What’s Happening in Orlando This Weekend for Kids – Events and More!
There is never a dull moment in Orlando! And when you’ve got kids along for the ride you may be looking for family-friendly events in Orlando and things to do this weekend.
And what a weekend it is. It’s time for Spring Break Events!
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Featured Events
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Save the Date: Dock & Dine: Anchoring Support for 4Roots Farm
Thursday, April 10, from 6:30 – 10 p.m. (5:30 – 10 p.m. for V.I.P.)
The Great Southern Box Co. Food Hall: 2105 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando 32804
Set sail on an international culinary journey for a cause! Mark your calendars for this FREE community Yacht Rock concert featuring Yachty By Nature at the Great Southern Box Co. Food Hall coming up on April 10. Featuring 11 local vendors offering delicious dishes for purchase, enjoy a night of drinks, music, and raffles supporting 4Roots Farm.
General admission is FREE, otherwise indulge in the VIP Experience and gain early access to cocktail hour, a private lounge, celebrity chef cook-off & tasting with Chef Kevin Fonzo and Chef Akhtar Nawab, open bar, passed appetizers, priority parking, a sailor hat, and MORE; $100 for V.I.P.
Spring Break at Amber Brooke Farms
Through March 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Amber Brooke Farms Eustis
36111 N. CR 44A, Eustis 32736
Spend your break making memories at the farm! They’re open March 10-23 from 10am-4pm, with BOGO strawberries on March 11 & 12. Soak up the sunshine, pick fresh berries, and enjoy the best of spring! $10 Farm Fun Pass for kids—jump pads, slides, bubble barn & more! Free farm admission.
Orlando Events for Kids This Weekend
Moochella
Friday, March 21, 6 – 8 p.m.
Mille Moo’s Orlando
4085 LB McLeod Rd, Orlando, Florida 32811
Head to Mille Moos on Friday, March 21st (SPRING BREAK) from 6-8 PM 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.
Dogtoberfest
Saturday, March 22, 10am – 6pm
Krush Brau Park
2198 Four Winds Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Get ready for a paw-some day filled with furry friends, cold brews, and good vibes. Bring your four-legged pals along for a day of fun activities, delicious treats, and a chance to mingle with other dog lovers. Whether you have a small pup or a big dog, everyone is welcome to join in the festivities.
FREE
LEGOpalooza
Saturday, March 22, 2 – 4 p.m.
OCLS Melrose Center
101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando 32801
Get ready to dive into a world of imagination, creativity, and fun at LEGOpalooza! Whether you’re a LEGO master builder or just starting out, there’s something for everyone. Enter the build contest to show off your skills and win prizes! Contest categories are Pre-K & Kindergarten, Grades 1–3, Grades 4–6 and Grades 7-12. registration is required to participate in the contest! registration closes on Thursday, March 8th, at 6 p.m.
- Enter the Build Contest, show off your skills, and win prizes.
- Get a personalized LEGO® piece with our cutting edge Laser Engraving.
- Step into another world with LEGO® VR.
- Embark on an exciting Scavenger Hunt throughout the event for the chance to win a prize.
- Strike a pose with LEGO® photo ops.
- Let your creativity run wild in the Brick Pit.
Easter Egg Displays at Disney’s Grand Floridian
March 18 – April 20, 2025
The Grand Floridian lobby is the perfect backdrop for the springtime grandeur of the Easter displays. And, At the Grand Cottage, you can buy baked goods to snack on while they enjoy the decor.
Before you go, read our guide to visiting these Disney Easter Egg Displays!
Next Week and Beyond
Coasters After Dark: Seven Seas Edition
March 28, April 4 & 11, 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
SeaWorld Orlando
Experience the ultimate thrill at the Seven Seas Food Festival with the limited capacity Coasters After Dark: Seven Seas Edition! Head to SeaWorld after dark for an unforgettable evening filled with your favorite coasters at low wait times! Savor the flavors of the world while soaring through the sky on these exhilarating coasters!
Turtle Rescue Adventure
Through March 28
SeaLife Orlando
Come face-to-flipper with sea turtles in the Turtle Rescue Adventure! Learn all about these amazing animals, from their rescue stories to how they survive in the wild. Discover what makes turtles so special and how we can help protect them—it’s a turtle-y awesome experience you won’t want to miss! Included with admission.
The LEGO® Brickade
Saturday and Sunday, March 29 and 30
Canvas Event Venue
1401 Florida Mall Avenue Orlando, FL 32809
exciting games, creative builds and endless opportunities to build on what you love. Whether you’re into vehicles and racing, video games or animals, there’s something for everyone to GO ALL IN on.
Game & Win: Play immersive games and earn LEGO studs to redeem for exclusive prizes. Build On What You Love: Unleash your creativity with interactive builds and hands-on activities that let you GO ALL IN on what you’re into.
Reserve a timeslot before they book up!
FREE
The Great Duck Derby 2025
Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mead Botanical Garden
1300 South Denning Drive, Winter Park 32789
Gather up the kids and head out to The Great Duck Derby for a day of family fun at Mead Botanical Garden. The Duck Derby, a spring-time tradition, features little yellow rubber duck races and LOTS of FUN, FREE activities. It’s just $5 to adopt a little race duck or $20 for a 5-duck quack pack. All other activities are FREE.
John P. Thomas Memorial Volusia Valor Days
March 29 – 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Volusia County Fair Grounds
WW2 Armor invites you, your family, and friends to join us for two action-packed days as they honor our nation’s military and first responder heroes at the “John P. Thomas Memorial Volusia Valor Days.” Bring hearing protection for those sensitive to loud sounds. “Volusia Valor Days” will include:
- The largest ever public showing of the WW2 Armor collection of fully operational WWII tanks, artillery and wheeled vehicles
- A WWII battle reenactment “Road to Rome – Anzio 1944”
- Periodic salute fires (blanks) from tanks and artillery
- A first Responder touch-a-truck display
- Historic military vehicle displays of all eras
- Historian and author guest speakers
- Museum Row – displays by local and regional museums, historians and historical organizations
- Food truck vendors
Keychain Making + Dining Experience
Through March 31
JoJo’s Shake Bar
9101 International Dr., Ste. 1208, Orlando
Looking for a fun activity with the kids over spring break? Bring them to JoJo’s all March long for a Keychain Making + Dining Experience! For just $29 per person, enjoy an appetizer, entrée, and all the supplies needed for Keychain Making—the perfect backpack accessory.
Spring Fling: Family Fun at Rollins Museum of Art
Saturday, April 5, 12 – 4 p.m.
Rollins Museum of Art
1000 Holt Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Enjoy a day of family fun at the Rollins Museum of Art! Engage with various topics relating to RMA’s permanent and rotating collection with art activities, performances, and docent-led exhibition highlights tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. This event will be inside the museum and outdoors on the RMA’s back patio. FREE
Lake Mary Art Center Spring Festival
Sunday, April 6, 1 – 5 p.m.
Lake Mary Art Center
241 N Country Club Rd #1021, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Head to the Lake Mary Art Center for a fun family day! The spring festival will include: Live bunnies and chicks (1-3pm), Chalk Art, Meet the author, Children’s book release and signing, Face painting, and more. FREE
Ritz Flicks – Minions
Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m.
Ritz Theater at Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center
201 Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
Thanks to Helpful Hands Inc., this entertaining FREE movie night is perfect for all ages! (Make sure to RSVP for your free seats!)
UNIVERSAL VOLCANO BAY NIGHTS
Select Saturday nights including April 12, 26 and May 3, 10 and 17
Universal Volcano Bay Water Park
This all-new, limited-capacity event allows guests to enjoy their favorite water attractions, live entertainment, DreamWorks character meet and greets, complimentary island treats and more at the lush, tropical oasis.
$99.00 plus tax per person and parking is included for the event. Guests can arrive as early as 4:00 p.m. to enjoy the park ahead of the exclusive event, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Orlando Kite Festival
Saturday, April 12
OCPS Academic Center for Excellence
701 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32805
Trap Baby & Me is hosting its annual event dedicated to enrichment and family fun – for little ones and their parents! Bring your loved ones, your kites, and your best dance moves for a community celebration! FREE
5th annual Annual Autism Awareness Car & Truck Show
Saturday, April 12, 3 – 8 p.m.
Promenade at Sunset Walk
3251 Margaritaville Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34747
Join the Promenade at Sunset Walk for our 5th annual Annual Autism Awareness Car & Truck Show, benefitting the Autism Society of Greater Orlando. All makes and models of Show Car quality welcome. Live band and DJ. Over 30 terrific restaurants, shops, and experiences. Top 11 Trophy Awards, 50/50 Cash Raffle, & Driver / Spectator Raffle. FREE admission and parking for spectators, friends, and family.
Earth Day Family Day
Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Art & History Museums – Maitland
210 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland, FL 32752
Families are invited to celebrate at A&H’s FREE Earth Day Family Day PLUS Printed Tote Bag Family Art Workshop where children can play with colors and patterns while using paint to “print” their own tote bags with recycled objects! They’ll have other Earth Day inspired craft stations too, plus coloring and still life tables!
Families can also explore the campus, originally built as an artist colony almost 100 years ago, with an Earth Day themed scavenger hunt. There will be other surprises too – like face painting and complimentary admission to three museums!
Healthy Kids Day
Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Your local YMCA of Central Florida family center
Healthy Kids Day® is a national initiative celebrated at Ys across the country, designed to inspire healthy habits in kids and families. Get ready for a day of excitement and adventure! They believe that children who are happy, healthy and engaged are critical to building successful, thriving communities. That’s why this event is so important—it inspires kids and families to stay active in both mind and body throughout the summer months and beyond.
Top Secret: License to Spy
Through May 4
Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St., Orlando 32803
Top Secret: License to Spy takes a look into the fascinating world of espionage with real-life spy gadgets and hands-on experiments. This interactive exhibit is designed to challenge your skills and spark your curiosity. From breaking codes to testing your agility, there’s something for every aspiring secret agent. Craft the perfect disguise or master surveillance techniques to save the day!
Mother – Son Date Night
Tuesday, May 6, 3-9pm
Texas Roadhouse
100 Towne Center Blvd, Sanford, FL
Ticket includes Appetizer, Main course with side, Drink & Dessert along with Goodie Bags for the sons, Activities, Face Painting, and Henna Tattoo Artist.
$45.00 per Mother/Son
EPCOT® International Flower & Garden Festival
Through June 2
EPCOT
Find magic in bloom at this springtime event with character-themed topiaries, fresh flavors and fun for all ages.
Origami in the Garden
Through September 3
Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, 32803
Explore the beauty of origami on a grand scale with this stunning outdoor exhibit at Leu Gardens. Origami in the Garden features large-scale metal sculptures inspired by the Japanese art of paper folding, beautifully integrated into the garden’s natural surroundings. Tickets are included with regular admission
Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour
September 7
Kia Center
The arena tour will celebrate the high-energy music from Disney’s “Descendants” and “Zombies” franchises, inspiring families and fans of all ages to dance, sing and engage with their favorite stars. Amy Tinkham will serve as the tour’s Creative Director. Tinkham has directed a wide-ranging number of productions including Aerosmith tours, Cirque du Soleil and Melissa Etheridge’s Broadway show. The concerts will mark a nostalgic return to tours like Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana and High School Musical.
FREE Junior Space Explorer Pass
Through December 31
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Kids ages five and under can enjoy complimentary admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in 2025 with the Junior Space Explorer Pass. Available only to Florida residents, the pass grants children complimentary admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex through December 31, 2025. registration is only available through the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex website and must be completed by February 24, 2025.
Drew Thomas Magic
Every Weekend Through December 31, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. Showtimes
Grande Lakes Orlando
Presented by acclaimed magician and America’s Got Talent finalist, Drew Thomas and his award-winning colleagues. This luxury VIP experience puts you right at the heart of breathtaking illusions, bringing the impossible to life just inches away.
General Admission: $49.99, Premier 2nd Row Seating: $69.99, VIP Front Row with Meet & Greet: $89.99
