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10 Things To Do In Orlando During The Holiday Season

Tis' the season to low-cost things in and around Orlando with your loved ones.

Shirley Dorsainvil
Nov 27, 2017
University of Central Florida
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10 Things To Do In Orlando During The Holiday Season
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Welcome to Orlando in the holidays, the season when the city glistens with things to do. Besides the notorious Disney and Universal holiday-themed events, discover 10 low-cost things to do this season:

1. Light Up UCF

Dash over to the CFE Arena located on the campus of University of Central Florida to enjoy carnival rides, an amazing outdoor ice skating rink, ad holiday attractions. It is a great, low-cost event for families or getting together with friends.

2. Leu's Holiday House

Located on the grounds of the Harry P. Leu Gardens is the historic Leu's House Museum. Throughout the home, prepare your eyes for festive decorations, a Chrismas tree, and holiday throughout the 11-room estate.

3. Downtown Orlando

Stroll around downtown Orlando as businesses deck out with creative lighting and window decorations. Grab at map at the Downtown Orlando Information Center or online to check out the participating businesses.

4. Lake Eola Park

At Lake Eola, join the city of Orlando at the annual Tree Lighting Celebration on December 1st.

All month long there will be special holiday events from a holiday concert to movies around Lake Eola Park so look out for some great fun every evening.

5. Mount Dora Christmas Walk and Christmas Parade


On the 1st of December, listen to live music, go shopping, visit Santa, and dance downtown Mount Dora for their annual street party.

On the next day, watch and take pleasure in the Mount Dora Christmas Parade.

6. Wekiva Island

Throughout December witness the transformation of Wekiva Island to a winter wonderland. Alongside the Christmas spirit, there will be movies, real snow, train rides, and a snow slide. Get a chance to see Santa, the Grinch, and many other characters.

7. Space Coast Lightfest

Join 15,000 other cars for the holiday-themed drive-through event at Wickham Park in Melbourne. Watch shimmering lights and animated displays at this holiday-themed event.

8. Winter in the Park

In Central Park West Meadow, skate at the holiday ice rink located in Winter Park.

9. Downtown Winter Park

Park Avenue will be transformed to a winter wonderland for all to enjoy. Join many others as carolers dawn the streets and enjoy snowmaking, tree lighting, and a visit from Santa Claus himself.

10. Snowfall Nightly

Every night through the end of December, there will be snowfall at the Celebration Town Center. As you enjoy an amazing experience, snow carolers dawn the center while you adore ice skating on an ice rink, entertainment, train rides, horse-drawn carriages, and a visit from Santa Claus.

All December long, enjoy family-oriented holiday festivities from the cost of free up to $20. Happy holidays!

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