Orange County’s 2026 holiday calendar includes tree lightings, parades, markets, performances and seasonal celebrations from Nov. 20 through Jan. 6. The events span Orlando and surrounding communities including Apopka, Avalon Park, Ocoee, Winter Garden, Winter Park and Windermere.
In Orlando, the season begins Nov. 20 with a holiday tree lighting at ICON Park, featuring live entertainment, snowfall and an appearance by Blue Man Group. Jingle Eve follows in Ivanhoe Village on Nov. 21, with a Wine Walk, Children’s Holiday Village and fireworks.
Several seasonal attractions run for weeks. Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens is scheduled Nov. 20 through Jan. 3, with light displays, live music, interactive experiences and play areas. Downtown for the Holidays runs Dec. 4 through Jan. 6 throughout downtown Orlando, including the nightly Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree show, Heritage Square projection show, holiday train, markets, snowfall at Lake Eola House and appearances by Santa and the Grinch.
Holiday performances include A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage at Orlando Family Stage from Nov. 23 through Dec. 27, A Christmas Carol at Orlando Shakes from Nov. 25 through Dec. 24, and Orlando Ballet’s The Nutcracker at the Dr. Phillips Center from Dec. 4 through Dec. 27. The Dr. Phillips Center’s Frontyard Holiday Festival is scheduled Nov. 27 through Dec. 31, with more than 80 live performances, light displays, interactive games and family activities.
Winter Garden’s ’Tis the Season programming continues through Dec. 30 across downtown, with a tree lighting, nightly light shows, $5 movies, parades and markets. Lake Nona Town Center’s Oh, What Fun! runs Dec. 4-20 and includes a tree lighting, movies, nightly snowfall, a parade and family activities.
Among the single-day events, Avalon Aglow is Dec. 5 in Downtown Avalon Park, with a parade, performances, food, fireworks and a snow slide. Fort Christmas Historical Park hosts its 48th Annual Cracker Christmas the same day, with pioneer demonstrations, a Civil War camp, vendors and food. Ocoee’s Jolly Jamboree is Dec. 12 in downtown Ocoee, featuring a tree lighting, kids’ zone, live music, rides and a holiday market.
Winter Park packs several events into early December: Christmas in the Park is Dec. 3 at Central Park; Winter on the Avenue is Dec. 4; the 74th annual Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade is Dec. 5 on Park Avenue; and the Winter Park Holiday Boat Parade is Dec. 12 at Dinky Dock Park. A Kwanzaa Celebration is planned for Dec. 26 at the Winter Park Community Center.
Dates, times and event details are listed by organizers and may vary by event. ClickOrlando reported that its Orange County listing will be updated as more holiday events are found.
