Here’s a look at some of the top holiday events taking place this weekend. Visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “Events” in our main menu and find just holiday events here.
Friday, December 19, 2014
Holiday Movies at Lake Eola Park
Bring your blankets, jackets and smiles this Friday, December 19th and join us for a special showing of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation at 7 p.m. Find out more »
Saturday, December 20, 2014
The Nutcracker – Family Series
Perfect for young audiences, this is a one hour performance of this holiday classic! These one-hour productions are designed with young audiences in mind, and promise exquisite story telling through the perfect combination of world-class ballet, opulent sets, and costumes. Families can enjoy arts and crafts, face painting and other activities an hour before each performance. Performance times: December 20 – 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. December 21 – 11 a.m. Find out more »
A Christmas Story, The Musical
A Christmas Story, The Musical is the classic account of Ralphie Parker’s hilariously desperate quest to ensure that the most perfect of gifts ends up under his tree this Christmas – a Red Ryder® Carbine-Action BB Gun! All the cherished moments are here – the Old Man’s leg lamp, the tongue-on-a-flagpole, the bunny suit, the Santa slide, and all of Ralphie’s extravagant daydreams! Enjoy the perennial favorite in a new way with this Tony-nominated Best Musical. Find out more »
3rd Annual Christmas Light Ride
Please join us for our 3rd Annual Christmas Light Ride! Saturday, December 20, at 7 pm! We will take a ride through Ivanhoe Village and College Park to take in the great light displays. Ride will be about 6 miles at a casual pace, all bikes welcome! Don’t forget to decorate your bike! This year we are teaming up with our friends at One Heart for Women and Children, to help bring Christmas to those who might not otherwise be… Find out more »
Orlando Facial Hair Club Christmas Party
Dec 20th we’ll join the folks at Oblivion Taproom for our Christmas Party. As usual, it’ll be a night of amazing food and beer, and some killer prizes in the monthly raffle. This time, however, we will be doing a beard club gift exchange. Basically, just bring a wrapped (or at least attempted) gift worth about 10 bucks and we’re gonna have some fun giving them all away… Memberships will be available for $25 (cash) and shirts and hats will… Find out more »
SAK Hip Hop Mashup!
Come watch the cast of Orlando’s most skilled improvisers join forces with Isaac Knox and Heir Jordan of Orlando’s premier freestyle hip hop group “FREE DAPS,” to blow your mind with a comedy hip hop mashup. Actors will draw inspiration from the freestyle to create improvised comedy on the spot. This is quickly becoming SAK’s newest hit show! Admission: Just $10 December 20th at 11:30pm. Find out more »
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Yoga at Lake Eola Park
Sundays @ 11am, Lake Eola Park (corner of E. Washington St. and N. Eola Dr., under the big oak tree). It’s free and for all levels. Check it. Yo, yogis! Namaste. It’s ‘Yoga in Lake Eola Park’ every Sunday @ 11am – corner of E. Washington St. and N. Eola Dr. (across from the playground and under the big oak tree). It’s free and for all-levels.Donation based, all levels yoga! Join us in learning how to channel your freedom of… Find out more »
The Nutcracker – Family Series
Perfect for young audiences, this is a one hour performance of this holiday classic! These one-hour productions are designed with young audiences in mind, and promise exquisite story telling through the perfect combination of world-class ballet, opulent sets, and costumes. Families can enjoy arts and crafts, face painting and other activities an hour before each performance. Performance times: December 20 – 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. December 21 – 11 a.m. Find out more »
Kids Yoga at the Orlando Farmers Market
Kids Yoga every Sunday at the Orlando farmers market. Find out more »
Music in the Library: Marie Loeffler Solo Handbell Artist
Enjoy the unique sound of handbells ringing out holiday favorites with solo handbell artist Marie M. Loeffler. The delightful stories behind the songs are combined with amusing bell facts and techniques in this engaging musical program. Find out more »
SFS for The Holidays w/ Thomas Wynn & Friends, Laney Jones and The Lively Spirits & Justin and The Out
12/21, It’s that time again, time to gather with friends and celebrate the holidays together to the SFS soundtrack of Thomas Wynn and Friends! This year they’ll be joined by Laney Jones and The Lively Spirits -back home from Boston- and a collaborative performance by David Whittaker, Justin Kangrga and the man on skins as Justin & The Out! Bring 3 or more non-perishable food items for Second Harvest Food Bank and receive a complimentary eggnog or PBR! $8 Cover… Find out more »