10 Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend with 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.
And what a weekend it is. It’s time for U-Pick farms and making your spring break plans!
Featured Events
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Save The Date
Cendrillon
Friday-Sunday, Feb 7-9, 2025
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Opera Orlando presents Massenet’s Cendrillon, based on the beloved fairy tale Cinderella.
Bring the whole family to this all new production full of fun, laughter, and gorgeous music, headlined by Metropolitan Opera and Grammy Award-winning soprano Lindsay Ohse in the title role with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in the pit at the gorgeous Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center.
Amber Brooke Farms Strawberry Festival
February 15, 16, 22, and 23, from 10am-5pm
Eustis & Williston Locations
Celebrate the season at our Annual Strawberry Festival! Join us for a fun-filled weekend of delicious delights, live music, and family-friendly activities. Pick your own fresh strawberries, enjoy local food vendors, and shop unique crafts. Don’t miss the exciting kids’ activities, including bounce houses, face painting, and more! With live entertainment and plenty of farm fun, it’s the perfect way to embrace strawberry season with friends and family.
Lake Nona Art Festival
February 22 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) & February 23 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Lake Nona Town Center
Experience a vibrant two-day art festival at Lake Nona Town Center in Orlando, Florida, on February 22 & 23. Explore a curated collection of local and national artists showcasing diverse art across mediums and styles, all available for purchase. Discover stunning paintings, sculptures, photography, and handcrafted jewelry that showcase exceptional talent and creativity.
Orlando Events This Weekend
LEGO NINJAGO Weekends
February 1-2, 8-9, 15-17, 2025
LEGOLAND Florida
Vincent Tong, the voice of Kai in LEGO® NINJAGO® the TV series, is visiting LEGOLAND® Florida Resort on Feb. 9! He’ll be signing autographs and performing in the School of Spinjitzu show, making it a must-see for fans!
CALLING ALL NINJAS! It’s time to take on the ultimate mission of family fun as LEGO® NINJAGO® Weekends returns to LEGOLAND Florida Resort! Master the elemental powers with your favorite LEGO NINJAGO heroes, and reach your true Ninja potential with skill-sharpening shows and action-packed activities.
FREE Kids Fishing Rodeo
Saturday, February 8, 8:30am – 11am
Highland Park Fish Camp
2640 Highland Park Rd, DeLand, FL
Enjoy a free kids fishing rodeo at our pond sponsored by ACC Crappie Stix and The Berkeley LaBaw Memorial Speck Tournament on February 8. Sign up 8:30am – 9am. Tournament 9am – 11am for kids 12 years and younger. This is a free event but you must purchase your live bait from Highland Park Fish Camp.
Seven Oaks Park Grand Opening
Saturday, February 8, 9am
Seven Oaks Park, Winter Park
The City of Winter Park will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Seven Oaks Park, located at the corner of Denning Drive and Orange Avenue, on Saturday, February 8, at 9 a.m. After the ribbon cutting, the community is invited to enjoy an array of activities in the park including local vendors, a free Pilates/yoga class, bounce slide, face painting, Family Fun Program craft and music by School of Rock Winter Park until 11 a.m. Parking will be available off of Cypress and Palmetto avenues.
Free Spring Family Day + Nature Pinch Pot Family Art Workshop
Saturday, February 8, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Art and History Museums of Maitland
231 W Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL 32751
Children will hand-build their own clay pinch pots, and then embellish them with wonderful tiny treasures from our garden, like pressed flowers and leaves, mini stones and even bitty sea shells!
8th Annual Big Orange Day
Saturday, February 8, 11am – 3pm
Sunsational Farms
40541 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla
Head to the farm, for the 8th Annual Big Orange Day! They’𝗏𝖾 𝗍𝖾𝖺𝗆𝖾𝖽 𝗎𝗉 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖶𝗁𝗂𝗆𝗌𝗒 𝖬𝖺𝗋𝗄𝖾𝗍. 𝖳𝗁𝖾𝗒 𝗐𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝖿𝖾𝖺𝗍𝗎𝗋𝖾 90+ 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗂𝗋 𝖺𝗆𝖺𝗓𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗏𝖾𝗇𝖽𝗈𝗋𝗌. 𝖯𝗅𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗒 𝗈𝖿 𝗌𝗁𝗈𝗉𝗉𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗀𝗂𝖿𝗍 𝗂𝖽𝖾𝖺𝗌 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗒𝗈𝗇𝖾. 𝖯𝗅𝗎𝗌, 𝖺 𝗀𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗍 𝗐𝖺𝗒 𝗍𝗈 𝗌𝗎𝗉𝗉𝗈𝗋𝗍 𝗌𝗆𝖺𝗅𝗅, 𝗅𝗈𝖼𝖺𝗅 𝖻𝗎𝗌𝗂𝗇𝖾𝗌𝗌𝖾𝗌. There will be food trucks, bounce houses, games, face painting, and more.
FREE
Super Bowl Sunday at Launch Orlando
Sunday, February 9, 6-11pm
610 North Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL
Get ready to rumble, folks, the Super Bowl is mere days away and Launch Orlando’s your ultimate game-day destination. Families welcome, big game on everywhere in the park, Happy Hour Specials galore, and they’re partying till the very end.
Wellness Month at Disney Springs
January 1 – February 9
Disney Springs is hosting Wellness Month, presented by AdventHealth, throughout January. This event focuses on promoting physical and mental well-being with a variety of activities, special offers, and experiences.
Families will especially love the FREE Family Zumba Class every Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. during Wellness Month at Waterview Park (near The BOATHOUSE).
GRAND OPENING
Raising Cane’s Grand Opening – Altamonte Springs
Tuesday, February 11, 10am
Join the celebration as Raising Cane’s opens its first Altamonte Springs location! Festivities include a Lucky 20 drawing for a chance to win free Cane’s for a year, a live DJ, a special appearance from Canine Companions, and giveaways. The first 100 customers who purchase a Combo will receive a commemorative hat and a free Box Combo card.
FREE admission
EPCOT® International Festival of the Arts
January 17 – February 24, 2025
EPCOT
Discover vibrant artwork, dazzling entertainment, palate-pleasing cuisine and more.
We love the hands-on activities for kids at EPCOT’s Art Festival. Included with park admission.
Beach Nights at Aquatica
February 1 – 28, 2025
Aquatica Orlando
5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, FL 32821
After a day of enjoying thrilling attractions in the park, like the adrenaline-pumping Riptide Race and the immersive Tassie’s Underwater Twist, guests can grab a blanket and settle into a beach chair to enjoy their favorite kid-friendly movies— all included with park admission! Freshly popped popcorn, delectable food, snacks, hot chocolate and beverages will be available for purchase at Kura’s Beachside Panini. Beach Nights movie lineup includes:
- February 8 – Zootopia
- February 16 – Luca
- February 22 – Sonic
There’s also plenty of pre-movie fun, including classic games like giant Connect Four and beach volleyball, as well as various interactive games and fun-filled challenges with the Beach Patrol crew.
Origami in the Garden
February 1 – September 3, 2025
Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, FL 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
Next Week and Beyond
FREE Junior Space Explorer Pass
Through December 31, 2025
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.
The Magic Show at Grande Lakes
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: $49.99, Premier 2nd Row Seating: $69.99, VIP Front Row with Meet & Greet: $89.99
7PM AND 9PM
Dragons Love Tacos: The Musical
Monday, February 3 – March 9, 2025
Orlando Family Stage
1001 E Princeton St, Orlando 32803
Based on the popular children’s book, Dragons Love Tacos, this musical brings the zany story to life with vibrant characters, catchy songs, and plenty of laughs. Join the adventure as a boy discovers what happens when you throw a taco party for dragons—but accidentally serve spicy salsa!
Perfect for families, this production offers a fun-filled theater experience for kids and adults alike.
Upcoming Events and Ongoing Events
Indie-Folkfest at the Mennello Museum
Saturday, February 15, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Mennello Sculpture Garden
900 E. Princeton Street, Orlando, FL 32803
Enjoy a day of live folk music, art vendors, food trucks, and more in the scenic sculpture garden by Lake Formosa.
FREE
Longwood Strawberry Fest
Saturday, March 1, 12-5pm
Reiter Park
Visitors of the Longwood Strawberry Fest can expect to savor mouthwatering strawberry treats, from fresh-picked berries to decadent desserts. Live music will fill the air, creating a festive atmosphere. Children will delight in fun-filled activities like face painting, bouncy castles, and games. Local artisans will showcase their unique creations, offering unique shopping opportunities.
Orlando Kite Festival
Saturday, April 12, 2025
OCPS Academic Center for Excellence
701 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32805
Trap Baby & Me is hosting its annual event dedicated to enrichment and family fun – for little ones and their parents! Bring your loved ones, your kites, and your best dance moves for a community celebration!
FREE
Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour
September 7, 2025
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.
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