Top New Year's Eve parties, events in Orlando area to ring in 2025

As 2024 comes to an end, communities nationwide and across the Orlando area are preparing to celebrate the New Year with exciting events. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly outing or a lively countdown party to ring in 2025, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Wekiva Island's Winter Wonderland

FOX 35's David Martin heads to Wekiva Island to check out their Winter Wonderland and all the holiday fun they have in store.

Crayola's annual 64-second holiday shopping spree

FOX 35's David Martin hungout at the Crayola store as three lucky children got to go on a 64-second shopping spree inside the Crayola Store. With the help of an Orange County Firefighter, they stuffed their cart with as many toys as possible. The store will in turn double the booty and donate its portion to the FOX35/Orange County Mayor Toy Drive.

Testing out a ride at IAAPA Convention

FOX 35's David Martin tests out the Whirlpool ride by Rides4U at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Convention at the Orange County Convention Center.

Orlando Museum of Art's Festival of Trees

The Council of 101’s 38th annual Festival of Trees is a holiday tradition in Central Florida -- and at the Orlando Museum of Arts. It runs Nov. 16-24. Tickets start at $12.

The Dubai chocolate craze

FOX 35's David Martin heads to Winter Park to check out AJ Chocolate House and get a taste of the Dubai chocolate that is going viral.

The Space Coast State Fair is here

FOX 35's David Martin heads to Viera, Florida to check out Brevard County's largest and most popular annual family event, the Space Coast State Fair. The State fair runs through November 17th.