Orlando, Fla. – October 19, 2026 -- Evermore Orlando Resort is running a holiday program from Thanksgiving through January 1, 2027, with beach days, races, a foam party and a New Year's Eve lantern bash spread across its 1,100 acres.
Thanksgiving gets a connection-focused makeover
The resort is launching Relational Wellness by Evermore, programming designed by Harvard-trained social scientist Kasley Killam, author of The Art and Science of Connection. The Thanksgiving lineup includes Connection Cocktails and Menus paired with conversation prompts, an Evermore Thanksgiving Toast centered on gratitude, Gratitude Cards for loved ones far away and a Lantern Ceremony honoring someone who has brought light into a guest's life.
Resort president Elizabeth Mullins said the aim is to turn time together into real connection through simple rituals.
Evermore Bay hosts surf shows, swims and plunges
Professional electric surfers perform on Evermore Bay on Nov. 25-28, Dec. 24-26 and Dec. 31 through Jan. 1. The Bay also hosts a Christmas Morning Bay Swim on Dec. 25 and a New Year's Polar Plunge on Jan. 1.
Other dated events include:
- Turkey Trot on Nov. 26 and Jingle Jog 5K on Dec. 25/26
- Holiday Foam Party at South Shore on Nov. 28, with reindeer games, elf charades and Santa Says
- Evermore Christmas Party on Dec. 24, with characters, cookie decorating and snow
- Great Evermore Christmas Scavenger Hunt on Dec. 25
- Resolution Studio on Dec. 30, where families write letters to their future selves that Evermore stores and mails back the following year
- Glow Beach Party on Dec. 31 at South Beach, with live music, hundreds of glowing lanterns, champagne and a midnight countdown into 2027
Fireside s'mores, Cocoa and Canvas painting classes, family golf clinics, sandcastle competitions, holiday afternoon tea, Christmas carol karaoke and college football bowl games run throughout the season.
Conrad Orlando adds elves, seven fishes and a rooftop countdown
Conrad Orlando, rated Forbes Four Star and AAA Five Diamond, offers festive room décor, surprise elf storytimes and holiday-themed poolside cabanas. Conrad Kids Club runs a dreidel-making workshop, and The Watermark boutique provides personal shopping and gift-wrapping.
On Christmas Eve, Sophia's Trattoria serves an Italian-American Feast of the Seven Fishes. Rooftop restaurant Ceiba hosts a New Year's Eve celebration with caviar, champagne, live entertainment and views of fireworks across Central Florida; reservations are required, and non-guests can attend. Conrad Spa Orlando offers aromatherapy massages with balsam, cinnamon clove and peppermint, plus sound baths and guided poolside meditation. Conrad Orlando also presents Sunny's Merry Little Christmas Party on Dec. 24, with Santa, themed bounce houses and crafts.
Evermore Residences bring holiday meals to the door
Larger groups can book the Evermore Residences, which have fully equipped kitchens, generous dining spaces and, in some houses, private heated pools and outdoor kitchens. Guests can arrive to seasonal décor, order holiday meals from the Residences culinary team for delivery to their accommodations, and request gift-wrapping or extra housekeeping.
Select dining experiences, cabanas, workshops and activities require advance reservations or extra fees.