We scoured the internet and polled our audience and these are the BEST holiday lights in Central Florida! In no particular order, here are some amazing holiday lights you can plan to see this year!
Holiday Lights in Central Florida
Christmas At Gaylord Palms by Marriott
Enjoy festive holiday events like ICE! and our Christmas light show, and join in classic Christmas activities like snow tubing and photos with Santa at Gaylord Palms Resort near Orlando, Florida. Discover our 2025 season lineup now!
Light up the Holidays at Cranes Roost Park
The City of Altamonte Springs and Duke Energy celebrate the tradition of lighting up Cranes Roost Park with live music, entertainment, fireworks, train rides, along with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Watch as the park comes alive with spectacular holiday displays featuring 200,000 lights and a 60-foot tree decorated with thousands of ornaments and garland.
Special Features:
- Park holiday displays and lighting
- Choreographed fireworks display
- Live music & dance performances
- Promotional booths
- Kids’ activities
2025 Event Information
- Date: December 6
- Time: 5 – 9 p.m.
- Cost: Admission is free. Food and beverages available for purchase.
- Rules: Coolers and glass are not permitted.
Holiday Activities
The month of December features lots of holiday fun.
- Holiday Light Displays
- Holiday Concerts featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus
- Holiday Movie Nights
Dazzling Nights presented by Advent Health – November 28 – January 4
November 28 – January 4, 2026
Join your community for the official launch of the holiday season at the 37th Annual Light Up Winter Garden on Friday, December 5.
The time-honored tradition starts at 6:00 pm; and at 6:15 pm, join us at City Hall for the momentous flipping of the switch to turn on the holiday lights and watch downtown glow. Holiday activities and entertainment for all to enjoy will continue through 9:00 pm.
Hosted by the City of Winter Garden, Light Up Winter Garden is a free community event.
Home for the Holidays
December 12 from 6-9PM
Lake Concord Park- 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry
Casselberry invites you to a special night of holiday cheer, family fun, and exciting activities at Lake Concord Park. The park will be lit with over 150,000 lights for guests to enjoy during this festive event.
Sanford Annual Parade of Lights
Join us on Saturday, December 13th at 6 PM for the spectacular “Holiday Parade of Lights” in Downtown Sanford! Witness illuminated floats, dazzling vehicles, vibrant dance groups, and marching bands by local schools, businesses and community organizations showcasing their holiday spirit along the one-mile route. Don’t miss out on this captivating celebration!
Private Homes Holiday Lights Tour
Private Homes Holiday Lights Tour
We’ve picked our favorite private homes and neighborhoods to visit, so please be respectful of these homeowners and also other visitors, whether on foot or in cars. **2025 information yet to come**
The Fye’s Crazy Christmas House
Private residence, 407 Eagle Circle, Casselberry, Florida 32707
Opening planned for first weekend of December
The Fye’s Crazy Christmas House has about 60,000+ lights, a music light show, live size nativity, North Pole Village and a sleigh to sit and take pictures in!
4241 N Econlockhatchee Trail
Cross Christmas has over 125,000 lights. Their display features a large oak tree wrapped in 80,000 white lights & lights synchronized to music! We have snow flurries every half hour between 6:30-10pm.
The lights on Royal Oaks Cir., Longwood, Florida 32779
Private residences, Home of Gidget and RC Reynolds
- Lights are on from dusk till dawn.
- Several homes are lit up, with a neighborhood “Christmas tree” lit up that is stunning to see.
While you’re driving, why not sprinkle in some fun Holiday Dad-jokes?
Here are 5 of our favorites:
- What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Snowflakes.
- What did Adam say on the day before Christmas? It’s Christmas, Eve!
- What is Santa’s favorite kind of candy? Jolly ranchers.
- What type of Christmas dessert shouldn’t you trust? Mince spies.
- What kind of fish do they have at the North Pole? Jollyfish.
