Where to Find Orlando’s Best Christmas Lights and Holiday Displays

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. Check out the table of contents below featured events for easy navigation. We’ve organized our list in chronological order, followed by neighborhood Christmas lights.

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Featured Holiday and Christmas Lights

SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration (Featured Image)

• Date: Select nights, November 6, 2026 – January 4, 2027
• Location: SeaWorld Orlando
• Cost: Included with park admission

SeaWorld Orlando transforms into a winter wonderland with millions of twinkling lights, festive shows, and holiday treats. Meet Rudolph and friends, and take in seasonal performances like Winter Wonderland on Ice! This beloved annual celebration brings holiday magic to life for all ages.

2026 ORLANDO HOLIDAY AND CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Annual Festival of Trees

• Date: November 14 – 22, 2026
• Location: Orlando Museum of Art
• Cost: $26+ for adults, $17+ children (ages 3–12)

Step into the Orlando Museum of Art for one of Central Florida’s most beloved holiday traditions. The Festival of Trees showcases more than 30 designer-decorated trees, elegant wreaths, and intricate gingerbread houses. Enjoy live entertainment, holiday shopping, and festive dining in the on-site holiday café.

Dazzling Nights

• Date: November 20, 2026 – January 3, 2027
• Location: Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando
• Cost: $35-56 per person

Experience a 3/4-mile journey through dazzling displays and immersive light experiences at Leu Gardens. Highlights include a towering illuminated Christmas star, a glowing luminary trail, and a laser light forest. Guests can also enjoy live entertainment, festive food and drinks, and plenty of photo-worthy moments throughout this magical holiday event.

Frontyard Holiday Festival

• Dates: Select days, November 27-December 31, 2026
• Location: Seneff Arts Plaza at Dr. Phillips Center

Each night, the festive WinterGlow Tree will light up in the plaza in a sparkling, choreographed show filled with shimmering color, warmth, and holiday wonder. Enjoy everything from live music to s’mores, snow flurries and hot cocoa, lawn games and crafts, and more at this event.

Park Avenue Holidays

• Dates: Begins November 27, 2026
• Location: Park Avenue [between Fairbanks and Webster avenue], Winter Park

Beginning November 27, 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].

Citrus Tower Holiday Light Show

• Dates: Nightly, November 28, 2026 – January 7, 2027
• Location: 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.

Wekiva Island’s Winter Wonderland

• Date: November 29 – December 25, 2026
• Location: Wekiva Island, Longwood
• Cost: $5 admission fee

Celebrate the holidays Florida-style at Wekiva Island’s Winter Wonderland. Enjoy nightly snow flurries, festive entertainment, outdoor movies, and visits from Santa on select days. The riverside Christmas Tree Forest features a stunning 20-foot tree, adding extra sparkle to this beloved local tradition that blends holiday cheer with natural Florida beauty.

The Enchanted Tree Forest – Clermont

• Date: December 4, 2026, 5:30-9 p.m.
• Location: Victory Pointe, Clermont
• Cost: Free

Stroll through Victory Pointe to experience 50 beautifully decorated Christmas trees created by local organizations and businesses. This family-friendly display captures the simple joy of the season, offering a charming spot for both daytime and nighttime visits. Park at the Clermont Boat House and walk over to enjoy this free holiday tradition.

Lights at Lake Eola

• Date: Tree lighting December 4, 2026, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
• Location: Lake Eola Park, Orlando
• Cost: Free

Lake Eola Park shines bright with holiday magic as the 72-foot Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree sparkles in nightly synchronized light and music shows. The park’s signature fountain glows in festive red, green, and gold, creating a romantic and family-friendly atmosphere perfect for an evening stroll through downtown Orlando’s most beloved holiday tradition.

Oh, What Fun! Holiday Festival

• Date: December 4–20, 2026
• Location: Lake Nona Town Center
• Cost: Free

Step into the holiday spirit at Lake Nona’s 10th annual Oh, What Fun! festival, featuring twinkling lights, festive photo spots, and nightly snowfall. Wander the Evergreen Tree Trail connecting the Town Center to the Lake Nona Wave Hotel for a cheerful stroll through this charming winter wonderland.

HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAYS + FOUNTAIN SHOW AT CRANES ROOST PARK

• Date: Light Up the Holidays Event on December 5, 2026, 5-9 p.m.
• Location: Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs
• Cost: FREE

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.

A Merry Winter Garden Light Show at City Hall

• Date: December 5, 2026, 6–9 p.m.
• Location: City Hall, Downtown Winter Garden
• Cost: Free

Enjoy a very merry light show at Winter Garden’s City Hall, where dazzling displays illuminate the evening. Families can visit the Winter Wonderland area for children on light show nights and explore the beautifully decorated downtown district filled with festive cheer.

City of Casselberry Christmas Lights

• Date: Lights TBA, Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 5, 2026
• Location: Lake Concord Park, Casselberry
• Cost: Free

Enjoy the charm of Lake Concord Park as it sparkles with festive lights and holiday displays throughout the season. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6 brings the community together for a joyful evening of music, decorations, and small-town holiday spirit along the lakeside.

Sanford Parade of Lights

• Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 6 p.m.
• Location: Downtown Sanford
• Cost: FREE

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.

New Smyrna Beach Holiday Boat Parade

• Date: December 12, 2026
• Location: 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. The route starts just south of Menard-May Park in Edgewater, travels north past Riverside Park in New Smyrna Beach, loops near the North Causeway, The Grille at Riverview, and Bouchelle Island, and returns toward Riverside Park.

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!

Neighborhood Lights

The Williams Holiday House

• Dates: OPENING IN DECEMBER 2026
• Location: 15304 E. Oakland Ave, Winter Garden

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.

Bivona Christmas Light Show

• Date: Estimated start, December 1, 2026
• Location: 1601 N Wind Ct, Winter Springs, FL

Tune in to 91.3FM and enjoy this neighborhood holiday lights display synchronized to music.

Lights of Newbridge Lane

• Dates: Beginning in December 2026, 6-10 p.m.
• Location: 1424 Newbridge Lane, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida

Another magically coordinated light show and Christmas lights. Tune to 87.9 FM.

Santa’s House by the Bigda’s

• Dates: Beginning in December 2026
• Location: 4314 Shadow Wood Trail, Winter Haven, FL

Honor by Light

• Date: TBA
• Location: Eola House on Lake Eola, 512 Eola Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32801

Winter Wonderland Baldwin Park

• Date: TBA
• Location: Baldwin Park Neighborhood

Baldwin Park has a community-wide Christmas light contest that includes homes, apartments, and local businesses.

Fye’s Crazy Christmas House

• Date: TBA
• Location: 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.

Casselberry Christmas Lights near Eagle Circle:

• 233 Thomas Drive, Casselberry
• 270 Thomas Drive, Casselberry
• 13 Bayberry Branch, Casselberry
• 138 Mark David Blvd, Casselberry
• 46 S. Winter Park Drive, Casselberry

Elf’n Edwards’ Winter Wonderland

• Date: TBA
• Location: Blue Jacket Pl W Winter Park, FL

Inflatables and lights galore!

Cross Christmas

• Date: 2026 TBA
• Location: 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.

Kissimmee Light Display

• Date: TBA
• Location: 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

• Date: TBA
• Location: 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.

Lake Nona Lights

• Dates: 2026 TBA
• Location: 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.

Christmas Decorations Near Lee Rd

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

Other Holiday Light 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
• 2216 Chippewa Trail, Maitland
• 2467 Sunderland Rd, Fern Park (not overly festive, but nearly all of Sunderland Rd has homes with decorations)

Pro-Tip: 9 Illuminating Tips for Seeing Holiday and Christmas Lights in Orlando

Central Florida neighborhoods worth driving/strolling through…

• Winter Garden
• Celebration
• Baldwin Park
• Winter Park – especially Park Avenue
• Downtown Sanford
• Mount Dora
• Windermere has a decorating contest

Mount Dora shines as one of Central Florida’s most charming small-town holiday destinations, and its Christmas lights are some of the brightest in the region. From lakeside displays to glowing parks and historic inn décor, our guide highlights the seven best spots to experience Mount Dora’s festive magic on a holiday date night.

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City of Orlando Tree Lighting Celebration

• Date: Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
• Location: Lake Eola Park’s Washington Plaza
• Cost: FREE

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, a holiday market, and an opportunity to meet Santa.

Snow Falling Nightly in Celebration

• Dates: November 28 – December 31, 2026, Nightly snowfall hourly from 6- 9pm
• Location: Celebration Town Center
• Cost: FREE

Back for its 28th season, 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.

Holiday Lights to be Announced

ILLUMINATE – A Lantern Festival at Aquatica Orlando

Select nights, November 8, 2025 – January 31, 2026, 6–10 p.m.
Aquatica trades water slides for romance this holiday season as the park glows to life with five luminous realms of color, music, and light. Couples can stroll through glowing walkways, sip festive drinks like the Cotton Candy Margarita, and capture stunning photos among lantern-lit forests and lagoons.

From interactive displays to cozy s’mores stations, this new nighttime event offers a dreamy, one-of-a-kind holiday date night in Orlando.
Cost: Tickets start at $25.99 (discounts for Pass Members)

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.

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).

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Light Up Central Winds!

• Dates: TBA
• Location: 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.

Lake Conway Boat Parade

• Dates: 2026 TBA
• Location: Lake Conway

Enjoy THREE NIGHTS of lights on Lake Conway – stay tuned for details.

Worth the drive – Nights of Lights in St. Augustine

• Dates: November 21, 2026 – January 18, 2027
• Location: Historic Downtown St. Augustine
• Cost: FREE – with tours being an additional cost

More than 3 million lights adorn 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.

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.