Good morning, Kissimmee.

The 5th Annual Turkey Trot 5K for Marine Corps Toys for Tots will take place on Thursday, Nov.

27 at 7 a.m. at Toho Marina on Kissimmee’s Lakefront—participants donating an unwrapped toy among the first 50 will get a free tee shirt as the event supports a charity that provided over 52,000 toys last year.

Local early Thanksgiving celebrations start today with a Turkey Trot—Homeschool Edition at the St. Cloud Civic Center at 11 a.m. for children aged 5 to 14 with fees of $15 for residents and $20 for nonresidents, while a charcuterie board ceramic workshop for adults begins today at 6:30 p.m. at 1031 Exchange Place Unit 105 and returns on November 2 at 5 p.m.—a Homeschool Friendsgiving event is also held at the same venue from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for $50 per person.

The Florida Department of Transportation activated a new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon on North Orange Blossom near Victory Charter School in Kissimmee, about a block south of Osceola Parkway.

The St. Cloud Chamber is seeking volunteers for barricade and crowd management ahead of the Dec. 6 parade, and HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital earned national recognition as a Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for heart failure and hip fracture treatments — reflecting local progress in public safety, community events, and clinical excellence.

The Osceola Council on Aging's Thanksgiving column said thanks to local partners+ volunteers who helped serve over 315,000 residents in 2024 through meals, emergency aid and affordable housing, stressing the value of family and community at this time of thanks.

Central Florida residents looking to hire a company to hang holiday lights are advised by the BBB to check if the firm has liability and workman's comp insurance—this helps protect against home damage and claim issues.

BBB CEO Holly Salmons said businesses must be registered through Sunbiz and may charge between $500 and $3,000, with some offering to store the lights after the season ends.

Osceola County approved a memorandum of understanding with Orlando City Soccer Club to potentially invest up to $50 million in Osceola Heritage Park if the parties finalize a development agreement by July 31— the plan also moves Orlando Pride’s training and support facilities to Kissimmee from Sylvan Lake Park.

Central Florida is hosting the 45th Florida Classic Weekend, which began on November 20 and runs through November 22; past events include an inaugural golf tournament on Thursday while today features the Consortium Kickoff at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress and the Florida Blue Battle of the Bands at Kia Center. The festivities will end on November 22 with a Fan Fest and the football game between Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman at Camping World Stadium + funds raised support both schools.

Jeff Dunham Comedy Show

5:00 – 6:30 p.m. — Silver Spurs Arena — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with the renowned ventriloquist Jeff Dunham.

El Grupo D'Ahora Live Concert

7:00 p.m. — Sajoma Latin Fusion — Minimum consumption required — Enjoy an energetic performance from El Grupo D'Ahora in a vibrant setting.

Rumba Bash 2025

7-8:30 p.m. — Kia Center — Tickets available — Experience a high-energy night of electrifying music with one of the industry's top performers.

Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

7-9 p.m. — The Roque Pub — $65.86 — Explore the art of sushi making with Chef Mark in this hands-on cooking class.

European Christmas Market - Christkindlesmarkt

12-6 p.m. — Krush Brau Park Portal Immersion Center — Free entry — Experience the festive magic of a European Christmas Market with food, drinks, and crafts.

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Training

3 PM – 3 PM — Training Facility — Cost info not provided — Enhance your cybersecurity skills with instructor-led CySA+ training in Kissimmee.

Santa at the Train Depot

4-7 p.m. — Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek — $5.00 — Celebrate the season with Santa, food vendors, crafts, and Christmas carolers.

2025 Winter Festival - FTC Kissimmee

10 AM - 12 PM — NUC University — Free entry — Celebrate the holidays with crafts, free ice cream, and a photo with Santa.

Holiday Party: Osceola Magic vs. Memphis Hustle

7-8:30 p.m. — Osceola Heritage Park — From $22.95 — Enjoy the excitement of a basketball showdown this holiday season.

Kissimmee Senior Christmas Brunch

10 AM – 1 PM — Oak Street Park Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate the season with a festive brunch and activities for seniors aged 55 and above.