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Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort start this weekend, including the ever-popular Grinchmas live show. Photo courtesy Universal Orlando
Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort start this weekend, including the ever-popular Grinchmas live show. Photo courtesy Universal Orlando
11/19/25 - By Charlotte B

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list!

Holiday festivities ramp up this weekend, including Ivanhoe Village Jingle Eve, Holidays at Universal Orlando, Light Up Windermere, and Christmas on the Farm at Santa's Christmas Tree Forest. Enjoy free outdoor movie nights in Oviedo this Friday and Orlando this Saturday. It's also the final weekend to visit the Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms and the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Read on to help plan your weekend!

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Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Lake Buena Vista
Final Days! Through November 22
Taste test foods from around the world, enjoy live entertainment, and embark on a family-friendly scavenger hunt at this annual Epcot festival. READ MORE

Festival of Trees at Orlando Museum of Art

Orlando
Through November 23
Get in the holiday spirit while browsing a wonderland full of decorated trees, wreaths, decor, and gingerbread houses. Also enjoy live entertainment and programs throughout the week. READ MORE

Promenade at Sunset Walk Holinights Celebration

Kissimmee - FREE
Opening weekend! Select nights, November 20-December 25
Join the Promenade at Sunset Walk for our annual Holinights Celebration, featuring Santa Claus and his Mischievous Elves, towering toy soldiers, and the nightly lighting of our 40-foot animated Holinights Christmas tree at 6:30 PM. READ MORE

Light Up Windermere & Food Truck Night

Windermere - FREE
Friday, November 21
Light Up Windermere returns alongside November's food truck night. In addition to tasty fare, families can enjoy special guest Mayor O'Brien flipping the switch on the Christmas lights! READ MORE

Oviedo Movie in the Park

Oviedo - FREE
Friday, November 21
Enjoy a relaxing Friday night of different food trucks and movies at Center Lake Park with friends and family during the cooler weather months. The kids always have a great time, can run around, enjoy the playground, and watch a movie, courtesy of Oviedo Recreation and Parks.   READ MORE

Roller Skate Night at Barber Park

Orlando - FREE
Friday, November 21
Barber Park's second annual FREE Roller Skate Night for all ages at the roller hockey rink is set for Friday, November 21. Enjoy roller-skating fun with music, DJ, skate games and select food trucks. READ MORE

A Christmas Nutcracker Tale

Orlando
November 21 & 22
Revel in a thrilling twist on a holiday favorite with A Christmas Nutcracker Tale, a dazzling spectacle recognized as “the pyrotechnic Nutcracker” by USA Today and “one of five outstanding productions in the entire nation” by CNN Headline News. This production brings Tchaikovsky's enchanting score to life in an unforgettable way. READ MORE

Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms

Clermont
Final weekend! November 21-23
The annual Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms includes a corn maze, pumpkin patch, sunflower field, petting zoo, kids zone, and much more. READ MORE

Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort

Orlando
Opening weekend! November 21-January 4
During the holidays at Universal, families can enjoy the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular, Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's, and Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. READ MORE

Ivanhoe Village Jingle Eve

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, November 22
Jingle Eve is the annual kickoff of the Orlando holiday season. Families and adults alike find no shortage of yuletide festivities. From beer gardens to music, local artisans, food trucks, a children’s holiday village, and special event promotions by Ivanhoe Village retailers, restaurants, and bars. The evening culminates with fireworks displayed high above the shores of Lake Ivanhoe. READ MORE

Movie at the Trails - Blanchard Park

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, November 22
Bring your family and friends to the Little Econ Greenway Trail at Blanchard Park, for a free Movie at the Trails featuring Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. Come out to bike, board, blade, run, or walk the Little Econ Greenway Trail during the day, and enjoy yard games, food trucks, and music. Then settle in for the movie (rated PG) starting at 6:15pm, shortly after dark. READ MORE

Longwood Arts and Crafts Festival

Longwood
November 22 & 23
The annual Longwood Arts and Craft Festival features artist and crafter booths, live entertainment, and festival foods. READ MORE

Christmas on the Farm at Santa's Christmas Tree Forest

Eustis
Opening Weekend! Select days, November 22-December 20
Admission to this event includes access to the farm, Christmas tree lot, and u-cut tree field as well as the hayride, petting zoo, and Jolly Acres play area complete with jump pillow, barrel train rides, maze, trike track, and more. READ MORE

Sundays at the Center

Maitland - FREE
Sunday, November 23
Sundays at the Center is a free, family-friendly program series for kids in grades K through 6. Beat the summer heat indoors for a fun and educational experience, featuring engaging story times and creative arts & crafts. READ MORE

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Charlotte Blanton
Charlotte Blanton, a Central Florida native and mom of three, holds a business degree from the University of Florida (Go Gators!). After a career in corporate finance, she pivoted to stay home with her kids and found her passion for writing through Mommy Poppins. She loves exploring local theme parks and discovering fun activities for families in Central Florida.
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