Orlando Family Events in 2026 to Mark on Your Calendar for a Fantastic Year
2026 is shaping up to be a year worth charting. Think of this guide as your family’s road map, your route to the biggest events and can’t-miss moments across Central Florida. These are the mile markers that will shape the year ahead. In this quick guide we’re sharing events to help your family explore more, stress less, and make the most of the ride.
2026 Events in Orlando for Families
Local events: From winter festivals to spring nights, these are the mile markers shaping Orlando’s year ahead.
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IMMERSE
- February 20–22, 2026
- Downtown Orlando – Multi‐Venue Immersive Experience
A thrilling three-day festival of experiential art, 360° projections, interactive installations and live performances designed for families (best for ages 6+) seeking something beyond the ordinary.
Florida Strawberry Festival
- Feb. 26 – March 8, 2026
- Plant City, FL (about one hour’s drive)
An 11-day celebration of strawberries, rides, live music, livestock shows and family fun in Plant City—celebrating the region’s agricultural legacy and giving families big-time fair-style entertainment.
LIKAH! A Puppy Musical
- March 6–8, 2026
- Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
An original family musical from DEEP Arts, featuring songs, puppets and the journey of a curious puppy exploring friendship, resilience and wonder. (Proceeds benefit SPCA Florida.)
Spring Fiesta in the Park
April 4–5, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. each day
Lake Eola Park, 512 E Washington St, Orlando
Free entry
A vibrant, family-friendly outdoor arts festival featuring live music, visual artists, interactive children’s activities and the fresh spring energy of downtown Orlando.
Landmark Concerts and Performances
Family-friendly stars, celebrities, and performances are making landmark moments in Orlando in 2026.
Peppa Pig: My First Concert
April 17, 2026, 6pm
Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Join Peppa, George and the whole family for an interactive orchestral experience designed for ages 18 months + — featuring live music, participatory moments, and a fun intro to instruments.
Stars On Ice
April 18, 2026, doors at 6pm, performs 7pm
Kia Center, 400 W Church St., Orlando
Join Olympic and World Champion figure skaters live on the ice for the 2026 tour—an inspiring and family-friendly performance blending artistry, athleticism, and spectacle.
Weird Al Yankovic
June 5, 2026, doors at 7pm, performs 8pm
Kia Center, 400 W Church St., Orlando
Expect a high-energy concert experience packed with parody songs, audience sing-alongs and generous doses of humor — perfect for tweens, teens and parents alike.
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The Wiggles: Tree of Wisdom Spectacular
Aug. 12, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
Hard Rock Live Orlando, 6050 Universal Boulevard
The Wiggles return to Orlando for a brand-new, family-friendly musical adventure. The Tree of Wisdom Spectacular brings colorful characters, upbeat songs, dancing, and plenty of audience interaction—perfect for preschoolers and early-elementary fans.
Stay up to date on the latest family-friendly events in Orlando with our weekly guide to things to do this weekend. We’ll see you around in 2026!
