Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend, including streaming events that you can take advantage of in the safety of your home. Remember, you can always visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “EVENTS” on our main menu.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10
Holiday Movie at Lake Eola Park – The Polar Express
December 10 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Lake Eola Park, 512 E Washington St
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
FREE
Join the Downtown Development Board as they present The Polar Express at Lake Eola Park. Don’t forget your blankets, chairs, and snacks for the whole family to enjoy. This free, family-friendly event is a fun way to enjoy the holidays.
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Unusual and Underutilized Trees for Central Florida
December 10 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
ONLINE
Learn which trees can ‘spruce’ up your landscape in this virtual presentation using Zoom. The closer to the equator, the more options for trees. Learn about maximizing your subtropical potential. We will cover the importance of canopy diversity and then proceed to discuss the best hidden arboricultural gems for “sprucing” up your Central Florida Landscape. Presented by John Roberts, Orange County Extension Agent.
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2021 Sick ’n’ Wrong Film Festival!
December 10 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
AMC Cinemas at Citywalk Universal Studios, 6000 Universal Blvd., #740
Orlando, FL 32819 United States + Google Map
IT’S ALIVE! Sick ’n’ Wrong returns to meatspace for its sixth year, featuring 13 screening programs of the most aggressively bizarre independent films you’ve never seen!
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Light Up Hannibal Square
December 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hannibal Square Heritage Center, 642 W. New England Ave
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States + Google Map
FREE
Save the date!! Ring in the holiday season with free cocoa and live music while you watch Hannibal Square Heritage Center light up at 6:30 pm. Bring your own outdoor seating, or enjoy from the comfort of your car in the parking lot. This will be a free, family-friendly event. Covid protocols encouraged.
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Opera Orlando presents Selections From The Secret River – FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT
December 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Nook on Robinson, 2432 East Robinson Street
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
By donation
Join us as we enjoy selections from Opera Orlando’s production of “The Secret River” in an outdoor free concert. Donations to Levitt Pavilion Orlando are welcome. We will be raffling off a “Build Your Own Guitar” class by El Camino Music School, so come early and bring a chair if you like.
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TATIANNA from RPDR Season 2 & All Stars 2
December 10 @ 9:00 pm – December 11 @ 2:30 am
Southern Nights Orlando, 375 S Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
Various prices
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11
Orlando Pottery Festival & Holiday Arts Market
December 11 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Fraternal Order of Police Orlando Lodge #25, 5505 Hansel Avenue
Orlando, FL 32809 United States + Google Map
Various prices
SAVE THE DATE! Orlando Pottery Festival & Holiday Arts Market—Central Florida’s largest winter celebration and market of ceramic art—featuring unique handmade items perfect for the home, garden, and gift-giving.
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Pop-up Market Shopping at the Shack
December 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Nora’s Sugar Shack, 636 Virginia Dr
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
Various prices
come get all your holidays gifts in one day at the coolest pop-up market. Rare finds new and old finds vintage finds fun finds food finds and more..glassware pottery candles socks jewelry plants and so much more!!! 5$ Sangria bloody marys and mimosas and 3$ beers. show the love shop local! Percentage of proceeds go to local animal rescues and shelters, veterans, and food banks.
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Santacon 2021!
December 11 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thornton Park District
Various prices
TPD Santacon is back and going to make up for 2020!!!
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Holiday on the Drive 2021
December 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
College Park Main Street, Edgewater Drive, between Smith St. and Clayton St.
Orlando, FL 32804 United States + Google Map
FREE
Holiday on the Drive is a free community event celebrating the holiday season and is College Park Main Street’s gift to the community. Complimentary activities include Holiday fun for the whole family Santa’s Village with Santa Claus in the Albert Park Gazebo Arts & Crafts Bubble Snow Bounce Houses And new this year … Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest!
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Florida Highwaymen Meet & Greet
December 11 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E Central Blvd
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
A group of 26 African Americans found success as artists in the segregated South of the 1950s. Meet some of these remarkable artists and hear their stories. You’ll have an opportunity to purchase their uniquely Florida artwork. Free admission.
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Holiday on the Drive 2021
December 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
College Park Main Street, Edgewater Drive, between Smith St. and Clayton St.
Orlando, FL 32804 United States + Google Map
FREE
Holiday on the Drive is a free community event celebrating the holiday season and is College Park Main Street’s gift to the community. Complimentary activities include Holiday fun for the whole family Santa’s Village with Santa Claus in the Albert Park Gazebo Arts & Crafts Bubble Snow Bounce Houses And new this year … Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest!
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The 4th Annual Christmas Bar Crawl – Orlando
December 11 @ 4:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Downtown Orlando Bars, Wall Street Plaza, Check-in from 4-6pm
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Buy Your Ticket, Get Your Toy Donation, Grab Your Santa, Elf, Reindeer, & Crazy Holiday Costumes And Get Ready To Party! TOY DONATION REQUIRED AT CHECK-IN WITH TICKET! We Are Keeping Ticket Prices Lower For This Event!
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Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl – Orlando
December 11 @ 4:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Swiggs, 50 East Central Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32801 United States
It’s the holiday season and that means one thing…..Time to get your Best Ugly Sweater out and come crawl around town with us. It’s the holiday season and that means one thing…..Time to get your Best Ugly Sweater out and come crawl around town with us. We will have 5+ amazing bars in Downtown Orlando for you to crawl to.
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Orlando House Party presents: BOOMBASTIK! A Tropic
December 11 @ 6:00 pm – December 12 @ 2:00 am
Grape and the Grain Wine Bar, 1110 Virginia Drive
Orlando, FL 32803 United States
Orlando House Party presents: BOOMBASTIK! A Tropical Dance PartyOrlando House Party invites you to celebrate the holiday season with no other than with “BOOMBASTIK!” A Tropical Dance Party in the beautiful outdoor covered patio of Grape & The Grain.
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14th Annual Holiday Lights Ride
December 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux Cafe, 3022 Corrine Dr
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
FREE
We’re BACK, mark your calendar! Our 14th Annual Holiday Lights ride is coming up! Want to put a new “spin” on taking in the festive holiday lights displays? Let’s do it by bicycle (decorations are encouraged)! Meet at B3 at 6:00 PM for a fun holiday lights tour (we depart at 7:15). We’ll ohh and ahh our way around town on a kid-friendly ride and then return to B3 for live music, hot drinks, warm conversation.
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The Pauses ‘A Cautionary Tale’ 10th Anniversary Show w/ Pohgoh & Virginity
December 11 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Will’s Pub, 1042 N Mills Ave
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
$10
Bring your treasure maps and fire-roasting marshmallows to Will’s Pub on Saturday, December 11th, because The Pauses’ A Cautionary Tale has turned 10 years old this year! Join them and special guests Pohgoh and Virginity, as they celebrate its decade-long existence. For the first time ever, the J. Robbins-produced album will be played in full sequence order, accompanied by elaborate visual surprises, secret guest appearances, and exclusive merch.
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Jimmy Buffett
December 11 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Amway Center, 400 W Church St
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
$33 – $143
The Jimmy Buffett concert, originally scheduled for December 5, 2020, at Amway Center, is rescheduled to December 11, 2021. “As always, we appreciate your understanding. Fans with tickets to the rescheduled date are encouraged to hold on to their tickets, as they will be honored at the rescheduled date in 2021.”
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12
Grandma Party 2021
December 12 @ 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
Stardust Video & Coffee, 1842 E Winter Park Rd
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Grandma Party is back, baby, and you’re invited! Bring your friends on December 12th to Stardust Video & Coffee for the best Sunday of the year. Grandma Party is you and me and all of us making it happen, so you’d better be there because it just won’t be the same without you. As always, the party will be held in the parking lot of Stardust starting at 10 a.m. and closing at Sundown.
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Mythical Mornings: Dragons and Drafts
December 12 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E Central Blvd
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
$30
Do you know which dragons come from which cultures? Can you tell the difference between the names of dragons and prescription drugs? Put your knowledge to the test and learn more about these mythical creatures and why they’ve fascinated the world for centuries! Program admission includes a presentation and an exclusive exhibition tour, light brunch refreshments, and beverages, and featured drinks from Carib Brewery USA.
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Pop Swap Holiday Market 2021
December 12 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Audubon Park Garden District Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Join us for the annual Pop Swap Holiday Market in Audubon Park from 12-6pm on Sunday, December 12th! Shop over 30 local artisans and vintage dealers where you’ll find plenty of unique gifts for this holiday season! This outside market will also have food trucks, coffee stands, and even some craft beer from our friends at Redlight Redlight. Located in the West Plaza & brought to you by Park Ave CDs, Dear Prudence & The Lovely Boutique Market!
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Mayhem on Mills Presents: Into the Groove
December 12 @ 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Ten 10 Brewing Company, 1010 Virginia Dr
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
$20
In the parking lot behind Ten-10 brewing, we’re getting INTO THE GROOVE with the most bodacious party since David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach tied the knot! Pull your ponytail to the side and get those leg warmers warmed up for an exciting afternoon of radical thrills and totally awesome action!
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