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December 2009 in Orlando

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  • Through December 31, 2009
    Now Snowing in Downtown Celebration
    Winter Wonderland Spectacular featuring strolling Charles Dickens Carolers, photos with Santa, the Celebration Express, horse drawn carriage rides, and nightly snowfall.
    Free admission

  • Through January 03, 2010
    ICE!
    A holiday extravaganza held annually at the Gaylord Palm. Bundle up and preview beautiful ice sculptures. An instant dose of winter, this spectacle is made from nearly 2 million pounds of ice.  
    More info: 407-586-4423
    Admission charge

  • Through January 03, 2010
    The Best of Florida Christmas
    The 4.5 acre atrium ath the Gaylord Palms Resort is transformed into a magical Christmas wonderland. A majestic 54-foot Christmas adds to the elegant and sometimes whimsical decor.
    More info: 407-586-4423
    Free admission - charge for parking.

  • Through January 1, 2010
    Leu's Holiday House
    Leu House is decorated with festive Christmas trees, holiday miniatures and beautiful ornaments garnishing every room.
    More info: 407-246-2620
    Admission charge

  • December 07, 2009
    Storytelling at Leu Gardens
    Stories at 3 times for different aged children on the first Monday of the month. Event is held indoors.
    More info: 407-246-2620
    Free admission for storytelling and the gardens.

  • December 07, 2009
    Holiday Movie Night
    Holiday movies on the lawn in the plaza area at Uptown Altamonte from 7 - 9 pm. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a family holidayclassic.
    More info: 407-571-8180
    Free admission

  • December 10, 2009
    Alive After Five
    The second Thursday of each month, enjoy themed entertainment and activities.
    For more info: 407-302-2586
    Admission charge

  • December 11, 2009
    Music in the Galleries
    In addition to free admission to the Morse Museum of American Art every Friday evening from 4 - 8pm from the beginning of November till the end of April, each month the museum will also feature live music in the galleries.
    More info: 407-645-5311
    Free admission

  • December 11, 2009
    Friday Night Live
    Friday nights at Uptown Altamonte, from 7 - 9 pm enjoy outdoor entertainment in a beautiful setting. Local artists perform Jazz, Pop, Big Band and Contemporary music weekly.
    More info: 407-571-8180
    Free admission

  • December 11, 2009
    Movie in the Park
    On the second Friday of the month, the city of Mount Dora presents a free outdoor movie at Donnelly Park on the corner of Donnelly Street & 5th Avenue.
    More info: 352-735-7183
    Free admission

  • December 12, 2009
    Children s Christmas in the Park with Snow
    Visit Donnelly Park in Mount Dora from 4 - 9 pm for a chance to go snow sledding. Organized by the Mount Dora Parks and Recreation Department.
    For more info: 352-735-7183
    Free admission

  • December 12, 2009
    Annual Merry Tuba Christmas
    Enjoy the rich sounds of Christmas as tuba, euphonium, sousaphone and baritone players of all ages gather to perform a FREE concert from the main stage in Central Park beginning at 1 p.m. This is a one-hour concert that has become a must see on the holiday list of things to do. Registration for musicians begins at 9:30 a.m., with rehearsal running from 10:30 am till noon. br]More info: 407-599-3463.
    Free admission.

  • December 12, 2009
    Winter Park Boat Parade
    Holiday-themed and lighted boats will tour lakes Osceola and Virginia and Dinky Dock and the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens will be available for public viewing. The event begins at dusk.
    More info: 407-647-6294
    Free admission - parking fees will apply.

  • December 13, 2009
    "Music at the Casa"
    Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum in Winter Park, open house and live music on Sundays from 12 - 3pm.
    More info: 407-628-8200.
    Free admission

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