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It's the final weekend of the Typhoon Lagoon After Hours Glow Party, with illuminated rides, snacks, and a dance party. Photo courtesy of Disney
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8/28/24 - By Charlotte B

Looking for the best things to do for Labor Day weekend in Orlando? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list this three-day weekend.

During Labor Day weekend in Orlando, get your tickets to Disney On Ice at the Kia Center, featuring Mickey and friends on skates. Join the celebration for our Little League World Series Champions with a parade in Lake Mary on Saturday! At the theme parks, Universal Orlando kicks off Halloween Horror Nights, and it's the last chance to experience SeaWorld's Summer Spectacular, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon H2O Glow After Hours, and the Disney Dreams That Soar Drone Show at Disney Springs. Plus, kids receive FREE admission to the Central Florida Zoo for the rest of August, AND Florida resident kids get FREE admission to the Brevard Zoo during September. Keep reading for even more exciting events happening in Central Florida this Labor Day weekend!

If you want to get away for the long weekend, check out Amazing Weekend Getaways from Orlando and Florida Campgrounds for Family Getaways for cool ideas.

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Free Kids Admission at the Central Florida Zoo

Sanford
Final days! Through August 31
Let the kids go wild at the Central Florida Zoo, with free admission for kids ages 12 and under through the end of September. READ MORE

Disney Dreams That Soar Drone Show

Lake Buena Vista - FREE
Final Nights! Through September 2
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Wawa Summer Fun Days at Bok Tower Gardens

Lake Wales - FREE
August 29-30
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Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Lake Buena Vista
Opening Weekend! August 29 - November 23
Taste test foods from around the world, enjoy live entertainment, and embark on a family-friendly scavenger hunt at this annual Epcot festival. READ MORE

End of Season Luau

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Friday, August 30
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Disney On Ice at Kia Center

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August 30 - September 1
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SeaWorld Summer Spectacular

Orlando
Final Weekend! August 30 - September 2
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Sunset Walk Labor Day Weekend Celebration

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August 30 - September 2
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Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights

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Opening Weekend! Select nights August 30 - November 3
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Celebrate Lake Mary Little League Parade

Lake Mary - FREE
Saturday, August 31
The City of Lake Mary and Lake Mary Little League host a special parade to celebrate the Little League World Series Championship Team! The parade will take place on 4th Street in the heart of Downtown Lake Mary. The parade will feature a procession of public safety vehicles, marching band, local professional team mascots and, of course, the champions themselves. READ MORE

Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon

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Final Day! Saturday, August 31
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Kennedy Under the Stars

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Saturday, August 31
This exclusive after-hours event combines your favorite visitor complex attractions with a galactic glow party. The colors of the cosmos come to life through illuminated experiences such as an 80s to 90s video DJ in the Rocket Garden, Techno DJ dance party in NASA Central, Cosmic Glow mini-golf under the Saturn 1B rocket, multi-sensory science experiments from the KSC STEAM Team, and more. READ MORE

SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular

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Opening Weekend! August 31 - November 3
SeaWorld’s Spooktacular is back with fun surprises, candy, costumes, and more. Kids love trick-or-treating (with purchase of reusable bag) during this daytime event as they explore the decorated trail and meet colorful characters. READ MORE

Lake Baldwin Labor Day 5K

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Sunday, September 1
Run or walk a Labor Day 5K around Lake Baldwin, with views of the lake and shade. Race is for all experience levels. READ MORE

Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese

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Sunday, September 1
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Kids Free September at the Brevard Zoo

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September 1-30
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Labor Day Skate at Astro Skate

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Monday, September 2
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Leu Gardens Free Entrance Day

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Monday, September 2
On the first Monday during select months, Leu Gardens offers free entry to everyone. Stroll through the 50-acre lush botanical gardens, smell the roses, or just relax in the shade of a beautiful oak tree.  READ MORE

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Charlotte Blanton
Charlotte Blanton, a Central Florida native and mom of three, holds a business degree from the University of Florida (Go Gators!). After a career in corporate finance, she pivoted to stay home with her kids and found her passion for writing through Mommy Poppins. She loves exploring local theme parks and discovering fun activities for families in Central Florida.
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