Good morning, Kissimmee.

At a Tuesday evening service at Osceola County Council on Aging, friends and family honored Dorothy (Pat) Rudd, a 104-year-old Navy veteran and active community member from St. Cloud who was laid to rest Tuesday morning at Osceola Memory Gardens Cemetery in Kissimmee.

In its 40th year, the Share Your Christmas food & fund drive raised $487,177 at the St. Cloud Holiday Festival and will accept donations on Friday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at six drop-off sites, including Celebration Town Center, to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

Kissimmee’s Festival of Lights begins Friday night with a tree lighting Winter Wonderland Ceremony and continues Saturday with a Christmas parade—featuring cookie decorating, photos with Santa, and festive activities near City Hall and Lakefront Park.

Trader Joe’s may soon expand its presence with potential new stores in The Loop, Kissimmee, and Maitland.

The decision is under review as building permits have reportedly been filed while local shoppers and business leaders say the move would fill a needed retail gap — details remain unconfirmed.

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.

2025 Knockout Christmas Classic - 2-Day Pass

7-8:30 p.m. — Osceola Heritage Park — Children under 6 free — Witness the fiercest high school wrestling tournament in the Southeast with teams from across the nation.

SR Family - Ni Santos Ni Perfectos

6-11 p.m. — Holiday Inn Resort Kissimmee by the Parks — Ticket prices vary — Experience a lively comedy event with the SR Family.

Holiday Festiball

2:00 p.m. — State Farm Field House — Price varies — Enjoy an exciting college basketball matchup between UCF Knights and FAU Owls for the festive season.

New Years Eve Dinner

5:00 p.m. — The Venetian Chop House — $50 and over — Celebrate the New Year with elegant dining and award-winning wines at this distinguished steakhouse.