeland, Florida.
Please keep in mind most of these activities are outdoors and weather dependent. Links are provided so you can check directly with event organizers for any last minute changes or closures.
Looking for more holiday magic? Don’t miss the 2025 Lakeland + Polk County Christmas Guide — your go-to list for parades, Santa photos, Christmas lights, concerts, craft fairs, and all things merry and bright this season.
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Christmas Lights in Orlando – Free
Lake Nona Lights
This neighborhood light display includes thousands of lights that dance to synchronized music. Check out the videos on the website – it is impressive! Runs Thanksgiving night – December 31.
Address: 9800 Old Patina Way, Orlando, FL 32832
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Type of Activity: Christmas Lights
Price Range:
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Printable Holiday Planner + Christmas Lights Guide
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Ticketed Attractions – Christmas Light Displays
Dazzling Nights at Harry P. Leu Gardens + Orlando Christmas Light Maze
Orlando’s Harry P. Leu Gardens will transform into a magical wonderland featuring a million dazzling lights, shining forests, magical displays and beautiful sculptures during “Dazzling Nights,” a new family-friendly adventure that gives guests the opportunity to embark on a three-quarter-mile interactive holiday experience plus a Christmas Light Maze in Orlando.
- Late November – early January. Timed entry between 5:30-9pm nightly.
- Admission starts at $32/person for ages 14+, $30 for children (3-12). On-site parking is paid, free off-site parking is available.
Address: 1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Type of Activity: Christmas Lights
Price Range: $10+ per person
More Info: Website
Free Christmas Activities in Orlando
Holidays at Disney Springs
Catch the spirit of the season with an incredible mix of entertainment, shops, cuisine and family fun. You’ll find nightly activities such as a tree lighting ceremony, carolers, snow flurries, live music and a holiday dance party.
Don’t miss the Holiday Scavenger Hunt and the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll – pick up a complimentary map (or check it out online) to help you find 19 Christmas tree displays featuring Disney themes. Use the included stickers to match the correct icon to each tree. Once your map is complete, bring it to one of the redemption locations for a special surprise! Plus you can also get Pictures with Santa at Disney Springs.
Address: 1486 Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Indoor/Outdoor: Both
Type of Activity: Christmas Events + Activities
Price Range: Free
More Info: Website
Now Snowing at Celebration, FL
Celebration Town Center introduces “Now Snowing – Celebration’s Winter Wonderland”, a family-friendly holiday experience with holiday activities around the Celebration Town Center. There will be a free Nightly Snowfall at 6:00, 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 PM, plus train rides, Santa photos, ice skating, horse and carriage rides, and more. TIP – Make a dinner reservation at a local favorite, the Columbia. Snowing Nightly from late November through late December (some activity dates vary). FREE to visit and walk around. Some activities may require an additional cost.
Address: 701 Front St, Celebration, FL 34747
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Type of Activity: Christmas Events + Activities
Price Range: Free
More Info: Website
Ticketed Christmas Events + Attractions
Disney Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios
Celebrate the holidays in style at a nighttime party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Live bands, a musical variety show, lower wait times for attractions, and the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! nighttime spectacular. Requires a separate ticket.
Address: 351 South Studio Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Indoor/Outdoor: Both
Type of Activity: Christmas Events + Activities
Price Range: $10+ per person
More Info: Website
EPCOT Candlelight Processional + International Festival of the Holidays
Celebrate Holidays Around the World at Epcot. Includes the Candlelight Processional – each night, a celebrity narrator tells the story of Christmas, recounting the biblical tale of a savior born in Bethlehem. Woven into the production are stirring songs of hope and joy performed by the orchestra and massed choir. Included with park admission.
Address: 200 Epcot Center Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Indoor/Outdoor: Both
Type of Activity: Christmas Events + Activities
Price Range: $10+ per person
More Info: Website
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom includes character meet and greets, holiday treats throughout the park, stage shows, dance parties, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, and fireworks. Requires a separate ticket.
Address: 1180 Seven Seas Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Indoor/Outdoor: Both
Type of Activity: Christmas Events + Activities
Price Range: $10+ per person
More Info: Website
Sea World’s Christmas Celebration
SeaWorld®’s Christmas Celebration™ transforms the park into a winter wonderland sparkling with holiday cheer, excitement, and over 3 million beautiful lights. Experience award-winning entertainment like the show-stopping ice-skating extravaganza Winter Wonderland on Ice. Enjoy the Sea of Trees Christmas light display, meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer or take pictures with Santa. Plus stilt walkers, roaming performers, and all of your favorite Sesame Street characters, plus fireworks to conclude each night. Seasonal traditions include a Hanukkah Celebration, Kwanzaa Festivities, New Year’s Eve fun. Select dates in November and December. Activities included with park admission.
Address: 7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
Indoor/Outdoor: Both
Type of Activity: Christmas Events + Activities
Price Range: $10+ per person
More Info: Website
Holidays at Universal Studios
Experience Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ as Hogsmeade™ and Diagon Alley™ are transformed with wondrous spirit. Treat yourself to the Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s Balloons. And watch the live retelling of Dr. Seuss’s classic holiday tale starring The Grinch™ in the Grinchmas™ Who-liday Spectacular. Plus live performances from Mannheim Steamroller on select nights. Universal Orlando Christmas events included with park admission.
Address: 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
Indoor/Outdoor: Both
Type of Activity: Christmas Events + Activities
Price Range: $10+ per person
More Info: Website
Holiday Nights – Give the Kids the World Village
Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee is a 89-acre, whimsical non-profit resort that provides critically ill children and their families from around the world with magical weeklong wish vacations at no cost. They host multiple festive and merry holiday fundraising events including Ice Cream for Breakfast with Santa, a 5K, and Holiday Nights at the Village.
Address: 3230 Inspiration Dr., Kissimmee, FL 34747
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Type of Activity: Christmas Events + Activities
Price Range: $10+ per person
More Info: Website
ICE at Gaylord Palms Orlando + Christmas Festivities
Celebrate the holiday season in Central Florida with holiday fun during Christmas at Gaylord Palms. Explore acres of twinkling lights, Christmas decorations, holiday activities, shows, and events. Bundle and save with ALL these activities:
ICE! returns this holiday season. Step into a wonderland carved by expert artisans out of two million pounds of colorful ice. Plus activities like Ice Tubing at Snow Flow Mountain • Snowball Build + Blast • Cirque Christmas Show • Light Show • Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Traditions • Build-A-Bear Workshop • Gingerbread Decorating Corner • Christmas Tree Trail • Photos with Santa • AND SO MUCH MORE! (TIP – Bundle and Save)
- Mid-November through early January
- Prices vary by attraction. Parking is an additional charge not included in Gaylord Palms Christmas events.
Address: 6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor
Type of Activity: Christmas Events + Activities
Price Range: $10+ per person
Map – Find Orlando Christmas Lights + Activities
Christmas Events + Holiday Activities
Check out our Ultimate Guide to Christmas Events + Holiday Activities to find more things to do including Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays, FREE Christmas Events, Santa Photos, Christmas Parades, and more.
