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 of course, the big night of Halloween is tonight – wow!
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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Keel Farms Harvest Days – FINAL WEEKEND
Weekends in October, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
5202 Thonotosassa Rd, Plant City, FL 33565
Visit Keel Farms every Saturday and Sunday in October for Harvest Days! From 10am – 3pm, enjoy family-friendly, festive fun with hay rides, a corn maze, pumpkin patch and painting, camel rides, seasonal wines and ciders, a pumpkin pie eating contest, local vendors and food trucks, and more. No tickets are required for this FREE event, and all ages + dogs are welcome! Parking is $10.
Walk for Apraxia
Saturday, Nov. 1, Check-in at 9 a.m.
Secret Lake Park, 200 N Triplet Drive, Casselberry 32707
Head to Secret Lake Park for the largest fundraising and awareness event supporting children with apraxia of speech – a rare motor speech disorder that makes it difficult to speak. registration is FREE and open to all members of the community! Come celebrate the Apraxia Stars in our community, meet new friends, and enjoy fun activities.
Family Halloween Fun at SeaWorld Orlando – FINAL WEEKEND
Select Dates Through Nov. 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SeaWorld’s Spooktacular is back—bigger, brighter, and full of fun surprises! Families can enjoy daytime trick-or-treating (with purchase of reusable bag), festive décor, and colorful characters along a whimsical Halloween trail. From treats and costumes to immersive seasonal activities, there’s something for every little ghost and goblin. Make lasting memories this fall at SeaWorld Orlando’s family-friendly Halloween Spooktacular, running select dates. Don’t miss Orlando’s sweetest Halloween tradition!
Read: SeaWorld Spooktacular Pro-tips from our group of parents
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
Family-Friendly Kids’ Events in Orlando This Week (October 27 – November 2, 2025)
EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
August 28 to November 22, 2025
EPCOT
Let your kids experience EPCOT’s largest culinary fest. And Remy’s Hide and Squeak is always a hit. This year’s scavenger hunt prize is a Disney character snack box! (see this article’s featured image up top).
Theme park admission required; food and beverage are at an additional cost
Leu Gardens Dragons: Hidden Treasure Quest
September 8-November 3, 2025, 9am-5pm
Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forrest Ave., Orlando 32803
Included with standard admission, embark on a mythical adventure through 50 acres of enchanting botanical gardens. In DRAGONS: Hidden Treasure Quest, each guest becomes a brave “seeker,” equipped with a special map filled with clues and legendary lore. Follow the trail, solve the riddles, and uncover ancient artifacts as you search for the hidden treasure.
Boos & Ghouls Night Out – Book Swap
Friday, October 31, 2025, 6:30pm – 8pm
Veterans Memorial Library
810 13th St, St Cloud, FL 34769
Enjoy an evening of swapping books and treats, plus crafting, music, free snowcones, and free popcorn! Gently used books from baby through teen/young adult are encouraged. If you bring books to the Book & Treat Swap, you’ll receive an Early Entry Ticket to pick out books before general admission. Remember to bring a bag or basket for your child to collect books in. You can also share treats, such as bulk Halloween candy, stickers, temporary tattoos, small child-friendly toys, and more at this event.
FREE
Find more: Trick or Treating Events The Week of Halloween
Orlando Family Events This Saturday, November 1, 2025
11th Annual Central Florida Fall EggFest
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Dr, Longwood, FL 32779
Get ready to grill, chill, and fill up at the 11th Annual Central Florida Fall EggFest. This fan-favorite foodie fest celebrates all things Big Green Egg, with grill masters serving up mouthwatering samples riverside—all for a good cause. Enjoy live music, tasty bites, and the chance to score sizzling deals on demo grills. Whether you’re a seasoned “egghead” or just hungry for fun, this is one fall event you don’t want to miss.
Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door
Wildlife Festival 2025 – Worth the drive!
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Marine Science Center, 100 Lighthouse Dr, Ponce Inlet, Florida 32127
The festival will celebrate the natural beauty of Volusia County from the ground to the sky. Learn how the Gopher Tortoises and their neighbors depend on native plants and smart backyards to provide healthy habitats and protect our waterways. With presentations, activities, and conservation education for all ages, it’s a day to celebrate the beauty, balance, and biodiversity of Florida.
FREE
Orlando Family Events This Sunday, November 2, 2025
LEGOLAND Brick or Treat
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
One of our favorite events of the year is here! Meet adorable LEGO characters in Halloween costumes, trick or treat in the afternoon, and be dazzled by a Halloween drone show at night! Have a bricktastic time with the help of our sample itinerary and tips!
SeaWorld Spooktacular
Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SeaWorld’s Spooktacular is back—bigger, brighter, and full of fun surprises! Families can enjoy daytime trick-or-treating (with purchase of reusable bag), festive décor, and colorful characters along a whimsical Halloween trail. Make lasting memories this fall at SeaWorld Orlando’s family-friendly Halloween Spooktacular.
Read: SeaWorld Spooktacular Pro-tips from our group of parents
Goosebumps The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium
October 4-November 2, 2025
Orlando Family Stage
1001 E. Princeton Street Orlando, FL 32803
Prepare to get goosebumps as the show’s characters race to solve a mystery in this thrilling and chilling, new musical, based on the classic series by R.L. Stine.
Kids’ Events in Orlando NEXT Week (November 3 – November 9, 2025)
Taste of College Park 2025
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Great Southern Box Company, 2105 North Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32804
Join our Editor, Dani Meyering, local restaurants and creators, and the Rotary Club of College Park, at this great night for a great cause. THE LARGEST charity event in College Park, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Over 16 restaurants and counting, hand-picked wines from Digress Wines and craft beers from Ivanhoe Park Lager House, amazing silent auction items, and a 50/50 Raffle.
$75 early pricing ends on Nov 6, 2025
It’s the perfect grown-up night out that supports causes close to home.
Good cause: Net proceeds from Taste of College Park benefit several local and international causes, including Ronald McDonald House, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Christian Service Center, and One Heart for Women and Children. Funds also support student recognition and scholarship programs at local schools through the Rotary Club’s Student of the Month and 4-Way Test Essay initiatives.
GROWvember Fall Festival & Plant Sale
Friday, November 8, 2025, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday
Mead Botanical Garden
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.
FREE admission and parking
33rd Pioneer Day
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pioneer Village, 2491 Babb Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34746
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
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Lakefront Park, 1104 Lakeshore Blvd, St. Cloud, FL 34769
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.
Tickets start at $30.99
13th Annual Maker Faire Orlando
Saturday & Sunday, November 8 & 9, 2025, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Central Florida Fairgrounds & Expo Halls, 4603 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808
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.
Advanced tickets $20 adults, $15 students and youth ages 3 to 17
Art Pollination: Free Family Fun Day
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 East Princeton Street, Orlando, FL 32803
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.
FREE
Happening Soon – Save the Date
ICE! Featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™
November 14 through January 7, 2026
Gaylord Palms Resort
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.
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.
Free Day & Story Time
1st Monday of the month from 9am to 5pm
Leu Gardens
1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803
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
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.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
October 15 – November 9
Orlando Shakes
812 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL 32803
Based on the beloved books by Eric Carle, this show will be perfect for families. This delightful production brings literacy and imagination to life on stage with more than 75 magical puppets, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar himself, engaging storytelling, and sweeping original music that spark joy and wonder.
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, 7pm & 9pm 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.
Free Day & Story Time at Leu Gardens
Select dates (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.
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.
