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!

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LEGOpalooza

• Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Location: Orlando Public Library, Melrose Center

Whether you’re a LEGO master builder or just starting your journey, there’s something for everyone at Orange County Library System’s LEGOpalooza on Sunday, March 29 at Orlando Public Library. Dive into a world of imagination with all-ages LEGO activities and see amazing LEGO builds. Kids can enter their own LEGO build for a chance to win prizes. For more information and contest registration, visit ocls.org/legopalooza. 

Can’t make it to LEGOpalooza? Check out LEGO programming held at all 15 OCLS locations. See all the programs and get brick-related book suggestions at ocls.org/LEGO.

Dr. Phillips Center Presents: Peppa Pig My First Concert

• Date: Friday, April 17, 2026, at 6 p.m.
• Location: Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center

Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, George, and baby sister Evie are coming to Orlando for PEPPA PIG: MY FIRST CONCERT, a fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra for ages 18 months and up. Join Peppa and George to discover how instruments sound together, enjoy favorite songs from the show played by a live orchestra, hear exciting orchestral music for kids, and even let some little ones join in to make music of their own!

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 (March 23 – March 29, 2026)

Firefly Nights

• Dates: Now through April 12, 2026, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Location: Blue Spring State Park, 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763
• Cost: $14 per vehicle

Prepare to be enchanted as the trees along the boardwalk glow with the soft, shimmering light of fireflies. The forest at Blue Spring State Park transforms each evening as hundreds of fireflies rise from the forest floor and dance beneath the canopy. It’s one of Florida’s most breathtaking natural spectacles.

Puppet Play Day: Peter Rabbit

• Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026, Showtimes at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Location: Orlando Family Stage, 1001 E Princeton St., Orlando, Florida 32803
• Cost: $20 per adult, $15 per child

Hop into the adventure! Little ones and grown-ups alike can wiggle, craft, and play alongside Peter Rabbit and his mischievous siblings Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail! Make your own puppets, explore the magic of Mr. McGregor’s Garden through hands-on creative drama, and then settle in for a joy-filled puppet show starring your new floppy-eared friends. An hour of imagination, laughter, and unforgettable fun awaits! Recommended for Toddlers and Preschoolers (ages 2–5).

A Day Out with Thomas

• Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
• Location: Florida Railroad Museum 12210 83rd St East Parrish, FL 34219 – Worth the drive!
• Cost: $25.85

All Aboard for a Rockin’ Good Time! The Day Out With Thomas: Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to heritage railways across the country. Hop on board a real train ride with Thomas, strike a pose at photo ops, and snag something cool at the exclusive gift shop. Then, keep the beat going at the Music Corner, packed with lawn games, hands-on activities, and music-inspired fun that’ll have the whole family dancing!

Japan Festival Eustis 2026

• Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Location: Arching Oaks Art and Cultural Center, 37114 N Thrill Hill Rd, Eustis, FL 32736
• Cost: FREE

Experience Japan in Eustis! Featuring traditional Japanese food offerings, performances, a kids zone with Japanese crafts and games, an interactive gaming booth, a photo booth with Japanese props and costume items, a cosplay contest, a Japanese calligraphy demonstration, and more.

MoviEat Parties Presents: Shrek

• Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
• Location: A Petrified Forest Scare Trail, 1360 E. Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
• Cost: $25

Join for a family-friendly MovieEat adventure featuring Shrek. It will be a night packed with laughs, fun surprises, and a menu kids and grown-ups will both love. Seats are limited. Bring your crew for a night of laughter, adventure, and delicious fun in the swamp!

3rd Annual John P. Thomas Memorial Volusia Valor Days

• Dates: Saturday – Sunday, March 28 – 29, 2026
• Location: Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3050 E. New York Ave., DeLand, FL 32724
• Cost: FREE

Join for two action-packed days to honor our nation’s military and first responder heroes at the 3rd Annual “John P. Thomas Memorial Volusia Valor Days.” The event will include WW2 Armor collection of fully operational WWII tanks, artillery and wheeled vehicles, Florida’s Largest World War II battle reenactment, periodic salute fires 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 with displays by local and regional museums, historians and historical organizations, living history encampments, local and militaria vendors, food truck vendors, and more. Tip: Bring hearing protection for the salute fires.

EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

• Date: 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 (March 30 – April 4, 2026)

All American Challenge and Training Camp Family Fun Day

• Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Location: Seminole State College, Sanford/Lake Mary Campus
• Cost: FREE

Join for the All American Challenge and Training Camp Family Fun Day, featuring one of the most physically demanding firefighter competitions in the world – plus fun for the whole family! Live firefighter combat challenge action, Touch-a-Truck-style displays and hands-on demos, plus food trucks and vendors, kids’ activities, mascots, games, and more. Come cheer on these real-life heroes and enjoy a day of excitement and community fun!

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Orlando Kite Festival

• Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Location: OCPS Academic Center for Excellence, 701 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32805
• Cost: FREE admission

Are you ready to see the sky full of color? Meet new people, foster new connections, and experience a day of immense joy! Join for a day of kites, music, food trucks, local vendors, STEM activities, and so much more.

Absolutely Avalon

• Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Location: Downtown Avalon Park, 3801 Avalon Park Blvd, Ste. 400, Orlando, FL
• Cost: FREE admission

Join friends, loved ones, and neighbors for an unforgettable evening celebrating art, culture, and diversity in the heart of the community! Downtown Avalon Park will transform into a vibrant kaleidoscope of creativity, entertainment, and camaraderie. There will be a bounce park for the kids, food trucks and local restaurants, 150+ arts, crafts, and business vendors, cultural performances and live entertainment from around the world, a Donate Life Pinwheel Garden honoring organ donors, and a laser light show at 9 PM near Founder’s Square.

Mount Dora Ice Cream Stroll and Pup Walk

• Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Location: Downtown Mount Dora, 120 W 5th Ave, Mt Dora, FL 32757
• Cost: $15 adults, $8 kids under 12

The Mount Dora Ice Cream Stroll is back and bigger than ever. Enjoy a self-guided ice cream tasting tour featuring 25 flavors served at 25 local businesses across downtown. This year’s stroll features three ice cream partners bringing a variety of flavors to the event: Mystic Ice Cream, Scoops on 5th, and Waffles & Cream. Each participating stop will host a different flavor, allowing you to explore downtown, discover local shops, and create your own tasting route through Mount Dora.

City of Longwood Free Family Luau

• Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Location: Reiter Park, 311 W Warren Ave, Longwood, FL 32750
• Cost: FREE

Enjoy spectacular fire knife performances, a main stage show by Aloha Productions, live traditional Hawaiian music, and hula dancers from the School of Tahiti Tamure. Bounce houses, face painting, games, tropical drinks, Hawaiian foods, and more!

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.

Toddler Tuesdays

• Dates: Weekly, 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.

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.

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.