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Fun Things-To-Do Week of Dec. 12th 2025

Melissa Johnson · December 12, 2025 ·

I love this time of year! The lights, the music, the small-town charm… Winter Park just shines a little brighter. So many fun events happening this week!

I couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to the “Weekly Events” section of Florida Living with Melissa! Here is this week’s complete list of fun things-to-do in Central Florida.  

Have a great week and remember to tag us on Instagram or Facebook. 
We’d love to see how you are enjoying all the things you’re loving about Florida Living!

THIS WEEK’S FUN THINGS-to-DO:


Friday, Dec. 12th

Happy Friday!

  • Epic Paddle Board Adventures, Times & Events Vary
  • Indoor Pickleball Open Courts and Lessons, Gateway Church, Winter Park, 9AM-1PM
  • ICE! at Gaylord Palms: Featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™, Orlando (Nov. 14th- Jan. 7th)
  • A Charlie Brown Christmas, Orlando Family Stage, Orlando, 10:30AM
  • Social Hour at the Corner Chophouse, Hannibal Square, Winter Park, 4-6PM
  • Holiday Friday Nights at the Morse, FREE Admission, Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, Winter Park, 4-8PM
  • Dazzling Nights, Leu Gardens, Orlando, (Times Vary by Ticket Purchase)
  • Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show, Lake Eola, Orlando, 5:45-10PM
  • Deland Artisan Alley Farmer’s Market 6-9PM
  •  6th Annual Light Up Hannibal Square, Winter Park, 6-8:30PM
  • The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Schaeffer Hall at St. John Church, Winter Park, 7-9PM
  • Sounds of Wekiva, Live Music Event, Wekiva Island, 7PM
  • Shining Starz Karaoke, Aloma Bowl, Winter Park, 7PM

Saturday, Dec. 13th

Happy Saturday! What fun things are you doing?

  • Winter Park Farmer’s Market 8AM-1PM
  • Sanford Farmer’s Market 8AM-12PM
  • Oviedo Farmer’s Market 8AM
  • ICE! at Gaylord Palms: Featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™, Orlando (Nov. 14th- Jan. 7th)
  • 73rd Annual Winter Park “Ye Olde Hometown” Christmas Parade, Downtown Winter Park, 9AM
  • Everoak Farm Stand, Orlando, 9AM-1PM
  • Epic Paddle Board Adventures, Times & Events Vary
  • Public Ice Skating, Ice Den RDV, Times Vary
  • Yoga in the Park, $15, Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park, 9-10AM
  • Goat Yoga, Alaska Farms Orlando, 10:00AM, 11:15AM, & 1:30PM
  • Flavors of Winter Park Foodie Walking Tour, Winter Park, Park Ave. 10:45AM
  • Wreaths Across America, Palm Cemetery, Winter Park, 12PM
  • Wreaths Across America, Pineywood Cemetery, Winter Park, 12PM
  • Hello Neighbor! The Mister Rogers Walking Tour, Winter Park, 12:30PM
  • A Charlie Brown Christmas, Orlando Family Stage, Orlando, 2:00PM & 5:30PM
  • Social Hour at the Corner Chophouse, Hannibal Square, Winter Park, 2:30-4PM
  • Saturday Exhibition Highlights Docent-Led Tour, Rollins Museum of Art, 1PM & 3PM
  • Dazzling Nights, Leu Gardens, Orlando, (Times Vary by Ticket Purchase)
  • Boat Parade Watch Party, Dinky Dock, Winter Park, 5PM
  • Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show, Lake Eola, Orlando, 5:45-10PM
  • Holiday Boat Parade, Winter Park Chain of Lakes, Winter Park, 6PM
  • Holiday Pops concert, performed by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Winter Park Main Stage, 6PM
  • Imperial on Park: Live Music, Park Ave, Winter Park, 8PM

WEEKEND OPEN HOUSES, Complete list of Scheduled Open Houses, Various Times


Sunday, Dec. 14th

Sunday Funday!

  • Maitland Farmer’s Market 8:30AM-1:30PM
  • Epic Paddle Board Adventures, Times & Events Vary
  • ICE! at Gaylord Palms: Featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™, Orlando (Nov. 14th- Jan. 7th)
  • A Magical Brunch with Santa at The Alfond Inn, Winter Park, 10AM-2PM
  • Goat Yoga, Alaska Farms Orlando, 10:00AM, 11:15AM, & 1:30PN
  • Orlando Farmer’s Market Lake Eola Park 10AM
  • Thornton Park District Farmer’s Market, 10AM-3PM
  • A Charlie Brown Christmas, Orlando Family Stage, Orlando, 10:30AM & 2PM
  • Social Hour at the Corner Chophouse, Hannibal Square, Winter Park, 2:30-4PM
  • ‘Twas Christmas at Lukas, Lukas Nursery, Oviedo, 3-6PM
  • Yoga in the Park, $15, Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park, 4-5PM
  • Dazzling Nights, Leu Gardens, Orlando, (Times Vary by Ticket Purchase)
  • Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show, Lake Eola, Orlando, 5:45-10PM
  •  Chanukah on the Park, Central Park, Winter Park, 5:30PM

WEEKEND OPEN HOUSES, Complete list of Scheduled Open Houses, Various Times


Monday, Dec. 15th

Magical Monday

  • Epic Paddle Board Adventures, Times & Events Vary
  • A Charlie Brown Christmas, Orlando Family Stage, Orlando, 10:30AM
  • ICE! at Gaylord Palms: Featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™, Orlando (Nov. 14th- Jan. 7th)
  • Social Hour at the Corner Chophouse, Hannibal Square, Winter Park, 4-6PM
  • Audubon Community Market 5-9PM
  • C-M Bakari Sour Dough Bread, Audubon Community Market, 5-9PM (Sells Out Fast, Pre-Order Before Event)
  • Dazzling Nights, Leu Gardens, Orlando, (Times Vary by Ticket Purchase)
  • Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show, Lake Eola, Orlando, 5:45-10PM
  • Shining Starz Karaoke, Aloma Bowl, Winter Park, 7PM

Tuesday, Dec. 16th

It’s Tuesday!

  • Epic Paddle Board Adventures, Times & Events Vary
  • ICE! at Gaylord Palms: Featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™, Orlando (Nov. 14th- Jan. 7th)
  • Social Hour at the Corner Chophouse, Hannibal Square, Winter Park, 4-6PM
  • Dazzling Nights, Leu Gardens, Orlando, (Times Vary by Ticket Purchase)
  • Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show, Lake Eola, Orlando, 5:45-10PM
  • Tasty Takeover- Food Truck Block Party, The Milk District, Orlando E. Robinson St. 6:30-10PM
  • AJ Chocolate House: Ladies Night, AJ Chocolate House, Park Ave, Winter Park, 6-10PM

Wednesday, Dec. 17th

Wednesday, latin for “it’s almost the weekend!” \

  • ICE! at Gaylord Palms: Featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™, Orlando (Nov. 14th- Jan. 7th)
  • Epic Paddle Board Adventures, Times & Events Vary
  • Goat Yoga, Alaska Farms Orlando, 5:30PM
  • Social Hour at the Corner Chophouse, Hannibal Square, Winter Park, 4-6PM
  • Wine Down Wednesdays at the Alfond Inn, Winter Park, 4-9PM
  • Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show, Lake Eola, Orlando, 5:45-10PM
  • Dazzling Nights, Leu Gardens, Orlando, (Times Vary by Ticket Purchase)

Thursday, Nov. 18th

Happy Thanksgiving! Thankful for YOU!

  • Epic Paddle Board Adventures, Times & Events Vary
  • ICE! at Gaylord Palms: Featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™, Orlando (Nov. 14th- Jan. 7th)
  • A Charlie Brown Christmas, Orlando Family Stage, Orlando, 12PM
  • Dazzling Nights, Leu Gardens, Orlando, (Times Vary by Ticket Purchase)
  • Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show, Lake Eola, Orlando, 5:45-10PM
  • Wine & Cheese Pairing with Bubbles Simply Cheese, Winter Park, 6:30PM SOLD OUT

Friday, Dec. 19th

Happy Friday!

  • Epic Paddle Board Adventures, Times & Events Vary
  • Indoor Pickleball Open Courts and Lessons, Gateway Church, Winter Park, 9AM-1PM
  • ICE! at Gaylord Palms: Featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™, Orlando (Nov. 14th- Jan. 7th)
  • A Charlie Brown Christmas, Orlando Family Stage, Orlando, 10:30AM
  • Social Hour at the Corner Chophouse, Hannibal Square, Winter Park, 4-6PM
  • Holiday Friday Nights at the Morse, FREE Admission, Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, Winter Park, 4-8PM
  • Dazzling Nights, Leu Gardens, Orlando, (Times Vary by Ticket Purchase)
  • Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show, Lake Eola, Orlando, 5:45-10PM
  • Deland Artisan Alley Farmer’s Market 6-9PM
  • The Great American Big Band Christmas Concert, Central Park, Winter Park, 7PM
  • Sounds of Wekiva, Live Music Event, Wekiva Island, 7PM
  • Shining Starz Karaoke, Aloma Bowl, Winter Park, 7PM

Upcoming Events
SAVE THE DATE & BOOK EARLY

  • Mellow Market: Holiday Edition, Owls Attic, Corrine Drive, Audubon, 12-5PM, Sun. Dec. 21st
  • Barry Manilow, Kia Center, Orlando, 7PM, Wed. Jan. 7th

Want your event featured in our weekly event’s list? Email Melissa at Hello@FloridaLivingwithMelissa.com.

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