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Don't miss your last chance to experience the vibrant artistry of Leu Gardens' Dazzling Nights this weekend. Photo by the author
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Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list!

Kick off the New Year with First Friday street parties happening in Eustis, Lake Mary, and Maitland. Celebrate the arrival of the Three Wise Men with SeaWorld's Three Kings Celebration all weekend or join the Three Kings Day Osceola event on Sunday in Kissimmee. And don’t miss the final weekend of exciting holiday events like Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens, Magic of Lights Daytona, Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience, and Christmas at Gaylord Palms. Keep reading for more great things to do this weekend!

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Eustis First Friday

Eustis - FREE
Friday, January 3
Visit the streets of downtown Eustis for a First Friday festival, with a different theme each month. This event features food, vendors, music, and more. READ MORE

Lake Mary First Friday Park Party

Lake Mary - FREE
Friday, January 3
Start each month with a First Friday Park Party in Lake Mary's Central Park. Enjoy food trucks, drinks, and entertainment for the whole family. READ MORE

Maitland's Getdown Downtown Block Party

Maitland - FREE
Friday, January 3
This monthly first Friday block party includes a fun zone for the kids, live entertainment, food, drinks, vendors, and more. READ MORE

Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens

Orlando
Final Weekend! January 3-5
Dazzling Nights is back with its winter wonderland of lights throughout Leu Gardens, featuring music and interactive elements. Walk through a 70-ft long light tunnel, see a laser light show, enjoy snowfall, and more. Kids will love exploring the play area as well. READ MORE

Christmas at Gaylord Palms

Kissimmee
Final Weekend! Daily through January 4
If you haven't experienced Christmas at Gaylord Palms, add it to your calendar this season. Enjoy holiday activities and things to do, including the return of the iconic ICE! experience with two million pounds of colorful ice, a Cirque Spirit of Christmas show, snow tubing, photos with Santa, snow factory, Shine Light Show with thousands of dancing lights, a Christmas Tree Trail, and much more. READ MORE

Magic of Lights Daytona

Daytona
Final Weekend! Nightly through January 4
This drive-through holiday lights attraction features holiday scenes and favorite characters of the season using LED lighting and digital animation. READ MORE

Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience Orlando

Orlando
Final Weekend! Daily through January 5
Bring the kids to Crayola Experience Orlando's Colorful Christmas experience with snow-tastic adventures including animatronic Christmas characters, a life-size snowglobe, a light show starring Scarlet and her singing reindeer friends, and more. Kids can also create unique gifts while visiting. READ MORE

SeaWorld's Three Kings Celebration

Orlando
January 4-6
Visit SeaWorld Orlando for the annual Three Kings Celebration to commemorate the arrival of the Three Wise Men. Activities include festive foods, Sea of Trees, and special performances such as the Tale of the Three Kings and O Wondrous Night. READ MORE

Family Fun Day at Boxi Park

Lake Nona - FREE
Sunday, January 5
Visit Boxi Park for Family Fun Day, with activities such as bounce houses, live music, face painting, and more. READ MORE

Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese

Multiple Locations
Sunday, January 5
Chuck E. Cheese has partnered with the Center for Autism and Related Disorders to provide a sensory-friendly event specifically for children with autism and other special needs. READ MORE

Three Kings Day Osceola

Kissimmee - FREE
Sunday, January 5
The annual Three Kings Day celebration includes a visit from the Three Kings, free snacks, a bike and tablet raffle giveaway, and a toy for kids under 11. READ MORE

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