Featured Article: Highlands County - Holiday Events
Highlands County 2025 Holiday Events Calendar
Date Event & Location Time / Details
Nov 29 – Dec 25
Carousel of Lights
Downtown Sebring (Circle Park) Nightly, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Light displays, photo spots, and more.
Nov 29 – Dec 24
Santa Express Holiday Train Rides
from Sebring & Clewiston Evening rides on select dates; festive decorations, cookies, visit with Santa.
Mon, Dec 1
Avon Park Christmas Parade
Avon Park Parade starts at 7:00 PM; floats, bands, Santa & local tradition.
Mon, Dec 1
Jacaranda Jubilee
Watch Avon Park Parade from Hotel Jacaranda veranda Evening reception with appetizers, music, and parade viewing (veranda ticketed event).
Thu, Dec 4
SFSC Foundation Christmas Luncheon
Hotel Jacaranda, Avon Park Lunch-time community holiday luncheon.
Fri, Dec 5
Sebring Christmas Parade (Theme: “Candy Cane Lane”)
Downtown Sebring Parade starts at 7:00 PM. Route begins North Ridgewood Dr & Sebring Parkway, moves through Circle Park & South Commerce Ave, ends at Fireman’s Field.
Sat, Dec 7
Flor de la Noche Buena
Performance at the Alan Jay Wildstein Center A bilingual holiday-themed performance featuring music & dance; cultural/family friendly.
Sun, Dec 8
Avon Park Christmas in the Park
Downtown Avon Park Evening market/vendor fair + music; Santa & holiday fun for families. Starting 5:00 PM (vendors), music at 6:00 PM.
Fri, Dec 12
Jingle Bell Run 5K & Children’s Fun Run
Avon Park Evening 5K + fun run; participants encouraged to dress festive. Festive route along a lit Main Street.
Sat–Sun, Dec 12–13 & Dec 19–20
Florida Flywheelers’ Christmas in the Village
Lake Placid / Highlands County Antique-Engine Club Drive-through holiday village with vintage engines, themed decorations; proceeds benefit local charities.
More info
Sat, Dec 13
The Red Easel’s Craft & Fun Fair
Sebring Local vendors, kids’ activity corner, community toy drive, good for holiday shopping and family fun.
Sat, Dec 13
Sebring Christmas Boat Parade
on Lake Jackson Parade starts at 7:00 PM from behind Don Jose’s restaurant; boats adorned with holiday lights cruise around the lake. Great lakeside viewing from docks and parks.
Sat, Dec 13
Lake Placid Christmas Parade
Downtown Lake Placid Parade begins at 7:00 PM. 2025 theme: “Gingerbread Lane.” Spectators will have chance to vote for their favorite parade entry.
Through December (select dates) Holiday-themed historic train rides, glowing light displays, community events, shopping & dining specials across Highlands County, particularly Sebring/Avon Park/Lake Placid; part of county-wide “holiday magic.” See individual event pages for timing, many are family-friendly and free.
