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Veterans Day Weekend in Orlando: Holiday Lights, Parades, and More Things to Do With Kids

Experience the wonder of the holidays right from your car at Christmas Nights in Lights, starting this weekend. Photo courtesy of event
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11/9/22 - By Charlotte B

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list. 

Weekend schedules could change based on Tropical Storm Nicole, so check event websites and social media for any updates. 

Honor veterans and military personnel this Veterans Day weekend at Celebration's Founders and Veterans Parade, City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade, and more dignified events. This Veterans Day weekend also marks the end of many fall festivals like those at Amber Brooke Farms and Southern Hill Farms.

Get into the seasonal spirit early with several holiday and Christmas events kicking off this weekend! The amazing Night of a Million Lights is back and at a new venue this year, as well as the Christmas Nights in Lights drive-through display. Enjoy Breakfast with Santa at the Orlando Museum of Art or visit the theme parks as holiday festivities return with Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom, SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration, and Holidays at Universal Orlando. Plus several more fun events to fill up your long weekend!

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Clermont - Last weekend! November 9-13, 2022
*Update 11/8: Southern Hill Farms will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 10th & 11th, due to Tropical Storm Nicole.  The annual Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms includes a five-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, sunflower field, petting zoo, kids zone, and much more. READ MORE

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Various locations - Friday, November 11, 2022
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Celebration Founders and Veterans Parade

Celebration - Friday, November 11, 2022
The City of Celebration is hosting a Founders and Veterans parade beginning at Lakeside Park, moving along Front Street to Market Street, then turning onto Celebration Avenue, and ending at Founders Park. READ MORE

Fall Festival at Amber Brooke Farms

Eustis - Last weekend! November 11- 13, 2022
Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Atwood Family Farms) is hosting its annual fall festival, complete with a corn maze, pumpkin patch, and lots of fun activities for the whole family. READ MORE

Maitland Rotary Art Festival

Maitland - November 11-13, 2022
Get the family outdoors to the annual Maitland Rotary Art Festival and visit a variety of  artists while enjoying live music and dance performances. Festival food vendors will also be onsite. READ MORE

Christmas Nights in Lights

Orlando - Nightly beginning November 11, 2022
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Night of a Million Lights

Kissimmee - Nightly beginning November 11, 2022
Night of a Million Lights returns at a new venue this year. Watch as Island H2O Water Park is transformed into a winter wonderland featuring millions of lights. New this year is a children's zone, live entertainment, and a dancing lights show atop a five-story waterslide. This event benefits Give Kids the World Village. READ MORE

SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration

Orlando - Daily beginning November 11, 2022
Enjoy more than 3 million lights on display, a Christmas parade, live shows, ice skating, and more at SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration. Families can also visit Santa at the waterfront. READ MORE

City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade

Orlando - Saturday, November 12, 2022
The annual City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade honors the men and women of the armed forces who have served our country and fought for our freedoms. There will be ROTC units, active duty military, marching bands, decorative floats and veteran groups representing all military branches. READ MORE

Great Day in the Country

Oviedo - Saturday, November 12, 2022
Great Day in the Country is Oviedo's annual arts and crafts festival, featuring more than 300 arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, special kids area, live entertainment, Student Art Fest, and more. READ MORE

Owl Be Home for Christmas at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey

Maitland - Saturday, November 12, 2022
Start your holiday season with Santa and the bird ambassadors at the Audubon Society. This event includes kids crafts, meet and greets, tasty treats, and Santa photos. Kids can also create a gift for a feathered friend. READ MORE

Story Stroll at Orlando Family Stage

Orlando - Saturday, November 12, 2022
Take your toddler (ages 2-3) on a 30-minute story stroll through Loch Haven Park, complete with creative play. There will also be free coffee and tea after class in the lobby. READ MORE

Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort

Orlando - Daily beginning November 12, 2022
During the holidays at Universal, families can enjoy the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular, Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's, and Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Mannheim Steamroller will also be performing select nights. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Festival of Trees

Orlando - November 12 & 19, 2022
Kids get one-on-one time with Santa during this event at Orlando Museum of Art's Festival of Trees. In addition to a hot breakfast, there will also be face painting, balloon art, crafts, games, and treats. READ MORE

Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire

Tavares - Last weekend! November 12-13, 2022
Step back in time to the 1600s at the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire. This two-weekend event features artisans showcasing their talents in swords, candle making, leather work, corsets, kilts, and more. There are also stage shows, combat shows, food vendors, and kids entertainment including storytelling, a fairy grotto, and unicorns. READ MORE

Free Family Funday at the Mennello Museum

Orlando - Sunday, November 13, 2022
On the second Sunday of every month, the Mennello Museum offers Family Funday, with free admission, docent-led tours, and a fine arts project. READ MORE

Sanford Food Truck Fiesta

Sanford - Sunday, November 13, 2022
Families can enjoy a variety of food from more than 20 food trucks, live music, and outdoor seating on the streets of downtown Sanford on the second Sunday of every month. READ MORE

Sensory Sunday at Crayola Experience Orlando

Orlando - Sunday, November 13, 2022
During Sensory Sundays, families can visit Crayola Experience with adaptations such as dimmed lighting, no music, and a quiet room option. There will also be a special character appearance at 10am. READ MORE

Thanksgiving Food Drive Car & Truck Show

Kissimmee - Sunday, November 13, 2022
Join the Promenade at Sunset Walk as it hosts its Second Sunday Car & Truck Show and Food Drive, benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Drivers, guests and spectators are encouraged to donate two non-perishable food items per person. READ MORE
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