# Holiday Movies at Lake Eola Park

> Event for families in the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area (FL). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 5 (+2 more dates) · 7:00 PM
- Where: Lake Eola Park – East Lawn, 195 North Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Free
- Organizer: Downtown Orlando (City of Orlando Downtown Development Board)
- Official page: https://www.downtownorlando.com/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Downtown Orlando shows three family holiday films on the East Lawn of Lake Eola Park on December Saturdays: How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Elf, and A Christmas Story. Families bring blankets or low chairs and spread out on the lawn; screenings start at 7 PM, after which children can see the Christmas tree light show (on the hour) and the other Downtown for the Holidays activities around the park. Free and open to everyone.

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