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Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list. 

Honor veterans and military personnel this Veterans Day weekend at Celebration's Founders and Veterans Parade, City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade, and more dignified events. Get into the seasonal spirit early with several holiday and Christmas events kicking off this weekend! Head to the Mall at Millenia on Friday for Santa's Magical Arrival. Visit the theme parks as holiday festivities return with Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom and Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios. Plus more fun events to fill up your long weekend!

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Things to Do This Veterans Day Weekend in Orlando

City of Winter Park Veterans Day Celebration

Winter Park - FREE
Friday, November 8, 2024
This event will be held in honor of all veterans. All veterans that have served in any military campaign or branch in honor of our nation’s freedom are invited to attend for the community to pay tribute to their dedicated service to our country. READ MORE

Diwali Parade at Disney Springs

Lake Buena Vista - FREE
Friday, November 8, 2024
At the Official Diwali Dance Parade in Disney Springs, over 300 performers from around North America will come together and wow an audience of hundreds more. READ MORE

Dr. Phillips YMCA Fall Festival

Orlando - FREE
Friday, November 8, 2024
This event is free to the community, and features arts and crafts, music, dunk tank, inflatable games, community partners, and more. READ MORE

Santa's Magical Arrival at the Mall at Millenia

Orlando - FREE
Friday, November 8, 2024
Welcome the holiday season in true Millenia fashion at Santa’s Magical Arrival at the Mall’s main entrance. READ MORE

Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical

Orlando
Final Weekend! November 8-9, 2024
Take a trip back to Hawkins, Indiana: 1983… when times were simpler, hair was bigger and unsupervised children were getting snatched by inter-dimensional creatures. Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical is a hilarious “upside down” take on the hit Netflix series - in all its campy 1980s glory. READ MORE

Growvember at Mead Botanical Garden

Winter Park - FREE
November 8-9, 2024
Stroll through Mead Botanical Garden for its annual plant sale, featuring a wide selection of plant vendors, exhibitors, kids activities, live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and more. READ MORE

Holidays at Disney Springs

Lake Buena Vista - FREE
Daily beginning November 8, 2024
Celebrate the holidays at Disney Springs with a Disney Christmas Tree Stroll, snow flurries, toy soldier stilt-walkers, and snowflake skaters. Visit with jolly Old St. Nick through December 24. A virtual queue is available to meet with Santa. READ MORE

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Lake Buena Vista
Select nights beginning November 8, 2024
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a limited capacity after hours event featuring Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show, character meet and greets, stage shows, themed foods, and more. And best of all, enjoy fewer wait times at popular attractions. READ MORE

Maitland Rotary Art Festival

Maitland - FREE
November 8-10, 2024
Get the family outdoors to the annual Maitland Rotary Art Festival and visit a variety of  artists while enjoying live music and dance performances. Festival food vendors will also be onsite. READ MORE

Beach Nights at Aquatica

Orlando
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Visit Aquatica for unforgettable evenings with family-friendly movies and engaging beach games. Bring a blanket or settle into a beach chair while Aquatica treats you to a new movie experience each Saturday. READ MORE

Celebration Veterans Day Parade

Celebration - FREE
Saturday, November 9, 2024
The City of Celebration is hosting a Veterans Day parade beginning at Lakeside Park, moving along Front Street to Market Street, then turning onto Celebration Avenue, and ending at Founders Park with a Flag Ceremony. READ MORE

Central Winds Music Festival

Winter Springs - FREE
Saturday, November 9, 2024
The 2nd annual Central Winds Music Festival features a variety of music genres, local vendors, food trucks, and activities for all ages. Performances include both local talent and national acts. READ MORE

City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, November 9, 2024
The annual City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade honors the men and women of the armed forces who have served our country and fought for our freedoms. There will be ROTC units, active duty military, marching bands, decorative floats and veteran groups representing all military branches. This year's theme is "A Legacy of Loyalty and Service."  READ MORE

Flavor Fest Horizon West

Winter Garden
Saturday, November 9, 2024
This community event celebrates the diverse culinary landscape of Horizon West. Restaurants, caterers, and food vendors showcase both classic favorites and unique dishes that represent the international element of our community. Flavor Fest Horizon West is more than just a food & muisc festival; it's a celebration of community and the shared love of delicious flavors. READ MORE

Great Day in the Country

Oviedo - FREE
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Great Day in the Country is Oviedo's annual arts and crafts festival, featuring more than 300 arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, special kids area, live entertainment, Student Art Fest, and more. READ MORE

Movie at West Orange Trail - Chapin Station

Winter Garden - FREE
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Visit Chapin Station for fun-filled activities and a Movie at the Trail. Movie shown is Disney's Wish (rated PG). Enjoy yard games, food trucks, and music. READ MORE

Disney Jollywood Nights

Lake Buena Vista
Select nights beginning November 9, 2024
Disney Jollywood Nights is a limited capacity after hours event at Hollywood Studios. Get glammed up for festive photo ops, event-exclusive shows, themed food and entertainment, and lower wait times for rides. READ MORE

Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire

Tavares
Final Weekend! November 9-10, 2024
Step back in time to the 1600s at the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire. This two-weekend event features artisans showcasing their talents in swords, candle making, leather work, corsets, kilts, and more. There are also stage shows, combat shows, food vendors, and kids entertainment including storytelling, a fairy grotto, and unicorns. READ MORE

Maker Faire Orlando

Orlando
November 9-10, 2024
Maker Faire Orlando is a non-profit, community-organized celebration featuring local do-it-yourself science, art, rockets, robots, crafts, technology, music, and hands-on activities. The family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness returns Nov. 9-10, 2024, where people show what they are making and share what they are learning at the 12th annual event at the Central Florida Fairgrounds.  READ MORE

Curry Ford West Veterans Day Festival

Orlando - FREE
Sunday, November 10, 2024
This family-friendly event features live music, food and drink sampling, a local market fair, kids' booths, and Charlie’s famous ice cream. Come together as a community to honor those who served and enjoy an afternoon of fun and gratitude. READ MORE

Free Family Funday at the Mennello Museum

Orlando - FREE
Sunday, November 10, 2024
On the second Sunday of every month, the Mennello Museum offers Family Funday, with free admission, hourly docent-led tours, and a fine arts project. READ MORE

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Various locations - FREE
Monday, November 11, 2024
On select days throughout the year, all national parks are open to the public with no admission fee. Veterans Day marks the last freebie for 2024.  READ MORE

Lake Nona's Home of the Brave Veterans Day Event

Lake Nona - FREE
Monday, November 11, 2024
Home of the Brave at Lake Nona Town Center honors local service men and women. Kick off the special night of honor, remembrance and gratitude with the Honors Ceremony featuring an Honor Guard presentation, singers and musicians, special guests and local elected officials, followed by the Patriotic Parachute Team, illuminated by red and blue flares, descending from the sky. READ MORE

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Places featured in this article:

The Mall at Millenia
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom
Celebration Lakeside Park
West Orange Trail - Chapin Station
Walt Disney World - Hollywood Studios
Lady Of The Lakes Renaissance Faire
Central Florida Fairgrounds
Charlie's Bakery & Creamery
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Walt Disney World - Animal Kingdom