Christmas in North Central Florida, Florida 2023 is celebrated through family activities and Christmas weekend events. Christmas is not just about shopping for the holidays, but its also about doing things with friends & family. There are many things to do for Christmas in North Central Florida Florida. Check out the events directory to find out whats going on in North Central Florida for the holiday season.
Things to Do for Christmas in North Central Florida 2023
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Ted Vigil: A John Denver Christmas Show
at Reilly Arts Center
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Ocala Christmas Light Spectacular
at Florida Horse Park
Let's celebrate and have fun.
Light Up Mount Dora 2022 Nov 26
at Elizabeth Evans Park
Enjoy holiday lights at Elizabeth Evans Park, and visit Santa in Sunset Park.
Holiday Lights Display (2022)
at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
The Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park proudly presents, Holiday Light Display in North Central Florida.

Christmas Once More
at 4414 SW College Rd unit 370
Teenage Classes are for painters 13 and up- including adults! No babies or observers allowed.
Symphony Under the Lights
at Reilly Arts Center
Hot chocolate, family, friends, and festive music in North Central Florida! What more could one ask for?
German Christmas Market
at Buchner’s Bierhalle
Join us this year again as we bring in a select few of local vendors embracing the holiday spirit. We'll have the biergarten fire rolling, lights and tree up. and live music!
MCA Holiday Party & December Exhibit Opening
at Marion Cultural Alliance at Brick City Center for the Arts
Join us in Ocala for our annual Member Appreciation Holiday Party on Friday. MCA members will enjoy complimentary treats, festive drinks, a festive selfie spot, special discounts, and the opportunity to jingle & mingle with our artists,.
Christmas Sweater Friday Social
at Bricks & Mortar Real Estate and Development LLC
Wear your Christmas sweater & all things Christmas in Ocala! Bring family, bring friends! The more the merrier and we can’t wait to see you all! As a reminder, please bring your Angel gifts to the office by December 1st (unwrapped).
Funky Christmas Courtyard Jams
at Marion Cultural Alliance at Brick City Center for the Arts
Enjoy an interactive evening of drums, spoken word, dance and limbo from 6:00pm – 9:00pm right in the heart of downtown Ocala.Let's Join the best Christmas events in Ocala.
Tree Lighting 2022
at Skinner Field
Join us in Ocala for our annual classic Tree Lighting on Main Street. This FREE event includes kids' photos with Santa, kids' Ornament Decorating and Popcorn and Hot Chocolate!
Mount Dora Christmas Walk 2022
at 1921 Mount Dora
Come downtown to enjoy the free holiday street party. The annual festivities include Christmas carolers, jugglers, stilt walkers, the MDHS Jazz Band, plus bungy jumping and rock climbing.
Holiday Community Day
at Appleton Museum of Art
We invite the community for a day of holiday magic In Ocala! Admission is free all day to see the annual holiday display, “A Dickens Christmas: The Urban Family’s Holiday Exhibition,” plus the permanent collection galleries and other special exhibitions.
Crafty Christmas - Family Edition!
at NOMA Gallery
Bring the whole family for this fun, crafty, Christmas event! Register now! We can't wait to see what your family creates!
Squirrel Christmas Tree Hunt Meet-Up
at Wildcat Lake Boat Ramp
Let's meet up for a short ride in the ONF and then park, hike out and pick out our Christmas trees! You will need to bring your own hand saw and shears plus something to tie the tree down onto your vehicle.
Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival
at Mayhem Ranch
The 2nd Annual In Ocala at Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival opens December 3, 2022! Come see Santa and his Reindeer on the farm!
Candlelit Christmas Dinner
at The Carriage House at Vedder Farms
Join us for a Christmas dinner in North Central Florida at The Carriage House!
Tavares Christmas Parade
at North Central Florida YMCA
"The Sounds of Christmas in Ocala" that includes a downtown parade and post-parade activities that include visits with Santa, stiltwalkers, "snow" storms. Grab your tickets for one of the best Christmas in Gainesville.
CCO Womens Christmas Market and Brunch
at Country Club of Ocala
Want to make your holiday shopping easy and hang out with your friends at the same time? This is the event you won't want to miss!
Santa in The Shed
at Agapanthus Ocala
Make your reservation today for a photo with Santa In Ocala! Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Sensational Selfies are back to capture a beautiful Christmas memory for you, your family, and your pet! Christmas cookies for the kids.
A Cozy Christmas Party
at North Central Baptist Church
Join the NCBC Women to celebrate the gift of community and the hope of the Christmas season in North Central Florida.
Country Christmas With The Morgan's & All Our Friends
at Morgan's Music Junction
Christmas Time is getting closer! Celebrating with our many special guests as our friends.. family! Grab your tickets for one of the best Christmas events in Summerfield.
Dreaming of a White Christmas: A Holiday Event
at Advanced Aesthetics Ocala
We're Dreaming of a White Christmas and You're Invited In Ocala for Exclusive deals and more.
Christmas Mixer
at Mission Inn Resort & Club
The Fabulous Christmas Event is a premier destination for entertainment and fun. Grab your tickets for one of the best Christmas events in Howey-in-the-Hills.
Light the Village
at BHGRE Thomas Group
Come and us for a night of lights, holiday spirit, festive spirits, entertainment, and fun in North Central Florida.
Christmas Stroll 2022
at 1210 W Main St
Let's Join the best Christmas events full of Treats and Music in Leesburg.
Bowzer’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Holiday Party - Christmas 2022
at Circle Square Cultural Center
Tis’ the season to be jolly and celebrate when Jon “Bowzer” Bauman, formerly of Sha Na Na, and his Bowzer’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Holiday Party hit the stage.
Bartow Christmas Parade
at Polk County History Center & Genealogical Library
Enjoy Bartow’s Magical Illumination Christmas Parade In Ocala – Always Held The Second Friday In December. Let's Join The Best Christmas Events In Bartow.

Christmas For Kids
at Abiding Hope E V Lutheran Church
Join us in Ocala on the Christmas fun as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Children will make crafts, sing songs, make and eat snacks, and much more!
Christmas in the Cloud
at Amazing Animals Inc.
Come celebrate Christmas in Ocala with the critters at the third annual Christmas in the Cloud hosted at Amazing Animals INC's wildlife preserve!
2nd Annual Santa Parade and Pub Crawl
at The Market at Sawgrass Grove
This holiday street party in Ocala will feature an array of activities including photo opportunities with live reindeer and Santa, the annual Parade, music by DJ Dennis, dance performances,
Christmas at the zoo
at Petting Zoo Ocala
Come join us at the zoo to celebrate the holidays. Live Nativity, Camel rides , zoo at night, Santas performing dogs, photos with Santa, food, beverages and much more.

Beary Christmas
at Painting with a Twist (Ocala, FL)
All Ages Welcome But We Recommend Ages 8 And Up! Parents Are Encouraged To Let Children Work By Themselves. There Is Not Always Room Enough For Non-painting Parents To Sit Next To Their Child. Grab Your Tickets For One Of The Best Christmas In Ocala.
Nature Coast Community Band Holiday Concert
at Boulevard Bistro Citrus Springs
The program featuring holiday favorites includes “An Irving Berlin Christmas” and “Christmas with Mozart”. It's Fun Fact Friday in Ocala!
German Christmas Musical and Party
at German American Society of Hollywood
We are celebrating 24th Annual Christmas musical night in German American Society of Greater Hollywood. Join us with your family and friends,
Winterfest and Christmas Parade in Davenport
at Tom Fellows Community Center
Please join us for the annual Winter Fest and Christmas Parade! The Christmas Parade staging will take place at the Lewis Mathews Complex and will finish at the Tom Fellows Community Center.
Christmas In The Quarry
at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens
Celebrate the holiday season in Ocala at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens this year. Gather your family for some holiday fun during our annual walkthrough light show.

Painting with Santa
at Picasso's Palette
Celebrate Christmas in Ocala with your kids in its full colors! We've been SO good that Santa is coming to Picasso's again this year!
Ocala Downtown Christmas Golf Cart Parade
at Ocala City Hall
Please join us for this year’s fourth annual Downtown Ocala Christmas golf cart parade!
Christmas Wrapping Station
at Lady Lake Public Library
Sneaky Santas May Bring Their Gifts To The Lady Lake Library From December 12th Through December 19th To Wrap Christmas Gifts.grab Your Tickets For One Of The Best Christmas In Lady Lake.
Holiday Tunes in the Library
at Lady Lake Public Library
Christmas is around the corner! Come and Enjoy easy listening as Tom Lavenia plays holiday and other popular tunes on his classical guitar.
Santa and The Grinch Experience at DeLuca YMCA
at Frank Deluca YMCA Family Center
Santa & Grinch Holiday Experience in Daytona Beach at The Deluca YMCA by Sensational Selfies. Open to the Public, Membership is not required to visit the Holiday Set.
Santa & Grinch Photo Experience at Deluca YMCA
at Frank Deluca YMCA Family Center
Bring your children for a memorable photo with Santa in North Central Florida.
Christmas Super Jam - Night Of Talent
at Morgan's Music Junction
Yes it is a Christmas Super Jam! Jammers will be celebrating the season by singing some of their favorite Christmas songs! Grab your tickets for one of the best Christmas events in Summerfield.
Ugly Sweater Contest
at Yellow Pony Pub & Garden
Break out your ugliest sweater and join us at Yellow Pony on Thursday evenings during Winter Wonderland.
A Vince Guaraldi Christmas
at Reilly Arts Center
Join us in Ocala on the Christmas fun as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Children will make crafts, sing songs, make and eat snacks, and much more!
A Seabass Christmas Fundraiser With Josh Wilson!
at 7416 E Gospel Island Rd, Inverness, FL, USA
Come enjoy LIVE Music under the lights by Christian Singer Songwriter, Josh Wilson. Catered dinner and an Open Bar In Ocala and this is the lovely way to celebrate Christmas day.
Brooksville's Hometown Christmas - Dec 17th & 18th
at Brooksville Pumpkin Patch
Join us for a magical Hometown Christmas. ♡♡♡
Treats with Santa - West Ocala
at Jeremiah's Italian Ice
Christmas is around the corner! Come out to our Jeremiah's Italian Ice of West Ocala/Timber Ridge location and make sure to get a picture with him.
Saint Matthew Baptist Church Christmas Ball
at The Swick House
Join us in Ocala for a morning of fellowship, games and Christmas themed Live music with Bob Appel.