Christmas in July: Orlando Events and More
It's sweltering out. Your air conditioning is working overtime. All this adds up to the perfect excuse to celebrate Christmas in July in Orlando. And thankfully The City Beautiful is full of festive frivolity. After all, have you seen what it's like celebrating the holidays in Orlando? Now imagine how fun it is to put a tropical spin on the jolliness in July.
From pub crawls to shopping local, there are plenty of fun Christmas in July events in Orlando – and we're putting you on the nice list by sharing them all.
Christmas in July Orlando Events
There will be lots of activities for the kids and rumor has it that the big guy from the North Pole will be making an appearance!
Sleigh Bells in the SunshineWeekends in July, Saturdays 12-4pm and Sundays 1-5pmThe Florida Mall8001 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32809Beat the heat this July and celebrate the holidays early with a tropical twist at The Florida Mall! The center’s first-ever Christmas in July transports shoppers to a sunny North Pole with Santa visits, festive movies, gift card giveaways, and memorable photo opportunities. Visitors can expect a fun summer spin on holiday decor with flamingos, oranges, beach balls, and selfie stations throughout the center, all while festive and beach tunes create a one-of-a-kind ambiance.
Exclusive activities each weekend in July will include:
Santa Photo Fun with Mrs. Claus & Friends: Make memories that last a lifetime with Santa Claus! Every Saturday (12 PM – 4 PM) and Sunday (1 PM – 5 PM) throughout July, Santa will be holding court in Center Court, soaking up the sunshine and ready to spread holiday cheer. Have your picture taken, enjoy face painting and balloon creations by talented artists, and meet Mrs. Claus and other merry characters.
Holiday Summer Movie Series & Special Themed Events: On July 13 and July 20 in Grand Court, enjoy a family-friendly holiday movie with a summer twist, complete with fake snow, themed characters, fun activities for kids and festive photo opportunities.
Special Themed Events:
Saturday, July 13 (12 PM – 4 PM): Catch a summer screening of “Elf” with festive fun, including snow, kids’ entertainment, activities and crafts, giveaways, photo opportunities and more. Enter to win a $250 gift card and a Santa photo package for December.
Saturday, July 20 (12 PM – 4 PM): Visit for a summer showing of “The Grinch,” complete with snow, festive activities and a chance to win a $250 gift card and a Santa photo package for December.
Saturday, July 27 (12 PM – 4 PM): Kick off Tax-Free Weekend with a festive celebration at the mall’s main entrance (exterior). Enjoy an ice skating rink, fun games for kids, meet-and-greets with Mrs. Claus, and more! Five lucky attendees will win a $250 shopping spree.
Christmas in July Bar Crawl Cocktails & Screams and more, Downtown OrlandoSaturday, July 13, 2024, 12pmA thrilling take on Christmas in July, Cocktails & Screams, 1UP Orlando, and more featuring specialty drinks and entertainment at each location.
Christmas in July- Exterior Illumination Draft ReleaseSaturday, July 13, 12pm – 11pmDeviant Wolf BrewingShop, Sip, and Stroll down the streets of Historic Downtown Sanford for the annual ‘shop small' celebration of Christmas in July. To aid in your merrymaking, Deviant Wolf has brewed Exterior Illumination, their award winning German Bock.
Deviant Wolfe Brewing – Dani Meyering
Christmas in JulySaturday, July 20, 5-8pmDowntown Avalon ParkExperience the magic with a Pub Crawl, Night Market Vendors, Fake Snow, Photos with Summer Santa, and more! Don't miss out on the summertime holiday cheer, delicious food specials, and live music.Pub Crawl Tickets: $25 presale | $30 week of event
Christmas in July Pub CrawlSaturday, July 20, 5pm – 10pmAvalon ParkStop at each participating business on the map to grab a special holiday beverage. Enjoy music, friends & holiday spirit in July, Santa in a summer outfit, fake snow, and more! Wear your favorite tacky summer Christmas outfit$20 in advance, $25 day of
Christmas in July at Persimmon Hollow2024 TBAChristmas bingo, a special beer flight, a tacky clothing contest, holiday prizes, and more!
Christmas in July2024 TBAEmbassy Suites Orlando DowntownExpect a delightful evening filled with the greatest Xmas band of all time! Bad Santa and the Angry Elves, delicious food, and much more. The event will take place at a charming location of the San Juan Ballroom at the Embassy Suites Downtown Orlando. Dress up in your favorite summer Christmas attire and let the holiday cheer warm your heart in the middle of summer!$22 show only / $35 with buffet dinner
Photo Bad Santa and the Angry Elves Christmas in July Orlando – Embassy Suites Orlando Downtown
Christmas in July Summer Sidewalk Sale2024 TBAHistoric Downtown SanfordHead to Historic Downtown Sanford for the annual Christmas in July Shopping Event featuring some amazing deals brought to you by the independent retailers of Historic Downtown Sanford! Enjoy food & drink specials from participating bars and restaurants and spend a great day browsing and shopping on their brick-lined streets!
Be sure to stop by the Sanford Information Center to pick up your shopping passport to enter to win the raffle for local merchants' gift cards from the Sanford Mercantile Association. Don't forget to turn in your fully stamped passport to be entered into the raffle by 6:30pm for the 7pm drawing, at the Sanford Information Center.
That's just the start of the Christmas in July events in Orlando. Stay tuned and check our list twice, we'll be adding even more festive fun as announcements are made.
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