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

There is never a dull moment in Orlando! 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!

We’ve been waiting for this moment and now it’s finally time: Galacticoaster at LEGOLAND is now open! Here’s what kids actually think about this new indoor coaster.

Featured Events

Giving the following events an extra shout-out since their support helps us provide this amazing weekend guide to you for free!

Seven Seas Food Festival

• Select Dates now through May 17
• SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival offers 200+ global flavors, rotating menus, and live concerts included with admission, making every visit a new adventure. An Annual Pass is the best way to enjoy it all season long, with perks like unlimited visits, free parking, select free guest tickets, discounted food and merchandise, and exclusive event perks that elevate every trip.

Family-Friendly Kids’ Events in Orlando This Week (March 9 – March 15, 2026)

EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

• Date: Now through June 1, 2026
• Location: EPCOT, 200 Epcot Center Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
• Cost: Included with park admission. A park reservation may be required, based on admission type.

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is here! The festival celebrates spring with fresh flavors, vibrant topiaries, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun. Enjoy gardens, unique exhibits, and living sculptures of Disney characters, as well as a butterfly observation, Blossoms of Fragrance, a whimsical playground at Playalong Bay, and Camp Get Out ‘N’ Play Garden, a camp-themed garden. Move your feet to some of the hottest beats from world-renowned musical acts on select dates during a Garden Rocks Concert at the America Gardens Theatre. Dining packages are also available, including a guaranteed seat for the Gardens Rock Concert.

Firefly Nights

• Date: Starting Friday, March 13, through April 12, 2026
• Location: Blue Spring State Park, 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763
• Cost: $14 per vehicle

Prepare to be enchanted as the trees along the boardwalk glow with the soft, shimmering light of fireflies. Beginning Friday, March 13, the forest at Blue Spring State Park transforms each evening as hundreds of fireflies rise from the forest floor and dance beneath the canopy. It’s one of Florida’s most breathtaking natural spectacles.

Phil + Lily Rosenthal Author Photo Event

• Date: Friday, March 13, 2026, 6 p.m.
• Location: Barnes & Noble – Phoenicia Center, 7900 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando

Celebrate the release of Just Try It! Someplace New! Guests who purchase a signed copy of the new book from this location on event day will have the opportunity to take a photo with the authors. registration is required.

Mini Spa & Play Date

• Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Location: Abracadabra Play & Café, 5736 Hamlin Groves Trail, Winter Garden, Florida 34787
• Cost: $35 per child

Treat your little one to a fun and relaxing morning! Children will enjoy a Mini Spa Experience, including hairstyle, makeup, and mini manicure, as well as play time with friends. Parents can unwind at the cafe and connect with other families in the community.

Storybook Fun

• Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
• Location: Orlando Public Library, Papa Bear Room (First Floor)
• Cost: FREE

This lively storytime is recommended for children ages 3–5 and blends picture books, songs, and interactive storytelling. Enjoy a playful approach to early reading, language development, and imagination in a welcoming library setting.

A Day Out with Thomas

• Date: Saturdays & Sundays, March 14, 15, 21, 22 & 28, 2026
• Location: Florida Railroad Museum 12210 83rd St East Parrish, FL 34219 – Worth the drive!
• Cost: $25.85

All Aboard for a Rockin’ Good Time! The Day Out With Thomas: Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to heritage railways across the country. Hop on board a real train ride with Thomas, strike a pose at photo ops, and snag something cool at the exclusive gift shop. Then, keep the beat going at the Music Corner, packed with lawn games, hands-on activities, and music-inspired fun that’ll have the whole family dancing!

Kids’ Events Next Week (March 16 – March 22, 2026)

Science Saturday – STEAM Festival 2026

• Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Location: Gillespie Museum 234 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL 32723
• Cost: FREE

Join for a Physics Extravaganza, Beekeeping Demo, Nature Art, and more! Science Saturdays are fun for all ages. Scientists under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. registration is requested but not required, as this helps to plan the event. During Science Saturday, the Gillespie Museum is open to the public. You’re invited to visit the exhibits and grounds, even if you don’t plan to participate in Science Saturday activities.

Sensory Explorers: Gooey Mash-Ups and Creature-Making

• Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Location: Lakeshore Learning Store, 335 E. State Road 436, Fern Park, FL 32730
• Cost: FREE

At the second event this month, kids will make gooey-but-cute creatures from another realm! Swing by our Play & Discover area to get hands-on with featured products. Parents and guardians, be sure to check in when you arrive for a chance to win a $100 Lakeshore e-gift card!

Burrow Bazaar Renaissance Faire

• Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Location: The Burrow Cafe & Play, Mills 50 District

Step into a Renaissance-inspired outdoor marketplace featuring local vendors, themed goods, and community fun.

Later Gator – Looking Ahead

Japan Festival Eustis 2026

• Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Location: Arching Oaks Art and Cultural Center, 37114 N Thrill Hill Rd, Eustis, FL 32736
• Cost: FREE

All Aboard for a Rockin’ Good Time! The Day Out With Thomas: Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to heritage railways across the country. Hop on board a real train ride with Thomas, strike a pose at photo ops, and snag something cool at the exclusive gift shop. Then, keep the beat going at the Music Corner, packed with lawn games, hands-on activities, and music-inspired fun that’ll have the whole family dancing!

MoviEat Parties Presents: Shrek

• Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
• Location: A Petrified Forest Scare Trail, 1360 E. Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
• Cost: $25

Join for a family-friendly MovieEat adventure featuring Shrek. It will be a night packed with laughs, fun surprises, and a menu kids and grown-ups will both love. Seats are limited. Bring your crew for a night of laughter, adventure, and delicious fun in the swamp!

3rd Annual John P. Thomas Memorial Volusia Valor Days

• Date: Saturday – Sunday, March 28 – 29, 2026
• Location: Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3050 E. New York Ave., DeLand, FL 32724
• Cost: FREE

Join for two action-packed days as we honor our nation’s military and first responder heroes at the 3rd Annual “John P. Thomas Memorial Volusia Valor Days.” The event will include WW2 Armor collection of fully operational WWII tanks, artillery and wheeled vehicles, Florida’s Largest World War II battle reenactment, periodic salute fires from tanks and artillery, a first responder touch-a-truck display, historic military vehicle displays of all eras, historian and author guest speakers, Museum Row with displays by local and regional museums, historians and historical organizations, living history encampments, local and militaria vendors, food truck vendors, and more. Tip: Bring hearing protection for the salute fires.

Orlando Kite Festival

• Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Location: OCPS Academic Center for Excellence, 701 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32805
• Cost: FREE admission

Are you ready to see the sky full of color? Meet new people, foster new connections, and experience a day of immense joy! Join for a day of kites, music, food trucks, local vendors, STEM activities, and so much more.

Absolutely Avalon

• Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Location: Downtown Avalon Park, 3801 Avalon Park Blvd, Ste. 400, Orlando, FL
• Cost: FREE admission

Join friends, loved ones, and neighbors for an unforgettable evening celebrating art, culture, and diversity in the heart of the community! Downtown Avalon Park will transform into a vibrant kaleidoscope of creativity, entertainment, and camaraderie. There will be a bounce park for the kids, food trucks and local restaurants, 150+ arts, crafts, and business vendors, cultural performances and live entertainment from around the world, a Donate Life Pinwheel Garden honoring organ donors, and a laser light show at 9 PM near Founder’s Square.

City of Longwood Free Family Luau

• Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Location: Reiter Park, 311 W Warren Ave, Longwood, FL 32750
• Cost: FREE

Enjoy spectacular fire knife performances, a main stage show by Aloha Productions, live traditional Hawaiian music, and hula dancers from the School of Tahiti Tamure. Bounce houses, face painting, games, tropical drinks, Hawaiian foods, and more!

MooChella Summer Vibes

• Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
• 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.

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

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.

Toddler Tuesdays

• Dates: Weekly, 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

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.

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!

45-Minute Preschool Crafting Class

• Dates: Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
• Location: Healing Mama Studio, 601 N Orlando Ave #203, Maitland, FL 32751
• Cost: $25 single class drop-in, $79 monthly membership

Healing Mama Studio offers a nurturing, creativity-based 45-minute children’s crafting class every Thursday designed to build fine motor skills, confidence, and social interaction in a calm, boutique-style studio setting. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers ages 3–5.

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.

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.