Your weekend is here, Central Florida! Here’s a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.
Central Floridians will wake up with another round of fog Saturday morning, then break into a sun-filled sky and heat into the lower 80s. It might feel a touch more humid, too.
A weak cold front fizzles out before reaching Central Florida on Sunday. We are still expecting plenty of sunshine but may throw in an isolated sprinkle late in the day as the front approaches. Warm and humid conditions are in the forecast, with highs back into the lower 80s.
Stay up to date on the forecast by downloading the Spectrum News app. You can use Klystron 13 to track the showers and get live weather alerts for your exact location. It’s free to download in your app store.
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ORANGE
Ivanhoe Village Jingle Eve
Saturday | 4:30 to 9 p.m. |Â Spanning stretches of Orange Avenue and Virginia Drive, as well as Gaston Edwards Park, families and adults alike find no shortage of yuletide festivities.
Orlando Pottery Festival Holiday Market
All Weekend |Â This family-friendly, indoor festival includes professional potters, hobbyists, and students, offering their work at varying price points. Complemented by concessions, free admission and free parking, the event is a great way to get out and meet your local artists.
BREVARD
Lights On at Brevard Zoo
All Weekend | 6 to 9 p.m. | Step into the first-of-its-kind nighttime art experience where endangered wildlife takes center stage. Lights On will transform Brevard Zoo after dark with over 30 captivating artworks — featuring near life-size illuminated paintings, glow-in-the-dark murals, interactive virtual reality, lighting effects and more.
41st Annual Festival of Trees
Saturday | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland filled with dazzling trees, wreaths, and festive decor at Wickham Park Community Center. Enjoy shopping, delicious treats, and family-friendly activities. All proceeds benefit the Junior League of the Space Coast’s mission to improve our community.
Sand Point Winter Festival of Crafts
Saturday | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | The Winter Festival of Crafts at Sand Point Park presented handcrafted artwork from over 200 local artisans in its inaugural year, and keeps growing. This popular event draws in local citizens and visitors who enjoy the one-day festival. It’s a wonderful family activity in a beautiful location, with food trucks and seasonal shopping!
FLAGLER
Kix Country Fest
Saturday | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Head to the Flagler County Fairgrounds for a full day of live country music on the stage and plenty of family fun.
OSCEOLA
Christmas at Gaylord Palms
Ongoing until Jan. 7 | Experience So Much Christmas with dazzling displays, tempting treats, holiday shows, and festive activities. ICE! features beloved scenes from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ brought to life through colorful, colossal ice sculptures.
Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence
Saturday | 5 p.m. |Â Back by popular demand after a sold-out show at Osceola Heritage Park in January 2023, comedy superstar and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham returns with his all-new Artificial Intelligence tour.
LAKE AND SUMTER
Kids’ Night Out in Wildwood
Saturday | 6 to 10 p.m. |Â Leave the kids (ages 5-12) at Warfield Auditorium for a fun-filled evening while you enjoy a well-deserved break. Children can enjoy crafts, glow-in-the-dark games, and more. Dinner will be provided. Register by calling 352-461-0134.
MARION
Light Up Ocala
Saturday | 3 to 8 p.m. |Â Light Up Ocala is a longstanding community tradition to kick off the holidays that attracts thousands to downtown Ocala. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the holiday merrymaking event.
SEMINOLE
Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild
All Weekend | 6 to 10 p.m. | This holiday season, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will glow once again. Step into a world of light and color like you’ve never seen before. Wander the three-quarter-mile pathway filled with all-new, handcrafted lantern scenes, each glowing with thousands of LED lights.
13th Annual Sofas ‘N Suds Couch Racing
Sunday | 2 p.m. |Â It will be local businesses pitting their race-outfitted sofas against one another to determine who is really the best at pushing a sofa up and down the street . . . or who is the worst but yet the crowd favorite.
VOLUSIA
2025 Fall Festival of the Arts in DeLand
All Weekend | 12 to 5 p.m. |Â DeLand’s Woodland Boulevard turns into an artist’s haven. Over 150 national artists will showcase and sell their masterpieces, just in time for the holidays.
7th Annual Central Florida Legends Marathon
Sunday | 7 a.m. | Race along the scenic Spring-to-Spring and East Central Regional paved trails of West Volusia County. Races will begin and end at Gemini Springs Park in DeBary.
For more events going on in your area, check out our Community Calendar
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