Your weekend is here, Central Florida! Here’s a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.
After a chilly start this morning, temperatures rebound nicely this afternoon. A cold front has slipped south of the area, briefly knocking temperatures down. With plenty of sunshine, highs climb back into the 70s across Central Florida. Skies stay mostly clear and rain-free, making for favorable conditions for local travel.Â
Overnight, skies remain mostly clear. Temperatures cool back down into the 40s across the far northern counties and 50s to low 60s for the rest of the area.Â
High pressure over the southeast keeps the weather pattern mild and dry as we start off winter. Sunday, mostly clear skies will continue with slightly warmer temperatures. Highs will return into the upper 70s for Orlando.
Stay up to date on the forecast by downloading the Spectrum News app.Â
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For ongoing holiday events throughout Central Florida, visit our Holiday Events Guide!
ORANGE
Broadway in Orlando: The Outsiders
All Weekend | Various Times |Â Winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this classic coming-of-age story takes you to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1967, where the Greaser “outsiders” dream about who they want to become in a world that will never accept them.
2025 PNC Championship
All Weekend | Nothing like the other PGA TOUR events on the schedule, the PNC Championship provides the chance to see 20 Major Champions team up with a member of their family and play the game they truly love — together.
Lake Conway Boat Parade
Saturday | 7:30 p.m. |Â Lake Conway Middle Lake at 6634 The Landings Dr. Belle Isle. Parade starts at the Sand Bar (SE Corner of Middle Lake) and will run clockwise around the center lake.
Bebeshito at the Kia Center
Saturday | 8 p.m. |Â Bebeshito is a rising artist in the Latin urban music scene, known for his unique blend of reggaeton, trap, and perreo.
6 String Christmas
Sunday | 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. | Chase Padgett brings his prodigious talents as a singer, guitarist, comedian and storyteller to this six-stringed evening of Christmas spirit. Stuffed like a stocking with timeless Christmas music, this one-man show will strum up jolly cheer with jokes and tales about how Christmas changed Chase’s life forever.
5th Annual A Solaria Solstice
Sunday | 7 p.m. |Â Orlando’s finest vocalists in an intimate and acoustically excellent venue. Hear moving poetry and music from Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, as well as compelling contemporary choral works that reflect on this time of darkness, renewal, and the light to come.
BREVARD
Run Run Santa 1 Mile
Saturday | 7:30 a.m. |Â Get ready for a sea of red and white! Run Run Santa 1 Mile returns to Viera for its 10th anniversary celebration on Saturday, December 20, bringing holiday cheer and festive fun to Brevard County.
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-sized illuminated paintings, glow-in-the-dark murals, interactive virtual reality, lighting effects and more.
Kennedy Under the Stars: Holiday Edition
Saturday | 6 p.m. | A festive, after-hours experience at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Enjoy live entertainment, a holiday dance party, festive décor, and a brand-new holiday drone show that lights up the night sky.
FLAGLER
Breakfast with Santa at Serendipity Marketplace
Saturday | 8 to 10 a.m. |Â Enjoy a cozy little breakfast, festive fun, and a special visit with Santa himself! Bring the family to snap your own photos with Santa, share your wishlist, grab those last minute items, & soak up the holiday cheer as our makers bring the spirit of Christmas to life.
Flagler Beach Golf Cart Parade
Saturday | 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. |Â Get ready to sleigh this holiday season! The 2025 Flagler Strong Christmas Golf Cart Parade is rolling into town.
OSCEOLA
Holiday Nights at Give Kids The World
Saturday | 6 to 8 p.m. | Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season – all while giving back! Give Kids The World Village is pleased to partner with CFCArts this holiday season for a magical evening of festive family fun.
Christmas at Gaylord Palms
Ongoing until Jan. 7 | 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.
Holinights Celebration
Through Dec. 25 | 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. |Â Join the Promenade at Sunset Walk for its annual Holinights Celebration, featuring Santa Claus and his Mischievous Elves, towering toy soldiers and the nightly lighting of its 40-foot animated Holinights Christmas tree.
LAKE AND SUMTER
A Wondrous Revelation Lake Community Choir
Saturday | 6 p.m. |Â Featuring the 100+ voices of the Lake Community Choir and special guests, this concert weaves together timeless carols, moving choral works, and festive favorites that celebrate the spirit of the season.
MARION
Winter Wonderland at the World Equestrian Center
Through Dec. 23 | 5 to 9 p.m. |Â Guests can enjoy meet-and-greets with Santa and the Grinch in the indoor arenas, weekend entertainment featuring live holiday performances, face painters, balloon artists, and seasonal food favorites on the plaza such as Wondrous Hot Cocoa and festive treats.
Winter Wonderland Holiday Market
Saturday | Noon to 4 p.m. | A magical holiday market full of festive cheer, delicious food, and family fun at the Ocala Downtown Market.
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. Wander the .75-mile pathway filled with all-new, handcrafted lantern scenes, each glowing with thousands of LED lights.
Great American Big Band Christmas Concert
Sunday | 7:30 p.m. | Food, fun, music and a good time for the entire family! Free and open to the public at the Museum of Seminole County History, 300 Eslinger Way in Sanford.
VOLUSIA
Taste of West Volusia at Mill Lake Park
Saturday | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |Â Food Tastings, Free Kids Crafting Table, Family Fun Activities, Free Photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and Giveaways. Free to the Public!
Daytona Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Saturday | Sunset | Boats will light up the Halifax River with dazzling decorations and holiday cheer as they make their way from Ormond Beach to Daytona Beach.
Wonderland at ONE DAYTONA
All Weekend | 3 to 6 p.m. |Â Enjoy snow slides, festive holiday characters, and live music that will fill Victory Circle with cheer. This free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays and make unforgettable memories with loved ones!
For more events going on in your area, check out our Community Calendar
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