Where to find snow, ice skating, Santa, Christmas trees and more holiday activities in Orlando

Gatorland's Ho Ho Ho-Down
14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando

Dates open: Dec. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17
Cost: Park admission
Gatorland's Ho Ho Ho-Down holiday event features Christmas-themed set-ups, music, festive food and plenty of wild photo-ops.

Creative City Project's Dazzling Nights
Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando

Dates open: Nov. 17 through Jan. 6, 2024
Cost: Tickets start at $15
This family-friendly event transforms Leu Gardens into a stunning winter wonderland featuring dazzling lights, shining forests, magical displays, music and festive sculptures.

Celebration’s Now Snowing Festival
Between Highway 192 and I-4 near Walt Disney World

Dates open: Nov. 26 through Dec. 31
Cost: Parking and admission are free
Celebration's "Now Snowing" offers a synthetic ice rink, plus community performances by local young talent and special concert events throughout the holiday season.

Holiday happenings at Dezerland Park
5250 International Drive, Orlando

Dates open: Select dates Dec. 2-17
Cost: 15 minutes of skating for $7.95, 30 minutes for $13.95 per person
Dezerland Park is now home to a synthetic “ice” skating rink at the iconic I-Drive destination. The whole family can skate together at their own pace in a comfortable environment for everyone. All season long, visitors can also explore the Holiday Village and enjoy hot cocoa, warm spiced apple cider and other holiday treats from Dezerland’s Food Hall.

Severt’s Tree Farm
Multiple locations across Florida, including Sanford, Lake Mary, Kissimmee and Winter Garden

Dates open: Open every day 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: Each lot has exact prices for each individual tree, price ranges on location and not listed on website.
This tree farm offers tons of tree varieties and a fun, festive experience.

The Santa Workshop Experience at Icon Park
8375 International Drive, Orlando

Dates open: Nov. 10 through Dec. 24; open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: $20-$60
Icon Park's Santa photo-op experience is one of the most popular in the area, plus it comes with a free ride on The Wheel.

Amber Brooke Farms' Winter Fest
36111 County Road 44A, Eustis

Dates open: Dec. 9-17
Cost: $15 standard admission
Photos with Santa, strawberry and sunflower U-pick, holiday-themed photo-ops, live music, seasonal treats, farm activities and more.

Give Kids the World Village
210 S. Bass Road, Kissimmee


Dates open: Select dates through December
Cost: Prices vary depending on holiday activities. Tickets can be purchased online now.
Hosted at the 89-acre village, Give Kids The World holiday events offer guests the chance to enjoy escorted VIP tours to select venues on the Avenue of Angels, view a dazzling tree trail, explore holiday vignettes and take festive photos.

Santa's Christmas Tree Forest
35317 Huff Road, Eustis

Dates open: Nov. 19 through Dec.18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Admission to the farm begins at $7 and goes up from there depending on activity, age 2 and under are free. Christmas tree prices: $40-$350
Take your pick of pre-cut trees and U-cut Florida trees that come in all sizes. Admission tickets are required for all guests visiting the farm. Make sure to get your tickets early online. Visit with Santa on certain dates.

Holidays at Legoland
1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven

Dates open: Nov. 24-26, Dec. 2-3, Dec. 9-10, Dec. 16-17, Dec. 22-31
Cost: Ticket prices range from $94-$163, prices for Florida residents vary The Winter Haven park turns into a brick-ified holiday wonderland with truly impressive Lego Christmas builds, plenty of lights and decor, character experiences and festive food and shopping. There are five holiday villages throughout the park featuring opportunities to build toys and a sleigh for Santa, sing-alongs and scavenger hunts and meet-and-greets with Lego Santa, Lego Gingerbread Man and Lego toys.

Holidays at Universal Orlando
6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando

Dates open: Nov. 12 through Jan. 1, 2024
Cost: $134-$230 for park tickets, additional holiday experiences range from $27-$80
Universal Orlando's holiday features include Islands of Adventures' Grinchmas, Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and the park's iconic holiday parade.

SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration
7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando

Dates open: Nov. 10 through Jan. 2, 2024
Cost: Park tickets $55-$78, event upgrades range from free to $55
The coaster- and sea life-filled park gets turned into a winter wonderland with millions of lights, holiday decor, live entertainment and pop-up kitchens serving festive and cozy fare. Christmas Celebration features shows like “O Wondrous Night,” the Holiday Reflections fireworks finale, Elmo’s Christmas Wish show and Sesame Street Christmas Parade and Christmas movie at the Seafire Grill. There are also snow flurries at the Waterfront, the Sea of Trees in the lagoon, Winter Wonderland on Ice show and visits with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus himself.

Ciro and Sons Christmas Trees
Three locations across Central Florida including Orlando, Winter Garden and Lake Nona

Dates open: Hours differ across locations; Dr. Phillips Orlando is open all week. Monday: noon to 8 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday-Sunday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: Prices vary at each location for each tree based on size, height, etc.
The story of Ciro and Sons began in Claire, Michigan, in 1965, when Ciro's father came up with the idea to provide quality trees in the Central Florida area. A few decades later, Ciro is still committed to the same mission with his sons alongside him.

Night of a Million Lights at Give Kids the World Christmas Village

210 S. Bass Road, Kissimmee Dates open: Nov. 12 through Jan. 1, 2024
Cost: Ranges from $20-$40 depending on certain days and tickets
Hosted at the 89-acre Give Kids the World Village, Nights of a Million Lights features a sparkling tree trail, festive music, holiday treats, tram rides and a holiday marketplace. The event will run until Jan. 1, and ticket prices vary by date.

Holly Jolly Meadows Christmas Tree Farm
4705 Meadow Green Road, Mims

Dates open: Now until trees run out
Cost: Price varies depending on size of tree
As of the time of this article's publication, very few trees are left at the farm, so hop to it!

Santa Experience at Disney Springs
1486 Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista

Dates open: Nov. 10 through Dec. 30
Disney Springs offers both a Santa Experience and Christmas Tree Stroll during the holiday season.

Santa at the Gaylord Palms
6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee

Dates open: Nov. 17 through Jan. 3, 2024
Though not a theme park, Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee is known for having theme park-level attractions and entertainment and for being a destination vacation spot during the holidays. It’s also one of the few places that Floridians can experience true winter temperatures. Different holiday activities range from $19 to $99. Santa pictures range from $35 to $99.

Josario's Christmas Trees
300 E. Michigan St., Orlando

Dates open: Nov. 17 until trees run out
Trees and wreaths at this Christmas tree station start at $29.99.

Ocala National Forest Christmas Tree U-Pick
40 Silver Springs

Dates open: Nov. 25 through Dec. 24
Cost: $10 per tree, maximum of 5 trees per permit
Cut down your very own Christmas tree at the Ocala National Forest. All that's required is a $5 permit that can be purchased online.