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Kissimmee & Orlando in November 2018 - Plenty to be Thankful For

Kissimmee and Orlando in November are packed with events. It's Thanksgiving which brings lots of Holiday eats and treats. And of course Christmas comes early to Orlando. As soon as the tricks and treats disappear, elves are out in force. If you're around Disney from the week of October 31st, you'll see the Halloween to Holidays transformation.

The rest of the planet is blissfully awaiting Santa in December, unaware his Christmas season kicks off in Kissimmee and Orlando in November.

And if you're here for Thanksgiving, our Thanksgiving Dining Guide will give you some great ideas. And don't forget to check out our Kissimmee & Orlando Christmas Guide and Disney Christmas Events Guide.

What's On in Kissimmee & Orlando in November

LEGOLAND Florida - Free Entry to Military

LEGOLAND Florida are offering free entry to veterans and active duty military of the U.S. armed forces. 50% discount is also offered for up to six additional guests.

On Veterans Day (Sunday, Nov. 11), LEGOLAND Florida will honor veterans with more freebies:

10% discount on retail, food and beverage

Buy one get one free - 6x8 photo

Two plays for the price of one on select skill games

Valid military ID or proof of veteran status is required to receive all offers.

When: November 1st to 30th 2018 Where: LegoLand Florida Web: Legoland Florida Military Discount

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Epcot Food & Wine Festival

There's still time to take your taste buds on a global food fest walkabout during Orlando in November. The Epcot Food & Wine Festival doesn't end until November 12th 2018. Over 30 global food and beverage marketplaces from all over the world offer tasty treats and delicious drinks to wash it all down.

And all the time, your eardrums are being regaled with live music during the Eat to the Beat concert series. Artist line up for November Eat to the Beat 2018:

November 1 to 2: High Valley

November 3 to 4: Taylor Dayne

November 5 to 7: Boyz II Men

November 8 to 9: The Hooters

November 10 to 12: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Where: EPCOT, Walt Disney World When: Daily through November 12th 2018 Web: Epcot Food & Wine Festival

SeaWorld Craft Beer Festival

Calling all craft beer fans. This one's for you. And foodies too! On select weekends in November, there will be over 100 craft beers on offer from breweries all over Central Florida, along with some national and international brands. There will also be over 20 unique menu items on offer at culinary marketplaces. Craft Beer Festival Lanyards will be available: 8 sampler at $40 and 12 sampler at $54.

When: Weekends - November 3rd to 11th 2018 Where: SeaWorld, Web: SeaWorld Craft Beer Fest

Cows & Cabs

A culinary treat for foodie aficionados. Cows n Cabs brings together renowned chefs from top local restaurants for this annual charity event held in Orlando in November. The western themed event features live entertainment, a live auction and raffle, craft beer tasting and, of course, awesome food.

The annual event benefits After-School All Stars Orlando and Elevate Orlando.

General admission tickets start at $110 and include all food and drink and complimentary cigars.

When: November 3rd, 2018 Where: Central Park West Meadow, 150 W Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789 Web: Cows n Cabs

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November 8th - Holidays Begin at Walt Disney World

Orlando in November is a magical month. It gets even more magical when Disney's holiday events start on November 8th.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is an explosion of Holiday Fireworks, a spectacular parade, snow falling on Main Street and complimentary cookies and hot chocolate. It's a separate ticketed event which kicks off at 7pm and ends at midnight on select nights shown below. Your ticket gives you access from 4pm. If you don't have a Party Ticket, you'll need to leave by 7pm.

Hollywood Studios: Lots of holiday events including Sunset Seasons Greetings, Jingle Bell Jingle BAM! fireworks and projection show, Visit Santa and Minnie's Holiday Dine. Toy Story Land will also get a holiday makeover.

Animal Kingdom: Starting November 8th, Up! A Great Bird Adventure will get a new holiday addition.

Disney Springs: Not only will you find an enormous amount of Christmas gift ideas, but there's plenty of holiday events too. Santa will be in attendance in his chalet. Christmas Tree Trail is bigger and better. Kids can join in Stitch’s Holiday Gift Hunt.

Epcot Events begin November 18th - see below.

For Full Details see: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party | Christmas at Walt Disney World

Free Play Florida

If you have ever played with an electronic game, and who hasn't, this is for you. Orlando in November brings this three day event of everything you've ever wanted to know about gaming. It features over 200 arcade and pinball machines, plus hundreds of consoles.

When: November 9th - 11th, 2018 Where: Double Tree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, 10100 International Drive, FL 32821. Web: Free Play Florida

Annual Pioneer Day

What do you get when you combine history and a hands-on education? A fun day for all the family at the 27th Annual Pioneer Day.

Discover how the Florida Seminoles and early pioneers survived. Learn how to milk a cow or make butter at the Kids Zone. Be entertained with live music by Folk Hill Revival. There are plenty of unique arts and crafts for sale, kids zone, local food vendors

When: November 10th, 2018 from 10am - 4pm Where: Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek, 2491 Babb Rd., FL 34746 Web: Annual Pioneer Day

Lakeridge Winery 28th Annual Holiday Open House

Hot mulled wine, complementary Winery tours and tasting. Special offers in the wine shop. Beer, wine and food available for purchase along with snacks.

A wide variety of arts and crafts on show, also for purchase. Live music on the outdoor stage or in the wine and cheese bar. And all for $5, children under 12 are free.

When: November 9th, 10th and 11th, 2018 Where: Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards, US 27 North, Clermont, FL34715 Web: Annual Holiday Open House

Dapper Day at Disney

Dapper Day is an organization that celebrates refined style from yesterday. They organize social events at various locations including Disney parks. Put on your bestest and finest, join the fun and "step out in style."

Disney World Fall Dapper Days are taking place in two parks in November:

Saturday November 17th: Day 1: Starts at Disney's Animal Kingdom, then migrates to Magic Kingdom between 3-5pm.

Sunday November 18th Day 2: Epcot

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Plant City Pig Jam State BBQ Championship

If you like BBQ then you're in for a real treat. The 16th Annual Suncoast Credit Union Plant City Pig Jam State BBQ Championship will be held on November 16th & 17th 2018.

There will some of the best Southern finger lickin' barbecue around, live music, kids play area, rock climbing wall, face-painting, moon walk and other family activities. A great day out for all the family.

When: November 16th, 2018 5PM - 10PM / November, 17th 2018 10AM to 5PM Where: 1401 Gordon Food Service Dr, Plant City, FL 33563 Admission: Free Admission, Parking $5. Website: Plant City Pig Jam

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Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival

Enjoy Scottish musicians and bands at their finest plus an afternoon of Highland games. There will be Celtic music, dancing, athletics, Border Collie demos, Scottish Reenactment Camps and the Society and Heritage Clan Village.

Image Credit: City of Mount Dora

When: Nov 16 - Nov 17, 2018 Where: Gilbert Park, Mount Dora FL 32756 Web: Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival

SeaWorld Christmas Celebrations

SeaWorld will be celebrating the Christmas Holidays on select nights from November 17th 2018. Enjoy the dazzling displays and wondrous tales told with music, animals and puppets.

What Not to Miss:

Shamu Christmas Miracles

O Wondrous Night

Elmo's Christmas Wish

Winter Wonderland on Ice

Sea of Trees

Meet Rudolph at the New Rudolph ChristmasTown

Clyde & Seamore's Countdown to Christmas

Meet Santa Claus at Wild Arctic

When: Select Nights November 17th to December 31st 2018 Where: SeaWorld Orlando Admission: Included with Regular Ticket Website: SeaWorld Christmas Celebration

Christmas at Universal Orlando

Orlando in November brings us some exciting Holiday events to Universal Orlando.

It doesn't come more exciting than Christmas at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade will both have Christmas decorations and lights this year.

Hogwarts Castle is lit up in a spellbinding laser and light show. State of the art projections are in store for an even more magical Harry Potter Christmas

The Holiday Parade featuring Macy's is joined by new floats from Madagascar, Shrek and those lovable Minions. Oh, and of course, Santa.

The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular at Seuss Landing stars the Grinch who is available for breakfast with some of his friends.

The amazing Mannheim Steamrollers will sing their way throughout the weekends, bringing you the best in Festive songs.

Blues Brothers, Jake and Elwood, provide Festive favorites such as 'Blue Christmas' and 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town'.

When: Nov 17th 2018 - Jan 6th 2019 Where: Universal Studios Orlando and Islands of Adventure Info: Universal Orlando Christmas Events

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Busch Gardens Christmas Town

Busch Gardens is transformed into a wintery wonderland for Christmas Town. Live shows, entertainment, holiday food and crafts and of course Santa.

Live Shows: Christmas on Ice, Christmas Is, Christmas From The Heart, Elmos's Christmas Wish, Christmas Town Band.

Christmas Town Village: Holiday eats and treats and specialty cabins selling Christmas gifts and decor.

Character Meets: Rudolph's Winter Wonderland, Santa's House

Tours: VIP Guided Tour, Santa's Select Tour

When: November 17th 2018 - December 30th 2018 Where: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Info: Busch Gardens Christmas Town

Dunedin Celtic Music & Craft Beer Festival

Any Music fans? Beer Fans? Food Fans? What's not to love! It might be a little further away at around 80 miles, but The Dunedin Celtic Music & Craft Beer Festival will give you a full day and night out.

Dunedin Celtic Music & Craft Beer Festival

November 18th is set to be a great day of food and fun packed with endless entertainment. Live entertainment, food vendors, Craft beers by several breweries Gates open at 10am and bands start playing at noon. Lots of great bands will be performing all day including The Young Dubliners and Off Kilter, a well-known, Celtic rock band who had an 18 year run performing at Canada's Epcot Pavillion. See website for Full Band Line-Up

When: November 17th, 2018 from 12 noon - 10pm Where: Highlander Park, 903 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698 Website: Dunedin Celtic Music & Craft Beer Festival

ICE! featuring Christmas Around the World

Orlando in November also welcomes the Christmas events at Gaylord Palms. Events kick off on November 16th with "Joyful", a show with choreographed lighting. The 60 foot Christmas Tree in the resort atrium is circled by the lights and music with dazzling effects. Lead your family through 2 million pounds of carefully carved ice sculptures and the traditional Nativity scene.

Gaylord Palms Christmas Events from November 18th:

ICE! Featuring A Christmas Story

Dreams of Christmas Light Show

A breakfast buffet with Charlie Brown and friends from "Peanuts"

Cirque Dreams Unwrapped Stage Show

Christmas Tree Trail

Photos with Santa

The Build-A-Bear Scavenger Hunt featuring Snowburst, the Polar Bear

8 lanes of snow tubing and Santa's Snow Throw with real snowballs

Gingerbread Decorating Corner

Santa's Snow Throw

Sounds of The Season Concert Series

When: November 16th 2018 to January 6th, 2019 Where: Gaylord Palms, 6000 West Osceola Parkway · Kissimmee 34746 Web: Gaylord Palms Christmas Events

Epcot International Festival of The Holidays

Events begin November 18th 2018.

Epcot bursts into holiday life on November 18th 2018. Events include Holiday Kitchens offering an array of international food. There are sights and sounds of special entertainment celebrating each country’s holiday heritage in World Showcase. Kids of all ages will enjoy Chip & Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree scavenger hunt. IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth includes a special Holiday message.

See full list of events here: Epcot International Festival of The Holidays.

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Thanksgiving

November 22nd is, of course, Thanksgiving in the USA. There are lots of restaurants serving Thanksgiving feasts.

Here's our top picks: Thanksgiving in Orlando Dining Guide

Central Florida International Auto Show

The Annual Central Florida International Auto Show is a 4 day event held at the Orange County Convention Center. The event will showcase over 100 vehicles from high-end sports cars to crossovers, trucks and electrical cars. Come and see the latest models to hit the streets or take a test drive. See the future of auto design and technology with the pre-production models.

There'll be entertainment for the kids including test-driving mini electric vehicles and a funzone. Other fun events include face painting, balloon artistry, rock wall climbing and the Spider Jump. If you go on the Sunday Family Day, kids can also get up close and personal with an array of animals from The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. They'll be bringing owls, snakes and lizards the kids can interact with, touch and learn about.

There will also be a Hometown Hero's Display to showcase emergency vehicles.

When: November 22nd-25th 2018 Where: Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 Website: Central Florida International Auto Show

Bok Tower Gardens Holiday Home Tour

This annual event has so much to offer and includes Holiday Home Tour at Pinewood Estate, Christmas Carillon Concerts, Gingerbread Houses with Mrs. Claus, Living Holiday Tree and more.

When: Nov 23rd, 2018 - Jan 6th, 2019 Where: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL 33853 Web: Bok Tower Gardens Holiday Home Tour

Seniors First Turkey Trot 5K

Exercise enthusiast? Head on down to the annual Senior First Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning.

It’s open to all, whether you’re walking, jogging, running, or even if you have a stroller – come on down and join the 5,000 other people getting their morning exercise on.

And it's all in good cause. The fun run raises money for Meals on Wheels and other programs that support seniors in the Orlando community.

Not a morning person?

No problem – with lots of people taking the chance to run in turkey costumes, it’s always worth a watch (and there’s plenty of hot coffee around).

Plus, every race needs a cheering crowd, right?

When: Thursday November 22nd 2018 Where: Lake Eola, 227 N. Eola Dr., Orlando, FL 32801 Web: Seniors First Turkey Trot 5k

Now Snowing, Celebration Town

Celebration Florida has lots of events happening for the Holidays during the Now Snowing in Celebration event.

The traditional Tree Lighting Ceremony from 5.30pm on November 24th kicks off the Celebration Holiday Season.

The Tree Lighting event features live music, a party atmosphere and an appearance by Santa himself.

And of course, the ever popular Now Snowing in Celebration which will be held nightly from the Tree Lighting event. See our Celebration Christmas Guide for full details.

When: November 24th 2018 Where: Celebration Florida Web: Celebration Now Snowing Events

37th Annual Light Up Mount Dora

Donnelly Park and Mount Dora are lit up in spectacular style by over 2 million sparkling lights.

Further entertainment includes traditional Christmas songs and dancers. Lighting of Donnelly Park takes place at 6.30pm.

When: Nov 24th, 2018 Where: Donnelly Park, Mount Dora Web: Mount Dora Christmas Events

We hope you enjoy Orlando in November as much as we do! Let us know if there are any events need adding, we update regularly.

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See All Orlando & Kissimmee Christmas Events

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