Monday Dec 1, 2014 Friday Dec 26, 2014
Monday, December 1, 2014
12 Bars of Christmas Holiday Promotion
Thornton Park Main Street District
Thursday, December 4, 2014
What’s Up Downtown for the Holidays
8:30 a.m.
Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park
Holiday on the Drive
5:00 p.m.
Edgewater Drive
Holiday Movies at Lake Eola Park
7:00 p.m.
Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park
Friday, December 5, 2014
Tree Lighting Celebration
5:00 p.m. – Festivities begin
6:00 p.m. – Tree Lighting Ceremony
Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Breakfast with Santa
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Peach Valley Café
2849 South Orange Avenue
WKMG Local 6 Holiday Concert
6:00 p.m.
Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park
Twelve Pubs of Christmas Pub Crawl
8:00 p.m.
Ivanhoe Village and Mills 50 Main Street Districts
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Light Up Downtown South
6:00 p.m.
Lake Beauty Park
Intersection of Orange Avenue and Miller Street
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Thornton 2nd Thursday Wine & Art Walk and Holiday Decoration Contest
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Glass pick up at Olde Towne Broker
11 North Summerline Avenue
Friday, December 12, 2014
Holiday Movies at Lake Eola Park
7:00 p.m.
Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Violetric Holiday Concert at Lake Eola Park
7:00 p.m.
Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park
Holiday Lights Bike Tour
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Bikes, Beans & Boardeaux
3022 Corrine Drive
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Grandma Party Bazaar
11:00 a.m. – Sunset
Stardust Coffee and Video
Thursday, December 18, 2014
A Taste of Church Street
5:00 p.m.
55 West Church Street
Friday, December 19, 2014
Holiday Movies at Lake Eola Park
7:00 p.m.
Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park
Saturday, December 20, 2014
“The Nutcracker” Performance by the Russian Ballet Orlando
7:30 p.m.
Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Ventana Al Jazz
5:00 p.m.
Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park
Friday, December 26, 2014
Holiday Movies at Lake Eola Park
7:00 p.m.
Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park
Cassandra Lafser, 407.246.2182
Heather Fagan, 407.246.3423
Monday, December 1, 2014
12 Bars of Christmas Holiday Promotion
Hosted by the Thornton Park Main Street District, Orlando residents are encouraged to get in the holiday spirit at the 12 Bars of Christmas event. Twelve participating bars and restaurants in the Thornton Park District will offer holiday drink specials and one signature holiday cocktail from December 1 through December 5, with restaurants and bars including Wildside BBQ Bar & Grill, Mucho Tequila & Tacos, Graffiti Junktion, Stardust Lounge, Cityfish, Island Time, Sonoma Draught House, The Falcon Bar & Gallery, Shari Sushi Lounge, Maxine’s on Shine, Dexter’s and The Abbey. Participants can pick up a promotion card at any of the participating venues and collect stamps with each drink purchase to win prizes. Cost per drink varies. More information available at 12BarsOrlando.com.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
What’s Up Downtown for the Holidays
The Downtown Development Board invites you to attend a special holiday edition of What’s Up Downtown on Thursday, December 4. Come see the Russian Ballet Orlando present a scene from “The Nutcracker,” hear the sounds of the season as they are performed by the Mad Cow Theatre and experience surprise special guest appearances. In the spirit of giving, we encourage you to bring a gift to benefit the Parramore Annual Toy Drive (for children 6 to 13). One hour validated parking will be available for those who park in the City Commons Parking Garage (460 Boone Avenue). For more information and to RSVP, please contact Rose Garlick at rose.garlick@downtownorlando.com, or call 407.246.3789.
Holiday on the Drive
The College Park Partnership, a City of Orlando Main Street, welcomes friends and families to join them for the Christmas tree lighting of Edgewater Drive. This event will feature live music, a live Santa Claus and other holiday festivities.
Holiday Movies at Lake Eola Park
Every week during this holiday season, free movies will play at the Lake Eola Amphitheater at 7:00 p.m., starting with “Fred Clause,” on December 4.
Friday, December 5, 2014
Tree Lighting Celebration
The City's annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday, December 5, will feature the official lighting of the City's 72-foot Christmas tree. The free event will include a festive choir performance, TheDailyCity.com Food Truck Bazaar, Gifts 'n' Goodies Christmas Village vendors, a musical from Trinity Lutheran School and a free outdoor viewing of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Breakfast with Santa
Join Downtown South, a City of Orlando Main Street, for breakfast with Santa at Peach Valley Café. Be sure to bring your camera to capture a picture with Santa! Menu prices vary and are available at peachvalleyrestauraunts.com.
WKMG Local 6 Holiday Concert
Hosted by WKMG Local 6 and in support of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Network, the award-winning Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra will hold their 7th annual holiday benefit concert featuring all four FSYO orchestras playing holiday favorites. As part of the event, donations and gifts will be collected for kids in need.
Twelve Pubs of Christmas Pub Crawl
Sponsored by Ivanhoe Village and Mills 50 Main Street Districts, the 3rd annual “Twelve Pubs of Christmas Pub Crawl” will allow participants to take advantage of drink specials throughout the night at their favorite bars as they travel via O-cartz along the two Main Streets. Wristbands are available for purchase at Wally’s in Mills 50 and the Thirsty Topher in Ivanhoe Village for $10.
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Light Up Downtown South
Downtown South, a City of Orlando Main Street, invites families and friends to join them for their annual Christmas tree lighting at Lake Beauty Park. Come early and enjoy a number of activities such as appearances by the Orlando City Soccer’s street team and their mascot, Kingston, as well as food trucks and an additional appearance by two very special princesses.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Thornton 2nd Thursday Wine & Art Walk and Holiday Decoration Contest
Celebrate the season with the Thornton Park Main Street District during a special holiday edition of the Thornton 2nd Thursday Wine & Art Walk. Guests will enjoy complimentary wine, beer or cocktails at various locations throughout Thornton Park and vote to name a Thornton Park District business as “Best Dressed for the Holidays.” Event tickets are $10 and purchasable the day of the event.
Friday, December 12, 2014
Holiday Movies at Lake Eola Park
The free holiday movie featured will be “Elf,” starring Will Ferrell.
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Violetric Holiday Concert at Lake Eola Park
This free concert will feature Violetric, an electric string quintet band with keyboards and drums, playing a mash-up of rock, pop and holiday favorites.
Holiday Lights Bike Tour
Enjoy a leisurely bike ride through the Audubon Park Gardens Main Street District’s quiet neighborhoods to admire holiday lights, stopping along the way for caroling followed by hot chocolate, live music and a visit from Santa at Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux. Please bring an unwrapped gift to benefit Parramore Kidz Zone.
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Grandma Party Bazaar
Held once in a year by the Audubon Park Gardens Main Street District in the Stardust Coffee and Video parking lot, the curated Grandma Party Bazaar features the best in locally-produced, handmade arts and crafts available for purchase.
Thursday, December 18, 2014
A Taste of Church Street
The Church Street Main Street District invites residents to this free event to experience food and drink specials and other holiday activities along Church Street, including a festive sweater contest.
Friday, December 19, 2014
Holiday Movies at Lake Eola Park
The free holiday movie featured will be “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”
Saturday, December 20, 2014
“The Nutcracker” Performance by the Russian Ballet Orlando
On Saturday, December 20, the Russian Ballet Orlando will perform “The Nutcracker,” a live ballet performance featuring unforgettable characters, dazzling costumes, masterful choreography, onstage blizzards and an extraordinary arrangement by Tchaikovsky.
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Ventana Al Jazz
Enjoy a memorable evening of Christmas music with a Latin Jazz flavor in Downtown Orlando’s signature park, Lake Eola.
Friday, December 26, 2014
Holiday Movies at Lake Eola Park
The last holiday movie of the season will be “A Christmas Story.”