KEEPING THE NEWS LOCAL & THE COMMUNITY CONNECTED.
DECEMBER 2024
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COMMUNITY UPDATES
VOLUME 5 EDITION 12
Santa Claus is Coming to Avalon Park Avalon Aglow Saturday, December 7th, 3-9 p.m. Parade at 3 p.m. and Fireworks at 9 p.m.
true spirit of the season with a special Christmas Eve Service hosted by Avalon Church in Town Park on December 24th. These events promise to bring joy and togetherness to your holiday season Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at in Avalon Park. the 26th Annual Avalon Aglow holiday event on Saturday, December 7th, from 3-9 p.m.! This December Movie Under the Stars At Avalon beloved tradition features a parade presided Church over by Santa Claus at 3 p.m., followed by an Enjoy a holiday classic with the December Movie in evening filled with festive activities. Stroll through the Park, featuring The Grinch on Friday, December Downtown Avalon Park with a cup of hot cocoa, 6th, at 7 p.m. at Avalon Church. Bring your family, shop unique gifts from craft and maker vendors, blankets, and Avalon Church will bring popcorn enjoy a train ride around Avalon Lake, and take in and cocoa. spectacular live performances. End the night with Orlando’s premier winter fireworks extravaganza Food Trucks, Wine Walk, and More at 9 p.m. This free event is open to the public, Don’t miss the delicious Food Truck Night on offering a perfect way to create new memories with Sunday, December 15th, from 5-8 p.m. at Town your loved ones. For event details, visit us online. Park. Sample a variety of cuisines while enjoying the holiday atmosphere. Kick off the holiday season early with the Annual Holiday Wine Walk, sponsored by the Avalon Park Rotary Club, on Thursday, December 5th, from 6-9 p.m. Stroll through Downtown Avalon Park while sipping on fine wines and supporting a great cause, with proceeds benefiting The Sacha Patin Memorial Scholarship Fund. Tickets are limited and can be purchased through the Rotary Club’s Facebook page. Ring in the New Year with Fireworks Close out 2024 with a bang at the New Year’s Eve Fireworks Celebration on December 31st at midnight. Gather at Avalon Lake to welcome 2025 Pictures with Santa and Other Holiday Festivities with the best fireworks show in town. Downtown Avalon Park is brimming with holiday cheer this December, offering a variety of festive activities for everyone to enjoy. Start your season with the Holiday Bazaar at Encore on December 5th, where you can shop unique gifts from local vendors. Get creative with the Christmas Floral Workshop on December 14th, perfect for crafting beautiful arrangements for your home or as a thoughtful gift. Enjoy an elegant Holiday Tea Party on December 15th, followed by the magical Holiday Light Bike Tour on December 18th, a fun way to explore the sparkling lights around Avalon Park. Don’t miss Pictures with Santa at the Marketplace on December 18th, a must for For a full list of events and a directory of local creating cherished family memories. On December businesses, visit us online. Join us in Downtown 21st, join Wonder Arte at the ACC for a festive Avalon Park Orlando for a holiday season full of holiday arts and crafts event. Finally, celebrate the joy, community, and cherished traditions!