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 this weekend, and we’re sharing it all.

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Community Events at High Pointe Climbing & Fitness

• Dates: Weekly on Thursdays and Saturdays
• Location: 1978 Stanhome Way

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:

• July 2: College Night (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) – bring a college ID for a discount!
• July 9: Belaytionship Night (5-10 p.m.) – meet your newest belay partner!
• July 16: Ladies Night (5-10 p.m.) – ladies enjoy a discount and free wine! Members get one free guest pass for ladies.
• July 23: Pride Night (5-10 p.m.) – Enjoy a social night of discounted climbing

WONGAI! LET’S GO! African Drum and Dance Fun! – Summer at Your Library 

• Monday, July 13, at 10:30 a.m. – Dockside Lake Nona
• Wednesday, July 15, at 10:30 a.m. – Hiawassee Branch
• Monday, July 20, at 11 a.m. – Southeast Branch

Be inspired by dancing and drumming as we hear the rhythm of the Earth through a storytelling performance. Recommended for ages 6-12. 

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!

FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience at LEGOLAND® Resorts

• Dates: Now through 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!

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!

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

• Dates: Various Showtimes, Wednesdays – Sundays, through September 6
• 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!

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

• Dates: Through September 30th
• 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 (June 29 – July 5, 2026)

$5 Summer Flix at the Garden

• Dates:
  • Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. – The Sandlot
  • Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. – How to Train Your Dragon
  • Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 7 p.m. – The Princess Bride
  • Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m – Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
  • Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. – The Boss Baby
  • Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. – GOAT
  • Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. – The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Square Pants
  • Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 7 p.m. – The NeverEnding Story
• Location: Garden Theatre on Plant, 160 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787
• Cost: $5

Enjoy your favorite flix for just $5! Flix at the Garden features kids’ matinees (10:00 am and 2:00 pm), providing a fun, budget-friendly (and air-conditioned) summer activity for the community. Tickets (assigned seating) are available for online purchase only (no box office). Online ticket sales remain open until 30 minutes after the movie starts.

America 250: A Celebration of U.S. With The Great American Big Band

• Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Location: Central Park Main Stage, 11 South Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
• Cost: FREE

It’s a musical journey of the American story through music! Bring a blanket, snacks, and the whole family to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the USA with the Great American Big Band!

Stars & Stripes Weekend

• Dates: Thursday-Sunday, July 2-5, 2026
• Location: Boxi Park, 6877 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
• Cost: FREE admission

Lace up for Boxi Park Run Club on Thursday, enjoy live entertainment throughout the weekend, and visit on the Fourth of July for a festive day filled with great food, refreshing drinks, and patriotic fun. Gather your favorite people and celebrate the holiday weekend at Boxi Park!

Read more: Celebrate America250: Things to Do 4th of July Weekend in Orlando

Really Free Market

• Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Location: Festival Park, 2911 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL 32803
• Cost: FREE

Take all you want, give all you want. You don’t need to trade, barter, ask for permission, feel weird, or anything else. You do not have to bring something to take something. Just come as you are, and have fun!

Fireworks at the Fountain

• Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Fireworks at 9:10 p.m.)
• Location: Lake Eola Park
• Cost: FREE

This year marks the 49th Annual Fireworks at the Fountain celebration in downtown Orlando at our city’s iconic Lake Eola Park. The fun kicks off at 4 p.m. with live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and food/drinks available for purchase from on-site vendors. You’re allowed to bring picnic blankets, chairs, and a cooler filled with your favorite snacks and nonalcoholic drinks to enjoy.

The epic fireworks display will begin at 9:10 p.m. The finale will include a dazzling display set to a patriotic performance from the Orlando Concert Band.

Yo, Ho, Ho! Let’s Go!

• Dates:
  • Sunday, July 5, 2026, 10am
  • Saturday, July 11, 2026, 10am
  • Sunday, July 12, 2026, 10am & 3:30pm
  • Sunday, July 19, 2026, 3:30pm
  • Saturday, July 25, 2026, 11:30am & 3:30pm
• Location: Orlando Family Stage, 1001 E. Princeton Street, Orlando, FL 32803
• Cost: $20 per adult, $15 per child (ages 0-17)

Enjoy a 30-minute adventure with a pirate on the high seas following a treasure map! Parrots, crabs, mermaids, and more join the fun! Theatre for the Very Young at Orlando Family Stage is created specifically for 1- to 5-year-olds and is an interactive, multi-sensory, developmentally accessible experience that encourages caregiver interaction and creative play.

Family-Friendly Kids’ Events in Orlando Next Week (July 6 – July 12, 2026)

Celestial Goodnight Debut at Epic Universe

• Date: Beginning Tuesday, July 7, 2026
• Location: Epic Universe
• Cost: Included with park admission

Set your night aglow with a glittering new fireworks finale! Premiering July 7th, experience the excitement of Universal Celestial Goodnight, a dazzling new nightly display of fireworks, dancing fountains, and unforgettable music at Universal Epic Universe.

The Magic of Oz Show

• Dates: Now through July 9, 2026, multiple showtimes – 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m.
• Multiple locations:
  • July 8: Hiawassee Branch
  • July 9: Horizon West Branch
• Cost: FREE admission

Does your 6 to 12-year-old love all things Wicked & Oz-related? Journey over the rainbow for a FREE ‘Magic of Oz’ Magic Show courtesy of the Orange County Library System, where you’ll see The Wizard work his wonders live!

Launch Paw-ty: ‘Dog Days of Summer — The Ulti-Mutt Art Exhibit’

• Date: Friday, July 10, 2026, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Location: Winter Garden City Hall Art, 300 W Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787
• Cost: FREE

The Launch Paw-ty to premiere Dog Days of Summer: The Ulti-Mutt Art Exhibit offers a range of indoor and outdoor activities for both pups and pet parents. Hosted by the City of Winter Garden, bring your dog to this free City Hall event for a tail-wagging good time. You paws-itively don’t want to miss this!

Red, White & Woof

• Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
• Location: Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E. Princeton St., Orlando, FL 32803
• Cost: FREE for members, $10 for non-members

Join for a patriotic, pet-friendly celebration filled with art-inspired activities throughout the lakeside Sculpture Garden. Enjoy themed photo vignettes, a star-spangled pet costume contest, local vendors, treats (including pet-friendly options!), and interactive fun for the whole family. All current and new members will receive a free dog bowl!

MooChella Summer Vibes

• Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• 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.

SAVE THE DATE!

11^th Annual Florida Kids and Family Expo

• Dates: August 22 – 23, 2026, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. & Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Location: Orange County Convention Center
• Cost: $8 early bird tickets (through June 30)

The nation’s largest kids and family expo is back and bigger than ever! This epic, two-day event brings together everything families need in one giant, air-conditioned venue—offering fun, resources, and unforgettable experiences for kids of all ages. From schools and extracurriculars to healthcare, entertainment, and local businesses, attendees will discover opportunities for every aspect of family life. With 10+ Fun Zones and over 200 interactive exhibitors, kids can enjoy: animal encounters, meet-and-greets with beloved princesses and superheroes, hands-on STEM activities, “Touch a Truck” experiences, live performances on four stages and so much more!

Early Bird Tickets are just $8 through June 30th!

Later Gator – Looking Ahead

LEGO® Festival

• Dates: July 20 – August 16, 2026
• Location: LEGOLAND® Resorts, 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884
• Cost: Included with park tickets and passes

Imagine a festival built especially for kids, where play takes center stage! LEGO® Festival returns with all-new exciting headliners and returning fan favorites in the Music, Creativity, and Chill Out play zones, each packed with family fun, including: Brick build activities, Jaw-dropping LEGO models, Live shows, Superstar LEGO characters ready to make memories with you, and more!

Recycled Bird Sculptures

• Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Location: Art & History Museums of Maitland 231 West Packwood Avenue Maitland, FL 32751
• Cost: FREE

“Fly” into a new school year by creating bird sculptures right in the museum’s garden (and bird mobiles for littles)! We’ll be kind to the earth too by using recyclable materials in this colorful and creative process art activity.

Summer Fun Days: Free Admission at Bok Tower Gardens

• Dates: July 30-31, and August 27-28, 2026
• Location: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL 33853
• Cost: FREE admission, pre-registration required

Enjoy FREE admission on these days provided by Wawa! Wawa is committed to the communities they serve, and they’re helping to keep the Gardens growing with their generous support. You do not need to make a purchase, but you’ll need to pre-register on the Bok Tower Gardens website.

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

Youth Programs at High Pointe 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.

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: Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., resumes August 11, 2026
• 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

• 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., resumes August 19, 2026
• 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.

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.