Celebrate Hanukkah
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a special menorah blessing and lighting ceremony. Guests can enjoy live music, a stilt walker, children's performers, face painting, and traditional Kosher foods. Children can also participate in a holiday craft while learning the story of Hanukkah.
What to Expect
Menorah lighting ceremony featuring live music, Kosher foods, and kids' crafts.
Event Details
Food & Drink
Traditional Kosher foods, ice cream, hot cocoa, and snickerdoodle cookies are offered; adults can also get seasonal cocktails or spiked hot chocolate at the Fa La La La Bar.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM.
- Parking: Parking is free in Lake Nona Town Center garages, accessible via Veterans Way.
- Pets: Pets are allowed at Lake Nona Town Center; only service animals are permitted in Santa’s Cottage and inside restaurants, except Boxi Park.
Tips & Advice
- Use a Lake Nona Town Center garage, where parking is free, and follow the garage access via Veterans Way.
- If you live in Laureate Park, take the Beep shuttle from the Village Center to reach the event.
- Walk the Evergreen Tree Trail toward Lake Nona Wave Hotel and vote for your favorite decorated tree at the trail’s end.
- Arrive in time for an hourly Lake Snow-na snowfall, which takes place on Sunday evenings starting at 5 PM.
- Adults interested in seasonal cocktails or spiked hot chocolate can visit the Fa La La La Bar at Lake Nona Wave Hotel.
Special Events & Promotions
- Oh, What Fun! is open to the public and is a non-ticketed event.
- Santa’s Cottage requires reservations; each person attending needs an individual ticket.
- Santa and Mrs. Claus visit on select nights from December 4–20; reserve a Santa’s Cottage spot in advance.
- Sundays feature family-friendly activities and entertainment, including performances by local school groups.
- Fridays and Saturdays feature live bands on the Main Stage and an opening speech from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a ticket or reservation to attend Celebrate Hanukkah?
Oh, What Fun! is open to the public as a non-ticketed event. Reservations are required only for the separate Santa’s Cottage story-time experience.
What can children do during the celebration?
Children can join a Hanukkah craft and learn the story of the holiday. The event also features children’s performers, face painters, live music and a stilt walker.
What food and drinks are available?
Traditional Kosher foods are offered, along with seasonal ice cream, hot cocoa and snickerdoodle cookies. Adults can also get seasonal cocktails or spiked hot chocolate at the Fa La La La Bar.
Are pets allowed at the event?
Lake Nona Town Center is pet-friendly. Only service animals are permitted in Santa’s Cottage and inside restaurants, except Boxi Park.
Where can I park?
Parking is available in the Lake Nona Town Center garages, accessed via Veterans Way. Laureate Park residents can also take the Beep shuttle from the Village Center.
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