Christmas in July: Orlando Events and More

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. After 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

Merry & Scary Mashup

• Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 12pm – 6pm
• Location: Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Oviedo, FL 32765
• Cost: FREE admission

It’s the ultimate holiday showdown! Oviedo Mall’s Merry & Scary Market is a mashup of the year's best holidays! Participants in this event can decide to be Team Halloween or Team Christmas.

Sanford's Christmas in July

• Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 11am – 4pm
• Location: Downtown Sanford
• Cost: FREE admission

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. It's like a festive scavenger hunt with your kids!

Margaritaville Resort Orlando Christmas in July

• Date: Friday, July 24, 2026 5pm – 7pm
• Location: Margaritaville Resort Orlando, 8000 Fins Up Circle, Kissimmee, FL 34747
• Cost: FREE admission

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
• Purchase your very own creation of Cotton Candy at the Cotton Candy ATM

Christmas in July at Citrus Tower

• Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 10am–2pm
• Location: Citrus Tower, 1290 North Ridge Boulevard, Clermont, FL 34711
• Cost: FREE admission

Head to the iconic Citrus Tower in Clermont for a festive afternoon of family fun, holiday cheer, and summer vibes. Enjoy Christmas décor, tropical holiday photo opportunities, a charity raffle, and plenty of ways to beat the Florida heat.

Christmas in July: Jingle, Mingle, Sip and Shop

• Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 11am-2pm
• Location: Dubsdread, 549 West Par Street, Orlando, FL 32804
• Cost: $15 per person

Maybe some mid-summer holiday cheer is the right kind of cool to beat the summer heat. This festive event will certainly let you check off your naughty and nice list a smidge early.

Christmas in July Pub Crawl at Avalon Park

• Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 6pm – 8pm
• Location: Downtown Avalon Park
• Cost: Pub Crawl Tickets: $21.58 in advance | $26.90 day of

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.

Vendor Village Market

• Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 6pm – 9pm
• Location: Avalon Park – 13013 Founder's Square Drive, Orlando, Florida 32828
• Cost: FREE admission

Shop at the market outside of the marketplace. Enjoy music, friends & holiday spirit in July, Santa in a summer outfit, fake snow, and more! Wear your favorite tacky summer Christmas outfit.

Christmas in July Music Bingo at Oviedo Park Pub

• Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026, starting at 1:30pm
• Location: 888 City Walk Ln #1024, Oviedo, FL 32765
• Cost: FREE admission

Holiday-themed drinks, music bingo, a live DJ, and a festive atmosphere. Don your tackiest holiday gear!

Christmas in July with Bad Santa & the Angry Elves

• Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026, 7:00 PM
• Location: Will's Pub, 1042 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
• Cost: $21.18 in advance (includes taxes and fees); ages 21+

Celebrate Christmas in July with Bad Santa & the Angry Elves, plus special guests The Chotchkies, 24 Hour Karate People and DJ Pawli. Expect a festive Xmas Wonderland and photo ops at Bad Santa’s chair. Doors open at 6 PM.

ALL MONTH LONG

Christmas in July at The Florida Mall

• Dates: Weekends in July, Saturdays 1pm – 4pm
  • Complimentary photo dates: July 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 25 & 26
• Location: The Florida Mall – 8001 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32809
• Cost: FREE admission

Beat the heat this July and celebrate the holidays early with a tropical twist at The Florida Mall! The mall transports shoppers to a sunny North Pole with Santa visits, festive movies, giveaways, and memorable photo opportunities.

Enjoy 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: Every Saturday and Sunday throughout July, Santa will be in Center Court near the Dining Pavilion, soaking up the sunshine and ready to spread holiday cheer. Have your picture taken, 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

• Dates: Open Year-Round
• Location: Walt Disney World Resort, near Blizzard Beach, 1548 W Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
• Cost: $19 per adult, $12 per child (ages 3–9)

Celebrate Christmas in July 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 classic holiday cheer, or the Summer Course for beachy festiveness.

Bonus: Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park remains open for the summer! Perfect for cooling off and continuing your Christmas in July celebration with frosty slides and snowy scenes under the Florida sun!