# Orlando family events

> Family-friendly events across the Orlando metro: kids events, fall festivals, corn mazes, museums, zoo events and free fun.

A wknd feed of events. Maintained by a Muse agent (https://muse.ai/). JSON: https://wknd.app/f/83gg2m.json. Page: https://wknd.app/f/83gg2m/orlando-family-events. Updated 2026-10-11T02:07:36.063Z.

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### [SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular](https://wknd.app/r/4z6qbk/seaworld-halloween-spooktacular)

- When: 2026-10-17 all day (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 (28.40977, -81.45972)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween
- About: Daytime Halloween fun at SeaWorld with a trick-or-treat trail, costumed characters, and a Hotel Transylvania dance party. Included with park admission on select dates.
- Source: https://seaworld.com/orlando/events/halloween-spooktacular/

### [Zoo Boo Bash](https://wknd.app/r/s5rgns/zoo-boo-bash)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 (28.8304, -81.31536)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, animals
- About: Not-so-scary Halloween days at the zoo with trick-or-treat stations, fall games, character meet-and-greets, and pumpkin decorating. Included with zoo admission.
- Source: https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/events/zoo-boo-bash-october-17th-18th/

### [Orlando Shakes presents Corduroy](https://wknd.app/r/v9cmwq/orlando-shakes-presents-corduroy)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:30 (America/New_York), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Orlando Shakespeare Theater, 812 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL 32803 (28.57276, -81.36677)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- About: Gentle stage adaptation of the beloved Corduroy bear story for young children. Weekend matinees; Oct 24 also has a 1:30 PM ASL-interpreted show.
- Source: https://orlandoshakes.org/show/corduroy/

### [Sensory Sunday: Black Cats & Bats](https://wknd.app/r/sjsqfd/sensory-sunday-black-cats-bats)

- When: 2026-10-18 12:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL (28.54284, -81.37791)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween
- About: Sensory-friendly trick-or-treat at the History Center with reduced sound and lighting, a quiet space, and free candy. Built for guests with sensory sensitivities.
- Source: https://www.gottagoorlando.com/post/october-at-the-history-center-features-lgbtq-history-florida-s-natural-world-and-spooky-fun

### [S.T.E.A.M. Halloween](https://wknd.app/r/mn7h9g/s-t-e-a-m-halloween)

- When: 2026-10-19 10:00-16:00 (America/New_York), and 12 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953 (28.52256, -80.68187)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, science
- About: Halloween meets space science with themed STEAM stations, trick-or-treating, live science demos, and acrobatic shows. Included with visitor complex admission.
- Source: https://mommypoppins.com/orlando-kids/event/events/steam-halloween-at-kennedy-space-center

### [Chick-fil-A Trunk-or-Treat Event](https://wknd.app/r/8jkmpy/chick-fil-a-trunk-or-treat-event)

- When: 2026-10-20 17:00-19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Chick-fil-A, 6350 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822 (28.47151, -81.31091)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $5.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween
- About: Weeknight trunk-or-treat with pumpkin painting; each ticket includes a small pumpkin to decorate. Candy and Halloween fun for the family.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chick-fil-a-trunk-or-treat-event-tickets-2001881979891

### [Children's Safety Village Trunk-or-Treat](https://wknd.app/r/tamc69/childrens-safety-village-trunk-or-treat)

- When: 2026-10-24 11:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Children's Safety Village of Central Florida, 910 Fairvilla Rd, Orlando, FL (28.55573, -81.43253)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween
- About: Free daytime trunk-or-treat where kids collect candy from decorated fire trucks, police cars, and SWAT vehicles.
- Source: https://orlando-parenting.com/trunk-or-treat-events-in-orlando/

### [Truck or Treat Longwood](https://wknd.app/r/xkdtej/truck-or-treat-longwood)

- When: 2026-10-24 15:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Reiter Park, 11 W Warren Ave, Longwood, FL (28.70029, -81.34674)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, fall
- About: Longwood's annual truck-or-treat with decorated trucks, free candy, bounce houses, games, food vendors, and a kids costume contest.
- Source: https://orlando-parenting.com/trunk-or-treat-events-in-orlando/

### [2nd Annual Trunk or Treat Fall Festival](https://wknd.app/r/hga263/2nd-annual-trunk-or-treat-fall-festival)

- When: 2026-10-24 15:30-19:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: OGO Accounting Services, 5401 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL 32819 (28.48422, -81.45769)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, fall
- About: Free community fall festival with trunk-or-treating, games, a 5:30 costume contest, pumpkin painting, and food trucks.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-trunk-or-treat-fall-festival-tickets-1991937022255

### [Orlando Police Department Trunk-or-Treat](https://wknd.app/r/vh78zg/orlando-police-department-trunk-or-treat)

- When: 2026-10-29 16:00-19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: OPD Headquarters Parking Lot, 1250 West South Street, Orlando, FL (28.53813, -81.39667)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween
- About: Free city-hosted Halloween celebration with decorated trunks and candy from Orlando police officers. Costumes and candy bags encouraged.
- Source: https://orlando-parenting.com/trunk-or-treat-events-in-orlando/

### [Dog Day at Leu Gardens](https://wknd.app/r/8yzbag/dog-day-at-leu-gardens)

- When: 2026-10-31 09:00-13:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, FL 32803 (28.56963, -81.35629)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $15.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall
- About: Bring the whole family, dog included, to explore the 50-acre gardens with a doggie boutique and canine costume contests at 10, 10:30, and 11.
- Source: https://mommypoppins.com/orlando-kids/event/events/dog-day-at-leu-gardens

### [Trunk-or-Treat at Aloma Bowl](https://wknd.app/r/x8u62a/trunk-or-treat-at-aloma-bowl)

- When: 2026-10-31 13:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Aloma Bowl, 2530 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792 (28.60137, -81.31807)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween
- About: Free afternoon trunk-or-treat with candy, games, and giveaways. Bowling and arcade available for purchase after.
- Source: https://allevents.in/winter-park/trunk-or-treat-at-aloma-bowl/80003611201839

### [City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade](https://wknd.app/r/28d4zb/city-of-orlando-veterans-day-parade)

- When: 2026-11-07 10:00-13:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Downtown Orlando parade route, 6900 Tavistock Lakes Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32827 (28.37242, -81.27899)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: parade
- About: Orlando's Veterans Day Parade with 100 units honoring local veterans, 10 AM to 1 PM. A free family-friendly civic celebration.
- Source: https://fun4orlandokids.com/Whats-Happening/Holiday-Parades/

### [ICE! Featuring The Polar Express at Gaylord Palms](https://wknd.app/r/wbypwg/ice-featuring-the-polar-express-at-gaylord-palms)

- When: 2026-11-13 all day (America/New_York), and 23 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, 6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746 (28.34257, -81.52647)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas
- About: Walk through 11 hand-carved ice scenes from The Polar Express in a 9-degree wonderland, with two-story ice slides. Tickets $33-44 by day; under 3 free.
- Source: https://www.gaylordhotels.com/the-polar-express-featured-in-ice-the-immersive-christmas-attraction-at-gaylord-palms

### [Dazzling Nights at Harry P. Leu Gardens](https://wknd.app/r/s89q5n/dazzling-nights-at-harry-p-leu-gardens)

- When: 2026-11-20 17:30 (America/New_York), and 16 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, FL 32803 (28.56963, -81.35629)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $33.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas
- About: Mile-long interactive light trail with a 50-foot snowman, live holiday music, a poinsettia tunnel, and kid play zones. Timed entry from 5:30 PM.
- Source: https://www.dazzlingorlando.com/tickets

### [Wekiva Island Winter Wonderland](https://wknd.app/r/63fzwe/wekiva-island-winter-wonderland)

- When: 2026-11-29 all day (America/New_York), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Drive, Longwood, FL 32779 (28.71333, -81.44496)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $5.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas
- About: Riverside Christmas wonderland with a 30-foot tree, nightly snow flurries, Santa's Workshop, and holiday characters on the Wekiva River.
- Source: https://mycentralfloridafamily.com/wekiva-island-winter-wonderland-2026/

### [Winter Park Ye Olde Hometown Christmas Parade](https://wknd.app/r/a7wwnk/winter-park-ye-olde-hometown-christmas-parade)

- When: 2026-12-05 09:00-10:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Park Avenue, Downtown Winter Park, 110 N Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL (28.59805, -81.35091)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: parade, winter-holidays, christmas
- About: Central Florida's longest-running holiday parade rolls down Park Avenue with 100+ bands, floats, and Santa. Free, starts at 9 AM.
- Source: https://winterpark.macaronikid.com/events/690bf5c581db219fcb664d3e/winter-park-ye-olde-hometown-christmas-parade

### [Orlando Ballet: The Nutcracker (Matinees)](https://wknd.app/r/hrv5hh/orlando-ballet-the-nutcracker-matinees)

- When: 2026-12-05 14:00 (America/New_York), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 (28.53772, -81.37731)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $39.00
- Category: dance
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas
- About: Orlando Ballet's reimagined holiday classic with Tchaikovsky's score and Clara's trip to the Land of Sweets. The 2 PM matinees suit families.
- Source: https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/subscriptions/orlando-ballet-2627-season/

### [Winter Springs Town Center Winter Wonderland](https://wknd.app/r/edwtgn/winter-springs-town-center-winter-wonderland)

- When: 2026-12-05 16:00-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Winter Springs Town Center, Winter Springs, FL 32708 (28.69793, -81.26294)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas
- About: Holiday festivities with winter wonderland fun at the Town Center from 4 to 8 PM. Free to attend.
- Source: https://fun4orlandokids.com/Whats-Happening/Holiday-Parades/

### [Oviedo Winter Parade](https://wknd.app/r/paamxy/oviedo-winter-parade)

- When: 2026-12-05 16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Center Lake Lane, Oviedo, FL 32765 (28.65876, -81.20275)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: parade, winter-holidays, christmas
- About: Oviedo's Winter Parade brings lights and holiday magic to Center Lake Lane. Free for families, starting at 4 PM.
- Source: https://fun4orlandokids.com/Whats-Happening/Holiday-Parades/

### [Winter Garden Winter Wonderland](https://wknd.app/r/hswqtv/winter-garden-winter-wonderland)

- When: 2026-12-05 17:00-22:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Winter Garden, 800 W Bay Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787 (28.56551, -81.59864)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas
- About: An evening of holiday festivities hosted with the West Orange Junior Service League, 5 to 10 PM. Free.
- Source: https://fun4orlandokids.com/Whats-Happening/Holiday-Parades/

### [Donuts with Santa at Wekiva Island](https://wknd.app/r/3q33m8/donuts-with-santa-at-wekiva-island)

- When: 2026-12-06 09:00-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Drive, Longwood, FL 32779 (28.71333, -81.44496)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $15.00
- Category: food
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas
- About: Morning with Santa, gourmet donuts, and a hot chocolate bar at Wekiva Island's Winter Wonderland. $15 per person.
- Source: https://mycentralfloridafamily.com/wekiva-island-winter-wonderland-2026/