All upcoming events
Every listing on the Central Florida Wave calendar, soonest first. For the month view, see the calendar.
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Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild
All-new lantern displays on a three-quarter-mile path at the Central Florida Zoo, with space, North American animal, polar and traditional Chinese themes. Select nights 6 to 10 p.m., timed entry at 6, 7 or 8 p.m.; ticket
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53rd Winter Park Autumn Art Festival
Annual juried art festival on and around Park Avenue and Central Park. Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Park Avenue (Lyman to Canton), Morse Boulevard (New York to Knowles) and New England Avenue are clos
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Festival of Trees at the Orlando Museum of Art
The Council of 101's 40th annual Festival of Trees, themed Forty Seasons of Joy: more than 50 designer-decorated trees, wreaths, gingerbread creations, a Holiday Boutique and Santa Claus Lane. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
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Mount Dora Village Market
Weekly outdoor farmers market with more than 70 vendors selling local produce, artisan foods, cut flowers and crafts, beside the lake. Sundays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Maitland Farmer's Market
Weekly Sunday market at Lake Lily Park with food, crafts, local products, plants, flowers and produce, plus live music from Performing Arts Matter.
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Winter Springs Farmers Market
Farmers market at Trotwood Park.
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Celebration Farmers Market
Weekly farmers market downtown on Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Festivals of Speed at Lake Nona Town Center
A showcase of more than 100 exotic and luxury cars, with an artisan market of local vendors and a live DJ.
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Highland Hootenanny
A fundraiser for the Mount Dora Sister Cities Association celebrating Scottish culture, with live music, bagpipes, Highland dancing, Scottish food and a whisky tasting. Tickets are $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers
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Lake Nona Farmers Market
Farmers, artisans and makers at Laureate Park Village Center, held the first and third Wednesday of each month, 5 to 8 p.m. Next dates: Nov. 18 and Dec. 2.
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Margarita Mile at Cañonita
A one-mile run or walk with Orlando run clubs celebrating Cañonita's grand opening at Lake Nona West. Finishers get a complimentary margarita or mocktail and an offer for free chips and guacamole, with live music after.
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Homeschool Turkey Trot
Relays and games for homeschooled children ages 5 to 14. $15 per child for St. Cloud residents, $20 for nonresidents; register through the city's recreation portal.
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Food Trucks and Movie Night: The Polar Express
Free screening of The Polar Express at dusk (about 6:30 p.m.), with food trucks from 5 to 8 p.m., hot chocolate and holiday crafts. Bring chairs and blankets.
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Given to Fly: The Pearl Jam Experience
A Pearl Jam tribute band fronted by Bob Donahue, now based in Florida, on its 2026 Five Horizons Tour. Tickets through the city's event page.
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Enchanted Forest of Trees
Fifty trees decorated by local organizations and businesses line a walking trail at Victory Pointe. Visit by day or after dark when the trees are lit. Park at the Clermont Boat House and walk over. Open daily from Nov. 2
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Miles of Thanks 5K
The Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber's 5K run and walk, presented by Orlando Health, with youth and dog entries and a virtual option. Race starts at 8 a.m. Adult $40, youth (5 to 17) $20, dog $15. A portion of proc
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50th Annual Longwood Arts & Crafts Festival
More than 200 original artists and crafters in Historic Downtown Longwood for the festival's 50th year. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Longwood Farmers Market
Locally sourced seafood and produce plus handmade crafts and gifts at Reiter Park.
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Light Up Mount Dora
Mount Dora's downtown holiday kickoff, when the holiday lights come on across downtown. Free.
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Holiday Friday Nights at the Morse
Free admission to the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art on Friday evenings, 4 to 8 p.m., with live music 5 to 8 p.m. Dates: Nov. 27 and Dec. 4, 11 and 18. Christmas Eve is also free, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Small Business Saturday in Downtown Winter Garden
Sidewalk sale at the independent shops of historic downtown Winter Garden, with live music and holiday decorations along Plant Street.
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Nunan Butterfly Garden Monthly Tour
Volunteers lead a tour of the native and Florida-friendly plants in the Nunan Butterfly Garden and the wildlife they support, with a featured plant each month and seeds and clippings to take home. Free, no registration.
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Turkey Trek at the Forest Preserve
A guided nature walk for all ages after Thanksgiving, led by a library nature guide. Free, no registration. Sponsored by the GFWC Mount Dora Woman's Club.
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Celebration Tree Lighting Ceremony
The ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m., the tree is lit at 5:55 p.m. and the first snowfall of the season falls on Market Street at 6 p.m. Festivities run 5 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29. Free admission and parking.
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Now Snowing in Celebration
The 28th season of nightly snowfall on Market Street, nightly from 5:30 p.m. through Dec. 31, with carolers, a snow village, Santa photos (nightly through Dec. 24, closed Christmas Day, back Dec. 26 to 31), ice skating (
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Light Up Seven Oaks
Digital Christmas tree lighting with a countdown at 6 p.m., followed by an outdoor screening of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Information: 407-599-3342.
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SAK Comedy Lab in Clermont
SAK Comedy Lab, Central Florida's improv troupe for more than 25 years, brings its audience-interactive improvisational show to Clermont. All ages. Tickets through the city's event page.
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Oviedo Tree Lighting
Little Drummer Boy themed tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. with live animals, free photos with Santa, carolers, food trucks, vendors and Groove Slayers on the amphitheater. Free; no registration.
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48th Christmas in the Park
Turn-of-the-century Tiffany windows lit in Central Park while the Bach Festival Choir, Brass Ensemble and Youth Choir perform. Two-hour program from 6:15 p.m.; blankets and chairs may be set up from 4 p.m. Free.
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Winter on the Avenue
Holiday street party with the city Christmas tree lighting in Central Park, a menorah lighting, a Kwanzaa kinara display, Santa and Mrs. Claus, carolers, snow slides and s'mores. Popcorn Flicks in the Park shows It's a W
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Light Up Clermont Tree Lighting and Street Party
Clermont's annual tree lighting, with a 1980s Christmas Rewind theme: live music, a DJ, food trucks, local vendors, carolers and a countdown that lights downtown. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Clermont Historic
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Steeln' Peaches: Getdown Downtown Party in the Square
Free holiday concert by Steeln' Peaches, a band playing the southern rock of the Allman Brothers, with food trucks, drinks, vendors, kids entertainment and holiday lights. Bring chairs or blankets.
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Lake Mary Holiday in the Park
The City of Lake Mary's holiday evening at Central Park at City Hall.
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74th Winter Park Christmas Parade
Floats, marching bands and Santa down Park Avenue from Canton Avenue to Lyman Avenue. Leadership Winter Park's pancake breakfast runs 7 to 10 a.m. on the Central Park main stage ($7).
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Clermont Christmas Parade
Floats, marching bands and local groups on the theme Christmas Rewind: Holiday Mixtape. The parade starts at Waterfront Park and loops through Historic Downtown Clermont.
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Paws & Claus
Fourth annual pet-friendly holiday event hosted by Seminole County Animal Services and the Sanford Fire Department, with pet-themed vendors, food trucks, photos with Santa and adoptable dogs and cats. Free admission; pet
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Holiday Night Market in Downtown Winter Garden
Outdoor market stalls of holiday goods and treats, live entertainment, trolley rides and visits with Santa at the Downtown Pavilion, with the Christmas Golf Cart Parade nearby.
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44th Annual Winter Wonderland
The City of Winter Springs' holiday evening with a parade, tree lighting and walk-through at Central Winds Park.
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Oviedo Winter Parade
Pre-parade celebration at the Oviedo Amphitheatre from 4 to 6:30 p.m. with School of Rock Oviedo and local vendors; the parade steps off about 7 p.m. from the Gym & Aquatic Center along Oviedo Boulevard to Center Lake La
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Tavares Christmas Parade and Festival
Free downtown festival and parade. The parade starts at 5 p.m. on Main Street at Sinclair Avenue and loops via Ruby Street and St. Clair Abrams Avenue. Festival: giant Christmas tree, skating rink, snowstorms, photo spot
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Maitland Season of Light
Maitland's annual holiday celebration: tree lighting at 5 p.m. at the north stage with the Maitland Middle School band and Santa, then holiday lights, photos with Santa, a snow slide, carnival games, kids crafts, food an
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Light Up the Holidays
Cranes Roost Park's holiday opening night with live music and dance, Santa and Mrs. Claus, ice skating, fireworks, vendors and a 60-foot Christmas tree. Presented by the City of Altamonte Springs and Duke Energy.
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Casselberry Annual Tree Lighting
School performances, children's activities and vendors; Santa lights the tree behind City Hall, and families can take free photos with Santa using their own cameras.
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Home for the Holidays: A Big Band Christmas Show
Dianne Garvis leads a big band Christmas show inspired by classic Christmas movies and television specials, with a tribute to local veterans. Tickets through the city's event page.
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Holiday Pops with the Orlando Philharmonic
Free outdoor concert of holiday music by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra on the Central Park main stage. Bring a blanket and a picnic.
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Casselberry Santa Run
Santa and his elves ride through city neighborhoods with the Casselberry Police Department and Seminole County Fire Department, tossing candy, nightly December 7 to 10 from about 6 to 8:30 p.m. Routes are posted on casse
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Holiday Movie Night: The Polar Express
Outdoor screening on the lawn in the plaza area near the fountain and tower. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.
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Holiday Concert With Santa: Ultimate Santana Tribute Band
Holiday music with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Free admission; food and drinks for sale.
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Holiday Art & Music in the Park and Berry Bazaar
Live music, photos with Santa, 10 food trucks and holiday vendors at Lake Concord Park.
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Winterfest 2026
A day of rides and activities at Center Lake Park, including swan boat rides, an alpine slide, bounce houses, a North Pole Post Office and selfies with Santa. All-inclusive wristband required for rides and attractions; c
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Winter Park Holiday Boat Parade
Decorated boats parade on Lake Virginia from 6 p.m. A watch party with music and treats starts at 5 p.m. at Dinky Dock Park, with bleachers. Boats register at winterparkboatparade.com.
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$5 Holiday Flix at the Garden Theatre
City-presented holiday movies, $5 plus fee, online only: It's a Wonderful Life Dec. 15 at 7 p.m.; Elf Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; How the Grinch Stole Christmas Dec. 29 at 10 a.m.; Christmas with the Kranks Dec. 29 at
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Florida Philharmonia: Orchestral Holiday Celebration
Conductor Pasquale Valerio leads the Florida Philharmonia and vocalists in an evening of holiday orchestral music. Tickets through the city's event page.
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