Orlando event guide
Orlando Tree Lighting Weekend
Orlando lights its Christmas tree at Lake Eola Park on Friday, December 4, 2026, with free music and a main stage show downtown. Here's a holiday weekend plan for a group.
By Cameron HergetEvent dates checked against the official source
- Fri – Sun
- Groups of up to 26
- Fri, Dec 4, 2026
Where to stay for the tree lighting
All Orlando staysSuggested plan, day by day
These are suggestions, not a package. AvantStay doesn’t book, sell, or arrange any of these activities. Check hours, tickets, and reservations directly with each place.
Day 1 · Fri: Arrive & the tree lighting
Settle in, then downtown for the countdown.
Event · Evening
Music at the amphitheater from 5:30 pm, then the main stage show at 7 pm leading up to the tree lighting. Free.
Day 2 · Sat: Winter Park & Audubon Park
A slow morning on Park Avenue, then a food-hall lunch.
Shopping · Morning
Boutiques and cafes along a tree-lined avenue.
Food hall · Lunch
Local food counters in Audubon Park.
Day 3 · Sun: Old Town Kissimmee
Spend an easy afternoon at Old Town.
Entertainment · Afternoon
Rides, shops and restaurants on W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy.
Good to know
Getting in
Fly into Orlando International (MCO), with a driving-route estimate of about 25 minutes to Lake Eola Park. Allow extra time for traffic and event parking.
Getting downtown
The City encourages SunRail, rideshare, bike share, carpooling or the free LYMMO downtown circulator for the tree lighting.
Coming from Kissimmee
From Old Town Kissimmee, the driving-route estimate to Lake Eola Park is about half an hour. Allow extra time for traffic and event parking.
Optional extras
Through AvantStay concierge you can add fridge stocking or a private chef, booked and paid separately.
Frequently asked questions
Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:30–9:30 pm, at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando.
Yes. The City of Orlando lists the event as free.
At Lake Eola Park's Washington Plaza, 195 N Rosalind Ave.
Set your dates and group size above to explore stays for your group. If considering Kissimmee, allow extra time to reach the downtown event.