Shows at Dr Phillips Performing Arts Center in Orlando on December 30th

Santa and Mrs. Claus make an appearance at Winter Park's "Ye Olde Hometown Christmas Parade," Dec. 4, forth Park Avenue. (COURTESY WINTER PARK Chamber OF COMMERCE)

Vacation HAPPENINGS

SCOTT'Due south MAZE ADVENTURES

Through December. 12: Get lost in a giant maze of corn stalks at this family farm in Lake County. Check out the mini mazes, zip lines, hay rides, tours, nutrient vendors, playground and more. Sabbatum 10 a.g.-v p.m., Dominicus noon-v p.1000. Long & Scott Farms, 26216 County Road 448A, Mount Dora. 352-383-6900. longandscottfarms.com

DISNEY VERY MERRIEST Subsequently HOURS

Through December. 21: The Magic Kingdom gets more magical and festive on select nights during the holidays as Mickey and friends welcome guests for an later-hours party featuring a holiday parade, fireworks, character sightings and more. 9 p.one thousand. Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista. disneyworld.disney.go.com

THE SANTA WORKSHOP Experience

Through Dec. 24: ICON Park has been transformed into a winter wonderland, where families tin can experience the joys of the holiday, including taking photos with Santa. Lighting of a 40-pes, decorated Christmas tree on Dec. 1 kicks off the seasonal festivities. Purchase tickets online. ICON Park, 8375 International Drive, Orlando. 407-601-7907. iconparkorlando.com

EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE HOLIDAYS

Through Dec. thirty: This yuletide extravaganza features traditions from Epcot's eleven World Showcase nations and presents live musical productions and seasonal foods and beverages. Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista. disneyworld.disney.become.com

Commemoration NOW SNOWING NIGHTLY

Through Dec. 31: The town of Commemoration hosts holiday festivities nightly in its downtown surface area. Snow falls as carolers sing holiday favorites. Paid activities include photos with Santa, a train ride and ice skating. 606 Marketplace St., Celebration. celebrationtowncenter.com

HOLIDAYS AT LEGOLAND

Through Dec. 31: Information technology's a Lego lover's dream Christmas with decorations, a giant tree, Santa and a toy soldier all made out of Lego blocks. Special activities include seasonal shows, twinkling lights, holiday treats and more, all with regular admission on select days. 1 Legoland Style, Wintertime Haven. legoland.com

HOLIDAYS AT THE MORSE MUSEUM

Through Dec. 31: Fri night access is complimentary throughout the holiday season, every bit are holiday events and live music programs. 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. morsemuseum.org

CHRISTMAS AT GAYLORD PALMS

Through Jan. 2: Relish spectacular new shows, such as Cirque: The Spirit of Christmas, and family activities, including ice tubing, Sugary Sugariness Storytime and Secret Santa Scavenger Chase, along with acres of festive decorations. 6000 West. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee. christmasatgaylordpalms.marriott.com

CHRISTMAS AT SEAWORLD ORLANDO

Through Jan. 2: Start a vacation tradition with festive shopping, animate being shows, specialty foods and entertainment for the kids. Included with park admission. SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando. seaworld.com

HOLIDAYS AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

Through Jan. 2: Muggles are invited to spend the holiday in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter every bit Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley are transformed for the season. Indulge in the spirit of the season with special treats, shows and Universal's Holiday Parade. Activities included in park admission. Universal Orlando Resort, 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando. universalorlando.com

NIGHT OF A MILLION LIGHTS

Through January. 2: This immersive holiday lights spectacular wows with 52 nights of magic nether millions of lights in storybook settings. Visit the holiday marketplace, enjoy festive music and indulge in holiday treats at Give Kids the World Village, an 89-acre nonprofit resort that provides free, weeklong vacations to critically ill children and their families. 210 Due south. Bass Road, Kissimmee. 407-396-1114. gktw.org

DAZZLING NIGHTS AT LEU GARDENS

Through Jan. ix: Immerse yourself in the wonders of the holidays at Dazzling Nights, a 3-quarter-mile journey of awe-inspiring lite experiences brought to life by Creative City Project. The magical experience features a massive low-cal maze, Moroccan lanterns, a forest of dancing light, snowfall and holiday tunes, treats and beverages. Choose dates and entry times online. Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 Northward. Forest Ave., Orlando. dazzlingorlando.com

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE

Dec. 1: A fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters comes to life in an elaborate wonderland, stretching the imagination with ballerinas, snowmen, reindeer, aerialists, gingerbread people, carolers, jumbo flight ornaments, jugglers, music and more. 7:thirty p.k. The Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach. 386-671-3462. peabodyauditorium.org

ORLANDO SHAKES' A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Dec. 1-24: All-new adaptation by Artistic Director Jim Helsinger features favorite carols, awe-inspiring special effects and the timeless tale of redemption for the eye and soul of miser Ebenezer Scrooge. Wednesday-Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dominicus two p.1000.; Dec. 15, 22 & 24 at two p.chiliad.; Dec. 21 at ii & 7:30 p.chiliad. Orlando Shakes, 812 East. Rollins St., Orlando. 407-447-1700. orlandoshakes.org

43RD Almanac CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK

December. 2: The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art and the Metropolis of Winter Park invite all to this gratuitous outdoor celebration of the beauty of Christmas. Eight 100-year-old Tiffany leaded glass windows will exist lighted at half-dozen:fifteen p.1000., followed by a concert in Fundamental Park past the 160-voice Bach Festival Lodge Choir and Brass Ensemble. Park Avenue, Wintertime Park. 407-599-3399. cityofwinterpark.org

CITY OF ORLANDO TREE LIGHTING Commemoration

Dec. 3: Kick off the flavour with the lighting of the city's six-story Christmas tree with 88,000 lights. The result also includes alive entertainment and holiday music. 5-ix p.k. Walt Disney Amphitheater, Lake Eola Park, 195 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando. 407-246-2121. orlando.gov

Winter ON THE Avenue

The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce transforms Park Avenue into a festive seasonal playground with festivities to put all into the holiday spirit. 407-644-8281. winterpark.org

December. iii: Winter on the Artery starts the season with a tree-lighting ceremony, strolling carolers, jazz on Park Avenue, announcement of art competition winners and a visit from Santa Claus. 5-9 p.m.
December. 4: More than 80 organizations will be featured in the 69th Annual Ye Olde Hometown Christmas Parade, the oldest holiday parade in Central Florida, as it starts at Cole Artery and ends on Pennsylvania Avenue. 9-10:30 a.chiliad.

ORLANDO BALLET'Due south THE NUTCRACKER

Dec. 3-v, 16-19: This enchanting annual favorite tells the tale of a godfather'due south Christmas Eve gift of a toy nutcracker that comes to life, transporting young Clara to a world of wonder. Telephone call box role for times. Family and sensory-friendly performances Dec. four & eighteen at 11 a.1000. Dr. Phillips Heart for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844-513-2014. drphillipscenter.org

LIGHT UP WINTER GARDEN

'Tis the season for all that is jolly and bursting with Christmas spirit, and Winter Garden has much to share throughout the month. 407-656-4111. downtownwg.com

Dec. 3: Tree-lighting ceremony, 6 p.m.
Dec. 3, four, 10-12, 17-19, 23: A Merry Winter Garden Calorie-free Show, vi p.m.
Dec. iv: Christmas Parade, x a.m.
Dec. 4, 10, 11, 17-19, 22-24, 26-thirty: Horse-drawn Vacation Carriage Tours, 5:thirty p.g.
Dec. 9: Holiday Boutique Stroll, 5 p.grand.
December. 10, 17: Holiday Live Music, Fridays on the Plaza, vii p.m.

Mountain DORA Holiday EVENTS

This month is packed with festivities and events in Mount Dora 352-735-7100. ci.mount-dora.fl.us

Dec. iii: Christmas Walk.
Dec. 4: The Nutcracker, Christmas Parade, Lighted Boat Parade, Night of Lights for Tykes, Christmas Tour of Homes.
Dec. 5: The Nutcracker, Christmas Tour of Homes.
Dec. 11: Holiday Plaid in the Park, Snow in the Park.
Dec. xviii: Christmas Symphony Singers.
Dec. eighteen-19: Half-Marathon & 5K.

AVALON AGLOW

December. iv: Join this picturesque neighborhood for a public celebration featuring a heartwarming vacation parade, food trucks, a bounciness park, community performances and fireworks. iii-ix p.m. 3680 Avalon Park East Blvd., Orlando. 407-658-6565. avalonparkorlando.com

Low-cal UP THE HOLIDAYS

Dec. 4: Cranes Roost Park dresses up for the holidays with displays featuring 200,000 lights and a 60-foot tree busy with thousands of ornaments. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus amid the holiday fountain show, choreographed fireworks, live music, dance performances and kids' activities. 5-9 p.m. 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs. 407-571-8863. altamonte.org

RUSSIAN BALLET ORLANDO'S THE NUTCRACKER

Dec. 4: Russian Ballet Orlando and Orlando Children'south Choir bring to life this archetype holiday tale with spectacular dancing, singing and costumes. 2 & 7 p.m. Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 South. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407-321-8111. wdpac.com. Also, a free performance Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.chiliad. at the Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola, 195 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando. orlando.gov

WINTER WONDERLAND & THE Market place PLACE

Dec. 4: Browse the gifts and decorations, find the perfect Tannenbaum from a selection of green and flocked trees and visit with Buddy the Acquit. 10 a.m.-eight p.1000. Celebration Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. 407-566-1234. celebrationfoundation.org

CHRISTMAS PARADE & HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT

Dec. 11: Celebrate the season watching the 45th Annual Christmas Parade, presented by the Leaf Sertoma Lodge of Apopka and the City of Apopka. 10 a.m.-noon. The parade rolls northbound on Park Avenue to Votaw Route. Stay the day and spend the evening listening to the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in a gratuitous concert at the Apopka Amphitheater. v-7 p.m. 407-703-1700. apopka.net

9th ANNUAL VIOLECTRIC Holiday Testify

December. 11: Stone the season with this free, family- and pet-friendly outdoor concert featuring holiday tunes and mashups on electrified strings. Bring a pet toy, food and/or a donation to support Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. 7 p.thou. Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola, 195 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando. violectric.net

ORLANDO POTTERY FESTIVAL & Vacation ARTS Market place

Dec. xi: Cardinal Florida'south largest winter ceramic arts celebration and marketplace features unique, handcrafted items for the abode, garden and souvenir giving. 10 a.grand.-8 p.thou. FOP Lodge #25, 5505 Hansel Ave., Orlando. orlandopotteryfestival.com

A Classic CHRISTMAS

Dec. 12: A Central Florida tradition returns with a programme featuring love Christmas works performed by the renowned Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra, soprano Mary Wilson and Grammy Honour-winning bass-baritone Dashon Burton. Frontyard Festival, Dr. Phillips Centre for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844-513-2014. drphillipscenter.org

Gilt GALS LIVE CHEESECAKE & CHEER

Dec. 15: TV Country Live presents Blanche, Rose, Dorothy and Sophia as they deck the halls with cheesecake and cheer. eight p.m. The Abbey, 100 Due south. Eola Bulldoze, Orlando. 407-704-6103. abbeyorlando.com

ORLANDO GAY CHORUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Dec. xv: Ane of the largest mixed gay choirs in the state presents a experience-good sing-forth of new and archetype Christmas tunes. vii:30 p.yard. Wayne Densch Performing Arts Heart, 201 Due south. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407-321-8111. wdpac.com

TUSHIN' THROUGH THE SNOW

Dec. 16-18: Tymisha "Tush" Harris takes u.s.a. through the holidays with a fiddling scrap of naughty and a whole lot of dainty in an adults-simply performance that kicks off Orlando Shakes' new Cabaret outdoor series under a tented stage in the Darden Courtyard. Telephone call box office for times. Orlando Shakes, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando. 407-447-1700. orlandoshakes.org

Ane-MAN A CHRISTMAS Ballad

Dec. 17-xviii: David McElroy plays all 37 characters from the Charles Dickens classic, moving seamlessly among them while relying only on changes in voice, posture and expression. seven:thirty p.chiliad. Penguin Point Productions, 1220 Oviedo Mall Blvd., Oviedo. 407-310-8908. theensemblecompany.com

CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR

December. 18: Feel the chills, thrills and excitement of Cirque performers from around the world every bit they present a visual and aural holiday extravaganza. vii:thirty p.thou. King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 North. Wickham Route, Melbourne. 321-242-2219. kingcenter.com

CLARA'S CHRISTMAS Chance

Dec. 21: Snowfall sets the scene in a dazzling winter wonderland where Clara and the Nutcracker Prince encounter a cast of colorful characters in this full-length product of the vacation classic, The Nutcracker. 2 & seven p.m. Dr. Phillips Centre for the Performing Arts, 445 South. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844-513-2014. drphillipscenter.org

A Elevate QUEEN CHRISTMAS

Dec. 26: Join alum of RuPaul's Drag Race for their unique take on the holiday flavour. Hosted by Trinity The Constrict and Monet 10 Change. eight p.thou. The Plaza Alive, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. 407-228-1220. plazaliveorlando.org

CENTRAL FLORIDA KWANZAA CELEBRATION OF UMOJA (UNITY)

Dec. 26: Join The Disinterestedness Council Corp., Afrikan Kulcha School and Hannibal Foursquare Heritage Heart for a customs celebration and candle-lighting ceremony for Solar day 1 of the seven-day Kwanzaa celebration. Bring a framed photo of a loved one for the ancestor veneration ceremony, savor pulsate circles, dancing and other performances. 5-nine p.m. Wintertime Park Community Heart, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park. Buy tickets at centralfloridaskwanzaa-celebration_day1_umoja.eventbrite.com

NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION

Dec. 31: The City of Mount Dora invites neighbors to ring in the new twelvemonth with live entertainment, food and fireworks. ix p.chiliad. Sunset Park, 230 West. 4th Ave., Mountain Dora. 352-735-7183. ci.mount-dora.fl.us

SPECIAL EVENTS

ASIAN LANTERN FESTIVAL—INTO THE WILD

Through Jan. 16: Run across the zoo in a dazzling evening experience featuring more than 30 larger-than-life illuminated lanterns celebrating the civilisation, fine art and beauty of Asia'due south traditional lantern festivals. LED-lighted sculptures depicting animals, plants and traditional Chinese elements line the paths of this outdoor experience. 6-10 p.k. Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 Westward. Seminole Blvd., Sanford. 407-323-4450. centralfloridazoo.org

FLOREX FLORIDA Postage stamp Prove

December. 3-5: The largest Globe Series of Philately prove in the Southeast presents 45 dealers from all over North America, showcasing the rare and the beautiful. This yr'south show features a youth expanse, a USPS booth, door prizes and a chiliad prize on Lord's day. Friday, Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.chiliad.; Dominicus 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee. 321-697-3333. ohpark.com, florexstampshow.com

STELLA SUNG LECTURE

December. 5: Composer and UCF Professor Stella Sung will share how she composes music for opera. Her latest work, The Secret River, premieres this month with Opera Orlando. 2 p.g. Academy Club of Winter Park, 841 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. 407-644-6149. uclubwp.org

POP WARNER SUPER BOWL

Dec. 4-xi: Each year, Pop Warner Little Scholars hosts the Popular Warner Football game Championships and National Cheer and Dance Championships, bringing together teams from eight regions nationwide. Times TBA. Camping ground World Stadium, 1 Citrus Identify, Orlando. 407-440-7900. campingworldstadium.com

ORLANDO STORY Guild

Dec. eight: The theme is "Legendary" and the social club invites storytellers to share their best tales for a chance to win a prize. seven p.m. CityArts Orlando, 39 Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-648-7060. downtownartsdistrict.com

2021 CURE BOWL

Dec. 17: This NCAA college football basin game has raised $three.88 million for cancer research since 2015. Sentry athletes from the American Able-bodied and Sun Belt conferences and support an important cause. 6 p.m. Camping ground World Stadium, one Citrus Place, Orlando. 407-440-7900. campingworldstadium.com

2021 CHEEZ-It Bowl

Dec. 29: The top teams from the Atlantic Declension Conference and Big 12 will battle it out in Downtown Orlando in this game to be broadcast alive on ESPN. v:45 p.m. Camping World Stadium, one Citrus Place, Orlando. 407-440-7900. campingworldstadium.com

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