Things To Do In Orlando In November

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.

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

• Typically late August through mid November
• EPCOT, Walt Disney World

Disney's biggest festival, with dozens of global food and drink booths, cooking demonstrations and concerts around World Showcase.

Tip: Weekends get very crowded. Visit on a weekday and start early.

Halloween Horror Nights

• Select nights from late August or September into early November
• Universal Studios Florida

One of the most famous Halloween events in the world, with walk-through haunted houses, scare zones and live shows. Best for teens and adults.

Tip: Go early in the season or on a weeknight, or add an express pass on busy nights.

Florida Classic

• A weekend in November
• Camping World Stadium, Downtown Orlando

A major HBCU football rivalry weekend with a big game, battle of the bands and festivities across the city.

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.

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.