It's sweltering out. Your air conditioning is working overtime. All this adds up to the perfect excuse to celebrate Christmas in July in Orlando. Afte all, The City Beautiful is full of festive frivolity. Seriously, have you seen what it's like celebrating the holidays in Orlando? Now imagine how fun it is to put a tropical spin on the jolliness in July.
From pub crawls to local shopping, Orlando has plenty of fun Christmas in July events—and we're sharing them all to put you on the nice list.
Christmas in July Orlando Events
Christmas in July at Showcase of Citrus
Saturday, July 5, 11am–4pm
Showcase of Citrus, Clermont
Santa’s making a summer stop in Clermont! Enjoy festive fun with photo ops, giveaways, shopping deals, and a chance to visit Santa during his vacation down South.
Sanford's Christmas in July
Saturday, July 12, 10am – 6pm
Downtown Sanford
Enjoy food & drink specials from participating restaurants, breweries, and bars while spending a great day browsing and shopping on their brick-lined streets! Start your day at the Sanford Information Center at 230 E 1st St to pick up your shopping passport for a chance to win a raffle for local merchants' gift cards. Collect a stamp from all participating merchants, then drop off your fully stamped passport at the Sanford Information Center by 6 pm for the raffle drawing.
Ice Cream for Breakfast with Santa: Christmas in July
Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20, 9AM–11AM
Give Kids The World Village, 210 S Bass Rd, Kissimmee
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Village characters during this festive Christmas in July event. Enjoy ice cream for breakfast, holiday crafts, rides, attractions, and a holiday movie—all in a magical setting. Free parking, all ages welcome.
(featured image adapted from Give Kids the World Village)
Margaritaville Resort Orlando Christmas in July
Friday, July 25, 5-7pm
Margaritaville Resort Orlando
8000 Fins Up Circle, Kissimmee, FL 34747
Enjoy “Spa-Tacular” chair massages from St.Somewhere Spa, Fun Family Activities, Festive Entertainment, and so, Ho, Ho, Ho, much more…
- FREE Margaritas to the 1st 500 Guests that Check In
- LIVE Music and Entertainment
- GIVEAWAYS including a 2-night resort stay
- VISITS from Santa, The Mischievous Elves, and Toy Soldiers
- FUN & FESTIVE Family Activities
- MORE Surprises and Giveaways
Christmas in July Pub Crawl
Saturday, July 26, 5pm – 10pm
Avalon Park
Stop at each participating business on the map to grab a special holiday beverage. Enjoy music, friends & holiday spirit in July, Santa in a summer outfit, fake snow, and more! Wear your favorite tacky summer Christmas outfit
$20 in advance, $25 day of
Christmas in July
Saturday, July 26, 5-8pm
Downtown Avalon Park
Experience the magic with a Pub Crawl, Night Market Vendors, Fake Snow, Photos with Summer Santa, and more! Don't miss out on the summertime holiday cheer, delicious food specials, and live music.
Pub Crawl Tickets: $20 presale | $25 week of event
ALL MONTH LONG
Sleigh Bells in the Sunshine
Weekends in July, Saturdays 1pm – 4pm
The Florida Mall
8001 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32809
Beat the heat this July and celebrate the holidays early with a tropical twist at The Florida Mall! The center’s first-ever Christmas in July transports shoppers to a sunny North Pole with Santa visits, festive movies, gift card giveaways, and memorable photo opportunities. Visitors can expect a fun summer spin on holiday decor with flamingos, oranges, beach balls, and selfie stations throughout the center, all while festive and beach tunes create a one-of-a-kind ambiance.
Exclusive activities each weekend in July will include:
- Santa Photo Fun with Mrs. Claus & Friends: Make memories that last a lifetime with Santa Claus! Every Saturday and Sunday throughout July, Santa will be holding court in Center Court, soaking up the sunshine and ready to spread holiday cheer. Have your picture taken, enjoy face painting and balloon creations by talented artists, and meet Mrs. Claus and other merry characters.
- Holiday Summer Movie Series & Special Themed Events: Every Saturday in Grand Court, enjoy a family-friendly holiday movie with a summer twist, complete with fake snow, themed characters, fun activities for kids and festive photo opportunities.
Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf
Open Year-Round
Walt Disney World Resort, near Blizzard Beach
Celebrate Christmas in July—or any time of year—at Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf, where two whimsical 18-hole courses bring Santa’s favorite seasons to life. Choose the Winter Course for snowy surprises and holiday cheer, or the Summer Course for beachy fun with a festive twist.
Bonus: This summer, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is open for the first time in years. Perfect for cooling off and continuing your Christmas in July celebration with frosty slides and snowy scenes under the Florida sun!
2025 To Be Announced
These Christmas in July events have not yet been announced, we've made our list, so check back twice to see what's new as we get closer to July.
Annual Christmas in July
2025 TBA
The Park Dive Bar
2601 Park Dr, Sanford, FL 32773
The Park Dive and Limo Cycle Tours are hosting their 3rd annual “Christmas in July” event. They will be accepting cash donations for the Picnic Project, a local food bank. Join for food, fun, and entertainment.
Christmas in July Bar Crawl
Cocktails & Screams and more, Downtown Orlando
2025 TBA
A thrilling take on Christmas in July, Cocktails & Screams and more featuring specialty drinks and entertainment at each location.
Christmas in July- Exterior Illumination Draft Release
2025 TBA
Deviant Wolf Brewing
Shop, Sip, and Stroll down the streets of Historic Downtown Sanford for the annual ‘shop small' celebration of Christmas in July. To aid in your merrymaking, Deviant Wolf has brewed Exterior Illumination, their award winning German Bock.
Jingle in July
2025 TBA
Independence Square in Downtown Maitland
Two days of fun activities. Holiday decorations, sparkling lights and bubble “snow” flurries. Free popcorn and candy canes.
The Maitland Farmer’s Market gets into the holiday spirit from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, July 27 (to be confirmed), with holiday decorations and music, bubble “snow”, bounce houses, themed vendors, merchandise and a summertime visit from Santa.
FREE
Christmas in July White Elephant Gift Exchange
2025 TBA
Wolf Branch Brewing
100 E 4th Ave, Mt Dora, FL 32757
Christmas in July gift exchange in the Mount Dora taproom! ($30 limit on gifts). They will be handing out prizes and doing special discounts with their friends at Melo. Stay tuned for more details to come!
Christmas in July at ICEBAR
2025 TBA
ICEBAR Orlando
Come in your festive holiday best and enjoy $8 Mistletoe Margaritas, $6 Grinch Shots, and a live DJ every night.
Firelounge: Free Entry, ICEBAR Entry: $15 in advance, $21 at the door
Christmas in July at Boxi Park
2025 TBA
Boxi Park, Lake Nona
Get ready for a festive mid-year celebration that will transport you to a winter wonderland during the hottest months of the year. Join Boxi Park as they bring the joy and magic of Christmas to July!
Christmas in July
2025 TBA
Windermere Brewing Company
WBC is hosting their newest event at Windermere Brewing Co – Christmas in July. There will be a 50/50 raffle, vendors market, food trucks, and they will be collecting donations for Toys for Tots!
FREE
Xmas in July
2025 TBA
Jewel Orlando
6400 Carrier Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Head to Jewel for a night filled with holiday cheer! Enjoy specialty cocktails, test your luck at the blackjack table, and sing your heart out at karaoke!
Get into the Christmas Spirit with NO COVER CHARGE:
- Meet Bad Santa! Bring in 5 canned goods to donate to the local food bank and receive a gift from Bad Santa himself.
- Dress up in your favorite Christmas attire (ugly sweaters count!) and get a special drink discount.
- All guests will receive a voucher for a 50% discount on a future Jewel holiday party this year!
- White Elephant: Bring a wrapped gift and at 10pm you can swap gifts with other Jewel guests
