The holiday season is definitely in the air.
Hi, friends! It’s Brenda, back in your inbox for all the Central Florida Happenings.
This past week, I got to explore Los Angeles with some friends, and one of the items on the list was to check out DISNEYLAND! It was fantastic, amazing, incredible. We had so much fun and got to do so much at both parks!
At the top of this newsletter is a photo of the outside of their Haunted Mansion attraction, which is transformed into “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Um, how awesome is that??? It was so fun to experience.
As we enter the second half of November and go into December, the holiday season is ramping up and so are the events to celebrate!
Here’s what’s happening ⤵️
It’s that time of year again 🏮.
The Asian Lantern Festival at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is back this weekend and this year, dozens of all-new, hand-constructed lanterns will be illuminated by more than 10,000 LED lights around the zoo.
This event features more than 50 “larger-than-life displays of illuminated sculptures” of animals, plants and other traditional Chinese items.
There will also be a new holiday section that visitors can check out during the event.
To purchase tickets and check out more about what the event offers, click here.
“Bye Buddy, hope you find your dad.”
ICE! at Gaylord Palms Resort is quickly coming to life for the season and this year, “Elf” will be featured for the first time in ice form.
Throughout the attraction, you’ll come face to face with recognizable characters like Mr. Narwhal, Jovie and Santa as they work together to spread Christmas cheer.
Click here for the exclusive sneak peek.
It really is almost the holiday season, huh?
The Orlando Art Museum will transform with holiday cheer starting this weekend, featuring over 50 decorated trees and wreaths 🎄.
And the Festival of Trees event also helps raise money for the museum and other educational programs.
Click here to check it out.
Other happenings:
🎸Over 120 acts on 18 stages in DeLand: The DeLand Original Music Festival is taking over the downtown area on Saturday. For 12 hours, you can listen to a variety of genres as well as check out art displays, beer gardens and more. Rain or shine, the show goes on. Click here to check out the full schedule.
- And if you love live music, don’t miss out on entering to win tickets to see the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Orlando next month. I saw them in 2011 as a birthday gift and it was a great show. Click here to enter!
🍺 A hoppin’ good time at Rocky Water Brew Fest: Dozens of Central Florida breweries will be at Eau Gallie Square on Saturday for beer lovers who want to check out what the local brewers have to offer. As of this writing, tickets are still available for purchase. Click here to learn more and snag yours.
☕ Coffee enthusiasts, perk up: Coffee companies across the U.S. will set up at Orlando’s Festival Park to offer tasty samples during a festival this Saturday. Here’s what to expect.
🎁 Ho-ho-holiday market: Over 250 vendors will set up for the 10th annual Winter Haven Holiday Market this weekend in Central Park. This is perfect if you want to get started on your holiday gift shopping or get a few ideas of what to get for your friends or family. Click here for more.
🎡 Final weekend: The Space Coast State Fair is in its last few days in Brevard County. This year’s fair featured a record 30-35 attractions. Click here to get your tickets and see what attractions are offered.
That’s all from me!
I hope everyone has a great weekend, and I’ll catch you all soon.
- Brenda
