Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Maitland for 2026, and here is what he found: 2 family events. They are Season of Light at Lake Lily (December 5) and Holiday Heatwave (December 12). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Florida Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Maitland
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Maitland
- Meet Santa: Season of Light at Lake Lily (December 5) and Holiday Heatwave (December 12)
- Season: December 5 (Season of Light at Lake Lily) to December 12 (Holiday Heatwave)
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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Holiday event
Season of Light at Lake Lily
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 5 to 9 pm
- Where: Lake Lily Park, 501 Maitland Ave S, Maitland, FL 32751 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page
- Ages: All ages
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Season of Light is the City of Maitland's annual holiday evening at Lake Lily park, and the Maitland Public Library lists it on its own calendar. Local school groups perform music, local businesses offer food and treats, a special guest from the North Pole greets families, and the night includes fireworks and lights to welcome the winter season.
The library's calendar shows it on Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, for every age group from babies to adults. The page does not list a price or any sign-up. It prints the library's own address and not a street address for the park, so confirm directions to Lake Lily before you leave.
Parent tip: Fireworks are part of the evening, so bring ear protection for babies and toddlers who startle at loud noise. The event runs four hours outdoors by the lake, so a blanket to sit on makes the wait for the fireworks easier.
- Host
- Maitland Public Library (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Lake Lily Park, 501 Maitland Ave S, Maitland, FL 32751 (opens in maps)
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Holiday event
Holiday Heatwave
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 2 to 4 pm
- Where: Maitland Public Library, Meeting Room, 501 S Maitland Ave, Maitland, FL 32751 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page
- Ages: Babies and toddlers, preschoolers and children
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Maitland Public Library leans into the Florida weather with this holiday party, handing out sno-cones to help everyone cool off. Special guests from the North Pole are there for a meet and greet, and the afternoon also has crafts and activities for young children.
It is Saturday, December 12, 2026 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the library's meeting room at 501 South Maitland Avenue, and it is listed for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and children. The page mentions no price and no registration. The library notes that it cannot guarantee the food served is free of nuts, soy or other allergens.
Parent tip: If your child has a food allergy, plan around the sno-cones, since the library says it cannot promise the food is allergen free. Photos may be taken at library programs, so tell a staff member when you arrive if you do not want your family photographed.
- Host
- Maitland Public Library (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Maitland Public Library, Meeting Room, 501 S Maitland Ave, Maitland, FL 32751 (opens in maps)
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When each Maitland Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Season of Light at Lake Lily in Maitland on December 5; the last runs to December 12. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Season of Light at Lake LilyMaitland · Dec 5
- Holiday HeatwaveMaitland · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Florida Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for Casselberry, Orlando, Winter Garden and Clermont. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Maitland
Maitland's public library began in 1896 with 360 donated books kept in the home of a local teacher, and it has worked out of the same building since 1908. That library throws a sno-cone holiday party this December and points families to the City's Season of Light evening at Lake Lily.
How Maitland celebrates
Maitland's Christmas season in these sources opens at Lake Lily park with Season of Light, which the library's calendar calls an annual City event: music from local schools, food and treats from local businesses, a guest from the North Pole, fireworks and lights, on Saturday, December 5. A week later, on December 12, the Maitland Public Library holds Holiday Heatwave in its meeting room, with sno-cones, a meet and greet with North Pole guests, crafts and activities for young children. Wikipedia places Lake Lily in the city's historical corridor and notes it is also the setting for the Maitland Art Festival.
Christmas last year in Maitland
The library's calendar shows the previous Season of Light at Lake Lily on December 6, 2025, though it gives no details of that evening.
Fun facts about Christmas in Maitland
A small military outpost was built in 1838 on the western shore of the lake later called Lake Maitland, which honors Captain William Seton Maitland. The town was incorporated as Lake Maitland in 1885 and became the city of Maitland in 1959. There are 21 lakes within the city, the largest being Lake Maitland at 451 acres. The 2020 census counted 19,543 residents.
Traditions today
- Season of Light at Lake Lily: The City's annual holiday evening at Lake Lily park is set for Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.
- Fireworks and lights: Season of Light includes fireworks and lights to mark the start of the winter season.
- Music from local schools: Local school groups provide the music at Season of Light, and local businesses bring food and treats.
- Holiday Heatwave: The Maitland Public Library hosts this holiday party with crafts and activities in its meeting room on December 12, 2026.
- Sno-cones with North Pole guests: Holiday Heatwave pairs sno-cones with a meet and greet with special guests from the North Pole.
A fact for kids
Maitland has 21 lakes inside the city. Its library started with just 360 books that were kept in a teacher's house.
Questions about Christmas in Maitland
When was Maitland founded?
A military outpost was built on the lake in 1838, and Christopher Columbus Beasley, perhaps the first permanent settler, arrived in 1871. A post office opened in his home the next January. Lake Maitland was incorporated as a town in 1885, and Maitland was incorporated as a city in 1959.
How did Maitland get its name?
The city is named for Fort Maitland. According to Wikipedia, the town took its name from a nearby lake that honored Captain William Seton Maitland, who fought in the Second Seminole War and was killed in the Battle of Wahoo Swamp.
How old is the Maitland Public Library?
The library originated in 1896 with a donation of 360 books housed in a local teacher's home. Residents raised funds for a library building in 1907, and it officially opened in 1908. Wikipedia says the library has operated from that location for more than 100 years.
Is Maitland getting a new library?
Yes, according to Wikipedia. In 2024 Maitland voters approved a $14 million plan to build a 20,000 square foot library, larger than the current 12,300 square foot building. The new library is expected to open in the second half of 2027.
Does a train stop in Maitland?
Yes. SunRail, the regional commuter rail service, has a passenger station in Maitland on Highway 17-92. The first 31 mile segment of the system, running between DeBary and Sand Lake Road in Orange County, began operating on May 1, 2014.
What happens at Christmas for kids in Maitland?
Season of Light at Lake Lily on Saturday, December 5, 2026 brings school music, local food, a North Pole guest, fireworks and lights. On Saturday, December 12, the Maitland Public Library holds Holiday Heatwave, with sno-cones, crafts, activities and a meet and greet with North Pole guests.
Where do Maitland's Christmas events take place?
Season of Light is held outdoors at Lake Lily park, which Wikipedia also lists as the location of the Maitland Art Festival. Holiday Heatwave is indoors in the meeting room of the Maitland Public Library at 501 South Maitland Avenue.
Who organizes Maitland's Christmas events?
The library's calendar describes Season of Light as an annual City event, and the library lists it for its own patrons. Holiday Heatwave is a Maitland Public Library program. The library is a non-profit organization, independent of the Orange County Library System, run by a director and a board of trustees.
Is anything free at Christmas in Maitland?
The library's pages for Season of Light and Holiday Heatwave list no price and no tickets, but they do not state that the events are free. Wikipedia notes that the Maitland Public Library offers free classes and events in general, so ask the library to confirm.
Sources
- Maitland, Florida, Wikipedia
- Season of Light at Lake Lily, Maitland Public Library
- Holiday Heatwave, Maitland Public Library
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Maitland Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What Christmas events for kids are in Maitland in 2026?
Two are confirmed. Season of Light at Lake Lily, the City's annual holiday evening with school music, local food, fireworks and lights, is on Saturday, December 5, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Holiday Heatwave, a library party with sno-cones, crafts and North Pole guests, is on Saturday, December 12, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
Where can kids meet Santa in Maitland?
Neither page names Santa outright, but both promise visitors from the North Pole. Season of Light at Lake Lily on December 5 lists a special guest from the North Pole, and Holiday Heatwave at the Maitland Public Library on December 12 includes a meet and greet with special guests from the North Pole.
Are there Christmas lights or fireworks in Maitland?
Yes. Season of Light at Lake Lily on Saturday, December 5, 2026 includes fireworks and lights at Lake Lily park, along with music from local schools and food and treats from local businesses. The library's calendar describes it as an annual City event running from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.
Are Maitland's Christmas events free?
The library's pages for Season of Light on December 5 and Holiday Heatwave on December 12 do not list a price, and neither mentions tickets. They also do not use the word free, so bring some money to Lake Lily in case the food and treats from local businesses are for sale.
Do Maitland Christmas events need registration?
No registration step appears on either page. Season of Light at Lake Lily on December 5 is an outdoor City event at a park, and the Holiday Heatwave page for December 12 shows no sign-up for the library's meeting room party. Check the library's calendar closer to the date in case that changes.
What is Lake Lily in Maitland?
Lake Lily is a lake and park in Maitland where Season of Light is held on December 5, 2026. Wikipedia lists it among the city's points of interest as the location of the Maitland Art Festival, and says old residences in the Lake Lily and Lake Catherine area form part of the city's historical corridor.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Maitland?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Florida Christmas train rides guide. This Maitland guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.