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Looking for Christmas lights in Central Florida? Find a display near you

Christmas lights are going up around the Orlando area

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Twinkling lights will soon be aglow across Central Florida, and if you need some Christmas cheer, they’re the perfect pick-me-up.

Here’s a list of Christmas displays going up around Central Florida, now through the end of the year, and many of them are free. We’ll add more events as we learn about them.

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Brevard County

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Dec.17-31

  • Holiday décor, performers, holiday-themed education stations, more.
  • Included with admission to Kennedy Space Center.

Melbourne — Highland Avenue

Nov. 25 - Dec. 31

Melbourne Beach — Ryckman Park

Dec. 2

  • Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. — annual Christmas tree lighting.
  • 35-foot Christmas tree, music, artificial snow machines, entertainment, photos with Santa.

Palm Bay — City Hall

Dec. 2

Palm Bay — Fred Poppe Regional Park

Nov. 25 - Jan. 1, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

  • 1.3-mile drive-through light event, including 200-foot light tunnel.
  • Tickets are $5 to $50 depending on vehicle.
  • Special “Stroll Nights” are $5 per person.

Flagler County

Palm Coast — Central Park in Town Center

Nov. 27 - Dec. 30, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Lake County

Eustis — Ferran Park

Nov. 25 - Dec. 30

Mount Dora — Along Lake Dora

Nov. 26, 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Watch the Christmas lights on Lake Dora from Simpson Cove to Evans Park.
  • Visit with Santa Claus at Sunset Park.
  • One of many Christmas events happening all season long in Mount Dora.

Clermont — Citrus Tower

Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

  • Annual Christmas Light Show
  • Tower lights up every night and Christmas music plays

Marion County

Ocala — Downtown Square

Nov. 19 through Christmas season

  • Season kicks off with Light Up Ocala.
  • Nov. 19, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Christmas tree lighting, live entertainment, vendors.
  • Lights stay up through the holidays.

Ocala — Florida Horse Park, Ocala

Nov. 25 - Dec. 30

  • Drive-through light show.
  • Other activities may include ice skating, slides, visits with Santa, live music, other activities.
  • Admission starts at $20 per car.

Ocala — World Equestrian Center

Nov. 25 - Dec. 24 on the weekends

  • 1 million lights throughout the venue, Christmas tree maze, other events.
  • $30 parking fee per vehicle.

Orange County

Orlando — Dezerland Action Park

Nov. 11 - Jan. 1, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Orlando — Lake Eola Park

Dec. 2 through Christmas season

  • Nov. 25 at 5 p.m.: Tree Lighting Celebration.
  • Tree will stay lit through holiday season, with a dancing lights display set to music.
  • Free admission.

Orlando — Lake Nona Town Center

Dec. 7 - Dec. 24

Orlando — Leu Gardens

Nov. 25 - Jan. 1

  • Includes: a million lights, 70′ candy cane vortex tunnel, 40′ snow dome with snow, laser light show, inflatable play area.
  • Admission: $25 for adults, $22 for children.

Winter Garden — Downtown area

Dec. 2 - Jan. 8

  • Events kick off with Light Up Winter Garden, Dec. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m.
  • Weekends: Very Merry Winter Garden Light Show at City Hall.
  • Magic Spirit in the Air: Daily decorations, music, photo stations, performers.
  • Free admission.

Osceola County

Celebration — Town Center

Nov. 26 - Dec. 31

  • Ice rinks, nightly snowfall, decorations, train rides, carolers, more.
  • Event kicks off with tree lighting ceremony Nov. 26 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Celebration — Jeater Bend

Nov. 24 - Dec. 31

Kissimmee — Island H2O Water Park

Nov. 11 - Jan. 1

  • New venue for the event
  • Lights and nightly entertainment
  • $30-$40 for adults, $15-$20 for kids depending on the day
  • Proceeds benefit Give Kids the World

Seminole County

Altamonte Springs — Cranes Roost Park

Nov. 25 - Jan. 2

  • More than 100 holiday displays featuring 200,000 lights, including a 60-foot Christmas tree.
  • The plaza fountain features dancing water and lights choreographed to Christmas music.
  • Free admission.

Lake Mary — Central Park

Dec. 2 through Christmas season

Volusia County

Daytona Beach — Daytona International Speedway

Nov. 18 - Jan. 1

  • Large drive-through lights experience.
  • Admission: $20 per carload.

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