Can you believe it? The Christmas season in Orlando, is coming up soon! The time for friendly gatherings, Christmas movies, and festive tunes comes quickly. Best of all, we get to enjoy the area's Christmas lights and decor. Here's a guide to finding some of the best of Orlando's holiday and Christmas lights displays. We've organized our list in chronological order, followed by neighborhood Christmas lights.
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ORLANDO HOLIDAY AND CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Dazzling Nights
Dazzling Nights Presented by AdventHealth
Select nights November 28, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803
Back for its sixth year and bigger and more interactive than ever – Orlando’s 50-acre Harry P. Leu Gardens transforms once again into a stunning winter wonderland featuring a million dazzling lights, shining forests, magical displays, music, and beautiful sculptures during “Dazzling Nights” – a family-friendly adventure that allows guests to embark on an unforgettable, interactive holiday experience.
- Enjoy live music in the light of a towering 50-foot star
- Stroll under treetops adorned with elegant chandeliers
- Play with 14’ yetis in swirls of snow
- Throw snowballs with elves in “8-bit Christmas”
- Walk through The Cathedral – an 80 ft tunnel inspired by ancient stained glass
Tickets start at $31 for adults on weekdays and $39 on weekends, while children (ages 4-12) start at $29. Kids under 4 are free, but still, plan ahead to secure your preferred date and time.
Casselberry Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony + Holiday Lights
Lights and decorations November 17 through December 31st
Lake Concord Park, Casselberry
Stroll through Lake Concord Park to enjoy charming vignettes of holiday displays and brilliant lights. This small community park is perfect for a simple evening of enjoying light displays and a lakeside park.
Tree lighting Saturday, December 6, 2025
FREE
Park Avenue Holidays
November 13 – December 25, 2025
Park Avenue [between Fairbanks and Webster avenue], Winter Park
Beginning Thursday, November 13, Central Park will be transformed into a dazzling holiday wonderland featuring twinkling lights and immersive experiences. The Cathedral of Lights and whimsical carousel will also return for all to enjoy. These special elements will surround the city’s traditional globes of light along Park Avenue [between Fairbanks and Webster avenues] and New England Avenue [between Virginia and Capen avenues].
DINOS IN LIGHTS FESTIVE HOLIDAY SHOW
Starts Saturday, November 8, 2025
Orlando Science Center
This small display is not as major as the others on our list, but still, it's worth mentioning. The Dinos In Lights Festive Holiday Show takes place in one exhibit and does not encompass the entire Science Center.
Stan the T-Rex and his fossil friends in DinoDigs are part of a festive display of music and light. Each family-friendly show will run for four minutes.
This dazzling light show is included in general admission.
Shows begin every 30 minutes between 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily.
Included in regular admission to the Science Center, $27.99 for adults, $25.99 for seniors and students, and $20.99 for youth (ages 2 – 11).
SeaWorld Orlando's Christmas Celebration
Select dates, November 7- January 5, 2026
Included in admission, tickets start at $60 during special promotions, normally $140.
SeaWorld Orlando has so much entertainment during its Christmas Celebration – even a sea of Christmas trees dances to music once the sun goes down. And while each of Orlando's theme parks have their own festive events like Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and the Holidays at Universal Orlando, here at SeaWorld, charming Christmas lights are practically everywhere you look!
HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAYS + FOUNTAIN SHOW AT CRANES ROOST PARK
November 28, 2025 – January 2, 2026
Light Up the Holidays Event on Saturday, December 6, 2025
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs
Enjoy over 200,000 lights on more than 100 holiday displays powered by Duke Energy. The lights are turned on each night at dusk. Be sure to check the City of Altamonte's calendar as some nights have appearances of Santa Claus, snow fairies, and more.
FREE
Wekiva Island's Winter Wonderland
December 1 – 25, 2025
Wekiva Island
Nightly snow flurries plus extra entertainment and activities are offered on select days and evenings, including outdoor movies and visits from Santa Claus. While Wekiva Island does not have a ton of Orlando holiday lights, it is still so much fun. And it is a true Florida experience. Last year a 20 feet tall Christmas tree was added to the Christmas Tree Forest.
*Note: a $5 admission fee applies
Lights at Lake Eola
December 6, 2025 – January 6, 2026 (to be confirmed)
Lake Eola Park, Orlando
Strolling along hand in hand to see the Christmas light at Lake Eola is a must! The Eola Wonderland 72–foot Christmas tree dazzles every night with a synchronized light and music show. The iconic Lake Eola fountain displays red, green, and gold lights — a beloved Orlando tradition. Definitely tops the list of best Orlando holiday lights!
2025 TBA: Experience the magic of the “2811 Clemwood Street Lights,” arrived at Lake Eola Park (near the Eola House) for 2024. Originally a beloved neighborhood display, this touching tribute honors lives lost to COVID-19, thanks to the generous donation from former homeowners.
Stay tuned for 2025 details!
Citrus Tower Holiday Light Show
2025 TBA
Citrus Tower, Clermont
The Citrus Tower's enchanting light show, a cherished tradition started by the Homan family, is back and brighter than ever! While the light show itself is a gift to the community, for those looking to add a bit more sparkle to their evening, the tower offers rides to the top along with delicious treats like hot cocoa and sugar cookies for purchase.
Neighborhood Lights
The Williams Holiday House
Wednesday, November 26 – Christmas
Opening times are
Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm.
Friday , Saturday Sunday 11am-10pm
On Oakland Avenue, this house goes all out when decorating for Christmas. Though this is a residential home, visitors are welcome and encouraged to come take a walk through the yard and take in the lights and decorations. Located at 15304 E. Oakland Ave, Winter Garden.
Honor by Lights
December 5, 2025 – January 5, 2026, 6-10pm nightly
NEW LOCATION: Eola House on Lake Eola
512 Eola Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32801
Winter Wonderland Baldwin Park
Saturday, December 6, 4pm – 8pm
Baldwin Park Neighborhood
Baldwin Park has a community-wide Christmas light contest that includes homes, apartments, and local businesses.
Lake Nona Lights
Thanksgiving evening (2025 TBA) at 6:00 p.m – Christmas
East Park Subdivison of Lake Nona (Look for 9800 Old Patina Way – single home)
Now celebrating its 12th consecutive year, this home lights display dazzles with lights synchronized to music in an impressive ongoing nightly show. Opening night is Thanksgiving night at 6pm. The show runs nightly from 6-10pm (Sunday through Thursday) and 6-11pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
FREE
Santa's House by the Bigda's
2025 TBA
4314 Shadow Wood Trail, Winter Haven, FL
An amazing dancing Christmas lights display!
Bivona Christmas Light Show
2025 TBA
1601 N Wind Ct, Winter Springs, FL
Tune in to 91.3FM and enjoy this neighborhood holiday lights display synchronized to music.
FREE
Fye's Crazy Christmas House
2025 TBA
407 Eagle Circle, Casselberry
This beautiful display contains more than 60,000 lights, a music light show, life-sized nativity scene, a North Pole Village, and a large sleigh for photo ops.
Elf'n Edwards’ Winter Wonderland
2025 TBA
Blue Jacket Pl W Winter Park, FL
Inflatables and lights galore!
Cross Christmas
2025 TBA
4241 N. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando
An oak tree wrapped in more than 80,000 Christmas lights, festive displays choreographed to music, and snow flurries are just a few things visitors will love about the Cross Christmas display. Snow flurries occur every half-hour between 6:30-10pm.
Kissimmee Light Display
2025 TBA
922 Dartmouth Ct, Kissimmee
This multi-home light display features 100,000 lights synchronized to Disney and Christmas songs. The show alternates between two playlists every other night.
Lights on Topsail Hill Street
Usually starts December 1
2606 Topsail Hill Street, Orlando, FL
This coordinated light show makes for a dazzling date night and it runs until 11 PM. Don’t forget to tune your car radio to 89.7 FM to get the full experience.
Lights of Newbridge Lane
2025 TBA
1424 Newbridge Lane, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida
Another magically coordinated light show and Christmas lights. Tune to 87.9 FM.
Christmas Decorations Near Lee Rd
2025 starting date to be announced
1901 Mosher Drive in Orlando
A classic Orlando tradition, this home featured homemade wooden decorations.
Nearby are a few other festive homes:
5401 Loxley Ave, Orlando (for a few spooky touches with festive decorations)
2001 Corena Dr, Orlando
Johanessen Lights
2025 TBA
The Joanessen Lights group will be producing lights and displays at local events this season.
Other Festive Locations to Add to Your List
- 6877 Tamarind Cir, Orlando
- 14290 Southern Red Maple Dr, Orlando
- 1442 Carrington Ct, Winter Springs
- 283 Tavestock Ave Winter Springs
- 2467 Sunderland Rd, Fern Park (not overly festive, but nearly all of Sunderland Rd has homes with decorations)
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A MERRY WINTER GARDEN LIGHT SHOW AT CITY HALL
December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 6-9pm
Winter Garden City Hall
Enjoy a very merry light show at Winter Garden’s City Hall. Plus, there will be a Winter Wonderland area for children at City Hall on the nights of the light show. The entire downtown Winter Garden area will be festive and decorated.
Here are a few more neighborhoods worth driving/strolling through…
- Winter Garden
- Celebration
- Baldwin Park
- Winter Park – especially Park Avenue
- Downtown Sanford
- Mount Dora
- Windermere has a decorating contest
Worth the drive – Nights of Lights in St. Augustine
November 15, 2025 – January 11, 2026
More than 3 million lights adorning every corner of the historic district for two months around St. Augustine.
The trains and trolleys offer special seasonal tours that take you through the best areas, and there are also a variety of specialty tours — everything from walking to electric cart tours, and even tours to see the lights from the water and from the air.
FREE – with tours being an additional cost
Millbrook Manor – 7535 Millbrook Ave, Viera, FL
Millbrook Manor in Viera, FL describes itself as “Sort Merry, Sorta Scary.” They put on quite the display for both Halloween and Christmas. Nightly from 6 – 10pm. Bonus: It is pet friendly!
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Snow Falling Nightly in Celebration
November 29, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Nightly snowfall hourly from 6- 9pm
Celebration Town Center
Celebration Town Center offers “Now Snowing-Celebration’s Winter Wonderland”, a family-friendly holiday experience with some of the best “snow” you can find in Central Florida. Festive music, decorations, and adorable shops make this a great holiday tradition.
FREE
Related: The Most Dazzling Christmas Lights in Tampa Bay and Where to Find the Best Holiday Lights in Tampa Bay. And once the Christmas celebrations are ending, it's time to think about New Year's Eve in Orlando! And New Year's Eve in Tampa Bay!
Light Up Central Winds!
Drive-Thru Dates December 14-19, 4 pm – 8 pm
Central Winds Park, Winter Springs
Drive through Central Winds Park and view holiday lights for free by the City and local businesses and organizations. Please be advised – There is a vehicle height limit for this event. No vehicles above 12 ft. will be permitted. Expect long lines.
Motorists are encouraged to use the Tuskawilla Road entrance in the Winter Springs Town Center.
FREE
BONUS IDEA: Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 20, 2025, when Central Winds Park transforms into a captivating walk-through wonderland from 5 to 8:30pm. This exclusive one-night event includes an opportunity to meet Santa, indulge in delicious food from food trucks, and enjoy a movie under the stars in the park. Attendees should bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the movie. Don't miss this unforgettable holiday experience!
More Events Coming Soon
New Smyrna Beach Holiday Boat Parade
2025 TBA
Outriggers Tiki Bar and Grille
200 Boat Yard St, New Smyrna Beach, FL
This highly anticipated event promises to be the highlight of the holiday season, with beautifully decorated boats adorned with dazzling lights making their way along the Indian River, passing directly by our beloved Outriggers. NOTE: ALL seating is already sold out but they encourage you to still come for drinks and viewing!
Sanford Parade of Lights
2025 TBA
A favorite annual tradition in historic downtown Sanford returns! This parade is special since it is held at night and most parade floats are illuminated. Grab an early dinner at one of the many wonderful restaurants or head to one of the breweries for a cup of Christmas cheer after the parade.
Lake Conway Boat Parade
2025 TBA
Lake Conway
Enjoy THREE NIGHTS of lights on Lake Conway this year!
- Friday, December 20, 8pm – South side of the Nela Bridge and will run clockwise
- Saturday, December 21, 7:30pm – Sand Bar (SE Corner of Middle Lake) and will run clockwise around the center lake
- Sunday, December 22, 7pm – ‘the Point' on (North) Little Lake Conway and will run clockwise.
Oh, What Fun! Holiday Festival
2025 TBA
Lake Nona Town Center
This year's winter wonderland features photos with Santa, holiday movies, a Christmas tree lot, live entertainment, special holiday events and more. Nightly snowfall too!
The seasonal magic continues throughout Town Center extending to the Lake Nona Wave Hotel where guests can enjoy seasonal food and drink options at the Fa La La La Bar, accompanied by holiday décor throughout the grounds.
FREE Admission
City of Orlando Tree Lighting Celebration
2025 TBA
Lake Eola Park’s Washington Plaza
Ring in the holiday season with Mayor Buddy Dyer at the City of Orlando’s Tree Lighting Celebration. The event will include holiday performances at the Walt Disney Amphitheater, food trucks and a holiday market, and an opportunity to meet Santa until 9pm at the Eola House.
FREE
