# Lake Eola Holiday Train

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

- When: Fri, Dec 4 (+8 more dates) · 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- Where: Lake Eola Park (North East Lawn), 195 North Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Part of free Downtown for the Holidays events (ride price not stated)
- 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

A holiday train runs on the north-east lawn of Lake Eola Park on weekend evenings during Downtown for the Holidays, downtown Orlando's free December program. It is a simple ride for young children that pairs well with the other activities around the lake on the same nights: the Merry Market of local vendors, the Grinch meet-and-greet, Santa at the Eola House and the synchronized light-and-music show on the six-story Christmas tree, which plays hourly from 5:45 PM. The train runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings for the first three weekends of December. Downtown parking garages and lots fill up on these nights; the city suggests SunRail, the free LYMMO circulator or ride share.

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