November 18, 2011
Jingle Eve Holiday Open House
Enjoy a festive evening stroll as you browse 30+ Specialty, Antique Shops &
Restaurants with Food, Entertainment, and Door Prizes. There's also a Toys for
Tots Drop Location.
Location: Ivanhoe Village, Orlando
Time: 6-10 pm
Cost: Free admission
November 19, 2011
Free Workshop How to make Giant Lighted Holiday Balls
Bring your won materials and learn how to create these holiday balls that
are popular in Historic Sanford.
Location: Sanford Historic Welcome Center
Time: noon - 4:00pm
Cost: Free admission
November 25 - December 30, 2011 (select dates)
Gingerbread School
Location:
Ritz-Carlton, Grande Lakes
Time: 9-11:30am, 1-3:30pm
Info: 407-393-4648
Cost: $150 per family
December 01-03, 08-12, 15-17, 2011
Enchanted Evening
Holiday showcase celebrating Central Florida's Performing Arts. The
free showcase is open to the general public and includes: Thursdays -
Local school and church choirs performing holiday favorites; Fridays - Excerpts
from the Nutcracker by Elizabeth Parsons School of Dance, Windermere Ballet and
community Dance Theatre; Saturdays - contemporary Dance Holiday Classics
performed by Valerie and Miriam's Dance Arts, Soda Pops. Santa and his
elves visit every Friday and Saturday.
Location: Rosen Shingle Creek
Time: 6:00 - 9:00pm
Cost: Free admission
December 03, 2011
Santa Saturday at Pet-a-Palooza
Bring a new, unwrapped toy and you could win a Meet n' Greet with the band
Hanson and Parachute! Partnered with Mix 105.1fm and 105.9 Sunny FM for a day
full of fun for the whole family and your four-legged friends.
Location: Seminole Soccer Complex
Time: 10am-5pm
Cost: Admission charge, Kids 10 and under get in free
December 03, 2011
Winter Park Pancake Breakfast
Annual fundraiser event held a the Central Park main stage from 7am-
10:30am. Enjoy hot pancakes, sausage and beverages before and after the
Winter Park Christmas parade.
Location: Winter Park, Central
Park
Time: 7am- 10:30am
Cost: $6 adult, $4 child
December 03, 2011
Holiday Sing-Along with Davey Rocker
Davey and his friends will be Jingle Bell Rockin' at the Garden Theatre
following the Winter Garden Christmas Parade. Join us for a special holiday
concert for the whole family! Meet Mrs. Claus in the lobby after the show so she
can pass on your wishes to Santa!
Location:
Garden Theater
Time: 3:00 pm
Cost: Free admission; donations appreciated
December 03 - 04, 2011
Cracker Christmas
First weekend in December. Entrance is free, free parking across the
road from the park. BBQ pork sandwiches, chicken filets, community groups have
baked goods, drinks, hotdogs, gator, sweet pickles, etc. Pioneer demonstrations
- broom making, blacksmiths, basket weaving, rope making, spinning, quilting,
lace making, wood carving, and many more. Santa Claus 1pm - 3pm both days, large
craft fair with over 150 crafters with handmade items, the Christmas Post Office
will have a booth so you can get your Christmas cards hand stamped, antique
engine and tractor display, and much more.
Location: Fort Christmas, Christmas FL
Time: 10am - 4pm.
Cost: Free admission
December 04, 2011
Sugar Plum Fairy Tea
Classic holiday tradition meet and greet with the Sugar Plum Fairy from The
Nutcracker. The event includes Tea service, framed photo with eh Sugar
Plum Fairy at the fireplace.
Information: 407-996-9770
Location: Rosen Shingle Creek
Time: 2 - 4pm
Cost: $15 per person
December 04, 2011
Jingle Bugs Rock!
Calling all Volkswagens to Old Town where there will be bugs on display
starting at noon. Other family activities include children's entertainment
with Herbie The Love Bug displays, a best decorated holiday car and Santa will
join the cruise.
Annual Car Cruise benefiting Toys for Tots.
Location: Old Town, Kissimmee
Time: 12 noon
Cost: Free admission
December 10, 2011
Drop and Shop
Leave your kids at the History Center for the afternoon while you do your
holiday shopping.
Location: Orange County Regional History
Center
Info: 407-836-8580 to register
Cost: $5 per child
December 16, 2011
Yappy Hour: Blessing of the Pets
Holiday event included with the third Friday of the month pet event.
Location: Mount Dora
Info: 352-735-5594
Cost: Free admission
December 24, 2011
Christmas Eve Open
House
Free admission all day long to the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art.
Location: Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
Time: 9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Cost: Free admission
