What’s Happening in Orlando This Weekend for Kids – Events and More!

There is never a dull moment in Orlando! You may be looking for family-friendly events in Orlando and things to do this weekend, and we’re sharing it all. Let’s go!

Featured Events

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Mess Fest!

• Dates: Saturday-Sunday, May 9-10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Location: Orlando Science Center

The messiest event of the year is back – it’s time to get hands-on with the ooiest and gooiest science experiments! Visit Orlando Science Center on May 9th and 10th for Mess Fest, where guests are invited to get creative, colorful and messy with a wide range of STEM activities.

Kung Fu Show- Presented by Wah Lum Kung Fu Temple

• Date: Saturday, May 16, at 1 p.m.  
• Location: Orlando Public Library

Honoring AANHPI Heritage Month, a diverse team of professional performers from the Wah Lum Kung Fu Temple will present a Lion dance, kung fu and tai chi performance demonstration. Explore Chinese culture through this demonstration!

Cirque du Soleil Drawn to Life – $25 Kids Tickets* through 9/6!

• Dates: Wednesdays-Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
• Location: Disney Springs

Set your imagination in motion with Drawn to Life, a love letter to the art of Disney animation. In this first-ever creative collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and Disney, journey into a whimsical world of animation where an animator’s desk becomes the stage and drawings come alive. It’s the magic of Walt Disney Animation interpreted through dazzling performances and the acrobatic mastery of Cirque du Soleil. Live on stage, only at Disney Springs.

Now until September 6, Kids tickets are just $25 with the purchase of an adult ticket!

FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience at LEGOLAND® Resorts

• Dates: June 11 – July 19, 2026
• Location: LEGOLAND® Resorts

This summer, LEGOLAND® Resorts invite families to step into the action with the FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience. FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience is a limited-time fan zone event celebrating the creativity, energy, and matchday magic of the World Cup 2026. From June 11 through July 19, 2026, guests can step onto the LEGOLAND pitch and immerse themselves in a high-energy celebration packed with interactive games, an epic LEGO® build, and character experiences inspired by LEGO FIFA® heroes!

Mystery Fun House Arcade

• Dates: Now Open!
• Location: Westgate Vacation Villas Resort, Kissimmee

A modern-day tribute to the classic ‘80s Orlando attraction, Mystery Fun House Arcade Experience offers 21,000 square feet of premier family entertainment. Located inside Westgate Vacation Villas Resort, this reimagined destination features a state-of-the-art arcade powered by Chuck E. Cheese, a world-class mirror maze, neon bowling, themed on-site dining, and immersive sports simulators. With no admission fee, the arcade experience is open to the public, so all families and gamers can connect and play.

Family-Friendly Kids’ Events in Orlando This Week (May 4 – May 11, 2026)

May the 4th Be With You Maker’s Market

• Date: Monday, May 4, 2026, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Location: 13002 Founders Square Dr, Orlando, FL 32828
• Cost: FREE admission

Travel to a galaxy far, far away for Avalon Park’s Night Market! This year’s Night Market has turned galactic and is guaranteed to be out of this world. 30+ local vendors, artists, cosplays, and light/dark side restaurant specials will be happening all throughout town. Dress up your pet as your favorite Jedi or Sith and have a chance to win the pet costume contest! You can also enjoy a cup of Blue Milk as you travel to Avalon Park’s Arts and Culture Center. Be on the lookout for characters around Avalon Park and explore your favorite video games and comics.

Family Night: Cinco de Mayo

• Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Location: The Kitchen House, 26 East King Street, Orlando, FL, 32804
• Cost: $60 per adult, $40 per child ages 8-17, must have 1 adult per every 2 kids

Bring the whole family together for a hands-on culinary adventure, with seasonal themes that foster connection across generations and skills you can enjoy together at home. Discover the joy of cooking and connecting as a family! Parents and kids alike will enjoy learning creative ways to make nutritious meals delicious and exciting.

Baby Prom – Ages 0-3

• Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• Location: Jean Rhein Central Branch Library, 215 N Oxford Rd, Casselberry, FL 32707
• Cost: FREE

After a short storytime for babies, there will be social time with bubbles, music, scarves, a photo op, and a corsage bracelet craft. Fancy outfits are optional! This program promotes early literacy development, motor skills practice, and pre-kindergarten readiness.

Kaleidoscope 360° & Luminary Market – Movie Night: Inside Out 2

• Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Location: Luminary Green Park, 437 N Terry Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
• Cost: FREE admission

Explore 20-25 unique vendors featuring local favorites and curated goods, supporting Creative Village’s vibrant community. Plus, enjoy the free movie, “Inside Out 2,” with stunning LED visuals and immersive sound.

Mother’s Day Weekend at Boxi Park

• Dates: Thursday – Sunday, May 7 – 10, 2026
• Location: Boxi Park, 6877 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
• Cost: FREE admission

Celebrate Mom all weekend long, May 7–10, featuring live music every night, a themed photo booth on Saturday and Sunday, bounce houses on Sunday at 12pm, face painters and balloon artists on Sunday at 1pm, themed crafts, and more.

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Shine Bright Market: Mother’s Day Weekend

• Date: Friday, May 8, 2026, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Location: Founder’s Square, 13013 Founders Square Dr, Alafaya, FL 32828
• Cost: FREE admission

It’s the perfect place to find or make your gift for Mom! Featuring arts and crafts, food vendors, sweet treats, card making, and more. Pet-friendly and family-friendly fun.

4Roots Farmers Market

• Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Location: 4Roots Farm, 1101 N. John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32804
• Cost: FREE admission

Bring the whole family (fur family included) to shop for farm-fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and support all things locally-made. Whether you’re picking up a freshly-made snack, exploring local goods, or just spending quality time together in a beautiful setting, it’s the perfect way to support our local community.

Mess Fest

• Dates: Saturday & Sunday, May 9 & 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Location: Orlando Science Center
• Cost: Included With General Admission and FREE For OSC Members

Do you know what the best kinds of messes are? The ones moms don’t have to clean up! This Mother’s Day weekend, OSC is bringing back their gooiest, slimiest, messiest event ever, MESS FEST! Learn about colorful chemistry, flashy physics, and splat-tacular science through activities, demonstrations, and live shows. If you’re not making a mess, you’re not doing it right! And hey, when we say messy, we MEAN messy, so be sure to dress for the mess!

Mother’s Day Celebration

• Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Location: Leu Gardens, 1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
• Cost: FREE admission for moms, $15 per adult, $10 per child

Celebrate this special day with your mom in Orlando’s most stunning garden. Explore 50 acres of gardens and take a step back with a tour of the Historic Leu House Museum. Pack a picnic with your mom’s favorite treats and relax in the garden. Moms enjoy complimentary admission on this special day.

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EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

• Dates: Now through June 1, 2026
• Location: EPCOT, 200 Epcot Center Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
• Cost: Included with park admission. A park reservation may be required, based on admission type.

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is here! The festival celebrates spring with fresh flavors, vibrant topiaries, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun. Enjoy gardens, unique exhibits, and living sculptures of Disney characters, as well as a butterfly observation, Blossoms of Fragrance, a whimsical playground at Playalong Bay, and Camp Get Out ‘N’ Play Garden, a camp-themed garden. Move your feet to some of the hottest beats from world-renowned musical acts on select dates during a Garden Rocks Concert at the America Gardens Theatre. Dining packages are also available, including a guaranteed seat for the Gardens Rock Concert.

Family-Friendly Kids’ Events in Orlando Next Week (May 11 – May 17, 2026)

Mother’s Day Special at Children’s Planet

• Dates: Monday, May 11, 2026, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Location: Children’s Planet, 4401 S Orange Ave Ste 120, Orlando, FL 32806
• Cost: 1 FREE coffee before 1 p.m.

Enjoy a little moment just for you because you deserve it. Get a FREE coffee before 1pm with the purchase of a child admission, a 10-visit pass, or a membership check-in. Whether you’re coming to play, relax, or just sip your coffee while the kids have fun, they have you covered.

Popcorn Flicks in the Park: National Treasure

• Dates: Thursday, May 14, 2026, 8 p.m.
• Location: Enzian Theater, 1300 South Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751
• Cost: FREE

The Popcorn Flicks in the Park series is FREE and open to the public! Presented with open captions.

Pajama Night at Color Me Mine

• Dates: Friday, May 15, 2026, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Location: Color Me Mine, 15502 Stoneybrook W Pkwy #128, Winter Garden, FL 34787
• Cost: $2 studio fee with PJs

Ready to unwind, laugh, and kick off the weekend in the coziest way possible? Join for Pajama Night! It’s the ultimate way to relax, let loose, and have a blast in your comfiest PJs.

Kids Fringe

• Dates: Saturday & Sunday, May 16-17 & May 23-24, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Location: Orlando Garden Club, 710 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL 32803
• Cost: FREE

Join for a kid-friendly fringe experience of shows, crafts, activities, and games. All for FREE, and perfect for kids of all ages! Kids Fringe brings live performances, fun workshops, and immersive activities for both the young and the young-at-heart.

Later Gator – Looking Ahead

Brick Convention: LEGO Fan Event

• Date: Saturday, June 6 – Sunday, June 7, 2026, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Location: Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808
• Cost: $17.46 for adults and children ages 3+, FREE for children 2 and under

BRICK CONVENTION is the Greatest LEGO® Fan Event on Earth and brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO® building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. Meet professional LEGO artists, build with thousands of LEGO bricks, see massive LEGO models, and more! A portion of the proceeds from each Brick Convention is donated to Creations for Charity.

MooChella Summer Vibes

• Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
• Location: Mille Moo’s Orlando, 4085 LB McLeod Rd, Orlando, FL 32811
• Cost: $20 per child (includes 1 adult), +$5 for additional adults (payable on the day)

Head to Mille Moos for the ultimate family dance party! Music, lights & and non-stop fun – Glow sticks included! Bring your little movers and shakers for a night they won’t forget.

The Wiggles: Tree of Wisdom Spectacular!

• Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6 p.m.
• Location: Hard Rock Live Orlando
• Cost: Starting at $57.20

Get ready to sing, dance & wiggle in this high-energy musical extravaganza! Tickets are on sale now.

Ongoing Orlando Events for Kids

Free Day & Story Time

• Dates: 1st Monday of the month from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Location: Leu Gardens, 1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803
• Cost: FREE

Cuddle up inside to enjoy story time and songs with librarians. Then, spend the whole day (free admission) strolling (with your stroller or otherwise) the lush grounds. Your little one will be tickled pink amidst the greenery.

Sushi Rolling Class for Kids

• Dates: Mondays at 11 a.m.
• Location: Shakai Sushi Lounge, 43 E Pine St, Orlando, FL 32801
• Cost: $20 per child (not including tax and tip)

Join every Monday for a sushi rolling class for kids. Includes two sushi rolls with a soft drink and ice cream. Call for reservations: 407-423-2688.

Toddler Tuesdays

• Dates: Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Location: Crayola Experience Orlando, 8001 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32809
• Cost: Included with General Admission

Enjoy special Toddler Crafts and Activities once a month with an interactive book reading, a special character appearance, and more. Try out some of Crayola’s hottest products designed for the little ones at Outside the Box, get creative with toddler crafts and coloring pages, and get ready for a special meet and greet with the Chick-fil-A cow from 10:30am-11:00am! This is the perfect place for the little ones to burn off some energy!

Storytime at the Orlando Executive Airport

• Dates: 1st Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.
• Location: Orlando Executive Airport, 365 Rickenbacker Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
• Cost: FREE

Check out Storytime at the Orlando Executive Airport for stories and songs to encourage your child to read, talk, sing, and play! Recommended for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Storytime is at 10:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of every month and lasts approx. 30 minutes. It is held in the conference room at the “Orlando Executive Airport Administration Offices” building. Library staff will be present to help guide the way.

Family Fun Night

• Dates: 1st Tuesday of the month, skating at 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Location: Semoran Skateway, 2670 Cassel Creek Blvd, Casselberry, FL 32707
• Cost: $6 admission, $3 skate rental, $4 inline rental

Starting Tuesday, March 3rd, Semoran Skateway will have Family Fun Night w/ waffles, ice cream, and skating! Pricing is $6 per person for a small Parlor Churro cookie-stuffed Waffle AND a 2oz Cookie Monster Ice Cream from Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream. Skating tickets sold separately. $1 from each sale will be donated to Haley Center for Children’s Cancer at Arnold Palmer Hospital.

Sensory-Friendly Time at Build-A-Bear Workshop

• Date: Tuesdays, first hour of the day
• Location: Build-A-Bear Workshop, all locations

Every Tuesday for the First Hour of the Day at ALL locations, Build-A-Bear Workshop hosts a Sensory-Friendly Event! Sensory-Friendly time is designed to provide a less-stimulating Workshop experience that’s still fun-filled and unforgettable. Bear Builders are also there to make sure each guest goes through the Build-A-Bear experience in a way that’s comfortable for them.

Wednesday Kids Art Club

• Dates: Wednesdays, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Location: SOBO Art Gallery & Studio 127 S. Boyd Street Winter Garden, FL 34787
• Cost: $60

Led by licensed educator Lenore Eastham, Kids Club is a weekly art program designed to inspire creativity and build confidence in young artists. Each fun-filled session encourages kids to use their imagination as they explore 2D and 3D art through painting, drawing, crafting, and more. Participants will learn the elements of art—color, line, shape, form, texture, and space—as well as the principles of design, such as balance, unity, variety, and movement. Projects are tailored to the season and designed to engage both abstract and realistic thinking. No prior experience needed—just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to explore!

45-Minute Preschool Crafting Class

• Dates: Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
• Location: Healing Mama Studio, 601 N Orlando Ave #203, Maitland, FL 32751
• Cost: $25 single class drop-in, $79 monthly membership

Healing Mama Studio offers a nurturing, creativity-based 45-minute children’s crafting class every Thursday designed to build fine motor skills, confidence, and social interaction in a calm, boutique-style studio setting. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers ages 3–5.

Access for All

• Dates: Third Thursday of Every Month, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Location: Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803
• Cost: FREE admission

Enjoy free admission to the Orlando Museum of Art during Access for All, a monthly free day dedicated to the community featuring extended hours, special programs, and opportunities to connect with art. Guests can take part in drop-in sketching with provided materials and join a docent-led Highlights Tour at 7:00pm. By removing financial barriers, this program ensures that more people can experience the joy and inspiration of art in Orlando. Also, every third Thursday, you can ride SunRail to OMA for FREE. As part of the partnership, SunRail riders can present their ticket at the museum’s Visitor Information desk to receive a pass to ride SunRail for FREE to the next Access for All event. Museum guests must show their free ride pass to the SunRail conductor to receive a complimentary fare to and from the AdventHealth Station, which is a five-minute walk from the museum. The pass will only be valid for specified dates.

FREE Create Your Own Crayon Box

• Dates: Now through May 31, 2026
• Location: Crayola Experience, 8001 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32809
• Cost: FREE

National Crayon Day is March 31, and Crayola Experience is celebrating by giving away 1 million crayons! Sign up now to get your FREE custom 32-count box, while supplies last. Plus, fan-favorite color Dandelion is BACK and will be available to add to your free custom box. Have colorful fun hand-picking your choice of 32 crayons from the “Pick Your Pack” wall holding nearly half a million crayons in 74 different colors. Offer runs March 31 – May 31, 2026, while supplies last; pick-up dates and availability vary by location. Register by selecting your Crayola Experience location and a date to pick up your crayon box. Limit 2 vouchers for a free crayon box per household.

Resources to Explore

The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County

The ELC of Orange Co. is committed to ensuring that every child in the community has equal access to high-quality early learning programs by supporting those who help children grow and develop. We connect families and preschool programs with resources to provide the best possible start for children. From finding childcare, resources on school readiness and VPK, to financial assistance, call 407-841-6607 for more information.

Even more ideas and events in Orlando this week can be found at OrlandoDateNightGuide.com.