Everyday Things to Do in Orlando with Kids
Everyday Things to Do in Orlando with Kids – It can be a challenge to come up with things to do with your kiddos. Below, we’re going to have some ideas and resources to help you discover new ways to have fun.
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More Ideas Out and About:
- Head to one of our beaches. New Smyrna, Daytona Beach, Playalinda Beach, Cocoa Beach…they are some of the favorites!
- Go swimming in a community pool (check your nearest city aquatic facility)
- Canoe Wekiwa Springs.
- Take a painting class together or attend an Art Event.
- Head to WonderWorks, (Video Review), Max Action Park (Video Review), Sea Life Aquarium, Madame Tussauds, and more.
- Head to Silver Springs. Ride a glass bottom boat.
- Head to Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures!
- Enjoy some time with the gators at Gatorland (video review).
- Explore Fun Spot.
- Head to a state park and go hiking or fishing. With the Every Kid in a Park Pass, kids get into national parks for free!
- Head to the Sanford Riverwalk. There’s a splash park and fun playground too! Hop on the free trolley that takes you through historic Downtown Sanford and the Riverwalk.
- Head to Lake Eola. Rent a swan boat. Feed the ducks and birds.
- Find a trail and go for a hike! From Seminole County, Orange County, Lake County, and Volusia County, you can take a free journey through the trails of Central Florida.
- Rent a boat for the day and enjoy our lakes, rivers, inlets, and more.
- Visit Bok Tower Gardens.
- Visit Lukas Nursery in Oviedo. Don’t miss the butterflies!
- Sign up to volunteer.
- Take a day trip. Click here to see our Day Trip Guide.
- Take a Black Hammock Air Boat Ride.
- Two words-ZIP LINE! Tree Top Trek, Orlando Tree Trek, or Screamin’ Gator Zip Line are some of Central Florida’s favorite options.
- Go roller skating. Go roller or ice skating. Astro Skate and Fun Center, Semoran Skateway, or Skate Reflections have some great options for you!
- Go bowling.
- Go ice skating at RDV Ice Den or Ice Factory.
- Take a train ride through Orlando on SunRail!
- Visit The Florida Mall and check out stores like American Girl, and Crayola Experience.
- Get a room for a night at an Orlando area hotel with an awesome pool! Enjoy the pools and resort style living for a 2 day excursion.
- Go fishing with the kids.
- Head to Jetty Park in Port Canaveral. Eat, play, go to the beach and hang out to watch the cruise ships depart around 4 or 5 PM. The kids love to wave goodbye as they go out to sea! And, you can catch some fish off the jetties.
- Get a Fun Pass Card for SeaWorld and/or Aquatica and enjoy unlimited visits. Or, get a Back-to-Preschool Pass for Peppa Pig Theme Park through 12/24/2023.
- Get creative with a pottery, painting, or art class together.
At home ideas:
- Plant painted rocks around the neighborhood or town to brighten someone’s day.
- Clean out the toys, clothes, closets and more and prepare for a fall consignment sale.
- Redecorate the kids’ rooms.
- Discover fun kid recipes and commit to making a new one each day.
- Read a chapter book together. Outloud. Everyday. Or, for the little ones, read a book (or more) each day together.
- Do a science experiment.
- Plant a garden in the backyard.
- Get your tickets for the next Florida Kids and Family Expo.
- Make a card for a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or family friend. And, mail it!
- Do some sidewalk drawings!
We hope some of these help fill your open days with fun family memory making ideas. Enjoy each day with those kiddos…they do grow so quickly!
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