City of Oviedo Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Guests can gather for a Little Drummer Boy themed tree lighting experience featuring a special show after the tree lights. The event includes live animals, roaming characters, carolers, and free photos with Santa. Attendees can also catch live musical entertainment by Groove Slayers at the amphitheater and participate in vendor booth activities like face painting and caricatures.
What to Expect
Little Drummer Boy celebration with live animals and free Santa photos
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Oviedo
Food & Drink
Food trucks and vendors will offer food, drinks, and alcohol for purchase.
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
- Tickets: Free admission; food, drinks, and alcohol available for purchase.
- Hours: 5P-8:30P; tree lighting at 6:30pm.
Tips & Advice
- Stay after the tree is lit, because a special show follows the lighting and a surprise is planned for the moment the tree lights up this year.
- Bring money for the food trucks and vendors, because food, drinks and alcohol are all for sale at the park.
- Don't worry about signing up ahead, because the event is free and no registration is required, so you can just show up.
- Take the kids to the vendor booths for coloring pages, face painting and caricatures, run by the Oviedo Police Community Outreach Department.
- Leave time for the free photos with Santa, and also for the live animals, roaming characters and carolers around Center Lake Park.
Special Events & Promotions
- Little Drummer Boy theme this year, with a special show after the tree lighting
- A special surprise is planned for when the tree lights this year
- Groove Slayers play live on the Amphitheater
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tree lighting good for young kids?
Yes. Groove Slayers play music for all ages on the Amphitheater. The vendor booths have family activities like coloring pages, face painting and caricatures from the Oviedo Police Community Outreach Department.
Do we need to register ahead of time?
No. Registration isn't required, so you can just come to Center Lake Park.
Can we get food and drinks there?
Yes. Food trucks and vendors are on site, and food, drinks and alcohol are all for sale.
What's the theme this year?
It's a Little Drummer Boy tree lighting. A special show follows the lighting, and there's a surprise planned for the moment the tree lights up.
Can the kids see Santa?
Yes. Photos with Santa are free. There are also live animals, plenty of characters and carolers around the park.
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