Events

Carols & Cocoa

Join the Longwood Historic Society for a magical evening at Carols & Cocoa, Presented by AC Cowboys! This exclusive, ticketed event offers a rare opportunity to step inside some of Longwood’s most beautiful historic buildings, decked out in their holiday finest. Starting at 4:00 PM, you and your small tour group will be led on […]

29 Nov

3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Longwood Historic Civic Center

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Craft Beer & History Tour

Have you ever wondered about the history of everyone’s favorite frosty beverage in Historic Downtown Sanford? Or the story behind the district’s popular craft breweries; and the beer styles and flavor profiles of your favorite Sanford beers? Well, join us on this guided walking tour where we will cover all that and more! Sanford Brew […]

29 Nov

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Sanford Homebrew Shop

Historic Downtown Sanford

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Asian Lantern Festival: Into The Wild

This holiday season, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will glow once again as it hosts the Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild. Select nights November 14, 2025 through January 18, 2026, 6-10 p.m. Step into a world of light and color like you’ve never seen before. Wander the three-quarter-mile pathway filled with all-new, […]

29 Nov

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Central Florida Zoo

3755 W Seminole Blvd., Sanford, FL 32771

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Sanford Ghost Tour

Discover Sanford’s unknown and sometimes dark history, including access to a haunted area! This 90-minute tour led by a local guide allows you to experience historical stories uniquely. Incorporated in 1877, the stories of Sanford’s past residents and those still lurking around are plentiful.Prepare for chills!

29 Nov

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Sanford Homebrew Shop

Historic Downtown Sanford

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Sanford Haunted Brewery Tour

Enjoy the haunted tales of ghostly experiences in Historic Downtown Sanford while sipping some delicious craft beer from three popular craft beer establishments: Sanford Homebrew Shop – A homebrewer must-do, this shop is also a nano-brewery making artisan small batch beers! Deviant Wolf- this tap room brews a broad selection of true-to-style beers without sacrificing […]

29 Nov

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Sanford Homebrew Shop

Historic Downtown Sanford

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Wekiva Island Winter Wonderland 2025

Winter Wonderland 2025 at Wekiva Island Wekiva Island’s long-awaited Winter Wonderland is back again, and we’re excited to celebrate the festive season all December long. In addition to our well-loved activities like daily “snow” flurries, the Christmas tree forest and our 30-ft tall tree, and visits from your favorite Christmas characters, and Santa is inviting […]

30 Nov

1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wekiva Island

1014 Miami Springs Drive, Longwood

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Asian Lantern Festival: Into The Wild

This holiday season, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will glow once again as it hosts the Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild. Select nights November 14, 2025 through January 18, 2026, 6-10 p.m. Step into a world of light and color like you’ve never seen before. Wander the three-quarter-mile pathway filled with all-new, […]

30 Nov

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Central Florida Zoo

3755 W Seminole Blvd., Sanford, FL 32771

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Sanford Ghost Tour

Discover Sanford’s unknown and sometimes dark history, including access to a haunted area! This 90-minute tour led by a local guide allows you to experience historical stories uniquely. Incorporated in 1877, the stories of Sanford’s past residents and those still lurking around are plentiful.Prepare for chills!

30 Nov

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Sanford Homebrew Shop

Historic Downtown Sanford

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Christmas Tree Lighting with Santa Claus

Join us at Wekiva Island as Santa and Mrs. Claus officially kick off the holiday season by lighting our HUGE 30-foot-tall Christmas tree at 7 p.m. The snow flurries will be flying, Stilt walkers will be wandering and there will be plenty of holiday cheer. Explore Santa’s Workshop and leave your letter to Santa! Don’t […]

30 Nov

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wekiva Island

1014 Miami Springs Drive, Longwood

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Wekiva Island Winter Wonderland 2025

Winter Wonderland 2025 at Wekiva Island Wekiva Island’s long-awaited Winter Wonderland is back again, and we’re excited to celebrate the festive season all December long. In addition to our well-loved activities like daily “snow” flurries, the Christmas tree forest and our 30-ft tall tree, and visits from your favorite Christmas characters, and Santa is inviting […]

01 Dec

6:00 pm - 12:00 am

Wekiva Island

1014 Miami Springs Drive, Longwood

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Wekiva Island Winter Wonderland 2025

Winter Wonderland 2025 at Wekiva Island Wekiva Island’s long-awaited Winter Wonderland is back again, and we’re excited to celebrate the festive season all December long. In addition to our well-loved activities like daily “snow” flurries, the Christmas tree forest and our 30-ft tall tree, and visits from your favorite Christmas characters, and Santa is inviting […]

02 Dec

12:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wekiva Island

1014 Miami Springs Drive, Longwood

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Wekiva Island Winter Wonderland 2025

Winter Wonderland 2025 at Wekiva Island Wekiva Island’s long-awaited Winter Wonderland is back again, and we’re excited to celebrate the festive season all December long. In addition to our well-loved activities like daily “snow” flurries, the Christmas tree forest and our 30-ft tall tree, and visits from your favorite Christmas characters, and Santa is inviting […]

03 Dec

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wekiva Island

1014 Miami Springs Drive, Longwood

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