20 Best Christmas Events and Holiday Season Activities for Kids in Orlando
For when you’re in a hurry — or just want the top picks.
From dazzling lights to icy adventures, here are the very best Christmas and holiday experiences for families in Orlando this season. This quick list gives you the must-do highlights, plus links throughout to dive deeper into full guides, insider tips, and detailed event rundowns.
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SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration
- Date: Select nights, November 7, 2025 – January 5, 2026
- Location: SeaWorld Orlando
- Cost: Included with park admission; optional add-ons available
SeaWorld glows with millions of lights, “O Wondrous Night,” Winter Wonderland on Ice, Sesame Street Christmas Parade, Sea of Trees, snow flurries, fireworks, and more. Add-ons include breakfast or dinner with Santa, VIP tours, and sampling lanyards.
ICE! featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Gaylord Palms
- Date: November 14, 2025 – January 7, 2026
- Location: Gaylord Palms Resort, Kissimmee
- Cost: $26 – $31 with 25% code = FAMILY
Step into 9-degree wonder with larger-than-life Rudolph scenes carved from 2 million pounds of ice by artisans from Harbin, China. Parkas provided; photo ops and slides add to the fun.
Pomp, Snow, and CIRQUEumstance (Gaylord Palms)
- Date: November 14, 2025 – January 4, 2026 (select showtimes)
- Location: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
- Cost: Tickets typically $11–$28, 25% off with code FAMILY
High-energy holiday cirque with aerials, acrobatics, and festive music — a wow-factor add-on to your Gaylord visit.
ILLUMINATE – A Lantern Festival at Aquatica Orlando
- Date: Select nights, November 8, 2025 – January 31, 2026, 6–10 p.m.
- Location: Aquatica Orlando
- Cost: Tickets start around $25.99–$29.99 (Pass Member discounts)
Five glowing realms with giant lanterns, interactive zones, Kiwi Santa encounters, and seasonal bites. A brand-new after-dark stroll-through experience.
Dino in Lights at Orlando Science Center
- Date: November 8, 2025 – January 5, 2026 (show runs throughout the day)
- Location: Orlando Science Center
- Cost: Included with admission, about $28
A bite-sized but delightful music-and-light moment with Stan the T-Rex — add it to your OSC day.
Holidays at LEGOLAND Florida
- Date: Select dates December 6–31, 2025
- Location: LEGOLAND Florida Resort, Winter Haven
- Cost: Included with park admission
Dance around the giant LEGO Christmas tree, meet LEGO characters, write letters at the North Pole Postal Service, enjoy shows, and an early New Year’s Eve fireworks countdown for kids.
Free Disney Monorail Christmas Decorations Tour (Disney Hotels)
- Date: Hotels typically decorated by the week of November 20; best window November 20, 2025 – January 1, 2026
- Location: Polynesian Village, Contemporary (via Resort Monorail)
- Cost: Free (transportation/parking tips inside)
Do a DIY resort-hopping tour to see lobbies, gingerbread displays, and themed trees. Parking and access guidance included in the how-to. Disney’s Grand Floridian gingergread house is not on display this year; a good alternative is touring Disney’s Boardwalk resorts for gingerbread displays at multiple hotels.
Asian Lantern Festival (Central Florida Zoo)
- Date: Select nights, November 14, 2025 – January 18, 2026
- Location: Central Florida Zoo, Sanford
- Cost: From ~$24; family four-pack available
Serene, colorful lantern displays and music make for a relaxing, visually stunning evening with kids.
Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens
- Date: November 28, 2025 – January 4, 2026
- Location: Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando
- Cost: Typically ~$40 adults, ~$29 children
A ¾-mile trail of immersive light art, photo moments, music, and festive concessions — a local favorite for family photos.
Wekiva Island Winter Wonderland
- Date: December 1 – 25, 2025
- Location: Wekiva Island, Longwood
- Cost: $5 admission most days; extras vary
Riverside lights, nightly “snow,” outdoor movies, and Santa appearances — holidays with Florida vibes.
SEE MORE: Where to Find Orlando’s Best Christmas Lights
Amber Brooke Farms Winter Fest (Eustis)
- Date: December 6–7 & 13–14, 2025
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms, Eustis
- Cost: Around ~$15 online
Celebrate the season at Amber Brooke Farms with U-pick strawberries, sunflowers, and zinnias, plus visits with Santa, live music, and festive activities for all ages. Enjoy snowy fun, sweet treats, farm tours, and plenty of holiday photo ops to make magical memories.
Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll
- Date: November 13, 2025 – January 1, 2026
- Location: Disney Springs
- Cost: Free
Pick up a map and discover dozens of themed trees across Disney Springs; great add-on to dining or shopping.
Winter Summerland Mini Golf
- Date: Open daily (10 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
- Location: Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista
- Cost: ~$19 adult / $12 child
Two whimsical, Santa-themed 18-hole courses — an easy, budget-friendly way to add Disney holiday cheer.
