Special Events

Haunted House Halloween Event

Join us for our new Haunted Show brought to you by Ghost Light Production, Inc.

Tickets can be found here. https://nightofterror.ticketspice.com/night-of-terror

The show will be at the Jim Beech Center. 1820 A.D. Mims Road, Ocoee, Fl, 34761

Join Us for 6 nights of Spooktober.

For more information call 407-905-3180

In 2014, the house was nominated as a top 10 attraction. Also, in 2016 and 2019 the house was rated a top attraction by Florida Haunted Houses.com. Check out the website for updates.

Evening with Santa

The City of Ocoee Parks and Recreation Department Evening with Santa returns Friday, December 3, 2021 at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center.

Join us for meet and greet with Santa, a magician show, arts and crafts and other fun activities. Pizza and light refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is required, space is limited. For more information contact Tracy(twise@ocoee.org) or call 407-905-3180.

Holiday Tree Lighting

The City of Ocoee Parks and Recreation Department will host it’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting Event on Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 4-8pm. The event features the countdown to the tree lighting, Santa’s Village, a kids zone, special guest, and much more. This is a free event.

Breakfast with Santa

The City of Ocoee Parks and Recreation Department will host Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 11, 2021. The event will start at 9am at the Withers-Maguire House. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice, coffee, and hot cocoa.

Visit Santa and his special guest, share Christmas wishes and take pictures. All kids will be able to interact with Santa and his special guest. Indoor and outdoor seating options available, space is limited so register early. Cost is $5 per person, for more information and to register email Tracy at 407-905-3180.

Highlighting Ocoee

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meet on two (2) designated dates in December from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm to view and judge the homes with the best Christmas lights in the city. If chosen, the homeowners are awarded a HighLIGHTing 2021 Light Up Ocoee sign to keep as a “Thank You” for their participation and efforts to spread the holiday cheer in our community.

We welcome the community and your family to take a drive around town or maybe just a walk in your neighborhood to see the lights. The following areas/subdivisions were awarded with a sign

Subdivisions - Street, Avenue, Court			Awarded
Windermere Grove Plantation Rose Hill Floribunda Pristine Misty Meadows The Hammocks Wine berry Blue Spruce Coastal Admiral Pointe Lancer Keaton Chauncey	Sleepy Harbor Miller court S. Lakeshore Prima Vista Sabinal Aldama Palomas Geneva Lake Olympia Lake Olympia Hawthorne		Brentwood Heights Wanda Street Flewelling Avenue Lukay Street Brentwood Ridgefield Avenue Sullivan Avenue Silver Glen Sterling Lake Drive Glen Haven Circle Woodson Avenue Center Street	Twin Lakes Russell Drive Little Spring Hill Spring Foot Street Fort Collins Court Engle Ridge Licaria Drive Peach Lake Manor Lady Avenue Wurst Road Jamela Drive Cardinal Street Russell Drive

Big Orange Games

The Parks and Recreation Department Annual Big Orange Games event is canceled.

The goal of the Big Oranges Games is to provide physically challenged youth and adults with an opportunity to participate in an annual sporting event where they can show that ‘disabled’ does not mean ‘unable’.

Last year, participants ranging from 5 to 25 years old with cerebral palsy, spinal lesions, blindness, les autres, amputees and autism competed in the games. Friends, family, volunteers and staff were on hand to support the athletes who competed in track and field events such as the 40, 60, and 100 yard dash, club throw, discus, shot put, softball throw, and long jump. An awards ceremony was held at the end of the competition to present the athletes with Big Orange Games medals.

For more information on the Big Orange Games, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 407-905-3180.

Ocoee Music Festival

The City of Ocoee’s Fall Music Festival is celebrated annually drawing more than 20,000 people each year. The festival includes both local and national entertainment and one of the best fireworks displays in Central Florida. It is non-stop fun! For more information please Email Mark Johnson, Parks & Recreation Director or check the Festival website.

Annual Chick-fil-a 5k

The City of Ocoee and Chick-fil-a will host its 11^th Annual 5K on TBD, 2023 starting at 7:30am. There will be a free Kids Fun Run, vendors and other activities. The Event will take place in Downtown Ocoee off McKey Street. To register visit www.ocoeemusicfestival.com/chick-fil-a-5k-run or register in person at Jim Beech Recreation Center (1820 A.D.Mims Road). For more information contact 407-905-3180.

Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt

Join the Parks and Recreation Department on TBD for our Glow in the Dark Egg hunt. We will also have a glow zone, crafts, and other exciting games. All participants must register prior to the event. Registration is full! Space will be limited!

Breakfast with the Bunny

The City of Ocoee Parks and Recreation Department will host Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on TBD from 9am – 11am. The event will be held at the Jim Beech Recreation Center. Breakfast includes a chicken biscuit, doughnuts, fruit, juice, and coffee. Registration is full.

Visit the Easter Bunny, his special guest and take pictures. All kids will be able to interact with the Easter Bunny and his special guest along with exclusive use of the Fun Zone from 10am – 11am. Registration is full! . Cost is $7 per person, for more information at 407-905-3180.

Annual Easter Eggstravaganza

The Parks and Recreation Department will host its Annual Easter Eggstravaganza on TBD from 11am – 1pm. This event is free. There will be an egg hunt, exciting games, crafts, and of course an appearance by the Easter Bunny. For more information contact 407-905-3180.