December is upon us and whether you’re looking
to celebrate the holiday season with fun and festive events, get the family
together for unforgettable memories, hit some of Orlando’s most popular
annual
events, or simply want to escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with
world-class entertainment and a one-of-a-kind night out on the town -
International Drive is the place to be.
If you’ll be taking on Orlando’s Most Dynamic
Neighborhood this December, be sure to check out these
exciting events and start making plans!
Car Enthusiasts
If you love cars, you’re in luck!
Central
Florida’s International Auto Show will return to the Orange County Convention Center from December 3rd to the
5th. Enjoy browsing over 500 new models, enjoy driving experiences, seeing
unique and custom modified vehicles, take test drives and so much more! It is
sure to be a good time for everyone, so bring the whole family and enjoy this
International Auto Show that is sure to blow your mind.
Immersive Yourself in the Works of Van Gogh
The immersive
Van Gogh Exhibit Orlando is the ultimate immersive art experience, and is a can’t miss! From his sunny
landscapes and night scenes to his portraits and still life paintings, be
immersed in it all as you are surrounded by over 500,000 cubic feet of
monumental projections animating Vincent Van Gogh’s oeuvre.
The installation includes the Mangeurs de
pommes de terre (The Potato Eaters, 1885), the Nuit étoilée (Starry Night,
1889), Les Tournesols (Sunflowers, 1888), La Chambre à coucher (The Bedroom,
1889), and so much more. The creator of the Immersive Van Gogh exhibition is
Italian installation artist Massimiliano Siccardi, whose work was seen by over
2 million visitors in Paris and was featured on Netflix’s Emily in Paris.
Wander through entrancing, moving images that
highlight brushstrokes, detail, and color – truly illuminating the mind of the
genius. This ultimate, not-to-be-missed immersive art exhibit is perfect for
the whole family – kids love it! So bring the whole family along for this
one-of-a-kind experience!
Be Well Con
Are you already thinking of what resolutions
you’ll be setting for the new year? The
Be Well Con Orlando 2021 is the inaugural event that invites you into
the next generation of health for your mind, body, and spirit! You’ll find
presentations by industry experts on a wide range of wellness topics that
support your personal development, from experts who understand that overall
wellness is a personal journey for every individual, and encompasses your
emotional and spiritual well-being in addition to your physical state.
The Be Well Con is the perfect place to start
picking up the tools you’ll need to live a healthier life, and Be Well.
This event will be happening at the Orange
County Convention Center on December 10th and 11th. Get the
details today!
Live Entertainment
Are you a fan of The Guess Who!? Don’t miss
your chance to see rock singer
Carl Dixon - formerly of The Guess Who, perform
an acoustic and festive show live in the lobby of the Hard Rock Hotel at
Universal Orlando this holiday season!
Performing hits like “American Woman,” and
“These Eyes,” in addition to other rock n’ roll and holiday favorites, this
performance will take place on December 17th.
Hard Rock Live Velvet Unplugged Session is the
perfect vibe for music lovers of all kinds and ages looking for a great way to
enjoy a date night, friends night or just a night out with the family. Get the
details today!
Here are some other can’t-miss live
performances happening this month:
Hard Rock Live
December 4th:
Whose Live Anyway; 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based
on audience suggestions.
Orlando Improv
If you’re looking for a good laugh this month,
be sure to check out the comedians taking the stage at Orlando Improv this
month, with headliners like
Damon Wayans taking the stage on December 3rd and 4th,
FL Homecoming Tour Ft. Ben Brainard,
& Jeff Horste on December 9th, Columbus Ohio stand up comedian
Jason Banks on December 10th,
ISMO on December 11th, host
Doug Benson from the Doug Loves Movies podcast on December 14th, TV Personality, comedian,
and podcast host
Cristina P on December 16th - 18th, real and relatable stand up comedian
Anthony Rodia on December 30th, and a special New Year’s Eve performance with
Benji Brown.
See all of the performances happening at
Orlando Improv this month
here.
See a full list of nightly entertainment
happening at Tin Roof Orlando this month,
here.
Dezerland Park Toy
Drives!
Tis’ the season for
giving.
If you’re looking to get
involved in the community with toy drives,
Dezerland Park will have a few opportunities to do so this month.
On December 4th, head to
Dezerland Park for their
Toy Run with the Ghostbusters. Meet the Ghostbusters and drop off a new and unwrapped
toy for your community. There will be events, raffles and family fun for
everyone!
Then on December 10th
they’ll be hosting their
7th Annual Toy Drive event. Kids in attendance will receive free gifts, get pictures
with Santa, and enjoy live performances by local Caribbean artists.
The Holidays Season
But of course, we can’t
forget to mention the many holiday celebrations going on at some of your
favorite Orlando attractions this month!
SeaWorld Orlando’s
Christmas Celebration is in full swing and will run through the new year.
Details
The Santa Workshop
Experience is back at ICON Park Orlando bringing you picture perfect Santa photo’s, as well as
various other holiday offerings for those who participate.
Get all the
details and reserve a spot for your child to see Santa soon
though, because reservations fill up fast.
If you’ll be taking on
Orlando’s Most Dynamic Neighborhood this December, be sure to check out these
exciting
events, and get in on all of the festive holiday fun with the
family!
Stay tuned for a post
about all of the
holiday celebrations going down on I-Drive this month, and have an amazing
visit!