# Winterfest 2026 at Center Lake Park — Oviedo

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

- When: Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Where: Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo, FL 32765
- Ages: Children 2 years and under are free but must be accompanied by a paid adult
- Price: Wristbands $25; children 2 and under free with a paid adult; no refunds
- Organizer: City of Oviedo
- Official page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winterfest-in-oviedo-2026-tickets-1992825007242
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

The City of Oviedo turns Center Lake Park into a one-day winter wonderland with rides and holiday activities, all covered by one all-inclusive wristband. Planned attractions include swan boat rides, an alpine slide, Santa's Workshop and Winter Wonderland bounce houses, a Santa sleigh, face painting, temporary tattoos, holiday bingo, an ornament-making station, a snowman-making table, a North Pole Post Office for writing letters to Santa, selfies with Santa inside the Cultural Center with cookies, photos with the fire department's tower engine, and a chance to paint a police car with Oviedo Police community outreach. A Jingle Bell Run and Build-a-Bear require separate advance registration in the ticket section. Children must be supervised; outside food, coolers and pets are not allowed. Food trucks sell meals on site.

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