Things To Do In Orlando In December

Citrus Bowl

• Around New Year's Day
• Camping World Stadium, Downtown Orlando

One of college football's longest-running bowl games, played in Orlando every holiday season with a parade and fan events around town.

Tip: Book hotels early, since bowl week coincides with peak holiday crowds.

Christmas at Gaylord Palms and ICE!

• Mid November through early January
• Gaylord Palms Resort, Kissimmee

A holiday tradition with a walk-through exhibit of hand-carved ice sculptures kept at chilly temperatures, plus ice tubing and holiday activities.

Tip: Parkas are provided for the ice exhibit. Timed tickets sell out on weekends.

Orlando Magic home games

• NBA regular season, roughly late October through mid April
• Kia Center, Downtown Orlando

Catch an NBA game downtown, an easy night out with restaurants and bars within walking distance.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

• Select nights in November and December
• Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

A separately ticketed holiday night with a Christmas parade, holiday fireworks, snowfall on Main Street and treats.

Tip: December dates sell out quickly. November nights are usually easier to get.

EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

• Late November through late December
• EPCOT, Walt Disney World

Holiday kitchens and storytellers representing traditions from around the world, plus the Candlelight Processional.

Universal Holidays

• Mid November through early January
• Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure

Holiday parades, Grinch-themed entertainment and a festive Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

SeaWorld Christmas Celebration

• Select nights from mid November into early January
• SeaWorld Orlando

Millions of lights, holiday shows and a giant Christmas tree display after dark.

Pop-Tarts Bowl

• Late December
• Camping World Stadium, Downtown Orlando

A college football bowl game that has become famous for its playful, food-themed traditions.

New Year's Eve celebrations

• December 31
• Theme parks, Disney Springs, CityWalk and Downtown Orlando

Extended park hours, fireworks and parties across Orlando. Theme parks often reach capacity, so plan ahead.

Rocket launches on the Space Coast

• Year round, several times a month
• Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral

Florida's Space Coast now hosts frequent launches, and many are visible from Orlando on clear days and nights.

Tip: Launch times move often. Book tours with free cancellation.

Winter Park Farmers' Market

• Every Saturday morning
• Historic train depot, Winter Park

A beloved local market with produce, baked goods, flowers and coffee a block from Park Avenue.

Tip: Pair it with the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour nearby.

Lake Eola Farmers Market

• Every Sunday
• Lake Eola Park, Downtown Orlando

Local vendors, food stalls and live music along the lake. Rent a swan boat while you are there.

Audubon Park Community Market

• Monday evenings
• Audubon Park Garden District, Orlando

An evening market with local farmers, food trucks and makers in one of Orlando's most walkable neighborhoods.