🎉 Central Florida Holiday Weekend Guide — Dec 12–14, 2025

Festive events, markets, lights shows, and family-friendly fun — most free or budget-friendly!

FRIDAY — December 12

🎄 Oh, What Fun! Holiday Festival — Lake Nona Town Center

🕕 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
📍 Lake Nona Town Center, Orlando
A magical holiday festival with live entertainment, snowfall, festive food, and local vendors.

❄️ Wekiva Island Winter Wonderland

🕕 Open through December — Evening recommended
📍 Wekiva Island, Longwood
Walk through twinkling lights, grab holiday treats, visit Santa’s Workshop, and enjoy seasonal vibes by the water.

🚘 Winter Springs Holiday Drive-Thru Lights

🕕 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
📍 Central Winds Park, Winter Springs
A free family-friendly light show you can enjoy from the car — perfect for little ones or a cozy date night.

SATURDAY — December 13

🎄 Oh, What Fun! Holiday Festival — Lake Nona Town Center

🕕 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
📍 Lake Nona Town Center, Orlando
Festive shows, snowfall, holiday market booths, themed food, and nightly entertainment.

🎬 Holiday Movie Night — Lake Eola Park

🕕 7:00 PM
📍 East Lawn, Lake Eola Park, Orlando
Bring chairs or blankets for a free outdoor showing of a beloved holiday classic.

📖 Polar Express Story Time — Oviedo

🕕 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
📍 Barnes & Noble, Oviedo Mall
A cozy holiday storytime for kids featuring seasonal readings and magical ambiance.

🎶 “The Nutty Nutcracker” — Sanford

🕕 6:30 PM–8:00 PM
📍 Ritz Theater, Sanford
A fun and creative twist on the classic Nutcracker ballet, performed by a local dance company.

SUNDAY — December 14

🎄 Oh, What Fun! Holiday Festival — Lake Nona Town Center

🕕 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
📍 Lake Nona Town Center, Orlando
Wrap up your weekend with one more night of holiday magic, music, vendors, and festive lights.

🎅 Breakfast with Santa — Wekiva Island

🕕 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
📍 Wekiva Island, Longwood
Enjoy a holiday breakfast, meet Santa, and snap festive seasonal photos.

🕎 Sensory-Friendly Holiday Evening — Lake Eola Park

🕕 Evening
📍 Lake Eola Park, Orlando
A gentle, calming holiday event designed for individuals with sensory sensitivities.

And if you’re looking for things to do year round, check out our other blog!

Free and Budget Friendly Things To Do in Central Florida