Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford · FL
Things to do with kids in Orlando — December 2026
107 family events in December 2026. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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- Community
Through Jan 17
Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
PaidAll ages
- Train rides
Through Jan 3
Christmas at Gaylord Palms: ICE! featuring The Polar Express
Gaylord Palms Resort
PaidAll ages
Nov8SunSTEM & discoverySun, Nov 8 · 11:30 AM
Creative Constellations Storytime at Orlando Science Center
Orlando Science Center – KidsTown (Level 2)
With admissionAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Dec 1 · 10:30 AM
Family Storytime at the Orlando Executive Airport
Orlando Executive Airport (Administration Office)
All ages
Nov9MonSTEM & discoveryMon, Nov 9 · 2:00 PM
Force and Motion Tinker Time at Orlando Science Center
Orlando Science Center – KidsTown (Level 2)
With admission
- Markets and festivals
Through Dec 31
Frontyard Holiday Festival at Dr. Phillips Center
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts – Frontyard
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sun, Nov 8 · 7:00 PM
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Magic Kingdom Park, Walt Disney World Resort
From $189
Nov28SatCommunityThrough Dec 31
Now Snowing Nightly 2026 — Celebration Town Center
Celebration Town Center
Free
Nov6FriCommunityThrough Jan 4
SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration
SeaWorld Orlando
With admissionAll ages
Dec1TueCrafts and cookiesTue, Dec 1 · 6:00 PM
Tween Extreme Gingerbread Challenge (Ages 8-12) - Central
Jean Rhein Central Branch Library
FreeAges 8–12
- Cooking
Wed, Dec 2 · 12:00 PM
Cuisine Corner Junior: Cookie Decorating — Windermere Branch
Windermere Branch Library
Ages 6–12
- Community
Thu, Dec 3 · 6:15 PM
Christmas in the Park — Winter Park
Central Park (northern section near Garfield and Park avenues)
FreeAll ages
- Tree lightings
Thu, Dec 3 · 7:00 PM
Longwood Holiday Concert & Tree Lighting
Reiter Park
- Tree lightings
Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM
Oviedo Tree Lighting
Center Lake Park
Free
Dec4FriTree lightingsFri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM
2026 Tree Lighting Celebration at Lake Eola
Lake Eola Park (Washington Plaza)
Free
Dec4FriCommunityFri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
34th Annual Christmas Walk in Downtown Mount Dora
Sunset Park, downtown Mount Dora
Free
- Santa visits
Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM
Elf Jr. — Dr. Phillips Center Youth Theater
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts – Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater
Paid
Nov6FriCommunityFri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM
Eustis First Friday Street Party
Downtown Eustis
Free
Dec4FriNutcracker and showsFri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM
Holiday Pops at Della Phillips Pavilion (Orlando Philharmonic)
Della Phillips Pavilion
All ages
Oct30FriCommunityFri, Oct 30
Home Run Flicks at Pat Thomas Stadium — Leesburg
Pat Thomas Stadium
Free
- Tree lightings
Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM
Light Up Clermont Tree Lighting & Street Party
City Hall Park, Downtown Clermont
Dec4FriCommunityFri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Light Up Winter Garden
Historic Downtown Winter Garden
Free
Oct22ThuCommunityThu, Oct 22 · 8:00 PM
Popcorn Flicks in the Park — Winter Park
Central Park – Main Stage
Nov6FriSports & playFri, Nov 6 · 10:00 AM
Shimmy, Shake, and Dance — West Branch
West Branch Library (Seminole County)
Free
- Tree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM
44th Annual Winter Wonderland: Parade, Tree Lighting and Walkthrough
Central Winds Park
Free
Nov23MonArts & craftsMon, Nov 23 · 2:00 PM
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage
Orlando Family Stage
Paid
- Light displays
Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM
A Merry Winter Garden Light Show
Winter Garden City Hall
Free
- Light displays
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
Baby & Me: Lights & Lullabies (0-24 months)
Orlando Family Stage
From $25
- Tree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
Casselberry Annual Tree Lighting
Lake Concord Park
Free
- Parades
Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM
City of Longwood Christmas Parade
Ronald Reagan Blvd., north of SR 434
- Parades
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Clermont Christmas Parade
Waterfront Park (parade start) to Historic Downtown Clermont
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
Conservation Corner: Winter's Nap
Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake
With admission
Dec5SatCommunitySat, Dec 5
Gatorland's Holiday Ho, Ho, Ho-Down
Gatorland
With admissionAll ages
- Markets and festivals
Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM
Holiday Night Market in Downtown Winter Garden
Downtown Interactive Fountain & Pavilion
Free
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 5
Orlando Ballet's The Nutcracker
Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Paid
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM
Oviedo Winter Parade
Oviedo Gym & Aquatic Center start; route along Oviedo Boulevard to Center Lake Park
Free
Dec5SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Paws & Claus Pet Adoption Event with Santa — Sanford
Fort Mellon Park / Sanford RiverWalk
All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30 AM
Puppet Boot Camp — Horizon West Branch Library
Horizon West Branch Library
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
Season of Light Holiday Celebration
Lake Lily Park
- Markets and festivals
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Southern Hill Farms 3rd Annual Christmas Festival
Southern Hill Farms
From $28.95
- Outdoors
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
Story Stroll: Penguin Parade (2-3 year olds)
Orlando Family Stage
From $25Ages 2–3
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Storytime in the Park at Bill Frederick Park
Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake
All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
The Nutcracker Presented by the Central Florida Ballet
Chickasaw Branch Library
Dec5SatParadesSat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM
Winter Garden Christmas Golf Cart Parade
Historic Downtown Winter Garden (West Plant Street)
Free
- Parades
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Winter Garden Christmas Parade
Historic Downtown Winter Garden
Free
Dec6SunNutcracker and showsSun, Dec 6 · 6:00 PM
Holiday Pops in Winter Park (Orlando Philharmonic)
Central Park in Winter Park (Main Stage)
FreeAll ages
- Santa visits
Mon, Dec 7 · 6:00 PM
Casselberry Santa Run
Casselberry neighborhoods (starts at 95 Triplet Lake Drive)
Free
Nov2MonOutdoorsMon, Nov 2
Free Admission Days at Leu Gardens
Harry P. Leu Gardens
FreeAll ages
- Crafts and cookies
Mon, Dec 7 · 1:00 PM
Homeschool Junior: Build a Gingerbread House - Southwest
Southwest Branch Library
- Nutcracker and shows
Tue, Dec 8 · 4:30 PM
Pirates in a Circus Carol - Fairview Shores
Fairview Shores Branch Library
- Hanukkah
Wed, Dec 9 · 5:30 PM
Longwood Chanukah Celebration at Reiter Park
Reiter Park
- Train rides
Thu, Dec 10 · 7:00 PM
Holiday Movie Night: The Polar Express
Cranes Roost Park (plaza near the fountain and tower)
Free
- Santa visits
Thu, Dec 10 · 11:00 AM
Santa Visits Cooper Memorial Library
Cooper Memorial Library
All ages
- Community
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM
Celebrate the Season — Longwood Holiday Street Party
Reiter Park
- Community
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM
Holiday Art & Music in the Park and Berry Bazaar
Lake Concord Park
Free
- Santa visits
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM
Santa's Workshop at Engelwood Neighborhood Center
Engelwood Neighborhood Center
Free
- Community
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:30 PM
Teen After Hours: Winter's Eve
Buenaventura Lakes Branch Library
Ages 12–18
Nov6FriOutdoorsFri, Nov 6 · 9:00 AM
Toddlers on the Trails at Oakland Nature Preserve
Oakland Nature Preserve (Green Trail natureplay area)
- Markets and festivals
Fri, Dec 11 · 4:30 PM
Winter Wonderland Stories and Crafts
South Creek Branch Library
Ages 6–12
Dec12SatCommunitySat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM
2026 St. Lucia Festival at the Museum of Seminole County History
Museum of Seminole County History
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
3D Printing Lab & Open House - East
East Branch Library (Seminole County)
FreeAll ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa
Longwood Community Building
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Family Studio at Rollins Museum of Art
Rollins Museum of Art
FreeAges 5–10
Dec12SatCrafts and cookiesSat, Dec 12 · 11:30 AM
Gingerbread Friends Read-Aloud and Cookie Decorating
Tavares Public Library
Ages 6–11
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PM
Holiday Cookie Decorating
Horizon West Branch Library
Ages 6–12
- Community
Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM
Holiday Heatwave
Maitland Public Library
- Community
Sat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM
Jolly Fellow Visits the Winter Garden Farmers Market
Downtown Interactive Fountain & Pavilion
Free
Dec12SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 12 · 6:30 PM
Laser Holidays (Christmas) – Cosmic Concerts laser show
Orlando Science Center (The Dome – Level 1)
From $15
Dec12SatCommunitySat, Dec 12 · 6:00 PM
Movie in the Park at Independence Square — Maitland
Independence Square
Free
Dec12SatTree lightingsSat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PM
Ocoee Jolly Jamboree & Tree Lighting
Downtown Ocoee
Free
Dec12SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Once Upon a Dance - Nutcracker (Ages 2-6) - Central
Jean Rhein Central Branch Library
FreeAges 2–6
- Santa visits
Through Dec 13
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. (West End Prep youth production)
Theater West End
- Light displays
Sat, Dec 12 · 6:00 PM
Sanford Holiday Parade of Lights
Downtown Sanford (1st Street route)
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 4:00 PM
Second Saturday Improv Show
Orlando Public Library
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Story Time in the Garden at Nehrling Gardens
Nehrling Gardens
- Cooking
Sun, Dec 13 · 2:00 PM
American Girl Friendship Club - Holiday Event
Maitland Public Library
Nov8SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 8 · 12:00 PM
Free Family Funday at the Mennello Museum
Mennello Museum of American Art
Free
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 16 · 5:30 PM
Audition Edge Workshop at Orlando Family Stage
Orlando Family Stage
Free
Nov9MonSTEM & discoveryMon, Nov 9 · 6:00 PM
Introduction to 3D Modeling (Ages 9-12) — East Branch
East Branch Library (Seminole County)
FreeAges 9–12
- Community
Wed, Nov 18 · 5:30 PM
Luminary Market and KaleidoScope 360° Movie Night
Luminary Green Park, Creative Village
Dec16WedArts & craftsWed, Dec 16 · 11:00 AM
Music and Story Time with Mark DeMaio (Caravan Learning)
Mennello Museum of American Art
From $8
Dec17ThuCommunityThu, Dec 17 · 2:00 PM
Family Movie: Wicked for Good - West
West Branch Library (Seminole County)
Free
- Nutcracker and shows
Thu, Dec 17 · 7:00 PM
Holiday Movie Night: How the Grinch Stole Christmas — Cranes Roost Park
Cranes Roost Park (plaza near the fountain and tower)
Free
- Outdoors
Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM
Camp Wewa Parent's Night Out (ages 9-13)
Camp Wewa
From $25Ages 9–13
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Dec 18 · 10:30 AM
Homeschool Holiday Party — St. Cloud Civic Center
St. Cloud Civic Center
From $15Ages 5–14
- Train rides
Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM
Movie in the Park: The Polar Express — Longwood
Reiter Park
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 21
Barnyard Banter at Fort Christmas Historical Park
Fort Christmas Historical Park
FreeAll ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 19 · 9:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa — Leesburg
Venetian Center (Harris Room)
From $8
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PM
Family Fiber Arts: Yarn-Wrapped Ornaments - Horizon West
Horizon West Branch Library
- Sports & play
Sat, Dec 19 · 8:00 AM
The Oak Community 12Ks of Christmas
Apopka Amphitheater / Northwest Recreation Complex
Dec20SunMarkets and festivalsSun, Dec 20 · 10:30 AM
5th Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Market — Sanford
Sanford Civic Center
Free
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 20 · 2:00 PM
Family Fun: Movie and Make - The Grinch (South Creek)
South Creek Branch Library
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Dec 21 · 1:30 PM
Family Fun: Ornament Painting - Eatonville
Eatonville Branch Library
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Dec 21 · 11:00 AM
Mindful Play Learning: Play Dough Palooza - Orlando Public Library
Orlando Public Library
Dec22TueCrafts and cookiesTue, Dec 22 · 5:30 PM
Teen Extreme Gingerbread Challenge (13+) - East
East Branch Library (Seminole County)
FreeAges 13+
- Community
Wed, Dec 23 · 10:00 AM
Pajama Jingles Storytime - St. Cloud
Veterans Memorial Library – St. Cloud Branch
- Crafts and cookies
Wed, Dec 23 · 4:30 PM
STEAMworks: Gingerbread Engineering
West Osceola Branch Library
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Dec 24 · 9:30 AM
Christmas Eve Celebration at the Morse Museum
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
FreeAll ages
- Sports & play
Sat, Dec 26 · 10:30 AM
Family Fun: Ballet - Alafaya
Alafaya Branch Library
Dec28MonSTEM & discoveryMon, Dec 28 · 2:00 PM
Bald Eagles & Raptors from the Avian Reconditioning Center
W.T. Bland Public Library (Mount Dora)
Dec29TueSports & playTue, Dec 29 · 10:30 AM
Baby Rave (Ages 0-4 & Families) — Jean Rhein Central Library
Jean Rhein Central Branch Library
FreeAges 0–4
Dec29TueSports & playTue, Dec 29 · 11:00 AM
Family Bingo! - Northwest
Northwest Branch Library (Seminole County)
Free
Dec29TueArts & craftsTue, Dec 29 · 3:00 PM
Paint 'N Squish: Winter Edition (Ages 5-12) - Central
Jean Rhein Central Branch Library
FreeAges 5–12
Dec29TueArts & craftsTue, Dec 29 · 2:00 PM
Pigeon's Birthday Party (Ages 3-8 & Families) - West
West Branch Library (Seminole County)
Free
- New Year’s Eve
Wed, Dec 30 · 2:30 PM
Family Fiber Arts: New Year's Wish Wands - Horizon West
Horizon West Branch Library
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 30 · 2:00 PM
Family Fun: Movie and Make - Frozen (South Trail)
South Trail Branch Library
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Noon Year's Eve Dance Party
Buenaventura Lakes Branch Library