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

You may be looking for family-friendly events in Orlando and things to do, and we’re sharing it all.

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Demigod Camp at Nehrling Gardens 

• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Location: 2267 Hempnel Ave, Gotha, FL 34734

Step in the world of Greek Mythology and start your hero journey with OCLS at the historical Nehrling Garden grounds. Kids can enjoy activities and learn about Greek Pottery, Loom Weaving, how to Defeat a Chimera, Sword Origami, feeding Cereberus, designing a bracelet cuff, plus books available to check out with an Orange County Library Card. Recommended for ages 6-12 with caregiver. 

6th Annual Fall Festival at Amber Brooke Farms

• Dates: September 19 – November 22, 2026
• Location: 36111 County Road 44A, Eustis 32736

Celebrate the season at Amber Brooke Farms’ 6th Annual Fall Festival! Kids will love the jump pillows, barrel train, tractor ride, playgrounds, bubble barn and other farm-fun activities. Enjoy apple cider donuts, smash burgers, seasonal drinks and tasty food-truck favorites while soaking up a perfect fall day on the farm. Select activities and food are available for an additional fee. Purchase tickets online in advance for the best price!

AquaGlow at Aquatica

• Dates: Now through September 26
• Location: Aquatica Orlando

Your favorite family-friendly nighttime splash party, AquaGlow, returns to Aquatica on select nights, bringing back everything you love: high-energy dance parties, dazzling laser light shows, and unlimited complimentary soft drinks to keep you refreshed all night long. In addition to low wait times and a complimentary commemorative bracelet, there will now be early admission at 4pm — that’s TWO more hours added to your night during this exclusive, limited-capacity, family-friendly event!

SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular

• Dates: Select dates, now through Nov. 1, 2026.
• Location: SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando is transforming into the ultimate Halloween destination for families as Halloween Spooktacular returns on select dates! This daytime event invites children and families to dress up, explore an immersive trick-or-treat trail, and enjoy Halloween fun designed for all ages. What’s more, this year guests can enjoy interacting with the beloved characters from Sony Pictures Animation’s “Hotel Transylvania” as they make their debut at SeaWorld Orlando’s signature family Halloween celebration. Featuring immersive character experiences, themed entertainment, and magical moments that bring the beloved monster-filled world from the big screen to life. Included with park admission.

A Summer Story Worth Telling: Florida Residents & Disney Passholders Save up to 30%!

Start your summer story in the heart of the magic at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.  Splash and play across six pools with family‑friendly activities, choose your favorite flavors with 23 dining options, and soak up the energy with live summer concert series. Walk to EPCOT® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios® or take complimentary transportation to Disney theme parks. Let your summer story come to life.

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Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach: FL Residents Save 20% + Get a $50 Dining Credit!

• Dates: Now through September 30
• Location: Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach

Trade routines for ocean views! Enjoy 20% off your stay at Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach and receive a $50 food & beverage credit. Spend your days poolside, enjoy live music, beachfront dining, and unwind just steps from the sand on the World’s Most Famous Beach.

Family-Friendly Kids’ Events in Orlando This Week (September 7 – September 13, 2026)

Red, White & Remembrance Weekend

• Dates: Now through Sunday, September 10-13, 2026
• Location: Boxi Park, 6877 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
• Cost: FREE admission

This September 11th, we pause to remember the lives lost and honor the first responders, service members, and families we’ll never forget. From there, the weekend continues at Boxi Park with lawn games, face painting, and patriotic photo ops on Saturday, plus live entertainment, great food, and cold drinks through Sunday.

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

• Date: Friday, September 11, 2026, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Location: Orlando VA Medical Center, 1st Floor – Canteen Lobby, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827
• Cost: FREE

The Orlando VA Healthcare System will host a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. The ceremony will honor and remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost that day, recognize the courage and sacrifice of first responders, and pay tribute to the service members and Veterans who answered the nation’s call in the years that followed.

Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony

• Date: Friday, September 11, 2026, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Location: Orlando Fire Station 1, 78 W Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801
• Cost: FREE

Join the Orlando Fire Department for its annual September 11th Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony as we reflect on the 404 first responders who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and the lasting impact their sacrifice continues to have.

Pop-Up Library

• Date: Friday, September 11, 2026, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Location: The Neighbors Orlando, 3201 Corrine Dr, Ste 201, Orlando, FL 32803
• Cost: FREE admission

Check out the pop-up library at The Neighbors Orlando at East End Market! To celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month, all cardholders will receive a library goodie.

Fandom Kissimmee

• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Location: Kissimmee Lakefront Park Ruby Plaza, 201 Lakeview Drive, Kissimmee, FL, 34741
• Cost: FREE admission

Explore exhibitions featuring comic books, anime, collectibles, games, and original artwork. Test your fandom knowledge in trivia contests, cheer on amazing cosplay competitors, and snap photos at immersive photo ops. Plus, enjoy live entertainment, giveaways and exclusive merchandise, and grab food from local vendors and trucks.

Anime Night Market

• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Location: Downtown Clermont, 752 West Montrose Street, Clermont, FL 34711
• Cost: FREE admission

Join for a night full of anime vibes, unique vendors, and cosplay fun! Anime-themed vendors. Cosplay is encouraged and welcome. Whether you’re a hardcore otaku or just anime-curious, this night market is for YOU! Come shop, vibe, and show off your best cosplay!

Florida Vintage Fest

• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Location: Great Southern Box Company, 2105 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32804
• Cost: FREE admission

Florida Vintage Fest is back and completely indoors! Check out 30 different vendors, including vintage clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more.

Vintage + Art Mart

• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Location: Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company, 1300 Alden Rd, Orlando, FL 32803
• Cost: FREE admission

Join for a night of shopping small, browsing curated vintage, Y2K, handmade, matcha, treats, and vibing out to 80s hits!

Florida Vintage Market

• Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Location: Etoile Boutique, 2424 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL 32803
• Cost: FREE admission

Check out vintage vendors, food, drinks, and thrifting! Join the community and support local small businesses.

Family-Friendly Kids’ Events in Orlando Next Week (September 14 – September 20, 2026)

Stay tuned for more family-friendly events as this page is updated regularly!

Hispanic Heritage Weekend

• Dates: Thursday-Sunday, September 17-20, 2026
• Location: Boxi Park, 6877 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
• Cost: FREE admission

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Weekend! Kick it off Thursday with Boxi Park Run Club, join on Friday for a salsa lesson, catch live Latin bands Saturday, and stop by Sunday for a family-friendly finale. Live entertainment, great food, and cold drinks all weekend long.

SAVE THE DATE!

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin 17th Annual Food and Wine Classic

• Dates: Friday – Saturday, November 20 – 21, 2026
• Location: 1200 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, 32830

Savor 40 inspired dishes paired with over 170 beers, wines, and spirits across two days, featuring returning favorites and bold new flavors for a truly memorable culinary experience.
Savor more with 10% off when you attend both nights

Ongoing Orlando Events for Kids

The Dome now open at Orlando Science Center

• Dates: Now Open!
• Location: Orlando Science Center

Prepare to be amazed as you step inside The Dome, a new 8K domed theater that will have you soaring through the solar system, under the sea, and even back in time with the dinosaurs! You can read more about The Dome at OSC here!

Community Events at High Point Climbing & Fitness Center

• Dates: Weekly on Thursdays and Saturdays
• Location: High Point Climbing And Fitness – Orlando, 1978 Stanhome Way, Orlando, FL 32804

Enjoy Friends and Family Nights at High Point Climbing every Saturday evening for a social night of climbing! Bring your friends and family to save on day passes. Buy 2+ day passes, get 2+ free! No experience Necessary.  

There’s also Thursday Community Nights, where you can get a day pass with rental gear for $18.

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.

Kids Crafting Class

• Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, 2 p.m.
• Location: Healing Mama Studio, 601 N Orlando Ave #203, Maitland, FL 32751
• Cost: $29 per session

Healing Mama Studio offers a nurturing, creativity-based 50-minute children’s crafting class designed to build fine motor skills, confidence, and social interaction in a calm, boutique-style studio setting. Perfect for ages 5–10.

Toddler Tuesdays

• Dates: Select 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

Semoran Skateway offers 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

• Dates: 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!

Dockside Farmer’s Market

• Dates: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday until September 2, 2026, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Location: Dockside Lake Nona, 13623 Sachs Avenue, Orlando, FL 32827
• Cost: FREE admission

Hot outside. Cool market inside! Enjoy local makers, waterfront sunset views, midweek neighborhood fun, and air-conditioning.

Mommy & Me Crafting Experience

• Dates: Thursdays and Fridays, 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
• Location: Healing Mama Studio, 601 N Orlando Ave #203, Maitland, FL 32751
• Cost: $29 per session, or $79 per month

Choose your craft ahead of time and everything will be setup for you when you arrive. An instruction manual will be provided for your chosen craft. This is a time to spend some fun bonding with your little one with a private crafting session.

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.

Fairy Doors at Leu Gardens

• Dates: Now through September 7, 2026
• Location: Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N Forest Ave, 32803
• Cost: Included with Garden Admission: $15/adult, $10/child, free for children under 4, active military, and members

Step into a world of enchantment with Fairy Doors, a delightful exhibit featuring twenty one-of-a-kind, magical doors tucked away throughout the gardens. Each fairy door is crafted by a different fairy and invites young dreamers (and the young at heart) into a realm of secret gardens, whispering woods, and sparkling imagination. A special map will guide your journey, complete with charming tales of the fairies who created each door, adding a touch of storybook magic to your adventure.

Youth Programs at High Point Climbing

• Dates: Seasonal Clubs and Year-round Teams
• Location: High Point Climbing And Fitness – Orlando, 1978 Stanhome Way, Orlando, FL 32804

Climbing Clubs are designed for children 7-18 years old who are interested in climbing, moving, and having fun with a group of their peers! Instructors alternate between climbing, games, and mini-lessons aimed at helping our athletes enjoy climbing and become comfortable in the gym environment. Meanwhile, the Development Team and Competitive Team take things a bit further for youth seeking to advance their climbing skills and compete for USAC qualification events.

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.