Upcoming Events
Friday, November 13th to Sunday, January 17th
The Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild is the only event in Central Florida celebrating the culture, art, and beauty of traditional lantern festivals celebrated throughout Asia for centuries. This inaugural event was created in partnership with Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc., an international event design and manufacturing company headquartered in Zigong, Sichuan, China.
The Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild is the only event in Central Florida celebrating the culture, art, and beauty of traditional lantern festivals celebrated throughout Asia for centuries. This inaugural event was created in partnership with Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc., an international event design and manufacturing company headquartered in Zigong, Sichuan, China.
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has been transformed into a dazzling evening experience featuring more than 30 larger-than-life displays of illuminated sculptures depicting animals, plants, and traditional Chinese elements. In addition to the hand-made LED lit lanterns, festival attendees will get to enjoy local food and beverage options, live music, and authentic artisan crafts.
Friday, November 13th to Sunday, January 3rd at Gaylord Palms Resort | 6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, Florida
ICE! is an indoor, walk-through holiday attraction filled with larger-than-life scenes and characters hand-carved from REAL ice. You walk through the displays at your own pace, take photos and can even go down slides made of ice!
Saturday, November 14th to Sunday, November 22nd, 10 am –5 pm at Orlando Museum of Art | 2416 N. Mills Ave.
Festival of Trees returns November 14–22, 2026, celebrating its 40th year with “Forty Seasons of Joy.” Your admission ticket lets you walk through and enjoy the decorated trees, wreaths, gingerbread houses and holiday tablescapes—there’s no obligation to purchase any of the displays!
If something catches your eye, trees, wreaths and gingerbread displays are available for purchase. There’s also a silent auction and drawings for select displays, with proceeds supporting the Orlando Museum of Art.
If something catches your eye, trees, wreaths and gingerbread displays are available for purchase. There’s also a silent auction and drawings for select displays, with proceeds supporting the Orlando Museum of Art.
Saturday, November 14th to Sunday, February 28th, 10 AM–11 PM at 27839 Saint Joe Road, Dade City, FL
Snowcat Ridge in Dade City opens for the season on November 14, 2026, with snow tubing, snow play and ice skating for a winter outing without leaving the state. Grab a bite from the food trucks, then warm up around a fire pit and roast s’mores!
Friday, November 20th to Saturday, January 2nd, 6pm - 10pm Nightly. 7pm - 10pm November 25th-29th at 1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Magic of Lights returns bigger and brighter than ever! Drive through a dazzling holiday wonderland with more than two million twinkling lights, larger-than-life illuminated scenes, and glowing tunnels, all from the comfort of your car. Gather the family and make memories you'll talk about for years to come.
Magic of Lights returns bigger and brighter than ever! Drive through a dazzling holiday wonderland with more than two million twinkling lights, larger-than-life illuminated scenes, and glowing tunnels, all from the comfort of your car. Gather the family and make memories you'll talk about for years to come.
Make the season even more special with two offers designed to add extra magic to your visit. Choose the deal that works best for you and save on an unforgettable night under the lights.
Friday, November 20th to Sunday, January 3rd, 5:30 – 9 p.m at Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando
Dazzling Nights returns to Leu Gardens in Orlando November 20, 2026–January 3, 2027! This walk-through holiday event transforms the gardens with colorful light displays, live entertainment and interactive areas.
Here’s what’s coming this season:
• A 60-foot tunnel of illuminated poinsettias
• Yeti Mine Adventure with climbing challenges, slides and glowing caves
• DriftLands, an acrobatic dance show
• The Snowy Revue, featuring holiday music beside a 50-foot snowman
• Returning favorites including Crystal Kingdom, Glowing Forest and Holiday Hop
• A scavenger hunt to find eight hidden yetis
Here’s what’s coming this season:
• A 60-foot tunnel of illuminated poinsettias
• Yeti Mine Adventure with climbing challenges, slides and glowing caves
• DriftLands, an acrobatic dance show
• The Snowy Revue, featuring holiday music beside a 50-foot snowman
• Returning favorites including Crystal Kingdom, Glowing Forest and Holiday Hop
• A scavenger hunt to find eight hidden yetis
Saturday, November 21st
Sunday, November 22nd, 10am - 3pm at Sanford Civic Center 401 E Seminole Blvd
Join us Sunday November 22nd 10-3pm for our Holiday Grinch Fest at the Sanford Civic Center. Inside and Outside Vendors, Food Trucks. Enjoy Holiday Music as you Shop with 75 Amazing Vendors. Meet THE GRINCH and some of his Surprise Friends.
Join us Sunday November 22nd 10-3pm for our Holiday Grinch Fest at the Sanford Civic Center. Inside and Outside Vendors, Food Trucks. Enjoy Holiday Music as you Shop with 75 Amazing Vendors. Meet THE GRINCH and some of his Surprise Friends.
Saturday, November 28th to Thursday, December 31st, Nightly starting at 5:30pm at Celebration Town Center | Market Street, Celebration, Florida
Now Snowing returns November 28–December 31, 2026, bringing festive lights, holiday music and Florida-style snowfall to Market Street. Walk around downtown, browse the shops and make an evening of it with dinner or a sweet treat.
Thursday, December 3rd to Sunday, December 27th at 1052 US-92, Auburndale, FL 33823
Drive through millions of twinkling lights, perfectly timed to holiday music playing through your car radio. No rushing, no walking route—just a magical holiday experience from the comfort of your vehicle.
Saturday, December 5th
Friday, December 11th, 6pm - 9pm
