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Christmas in St. Augustine, Florida
Christmas in Florida is tough for me because the warm weather makes it hard for me to get into the holiday spirit! Come with me to find holiday cheer at Christmas in St. Augustine, Florida. St. Augustine Night of Lights 2026 Dates: November 21, 2026 through January 18, 2027 Over 3 million lights deck the halls of downtown St. Augustine, Florida in the annual St. Augustine Night of Lights festival. If that doesn’t get you in the holiday spirit, I fear your heart may be three sizes too small! Foregoing the trolley tour, I chose to walk and experience the St. Augustine Night of Lights and it was so magical!…
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Surfing Santas, Cocoa Beach, Florida
We don’t have snow in Florida, but we have Surfing Santas! Every Christmas Eve since 2009, Surfing Santas have lined the shores of Cocoa Beach, Florida. George Trosset founded the event, which has since become a beloved tradition. What started as a family gathering turned into a Christmas tradition that has raised more than $300,000 for charity. Each year a growing number of costumed Santas (as many as 800) take to the waves on December 24 in Cocoa Beach and raise money for Grind for Life, a local cancer charity, and the Florida Surf Museum. I’ve been to the event a few times and wanted to share some of my…
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Christmas Events in Orlando (that aren’t theme parks!)
When most people think of Christmas in Orlando, they immediately picture the incredible holiday celebrations at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. And don’t get me wrong—I’m a huge fan of Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. But those festive events also come with pretty hefty ticket prices! The good news? There are plenty of amazing Orlando Christmas events that don’t require a theme park ticket. From dazzling Christmas light displays and festive gardens to boat parades, holiday markets, and even surfing Santas, you’ll find lots of ways to celebrate the season throughout Central Florida. Whether you’re looking for free Christmas activities in…
