From Mardi Gras and Fourth of July to Halloween and Christmas, with festive programming throughout the year, U.S. theme parks have become some of the best places to celebrate holidays of all varieties. To help keep track of all the action, we’ve compiled a list of annual events and festivals at select Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations, United Parks & Resorts, LEGOLAND and Disney parks.
Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations
Universal Orlando Resort
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- Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval | Early February through early April
- Butterbeer Season | Early March through late May
- Summer Fun at Universal Orlando Resort | May through August
- Fourth of July | July
- Passholder Appreciation Days | Mid-August through end of September
- Passholder Nights | Dates TBD
- Back to Hogwarts | Early August through early September
- Halloween Horror Nights | End of August through early November
- Dark Arts | Select nights in the Fall
- Holidays at Universal Orlando | Mid-November through early January
Universal Studios Hollywood
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- Universal Fan Fest Nights | Mid-April through Mid-May
- Butterbeer Season | Dates TBD
- Halloween Horror Nights | Select nights in the Fall
- Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood | November through December
- Holidays at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD | November through December
- Grinchmas | November through December
- Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter | November through December
- EVE | December 31
United Parks & Resorts
SeaWorld Orlando
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- Seven Seas Food Festival | End of January through mid-May
- ASL Saturdays | First Saturday of every month
- Mardi Gras | Mid-February
- Patrick’s Day Celebration | Mid-March
- Cinco de Mayo | Early May
- Viva La Musica | Select weekends in May
- Electric Ocean | Mid-May through late August
- Ignite Drone Show | Mid-May through late August
- Bands, Brew & BBQ | Select weekends throughout the summer
- Halloween Spooktacular | End of August through early November
- Howl-O-Scream | Early September through end of October
- Christmas Celebration | Early November through early January
Busch Gardens Tampa
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- Real Music Series | Early January through mid-February
- Sunset on the Serengeti | Mid-January through early March
- Mardi Gras | Late January through early March
- Food, Wine & Garden Festival | Early March through early May
- Summer Nights | Late May through early August
- Bier Fest Brews & BBQ | Late July through late August
- Howl-O-Scream | Early September through early November
- Halloween Spooktacular | Early September through early November
- Christmas Town | Mid-November through early January
LEGOLAND Parks and Hotels
LEGOLAND Florida Resort
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- LEGO NINJAGO Weekends | Mid-January through mid-February
- LEGO Festival | Select dates in the Summer
- Red, White & BOOM! | Fourth of July
- Brick-or-Treat | Select dates in September and October
- Holidays at LEGOLAND | Select dates in November and December
- Kids’ New Year’s Eve | December 31
Disney Parks
Walt Disney World Resort
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- EPCOT International Festival of the Arts | Mid-January through Mid-February
- Celebrate Soulfully | February
- EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival | Early March through early June
- Cool Kids’ Summer | Select dates in the Summer
- EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival | Select dates in the Fall
- Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party | Select dates in the Fall
- Disney Jollywood Nights | Select dates in the Winter
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom | Select nights in Winter
- EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays | Select dates in the Winter
Disneyland Resort
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- Lunar New Year | Mid-January through mid-February
- Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival | Early March through late April
- Disneyland Halloween Time | Mid-August through late October
- A Celebration of Coco Plaza de la Familia | Mid-August through early November
- The Holidays Begin Here | Mid-November
Note: Details are subject to change, please refer to park websites for the most-recent dates and details surrounding annual events and festivals
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