December 5 - 21, 2025
Holiday magic awaits the whole family at Central Florida’s favorite holiday event
Oh, What Fun!® Holiday Festival
at Lake Nona Town Center each December.
Watch as Lake Nona Town Center transforms into a winter wonderland with a calendar full of celebrations and events for our 9th annual Oh, What Fun! Holiday Festival.
Enjoy different entertainment the whole family will love, each day of Oh, What Fun!
Fridays
“Spirit Of The Holidays” Live Acrobatics Show
Be transported to the North Pole during a live, 20-minute experience with modern circus performers including aerialists, gymnasts, dancers, balancing acts and more.
Saturdays
“A Very Peppermint Live Christmas Show”
Join us in “Lake Snow-na” as Town Center transforms into a winter wonderland. Enjoy snow-themed entertainment and live performances including aerialists, gymnasts, dancers, balancing acts and more.
Sundays
Family Fun Days
On December 7 and 14, create cherished memories with the entire family at Oh, What Fun! Select Sundays will feature family-friendly activities and entertainment. Close the evening by enjoying performances from our talented local performance groups.
Storytime with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus for story time and a sing-along experience, then meet and greet St. Nick and his sweetheart and take the perfect holiday photo with them.
Oh, What Fun! Run 5K
Get ready to dash through the sunshine for the Oh, What Fun! Run 5k at Lake Nona Town Center on December 6 at 7:30 AM! Lace up your running shoes, dress in your best holiday and celebrate the season with a fun-filled run.
Whether you're sprinting, jogging, or walking with friends and family, it's a merry way to stay active and spread holiday cheer.
With snowfalls, live entertainment, photo ops and memorable encounters that will amaze and enchant, Oh, What Fun! makes the holidays magical for everyone.
Santa’s Cottage
Visit the Clauses for story time and a sing-along experience, then meet and greet St. Nick and his sweetheart and take the perfect holiday photo. Friday - Sunday from December 5-21. Advanced reservations required. Click here to reserve.
Holiday Market
Stroll through the holiday market with rotating vendors selling giftable crafts and bespoke items perfect for anyone on your list.
Holiday Weekends at Boxi Park
Experience the magic of the holidays at Boxi Park, featuring live music, themed menus and a festive atmosphere perfect for the entire family. Kids can join the fun with their very own Kids Zone filled with crafts, games and seasonal activities.
Christmas Parade
The most festive parade of the year is rolling through Lake Nona Town Center! Experience a magical evening on December 13, filled with twinkling floats, holiday music and joyful surprises. Want to be part of the magic?
Click here to sign up to participate.
Photo-Ops
Snap memories in front of the picture-perfect photo walls, our 24-foot centerpiece Christmas tree, oversized ornaments, and more!
Evergreen Tree Trail
Visit the tree trail winding from Town Center to the Lake Nona Wave Hotel. Lake Nona partners compete to decorate a tree for guests to enjoy during Oh, What Fun!
Snowfall
Enjoy “Lake Snow-na” snowfall for a Florida Christmas like no other!
Fa La La La Bar at Lake Nona Wave Hotel
Adults can sneak away to the sculpture garden for a crafted seasonal cocktail or a spiked hot chocolate with all the sweet garnishes.
Celebrate Hanukkah
Kick off the festivities on December 21 at 5:00 PM as we celebrate Hanukkah and bless the menorah during a special ceremony to mark the Festival of Lights. Additional entertainment includes a live DJ, stilt walker, face painters and more. Enjoy traditional foods while the kids make dreidels and learn the story of the holiday.
Visit Oh, What Fun!
Lake Nona Town Center & Boxi Park
6955 Lake Nona Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32827
Parking is available in the Town Center garages. Laureate Park residents can also hop on the Bird bikes or scooters from the Village Center.
With nightly snowfalls, live entertainment, photo ops and memorable encounters that will amaze and enchant, Oh, What Fun! makes the holidays magical for everyone.
Enjoy all your favorite chilly-weather foods as sweet-treats stations and pop-up stands offer specialty snacks and beverages made especially for the season. Enjoy classic Christmas tales with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Santa’s Cottage. Stroll through Lake Nona’s very own Holiday Market for some Christmas shopping or explore the Evergreen Christmas Tree Trail. Snap memories in front of the picture-perfect photo walls and Peppermint Square’s 24-foot Christmas tree centerpiece with family and friends. Join us on the first night of Hanukkah to kickoff the festival of lights with a menorah blessing and lighting, music, and fun for all.
Dazzling performances, festive decor, snowfall and more are all on the calendar during Oh, What Fun! Enjoy live shows throughout the festival including showcases from local schools, a modern cirque performance, professional singers and dancers and the return of Peppermint Square’s cutest character, Peppermint the Penguin. Bring the whole family out for our fun-filled Snow Days or the all new Christmas Carnival. The seasonal magic continues throughout Town Center extending to the Lake Nona Wave Hotel where guests can enjoy seasonal beverages at the Fa La La La Bar, accompanied by holiday décor throughout the grounds. Lastly, enjoy “Lake Snow-na” nightly snowfall for a Florida Christmas like no other!
Join us in Lake Nona as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!