2023 Lake Nona Oh, What Fun! Event Guide

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Step into a spectacular winter wonderland with holiday magic around every corner during Central Florida’s favorite holiday festival, Oh, What Fun! Join us in Lake Nona Town Center, or as it’s known for the holidays, Peppermint Square, for a season filled with celebrations.

Hanukkah Celebration of Lights: Dec 7, 5-10 pm Fridays: 6-10pm Saturdays: 2-10pm Sundays: 2-8pm Scan here for more information

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Live Entertainment

Nightly Snowfall Evergreen Tree Trail

Photos & Show

Holiday Market

Sweet Treats & Merchandise

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Nightly Happenings Peppermint the Penguin on the Beacon

Holiday Themed Pop Up Bars

Photo Ops

Kid’s Activities

Step into Peppermint’s Forest at Verse Orlando

Holiday Instagram Spots

A magical augmented reality adventure

Letters to Santa

Hanukkah

Celebra tion of Lights

Lighting: Thursday, December 7, 5-10pm Peppermint Square Join us on the first of the eight nights of Hanukkah as we bless and light the menorah in a special Rabbi led ceremony featuring traditional songs to celebrate the festival of lights.

Additional entertainment includes live music, a children’s group performance, a stilt walker, face painters and more themed entertainment. Enjoy traditional kosher food while the kids make dreidels and learn the history of the holiday.

Opening Night & Tree Lighting

First Lighting: Friday, December 8, 6pm Nightly Lighting: 6pm every night Peppermint Square Gather at Lake Nona Town Center — now Peppermint Square — as we light the Lake Nona Christmas tree, a 24foot beauty festooned with twinkle lights. The first lighting kicks off the holiday season festivities of Oh, What Fun! Enjoy entertainment from our exciting acrobatics show and local music performances. The nightly “snowfall” will get you into the holiday spirit.

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December 8, 15, and 22

Show Times: 6pm, 8pm, and 9:30pm Be transported to the North Pole during a live, 20-minute show with modern circus performers including aerialists, gymnasts, dancers, balancing acts and more.

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The Lake Snowna Ensemble December 9, 16, and 23

Show Times: 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm & 9:30pm Rock out to holiday hits and today’s tunes and get into the festive spirit with our singing and dancing ensemble.

Dance the night away as your favorite songs from your favorite holiday movies come to life. Fill your senses and warm your heart with the sounds of the season.

December 9, 16, and 23 Have a ball during Oh, What Fun! with a bevy of snowy events for the whole family, including a snow slide, snow machines, kids activities and snow cone vendors.

It’s snow-time! Stay into the evening as a snow themed show takes over the Peppermint Square stage from 6-10pm, complete with roaming wintery entertainment.

December 10 and 17 Every Sunday, bring the family to Oh, What Fun! for a new seasonal experience. Kids can enjoy holiday inflatables, a fun trackless train, mechanical reindeer, face painters and more!

Take in dazzling performances from local performance groups on the Peppermint Square stage!

Showtimes on the following page.

Support our local schools by attending one of the festive children’s performances as they sing some holiday hits!

December 8th (opening night) 5:30pm: Lake Nona Middle School Chorus 7:20pm: Lake Nona Choir

December 10th 6:00pm: Lake Nona High School Orchestra 7:00pm: Lake Nona High School Chorus 8:00pm: Lake Nona High School Jazz Band

December 17th 5:00pm: Laureate Park Elementary 6:00pm: Opera Orlando 7:00pm: Orlando Suzuki School 8:00pm: Chace Dance Academy

Runs concurrently with Oh, What Fun! Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and during Hanukkah Celebration on Dec 7

Inspired by iconic holiday markets, stroll through kiosks with rotating vendors selling giftable crafts and bespoke items perfect for anyone on your list.

Whether it’s a special piece of jewelry or a keepsake ornament for the tree, you’ll find the sweetest gifts at the Oh, What Fun! Holiday Market.

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Snowbirds Santa and Mrs. Claus have made their way down south once again to their winter home at Peppermint Square.

Visit the Clauses for storytime and a sing-along experience, then meet and greet St. Nick and his sweetheart and take the perfect holiday photo.

Wednesdays - Sundays December 8 – 23 Wednesdays & Thursdays: 5pm, 6pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm

Fridays:

5pm, 6pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm

Saturdays:

12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm

Sundays:

12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm Advance booking is required.

Seating limited to 30 people (including children and adults) per 30-minute show. Digital photos are included in your ticket price.

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Santa has a busy schedule between now and Christmas, so please make a reservation before you come by to visit.

Seating is limited.

Holiday Instagram Spots Check out our most Insta-worthy photo ops Holiday décor galore – stop at one of our many decorated spots in Peppermint Square for a picture-perfect moment. Take a look at our map in this booklet to find the locations.

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Check out the map on the previous page to see the locations.

Everg reen Tree T ra i l December 7 - 23 Throughout December, visit the tree trail decorated by local Lake Nona businesses, which begins near the entrance of Peppermint Square and the Code Wall and runs along the walking path to Lake Nona Wave Hotel.

Scan the QR code at your favorite tree to cast your vote.

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Sweet Treats Peppermint Swirl Cookie Reindeer Cookie Grinch Cookie Chocolate Cookie Hot Chocolate with Baileys or Screwball Edible Red Velvet Cookie Dough Christmas Popcorn Peppermint Bark Peppermint Cotton Candy Holiday Sticky Bun

Dive into a magical augmented reality adventure with Lake Nona’s favorite holiday character, Peppermint the Penguin at Verse Orlando next to Boxi Park.

Engage in delightful conversations with Peppermint, decorate a Christmas tree and indulge in snowball fights in Peppermint’s enchanted wonderland. Crafted by the ingenious minds behind the Unreal Garden and Star Walk, Peppermint’s Forest is a fusion of holiday magic and cutting-edge AR technology, promising an unforgettable adventure for the entire family.

Space is limited, so book your spot today!

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Celebrate the holidays 70’s style in Lake Nona’s very own vintage speakeasy that will offer festive holiday cocktails.

December 7 - 23

Open 5-9pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings Ages 21+ Adults can sneak away to the Lake Nona Wave Hotel Sculpture Garden for a crafted seasonal cocktail or a spiked hot chocolate with all the sweet garnishes.

The whimsical, modern, picture-perfect spot is an ideal place to cuddle up and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Located in the Lake Nona Wave Hotel Sculpture Garden

OH, WHAT FUN! STAY & PLAY OFFER Extend your holiday festivities with a Lake Nona Wave Hotel Oh, What Fun! Stay & Play Package.

Receive a 25% discount on best available rates.

Use promo code OHFUN23 when booking your stay between November 23 - December 3 at lakenonawavehotel.com

RING IN THE NEW YEAR AT THE WORLD’S MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED HOTEL

Sip, Sparkle and Celebrate Dinner and Party BACÁN • $240 Ring in the New Year in style with a 3-course Michelin-recommended dinner at BACÁN, including wine pairings. After dinner, join us for a party for the ages at HAVEN Pool featuring live entertainment and sparkling midnight celebration!

Sip, Sparkle and Celebrate Dinner and Party HAVEN Kitchen • $170 Celebrate 2023 with a delectable 3-course dinner at HAVEN Kitchen.

After dinner, join us for a party for the ages at HAVEN Pool featuring live entertainment and sparkling midnight celebration!

Email events@lakenonawavehotel.com for more information.

New Year’s Eve party DECEMBER 31 1 1 A M - 8 P M F A M I L Y- F R I E N D L Y P A R T Y & 9 P M - 1 A M PA R T Y F O R 2 1 + Visit boxiparklakenona.com for details.

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Caravan

December 15 6-8pm

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