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.
See more other Christmas activities near Oviedo
Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
Free admission; food, drinks, and alcohol available for purchase.
Hours
5P-8:30P; tree lighting at 6:30pm.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
Food trucks and vendors will offer food, drinks, and alcohol for purchase.
Going?
Location
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
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
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.
Browse Christmas in Oviedo
Always check the official website for the most current information.
We've done our best to keep details up-to-date, but event schedules, prices, and policies can change. For the latest updates, please visit the official website or contact the organizers directly. Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide and isn't affiliated with the events we list.