Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Oviedo for 2026. The Little Drummer Boy tree lighting with free Santa photos is Thursday, December 3, the Winter Parade rolls down Oviedo Boulevard on Saturday, December 5, and Winterfest brings rides and Santa’s Workshop to Center Lake Park on December 12. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Florida Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Oviedo
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Oviedo
- Tree Lighting: Thursday, December 3, 5 pm, Center Lake Park, free
- Winter Parade: Saturday, December 5, about 7 pm, free
- Winterfest: Saturday, December 12, 10 am to 4 pm, $25 wristband
- All three are at or start near Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Lane
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Oviedo Tree Lighting
- When: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 5 to 8:30 pm, tree lights at 6:30 pm
- Where: Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo, FL 32765 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, no registration
- Ages: All ages
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This year’s Oviedo Tree Lighting at Center Lake Park has a Little Drummer Boy theme, with live animals, costumed characters, carolers and free photos with Santa.
The tree lights at 6:30 pm, then a band plays the amphitheater while kids get faces painted and color with the Oviedo Police community outreach team.
Parent tip: Get your free Santa photo before 6:30 pm. The line grows once the crowd gathers for the lighting.
- Host
- City of Oviedo Recreation and Parks (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo, FL 32765 (opens in maps)
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Oviedo Winter Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, pre-parade party 4 to 6:30 pm, parade about 7 pm
- Where: Center Lake Park and Oviedo Boulevard, 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo, FL 32765 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Oviedo Winter Parade steps off from the Gym and Aquatic Center at about 7 pm and rolls along Oviedo Boulevard to Center Lake Lane.
Before it starts, a new pre-parade celebration at the Oviedo Amphitheatre has School of Rock Oviedo on stage and local vendors from 4 to 6:30 pm.
Parent tip: Pick up dinner at an Oviedo on the Park restaurant, then claim a curb spot along Oviedo Boulevard before 6:30 pm.
- Host
- City of Oviedo Recreation and Parks (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Center Lake Park and Oviedo Boulevard, 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo, FL 32765 (opens in maps)
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Winter festival
Winterfest 2026
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10 am to 4 pm
- Where: Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo, FL 32765 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $25 all-inclusive wristband, kids 2 and under free with a paid adult
- Ages: All ages, best for 3 to 12
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Winterfest turns Center Lake Park into a winter wonderland with an alpine slide, bounce houses, swan boat rides, Santa’s Workshop and a North Pole Post Office for letters to Santa.
One wristband covers every ride and activity, and there is also face painting, a police car to paint and holiday bingo.
Parent tip: Buy wristbands online ahead of time. Every ride and activity needs one, so there is no pay-per-ride option.
- Host
- City of Oviedo Recreation and Parks (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo, FL 32765 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Florida Christmas train rides page.
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When each Oviedo Christmas event for kids happens
Come Thursday, December 3 for the free Santa photos at the tree lighting, line the parade route on December 5, and save Winterfest on December 12 for kids who want rides and bounce houses.
- Oviedo Tree LightingOviedo · Dec 3
- Oviedo Winter ParadeOviedo · Dec 5
- Winterfest 2026Oviedo · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Florida Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Casselberry, Maitland, Orlando and Winter Garden. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Oviedo Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Oviedo this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Oviedo for 2026, all from the City of Oviedo: the Tree Lighting on December 3, the Winter Parade on December 5 and Winterfest on December 12, all at or near Center Lake Park.
When is the Oviedo Winter Parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026. The pre-parade celebration runs 4 to 6:30 pm at the Oviedo Amphitheatre and the parade starts at about 7 pm from the Gym and Aquatic Center along Oviedo Boulevard.
When is the Oviedo tree lighting?
Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 5 to 8:30 pm at Center Lake Park, with the tree lighting at 6:30 pm. It is free and photos with Santa are free too.
How much is Oviedo Winterfest?
An all-inclusive wristband is $25, and children 2 and under are free with a paid adult. Winterfest is Saturday, December 12, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Who do I contact about Oviedo holiday events?
The City of Oviedo events team at tmartini@cityofoviedo.net, or the Center Lake Park event hotline at 407-971-5590.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Florida?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Florida Christmas train rides page.
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 Oviedo on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
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