What's Open on Christmas Day in Orlando: A List of Awesome Things To Do
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Think beyond movie theaters—here's what to do on Christmas Day!
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Think beyond movie theaters—here's what to do on Christmas Day!
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Winter Lantern Festival Atlanta is the perfect way to spend a holiday night! Wander through Gwinnett County Fairgrounds and witness a world of illuminated beauty and magic as the grounds light up with the gorgeous colors and creative designs of more than 1,000 Chinese lanterns. I visited the Winter Lantern Festival Atlanta with my family and had such a fun time walking through each dazzling section, laughing and just plain gawking at these cool creations — take a look at this Atlanta holiday event.
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For many Orlando families, local Christmas light shows are a treasured holiday tradition. They're a great way to get into the Christmas spirit, and Orlando has no shortage of options. From dazzling light displays at the theme parks to lighted boat parades, we’ve rounded up some of the best places to see Christmas lights here in Central Florida.
Get an exclusive look at the magic of the holidays at Give Kids the World Village via a Holiday VIP Tour; enjoy one of the many lighted parades, by land and by sea, throughout Central Florida; and awe at the Christmas lights from the comfort of your own car during Magic of Lights. Read on for the very best holiday light displays around Orlando and Central Florida. For more dazzling light shows in local neighborhoods, check out our awesome list of Christmas Light Displays in Orlando Neighborhoods.
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Christmas light shows add another layer of beauty during the holiday season, and we've got our favorite dazzling holiday lights drive-thru events and Christmas light shows in Atlanta. These twinkling displays really encompass the wonder of the season, and kids and adults of all ages will get swept away in the magic of it all. Whether you chooose to walk or drive through these fabulous holiday and Christmas lights, make sure you open your eyes and hearts to the awe of this special time of year!
We have even more amazing holiday content in the Atlanta Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide, including information about Christmas Tree Farms Near Atlanta, Nutcracker Ballet and Holiday Show Performances, and more.
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Come face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs in a totally immersive, one-of-a-kind experience at Jurassic World: The Exhibition.
The movie-inspired attraction just extended its stay in Atlanta until January 3rd, giving families one last chance to stand under a towering Brachiosaurs, outrun a Tyrannosaurus Rex, and take part in other thrilling and memorable experiences for dino-lovers young and old.
With the clock ticking, I finally whisked my 9-year-old daughter over to Atlanta’s Pullman Yards to get the inside scoop. Read on for everything you’ll want to know and what to expect from Jurassic World: The Exhibition.
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Visiting Christmas tree farms near Orlando is the perfect way to bring in the holidays! Most people may not think of Florida when talking about fresh Christmas trees, but there actually are great Christmas tree farms in Central Florida and Orlando to cut down your own tree and bring it home.
Besides selling lush firs, spruces, and other Christmas tree varietals, many of these Orlando Christmas tree farms offer additional fun including hot chocolate, wagon rides, petting zoos, and more. And beyond trees, visitors can sometimes buy wreaths, ornaments, and other Christmas goodies to decorate their home. Take a look at some of our fave Christmas tree spots now!
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Atlanta knows Christmas lights and how to show up, and show off, for the holidays! Neighborhood Christmas lights in Atlanta mean an all-out explosion of intricate designs, clever themes, and surging electricity bills. Some of these dizzying, dazzling homes can even be seen from overhead flights!
Residential holiday lights include houses that feature a walking tour through their front yards; other houses welcome families to drive by and tune specific radio frequencies to their synchronized Christmas lights; and some houses are a part of an entire neighborhood that creates a collective attraction! In fact, enjoy Christmas lights AND do charitable work —some of the homes mentioned below are part of Cobb EMC's Christmas lights map, where you can visit each home, vote for your favorite, and then the utility company awards the top three winners $500 each as donations to the charities of the winners' choosing.
We’ve assembled the brightest, most elaborate holiday and Christmas lights in Atlanta to knock your seasonal socks off!
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The Nutcracker ballet is the quintessential holiday event for families, and luckily Orlando has several productions to choose from. Families may prefer to attend the classic version of The Nutcracker, performed by professionally trained dancers from Orlando Ballet or Orlando Metropolitan Ballet, or something a bit more modern, like this pyrotechnic version or the Nutty Nutcracker.
Besides The Nutcracker, there are many holiday shows for every age group and interest. As theaters and venues open doors for holiday shows and events, lucky Orlando residents and tourists have their pick in choosing some of the best holiday shows around!