These Florida destinations offer over-the-top holiday lights and decorations in quaint Old Florida settings. Several of the displays continue into the new year.
Holidays
2026 Holiday Boat Parade Calendar
Saturday marks the last day you’ll be able to see a holiday boat parades in Florida for 2025.
Sugar Express: Sweet ride aboard a steam train
Tickets are on sale for rides beginning next week aboard the Sugar Express, a historic steam train sponsored by U.S. Sugar Company.
13 Florida harvest festivals: Get a taste of fall, even in Florida
Florida harvest festivals and farm tours demonstrate that you can soak up a little autumn spirit, even in Florida. All across Florida, farms create family fun with traditional harvest activities like pumpkin patches and corn mazes.
Christmas, Florida: Nostalgic stop any time of year
Christmas, Florida, is an old-time roadside attraction that is a throwback to another era. It’s close to the outstanding Orlando Wetlands Park.
Gift ideas for kayakers
We don’t suggest the gear in this listing of gift ideas for kayakers represent the best on the market. But we personally use these products and have found they do the intended job well.