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What's happening across Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake. Openings, tastings, markets, fundraisers, and the gatherings that make Central Florida feel like Central Florida.
Fifty Years In, Longwood's Arts and Crafts Festival Brings More Than 200 Artists Downtown
by Central Florida Wave ·The 50th Longwood Arts & Crafts Festival fills the Historic District November 21 and 22 with more than 200 artists and crafters. Hours, location and what to know.
Festival of Trees Turns 40 at the Orlando Museum of Art
by Central Florida Wave ·The Council of 101's Festival of Trees marks its 40th year at the Orlando Museum of Art, daily through Nov. 22, with 50-plus designer trees and Santa on weekends.
Swan Boats, a Night Parade and a Polar Express Screening: Oviedo's Holiday Calendar
by Central Florida Wave ·Oviedo's holiday season at Center Lake Park: a free movie night November 20, a tree lighting December 3, the Winter Parade December 5 and Winterfest December 12.
Snow Returns to Market Street Nov. 28 as Celebration Starts Its 28th Now Snowing Season
by Central Florida Wave ·Celebration Town Center lights its tree and starts its 28th Now Snowing season on Nov. 28, with nightly snowfall, skating and rides through Dec. 31.
Fireworks and a 60-Foot Tree Kick Off Five Holiday Nights at Cranes Roost Park
by Central Florida Wave ·Altamonte Springs opens the season at Cranes Roost Park on December 5 with fireworks, ice skating and a 60-foot tree, then two movie nights and two Santa concerts.
Maitland Packs Southern Rock, a Tree Lighting and Fireworks Into One December Weekend
by Central Florida Wave ·Maitland's free Steeln' Peaches concert fills Independence Square Dec. 4, and Season of Light brings a tree lighting and fireworks to Lake Lily Park Dec. 5.
Clermont Rewinds to the 1980s for Light Up Clermont, Its Parade and the Enchanted Forest
by Central Florida Wave ·Clermont's 2026 holiday theme is a 1980s Christmas Rewind: Enchanted Forest from Nov. 21, Light Up Clermont Dec. 4 and the downtown parade Dec. 5.
Downtown Tavares Sets Dec. 5 for Its Christmas Parade, a Skating Rink and a Movie in the Park
by Central Florida Wave ·Tavares holds its free Christmas Parade and Festival downtown on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 5 p.m.: the parade route, the festival lineup and where to watch.
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