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

There is never a dull moment in Orlando! Many fall events wrap up after this weekend! And Christmas light displays are starting to show up!

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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Featured Events

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16th Annual Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Food and Wine Classic

November 14-15, from 5 – 9 p.m.

Get ready to sip, savor, and stroll under the stars at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic! Indulge in a world-class celebration of global flavors, fine wines, and craft beers—all just steps from EPCOT. With unlimited tastings, live entertainment, and breathtaking ambiance, it’s the ultimate evening escape for foodies and fun-seekers alike. Don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable culinary event. Tickets are limited—get yours now at FoodAndWineClassic.com!

Dog Man The Musical

November 15, Showtimes at 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.
Dr. Phillips Center’s Steinmetz Hall
Based on the worldwide bestselling series by Davy Pikey, Dog Man The Musical comes to life at Dr. Phillips Center’s Steinmetz Hall on November 15, with showtimes at 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. This hilarious, heartwarming production follows the chronicles of Dog Man, who, with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. Featuring music by Brad Alexander and direction by Jen Wineman. Perfect for ages 6 and up, it’s a must-see family event. Fetch tickets at drphillipscenter.org

Disney’s Moana Live-To-Film Concert 

Tuesday, November 25, at 7 p.m.
Dr. Phillips Center
Enjoy a full screening of the beloved film accompanied by live performances from top Hollywood studio musicians, Polynesian rhythm masters, and talented vocalists. This one-of-a-kind concert event celebrates the award-winning songs and music of Moana, bringing its unforgettable soundtrack and island spirit to life. Get tickets at drphillipscenter.org.

Family-Friendly Kids’ Events in Orlando This Week (November 3 – 9, 2025)

EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival

• Dates: August 28 to November 22, 2025
• Location: EPCOT, Walt Disney World
• Cost: Theme park admission required; food and beverages are at an additional cost

Ending soon! Explore the world’s cuisines with your family. And make time to play on the many EPCOT Playgrounds.

SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration

• Dates: November 7 through January 5 (select dates)
• Location: SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando, Florida
• Cost: Included with park admission

This family-friendly holiday event transforms SeaWorld into a winter wonderland with millions of sparkling lights, festive shows, and themed zones like Rudolph’s Christmas Town. Families can meet Santa, see live entertainment such as Clyde & Seamore’s Countdown to Christmas, and enjoy seasonal food and drinks while soaking in the cheerful atmosphere.

13th Annual Maker Faire Orlando

• Dates: Saturday & Sunday, November 8 & 9, 2025, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Location: Central Florida Fairgrounds & Expo Halls, 4603 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808
• Cost: Advanced tickets $20 adults, $15 students and youth ages 3 to 17

Maker Faire is back! Explore the hobbies, experiments, and projects of engineers, artists, scientists, crafters, and more. This family-friendly event features 200+ exhibits, plus, Power Racer Series, combat robots, Nerdy Derby, cosplay makers, hands-on activities, workshops and competitions.

GROWvember Fall Festival & Plant Sale

• Dates: Friday, November 7, 2025, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 8, 2025, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Location: Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park
• Cost: FREE admission and parking

Come support your local community and shop at a variety of plant vendors! You’ll find a wide selection of beautiful plants, kids’ activities, live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and a tree giveaway by Winter Park’s Urban Forestry department.

Nature in November

• Date: Friday, November 8, 2025, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Location: Bill Frederick Park, 3401 S Hiawassee Rd, Orlando, FL 32835
• Cost: FREE

Get to know Florida’s wildlife! Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy hayrides, farm tours, live music, and eco-education.

33rd Pioneer Day

• Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Location: Pioneer Village, 2491 Babb Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34746
• Cost: FREE

Step back in time and celebrate history with a day full of fun, learning, and family-friendly activities. Experience what life was like in the pioneer days with crafts, games, demonstrations, and more!

Water Lantern Festival

• Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Location: Lakefront Park, 1104 Lakeshore Blvd, St. Cloud, FL 34769
• Cost: Tickets start at $30.99

Gather to reflect and connect with one another! Create a unique lantern that honors your experience, and set it afloat. Enjoy the vibrant and lively atmosphere of the festival, including local food trucks and entertainment. Head over to the event between 3pm – 5:30pm as the event starts promptly at 5:30 p.m. Parking will be available in the surrounding areas of the park.

Art Pollination: Free Family Fun Day

• Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Location: The Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 East Princeton Street, Orlando, FL 32803
• Cost: FREE

Enjoy FREE museum admission, docent-led gallery tours, and a fine art project! Every month, there’s a new project based on current exhibitions, perfect for children and families. This month’s Free Family Fun Day features a paper flowers workshop with Ha’ani Hogan, Art Pollination 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Artist.

Kids’ Events in Orlando NEXT Week (November 10 – November 16, 2025)

ICE! Featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™

• Dates: November 14 through January 7, 2026
• Location: Gaylord Palms Resort, Kissimmee, FL
• Cost: Tickets start at $26

For the very first time, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ will be featured at Gaylord Palms Resort in 2 million pounds of intricately carved ice sculptures in ICE!, the resort’s signature holiday attraction. Strike a pose with Santa and Rudolph in one of the longest ice carvings measuring over 32 feet long, crawl into whimsical photo setups, or become one of the misfit toys in this winter wonderland made for memory-making. Experience the splendor of the holiday season at Gaylord Palms.

Fall Farm Festival

• Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Location: 901 Maury Rd, Orlando, FL 32804
• Cost: $3, free for children under 3

Enjoy face painting, games, plants, Edgewater musicians, interactive activities with the animals, and more! Proceeds support Edgewater High School FFA.

LEGO Build Event: Tom the Turkey

• Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
• Location: Toys “R” Us at The Mall at Millenia and Florida Mall
• Cost: FREE

Join for an exclusive LEGO Tom the Turkey Mini Build! Plus, enjoy fun coloring activities and photo ops with Geoffrey at select locations. No registration needed.

Later This Month

Most Magical Night

• Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Location: Historic Downtown Clermont
• Cost: FREE

Celebrate one of the most magical nights of the year! Enjoy snow, Santa, vendors, live music, and a kids zone full of holiday fun for the whole family.

Ongoing Orlando Events for Kids

Toddler Tuesdays

• Dates: Weekly, from 10am to 12pm
• Location: Crayola Experience Orlando, 8001 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL
• 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!

Free Day & Story Time

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

Join for Free Admission Day presented by Orlando Health and Massey Services Inc on the first Monday of each month to explore the Gardens. Plus, enjoy free Story Time for families with infants to preschool age offered by Orange County Library System (OCLS) on the first Monday of each month, excluding holidays.

Storytime at the Orlando Executive Airport

• Dates: 1st Tuesday of the month at 10:30am
• 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.

Pay Once & Visit Twice

• Dates: Through December 31
• Location: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

With the Pay Once, Visit Twice deal, you purchase once (at a wildly good discount!) and get to visit the Zoo two times on the dates of your choosing before the end of the year. Two days of unforgettable Zoo adventure – because once just isn’t enough! Available online only. Valid for two visits through December 31, 2025.

FREE Junior Space Explorer Pass

• Dates: Through December 31
• Location: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
• Cost: FREE

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

• Dates: Every Weekend Through December 31, 7pm & 9pm Showtimes
• Location: Grande Lakes Orlando
• Cost: General Admission from: $49.99, plus VIP and Front Row with Meet & Greet options.

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.

Free Day & Story Time at Leu Gardens

• Dates: November 3 & December 1, 2025, 10-11am
• Location: Harry P. 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.

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.