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in Orlando

Thursday, December 17

7 events: Promoted and Bungalower picks first, then by time.

8:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Esoteric Ladies' Night @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Tarot readings by Nabnia and a chance to paint your own mini tarot card make this Thornton Park night stand out. Half-price wine and champagne, a rotating display of local art, and a photo booth round out the evening.

5:30 PM Santa at the Eola House Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

5:30 PM Grinch's Lair Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

5:30 PM Merry Market Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

5:45 PM Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

6:30 PM OUT Sports League Orlando Run Club Outpost Neighborhood Taven · Thornton Park · Free A weekly run club open to everyone, with runners, joggers, walkers and social folks all welcome at Outpost on Lake Eola. Expect a water station, a group photo, pet-friendly patio seating and post-run drink specials.

9:30 PM Buddy deal 3rd Thursday Jazz: Thomas Milovac’s Lustre Trio: Jazz & Improvised Music The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park

Friday, December 18

5:30 PM Holiday Train Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

5:30 PM Santa at the Eola House Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

9:30 PM Buddy deal DJ Smilin' Dan @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Dancing in low light and fog at The Falcon in Thornton Park, with a DJ spinning music and no cover charge. It suits anyone who wants a free night out on a ready dance floor.

Saturday, December 19

5:30 PM Holiday Train Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

5:30 PM Grinch's Lair Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

5:30 PM Merry Market Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

Sunday, December 20

10:00 AM Orlando Farmers Market Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park Sunday vendors, live entertainment and outdoor dining fill Lake Eola Park, with themed days that welcome families and pets.

5:30 PM Holiday Train Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

5:30 PM Merry Market Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

Monday, December 21

8:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal $5 Malbec Mondays with DJ Smilin' Dan @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Trip hop and downtempo beats fill this moody late-night lounge, where you can sip Malbec and browse a rotating local art show.

Tuesday, December 22

5:30 PM Grinch's Lair Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

5:30 PM Merry Market Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

8:00 PM Buddy deal Open Mic @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free A weekly stage in Thornton Park where anyone can sign up and try original music, rap, poetry, spoken word, or comedy. Sets are capped at five minutes for comedians and ten minutes for everyone else.

Wednesday, December 23

5:45 PM Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

9:00 PM Buddy deal Wednesday Late Night Happy Hour @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Midweek late-night hangout at The Falcon, a quirky art bar in historic Thornton Park with rotating local art, live bands and DJs.

Thursday, December 24

8:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Esoteric Ladies' Night @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Tarot readings by Nabnia and a chance to paint your own mini tarot card make this Thornton Park night stand out. Half-price wine and champagne, a rotating display of local art, and a photo booth round out the evening.

Friday, December 25

5:45 PM Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

Saturday, December 26

5:45 PM Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

Sunday, December 27

10:00 AM Orlando Farmers Market Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park Sunday vendors, live entertainment and outdoor dining fill Lake Eola Park, with themed days that welcome families and pets.

5:45 PM Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

Monday, December 28

8:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal $5 Malbec Mondays with DJ Smilin' Dan @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Trip hop and downtempo beats fill this moody late-night lounge, where you can sip Malbec and browse a rotating local art show.

Tuesday, December 29

5:45 PM Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

8:00 PM Buddy deal Open Mic @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free A weekly stage in Thornton Park where anyone can sign up and try original music, rap, poetry, spoken word, or comedy. Sets are capped at five minutes for comedians and ten minutes for everyone else.

Wednesday, December 30

5:45 PM Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

9:00 PM Buddy deal Wednesday Late Night Happy Hour @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Midweek late-night hangout at The Falcon, a quirky art bar in historic Thornton Park with rotating local art, live bands and DJs.

Thursday, December 31

8:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Esoteric Ladies' Night @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Tarot readings by Nabnia and a chance to paint your own mini tarot card make this Thornton Park night stand out. Half-price wine and champagne, a rotating display of local art, and a photo booth round out the evening.

Friday, January 1

5:45 PM Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

Saturday, January 2

5:45 PM Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

Sunday, January 3

5:45 PM Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

Monday, January 4

5:45 PM Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

Tuesday, January 5

5:45 PM Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

Wednesday, January 6

5:45 PM Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park

Thursday, January 14

6:30 PM Thornton Park District 2nd Thursday Wine & Art Walk Thornton Park District Circle · Thornton Park Each month locals stroll through Thornton Park's shops and spots, sampling drinks and treats and browsing art vendors, live music and a night market. Dogs are welcome, and all ages can enjoy the art.