Family Friendly Events & Things to Do
Near Orlando

A short dog walk, canine costume contest, adoptable dogs, pet-friendly vendors, raffles and more! All proceeds benefit Franklin's Friends and local animal welfare.

Ready for some FREE community Halloween fun? Join Airport Lanes for their annual Trunk or Treat event on October 26!

This will be the eleventh annual Barktoberfest event hosted by Orange County Animal Services! This event highlights our many wonderful rescue partners and shines a light on their work, their need for support and their available pets!

Fiesta Calle Orange, the ultimate Hispanic Heritage celebration in Downtown Orlando on 10/27/24. Explore three lively streets—La Calle Corazón Latina, La Calle Colombo Venezolana, and La Calle De La Raza Mexicana.

The Scare Fair is a safe, family-friendly environment for Orlando residents to trick-or-treat with local businesses. We anticipate over 1,000 Central Florida residents will attend this event with over 100 local businesses.

Celebrate Halloween at Dave & Boo-ster’s on Thursday, October 31st from 4:00pm - 7:00pm. If you are looking for wicked good family fun, then we are the place you want to go! We carved out the perfect event on Halloween night for all ages.

Orlando Greek Fest in back! Join us for authentic fresh-cooked Greek food, live musical performances, shopping in our local marketplace, and fun activities for the kids - all for a good cause.

Join us at Orlando Yoga Fest on November 17, 2024, 9:00 AM at Lake Eola Park. Enjoy yoga, meditation, wellness workshops, and community connection.

Before Saturday’s big matchup between Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman at Camping World Stadium, top high school bands from across the country will perform at the highly anticipated Florida Blue Battle of the Bands presented by Publix. Performances by the

Experience the excitement of this holiday treat and share the joy of dance with your loved ones this season. A Christmas Nutcracker Tale promises to be an immersive and heartwarming celebration of the season for the whole family.

The nation’s premier HBCU football rivalry returns to Orlando when the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats meet the Florida A&M University Rattlers in the Florida Blue Florida Classic on November 23, 2024.

Winter Wonderland at Wekiva Island is back from December 1-25!

On Saturday, March 8, Orlando’s premier stair climb competition challenges participants to conquer 25 floors // 512 stairs of the iconic City National Bank Tower in Downtown Orlando. All are welcome!

Whether you’re a vanlifer or just vanlife curious, come and join us at the most epic vanlife meetup and industry expo in sunny Florida and one of the largest in the Southeast USA!