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, and we’re sharing it all.
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6th Annual Fall Festival at Amber Brooke Farms
- Dates: Now through November 22, 2026
- Location: 36111 County Road 44A, Eustis 32736
Celebrate the season at Amber Brooke Farms’ 6th Annual Fall Festival! Kids will love the jump pillows, barrel train, tractor ride, playgrounds, bubble barn and other farm-fun activities. Enjoy apple cider donuts, smash burgers, seasonal drinks and tasty food-truck favorites while soaking up a perfect fall day on the farm. Select activities and food are available for an additional fee. Purchase tickets online in advance for the best price!
SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular
- Dates: Select dates, now through November 1, 2026
- Location: SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando is transforming into the ultimate Halloween destination for families as Halloween Spooktacular returns on select dates! This daytime event invites children and families to dress up, explore an immersive trick-or-treat trail, and enjoy Halloween fun designed for all ages.
What’s more, this year guests can enjoy interacting with the beloved characters from Sony Pictures Animation’s “Hotel Transylvania” as they make their debut at SeaWorld Orlando’s signature family Halloween celebration. Featuring immersive character experiences, themed entertainment, and magical moments that bring the beloved monster-filled world from the big screen to life. Included with park admission.
Fall Family Fun at Grande Lakes
- Dates: Now through November 26, 2026
- Location: 4040 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando 32837
Anchored by The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott, this 500-acre oasis invites guests to savor the season through exceptional culinary experiences, including Savor September, Magical Dining, and lavish Thanksgiving buffets. Families can embrace the spirit of fall at the annual Fall Festival, featuring activities for all ages, highlighted by an exclusive live-fire culinary experience with renowned pitmaster Jack Arnold.
As the holiday season approaches, the beloved Christmas Market returns with festive traditions and magical moments, including ice skating, fireside experiences, gingerbread house decorating, cookies with Santa, and more opportunities to create lasting memories together.
Free Admission to SeaWorld Orlando for Florida Teachers through 2027
- Dates: Going on now through September 2, 2027
- Location: SeaWorld Orlando
Florida Certified K-12 Teachers Can Enjoy Unlimited Visits with the SeaWorld Florida Teacher Card! Recognizing the dedication and impact of Florida’s educators, SeaWorld Orlando is proud to support teachers both inside and outside the classroom with unlimited admission to SeaWorld, giving them year-round access to inspiring animal experiences, educational opportunities, and family-friendly entertainment through September 2, 2027.
Eligible teachers can register online through ID.me verification.
And, for a limited time, teachers can also bring family and friends along to experience SeaWorld Orlando with up to two tickets available for just $38.99 each through ID.me. Tickets must be purchased and used by Oct. 2, 2026.
Family-Friendly Kids’ Events in Orlando This Week (September 28 – October 4, 2026)
KPOP Warriors
- Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026, 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.
- Location: Events Center at Osceola Heritage Park, 1901 Chief Osceola Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34744
- Cost: $37.10 per adult, $24.75 per child
Enter the world of KPOP Warriors, a high-energy live production featuring sharp choreography, thunderous percussion and dazzling digital visuals inspired by Korean pop culture.
Haunted Monster Truck Ride
- Dates: Thursdays – Saturdays, October 1 – 31, and October 27 & 28, 2026, 7:45 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Location: The Showcase of Citrus, 15051 Frank Jarrell Rd, Clermont, FL 34714
- Cost: $19.40 kids (includes fees), $29.75 adults (includes fees)
The Showcase of Citrus presents the 2nd annual haunted monster truck ride. Will you make it out alive – Or become part of the Legendary Curse?
Art & History Museums – Open Studios
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Location: 231 West Packwood Avenue, Maitland, 32751
- Cost: Free
Connect with Studio Resident Artists and see what pieces they’re currently working on! On the first Saturday of every month from 11 am – 4 pm, all Studio Artists will open their doors and welcome you into their creative spaces. This is your chance to connect directly with the artists, explore their works-in-progress, and ask questions about their practice.
35th Annual Florida Fossil Hunters Fossil Fair
- Dates: Saturday – Sunday, October 3 – 4, 2026
- Location: Sanford Civic Center, 401 E Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771
- Cost: $6 per adult, $2 per child
Step back in time and discover the wonders of prehistory! This family-friendly indoor event brings together fossil enthusiasts, collectors, and curious minds of all ages to explore an incredible variety of fossils, rocks, gems, and minerals.
Great Scott Farms Fall Festival
- Dates: Saturdays & Sundays, now through November 15, 2026
- Location: Great Scott farms, 26216 County Road 448A, Mount Dora, 32757
- Cost: $16.99
Get lost in our Corn Maze, challenge gravity on the Jumping Pillow (socks required), and feel the rush on our 60 ft Super Slide! Bring out the little knights and princesses to conquer our Castle Playground or hop aboard our tractor driven farm tour. And of course, no visit is complete without a trip to our Pumpkin Patch, where autumn magic comes to life, and the adventure begins!
Family-Friendly Kids’ Events in Orlando Next Week (October 5 – October 11, 2026)
Stay tuned for more family-friendly events as this page is updated regularly!
Orlando Spartan Weekend (kids races)
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9 a.m.
- Location: 6877 Tavistock Lakes Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32827
- Cost:$29 – $59
Various Kids Races and obstacles offer a fun and engaging experience tailored to various age groups. Prepare to level up your warrior status and this fun event!
Kids Markets at Avalon Park’s OktoberFest
- Dates: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Location: Avalon Park Arts and Culture Center, 13013 Founders Square Drive, Orlando, FL 32828
- Cost: Free (reservation required)
Kids Markets are exciting, family-friendly farmers market-style events for kids ages 5-17! Register today at www.kidsmarkets.com.
SAVE THE DATE!
Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts & Goblins
- Dates: Weekends from October 10 – 25, 2026
- Location: 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837
Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts & Goblins returns for its 8th year of family-friendly Halloween fun! Enjoy the all-new Swamp Ghost’s Museum, meet Skunk Ape and Eddie the Yeti, hunt for legendary creatures aboard the Cryptid Express, visit Frank N’ Steins Oktoberfest, and brave the Gatorland Graveyard. Plus, enjoy animal encounters, live entertainment, a DJ, specialty vendors, games, candy giveaways, photo ops, and a Children’s Costume Parade. Select weekends October 10–25 and included with regular park admission!
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin 17th Annual Food and Wine Classic
- Dates: Friday – Saturday, November 20 – 21, 2026
- Location: 1200 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, 32830
Savor 40 inspired dishes paired with over 170 beers, wines, and spirits across two days, featuring returning favorites and bold new flavors for a truly memorable culinary experience.
Savor more with 10% off when you attend both nights
Ongoing Orlando Events for Kids
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!
Community Events at High Point Climbing & Fitness Center
- Dates: Weekly on Thursdays and Saturdays
- Location: High Point Climbing And Fitness – Orlando, 1978 Stanhome Way, Orlando, FL 32804
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.
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: Select Tuesdays 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
Semoran Skateway offers 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.
- 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!
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.
Extreme Sports Exhibit
- Dates: Now through January 3, 2027
- Location: Orlando Science Center, 777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803
- Cost: $29 (online) per adult, $22 (online)per child
This exhilarating exhibit invites adults and children alike to explore some of the most extreme sports in the world. Visitors can try climbing walls, balance on a highline, navigate a parkour course and race along an off-road bike path. Virtual experiences include piloting a wingsuit and paddling through whitewater. There are kid-sized climbing walls, too.
Youth Programs at High Point 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.
Later Gator
Oktoberfest Celebration & Car Meet
- Dates: Saturday, October 18, 2026
- Location: Dezerland Park, 5250 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
- Cost: FREE admission
Celebrate German cars and Oktoberfest in Orlando at the Oktoberfest Car Meet at Dezerland Park! Car enthusiasts and families are invited to explore an impressive lineup of German automobiles while enjoying Oktoberfest-inspired fun, food, entertainment and more throughout the day.
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.
