# Lake Eola Park Christmas Tree Lighting & Wonderfall Light Show > Event for families in the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Dec 4 – Jan 6 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Where: Lake Eola Park, 512 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801 - Ages: All ages; completely barrier-free lakeside loop; two shaded playgrounds on site - Price: Free community event and free nightly light shows in downtown park - Organizer: City of Orlando & Downtown Development Board - Official page: https://www.orlando.gov - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/lake-eola-park-christmas-tree-lighting-and-wonderfall-light-show--listing-47620ada1797b9d999507c3c ## About Downtown Orlando kicks off the holidays at Lake Eola Park with the illumination of the city's 72-foot Christmas tree adorned with 88,000 animated LED lights and 2,000 holiday ornaments. Each evening through early January, the tree comes alive with choreographed light and musical sequences that synchronize with Lake Eola's iconic Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain. Families can stroll the paved 0.9-mile path circling the lake to see illuminated swan boats and holiday light arches. 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