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.
BONUS: It’s time to plan your 4th of July weekend and a few patriotic parades are happening at the end of June.
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River Country Water Park – NOW OPEN!
Westgate River Ranch
3200 River Ranch Boulevard, River Ranch, FL 33867
Get ready for a splash-filled adventure at River Country Water Park! Splash through thrilling water slides, take a refreshing dip in the pool, and enjoy plenty of kid-friendly attractions perfect for the whole family. Whether you’re soaking up the sun or relaxing poolside, there’s no better place in Lake Wales for a full day of fun. Plus, book early at RiverCountry.com and score free water park tickets, making your stay even more unforgettable. Don’t miss out on the ultimate family getaway!
Orlando Events for Kids This Week: June 16 – June 22, 2025
Kids Pizza Class with Chef Bruno
Thursday, June June 19, 6-7:15pm
Pizza Bruno Maitland
360 E. Horatio Ave Suite 300 Maitland, FL 32751
In this class, kids ages 3-10 (accompanied by 1 adult) will learn from Chef Bruno how to stretch pizza dough, top, & cook cheese & pepperoni pizzas! (Don’t worry, they’ll handle the cooking part!) Kids will also take home a goodie bag, cookies, plus the pizza they made! Adults are welcome to enjoy a cheese & charcuterie board while waiting, or assist, but this is a kid-focused class!
Tickets starting at $63. Beer/wine included for parents.
Juneteenth Concert in Longwood
Thursday, June 19, 5pm – 8pm
Longwood Community Building
200 W. Warren Ave, Longwood, FL 32750
Featuring live music by Silkee Smoove Band – Kells The Experience, free small bites, vendors, and more!
Summer Spectacular: Mario Kart Arcade Tournament
Friday, June 20, 2025; 4-7pm
Dave & Busters
8986 International Dr., Orlando FL 32819
Get ready to race! Join the high-speed fun during this Mario Kart tournament, where players of all levels compete for bragging rights and awesome prizes. Pssst… if you miss this event, know that this tournament is held every Friday of the month.
SeaWorld’s Rescue Run
Saturday, June 21, 2021; 7am
SeaWorld Orlando
7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando, FL
This stroller-friendly 5K will coast through the park’s picturesque pathways, allowing runners to catch sightings of SeaWorld’s animals. There will also be a kid-specific race.
Following the run, registered racers will be treated to an exclusive Orca Presentation at Orca Stadium.
Entry starts at $15
American Eagle Day
Saturday, June 21, 2025; 10am-1pm
The Avian Reconditioning Center for Birds of Prey
323 Lester Rd, Apopka, FL 32712
Honoring one of the most iconic American symbols, Orlando families are invited to come engage with education ambassadors and marvel at beautiful birds.
Admission is $5 per person; children five years and younger are free.
Lowe’s Kids Workshop
Saturday, June 21, 2025; 10am-1pm
Various Lowe’s Stores throughout Orlando
The June workshop is set to feature a door knocker project. Budding buildings are invited to create their own and practice basic construction skills. This workshop is free but registration is recommended to ensure supplies last.
Puppet Play Day: Peter Rabbit
Saturday, June 21 & Sunday, June 22, 2025; 1pm & 3:30pm
Orlando Family Stage
1001 E. Princeton Street Orlando, FL 32803
Budding storytellers (ages 2–5) and their grown-ups can hop into creative fun at Puppet Play Day: Peter Rabbit. Build an adorable puppet, explore Mr. McGregor’s garden through playful drama, and enjoy a lively show starring Peter Rabbit and his mischievous siblings.
Tickets start at $15
Enchanted Knights: Summer Solstice in Oviedo
Saturday, June 21, 11am – 6pm
Oviedo Mall, 1600 Oviedo Mall Blvd
Come explore a Kingdom of Night, where the witches play and the goblins frolic. Browse an incredible collection of local vendors, jump in to a slew of free activities for all ages, and so much more! Plus, the scavenger hunt is returning!
Schools Out, Books Out: Kids Book Fair
Sunday, June 22, 10:30am – 12pm
Spellbound Bookstore, 105 N Oak Ave, Sanford, Florida 32771
Join this fun summer event. Every child who attends will get a FREE book! There will also be local children’s authors and time to browse our book fair tables. All other book fair books will only be $5 during this event, PLUS teachers will get 20% off all books in the store!
Ongoing Orlando Events for Kids
Toddler Tuesdays
Weekly, from 10am to 12pm
Crayola Experience Orlando
8001 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL
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! Included with General Admission.
Storytime at Oh Hey Cafe
First Tuesday, 10am
Oh Hey Cafe
1325 Lee Rd, Orlando, FL 32810
Enjoy storytime and sensory play on the first Tuesday of every month at Oh Hey Cafe! Free with cafe purchase.
Storytime at the Orlando Executive Airport
1st Tuesday of the month at 10:30am
Orlando Executive Airport
365 Rickenbacker Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
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.
Casa Flamengo
Through June 25
ICON Park
8375 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
From June 14 to 25, 2025, ICON Park in Orlando will host Casa Flamengo, the official fan headquarters of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo during the FIFA Club World Cup USA 2025. Casa Flamengo will be open daily from 1pm to 10pm with free admission and will feature live match screenings, appearances from Flamengo legends, interactive experiences, and sponsor activations.
Summer of Play
Through August 3
Glazer Children’s Museum, 110 W Gasparilla Plz, Tampa, Florida 33602
Worth the drive!
Summer storybook sightings! Meet and greet characters from your favorite children’s books this summer. Enjoy an immersive storytime with your favorite character at 11am and snap pics with them at meet-and-greets throughout the day!
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.
Pay Once & Visit Twice
Through December 31
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
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 from: $49.99, plus VIP and Front Row with Meet & Greet options.
Summer Family Art Workshops
Through July 20, 2025
Art & History Museums, Maitland 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL
Slated for six weeks during the summer, children and families can keep their creative skills shape with FREE hands-on arts and crafts workshops.
Free Day & Story Time at Leu Gardens
Select dates (7/7/2025, 8/4/2025, 10/6/2025, 11/3/2025, 12/1/2025), 10-11am
Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803
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.
Just Ahead: Week of June 23-29
“Dog Man” Screening at À La Cart Orlando
Monday, June 23, 2025; at sunset
À La Cart Orlando
609 Irvington Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803
As part of their free summer movie series, À La Cart Orlando will show the “Dog Man” film, to the delight of comic novel fans of all ages. Nosh on food truck fare while you eat up this family-friendly entertainment.
Orlando’s Underground Teen Poetry Slam
Tuesday, June 24, 2025; 7-10pm
Grumpy’s Underground Lounge
1018 Mills Ave N Orlando, FL 32803
Orlando’s Underground Teens (OUT) poetry slam is a dynamic showcase of youth voices, where talented teens share powerful, original spoken word pieces. Held on the last Tuesday of the month, this vibrant event fosters creativity, confidence, and community, giving young poets a platform to express their truths and inspire through performance.
Free Admission to Bok Tower Gardens
Thursday, June 26 & Friday, June 27, 2025
Bok Tower Gardens
1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales, FL 33853
Thanks to a partnership with Wawa, Bok Tower Gardens will host Wawa Summer Fun Days to grant complimentary admission for families! In addition to these June dates, visitors can also enter for free on the last Thursday and Friday in July and August.
Science On Screen® Jr/Peanut Butter Matinee: The Land Before Time
Sunday, June 29, 2025; 12pm
Enzian Theatre
1300 South Orlando Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751
Beat the summer heat by attending this free family-friendly event, featuring educator and paleontologist Jimmy Waldron (and his Apatosaurus friend, Ajax) sharing why “Dinosaurs Will Always Be Awesome” plus a screenings of “The Land Before Time.”
Lake Nona’s Great American Block Party
Saturday, June 28, 2025; 4-10pm
Lake Nona Town Center
Channeling the nostalgia of old school block parties, this event will feature food, games, live music, community socialization, and a laser light show. Plus, the schedule includes a wing-eating competition, pie-bake odd, and cornhole competition.
Save the Date: Week of June 30-July 6
Hollerbach’s Kinder Nights
July 2 through July 30, 5pm – 9pm
Hollerbach’s German Restaurant
205 E 1st St, Sanford, FL, 32771
Join Hollerbach’s every Wednesday from 5–8 PM, June 4 through July 30, for Kinder Night — a free, family-friendly evening packed with fun just for kids (and the grownups who love them). What to Expect: Duplo Blocks – Unleash your imagination, brick by brick, Arts + Crafts – Hands-on creativity with fun projects, Dance Parties – Yes, the Chicken Dance is happening, Sprecher Root Beer Floats – Cool down with a float! (Available for purchase). Keep in mind, Kinder Night is not a drop-off event — parental supervision is required for all activities. Plus, each Kinder Night features a designated School Spirit Night from 5–close — $2 from every pretzel sold will go back to that evening’s featured PTA or school program. Eat pretzels, support your school!
Later ‘Gator
UPlift Summer Celebration
Saturday, July 12, 9am – 12pm
United Against Poverty Orlando,
150 W. Michigan St. Orlando, FL 32806
Enjoy a FREE, family-friendly event packed with games, giveaways, music, and valuable resources designed to support and uplift you and your loved ones.
Annual Passholders: Bring a Friend FREE at Crayola Experience Orlando
August 1-7, November 1-7
Crayola Experience Orlando
8001 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL
Calling all active Annual Passholders: you can get FREE admission for a friend on-site at Crayola Experience! Simply present your Annual Pass card at the admission counter, and you’ll receive a FREE ticket for a friend to visit with you that day! Show them why Crayola Experience is the ultimate play date!
10th Annual Florida Kids and Family Expo
August 23-24, 2025, Saturday 10 am – 4 pm, Sunday 11 am – 5am
Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Dr, Orlando
The nation’s largest kids and family expo is back and bigger than ever! The 10th Annual Florida Kids and Family Expo is coming to the Orange County Convention Center and for a limited time, families can take advantage of Buy One, Get One FREE tickets during the month of June! 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!
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.
Even more ideas and events in Orlando this week can be found at OrlandoDateNightGuide.com.
