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Visit Gatorland and get up close and personal with Orlando's toothiest residents. Photo courtesy of Gatorland

Bite into Orlando Fun by Visiting Gatorland with Kids

Get to know Orlando's toothiest residents at Gatorland!

Kids Cooking Connection offers young chefs to learn about food, including nutrition, preparation, and creativity. Photo courtesy of Kids Cooking Connection

Best Cooking Classes for Kids in Orlando

Get an edible education by enrolling in tasty cooking classes!

Take the family to Aquatica, a favorite water park in Orlando, before school starts back up. Photo courtesy of Sea World Orlando

End of Summer Bucket List: 25 Things to Do in Orlando Before School Starts

Squeeze the most fun out of summer before Orlando kids return to school!

Wild Florida airboat rides allow passengers close-up experiences with Florida's native wildlife and vegetation. Photo courtesy Wild Florida

Airboat Rides and Tours Near Orlando: Family Adventures Await

Watch for alligators during these exciting Orlando airboat rides!

Join Jurassic Jungle LIVE for an immersive experience millions of years in the making. Photo courtesy of Jurassic World

Best of August: 15 Top Things To Do in Orlando with Kids

Squeeze out the last of summer fun in Orlando with shows, festivals, and more.

Entertain (and cool off) Orlando toddlers and preschoolers during summer with lots of water activities.

25 Fun Things to Do with Orlando Toddlers and Preschoolers in Summer

Treat Orlando toddlers and preschoolers to the ultimate, fun summer!

Celebrate your child's birthday party at Gatorland. Photo courtesy of Gatorland

The Top Kids' Birthday Party Venues in Orlando

Make your child's special day memorable at one of these party destinations.

Visit Orlando Watersports Complex for heat relief during the summer. Photo courtesy of the venue

25 Ways to Beat the Heat in Orlando: Heat Wave Indoor Activities and Outdoor Cool Fun

When a heat wave strikes Orlando, be prepared to cool off quickly!

Cheer on Orlando City SC during one of their exciting home games.

Attending an Orlando City SC Game with Kids: Parenting Gooooooals!

Score a parenting goal by taking kids to an Orlando City game!

It's fun in the sun all year at Clearwater Beach! Photo courtesy of Visit Clearwater

20 Summer Day Trips from Orlando for Families

Orlando's location is perfect for taking fun summer day trips!

Enjoy a night at the beach with the Sounds of Summer Concert Series at the Daytona Beach Bandshell. Photo courtesy of the event

Free Orlando Summer Concerts: Best Outdoor Music Festivals for Families

Get ready for fun at these wonderful outdoor music festivals!

Enjoy a day of fun at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. Photo courtesy of the hotel

Best Orlando Pools with Day Passes That Are Open to the Public

Here's where your kids can make a splash in Orlando!

Dive into fun at the Altamonte Springs Dive-In Movie Night. Photo courtesy of the venue

Cheap and Free Outdoor Movies in Orlando this Summer with Kids: Free Indoor Movies, Too!

It's summer and that means FREE outdoor (and indoor) movie nights in Orlando!

Oakland Nature Preserve offers stunning hiking trails and the Jim Thomas Environmental Education Center and Museum. The preserve also offers a free story time this summer.

50 Free Things to Do in Orlando This Summer

Enjoy this list of free things to do in Orlando this summer!

Toddler birthday party places in Orlando, like My Little Town, are fun, safe spots to celebrate your tiny tot.

Fun Toddler Birthday Party Places in Orlando

Toddler birthday party places in Orlando meet the needs of tots and their parents!

Families can enjoy the thrill of waters sports within a supervised environment, like at Buena Vista Watersports Complex. Photo courtesy of Buena Vista Watersports Complex

Exciting Lakes for Water Activities and Water Sports near Orlando

Put on your life jacket--we're ready to dive into Orlando water sports!

The colorful gated splash pad at Champions Splash Park in Clermont is a hit with kids. Photo courtesy of Winter Garden Adventure

20 Great Splash Pads in Orlando Plus Sprinkler Parks and Spraygrounds, Too

Kids can cool down at these great Orlando splash pads.

Beep, beep! It's movie night at Ocala Drive-In. Photo courtesy of the theater

Drive-In Movie Theaters near Orlando for Outdoor Movie Nights with Kids

Enjoy Orlando's seasonal weather with a drive-in movie under the stars!

Take a box of deliciousness to-go from Donut King.

Orlando Donuts With a 'Hole' Lot of Taste

Satisfy that sugar tooth with the tastiest Orlando donuts.

Toddlers can't resist the fun of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. Photo courtesy of Walt Disney World

Amazing Orlando Theme Parks for Toddlers

Toddlers love Orlando theme parks for tame rides, friendly characters, and lots of fun.

Florida campground Westgate River Ranch offers amazing extras, like archery. Photo courtesy of the campground

Florida Campgrounds with Extra Entertainment for Kids

These rad Florida campgrounds will get kids excited to be outdoors!

The Wild Florida Drive-Thru gives you a front-seat view to exotic herds. Photo by Eva S., courtesy of Wild Florida/Facebook

9 Drive-Thru Safaris and Wildlife Tours near Orlando

From alligator to zebra, these drive-thru safaris are packed with wildlife.

The playground at Tucker Ranch Preserve sports a treehouse feel surrounded by nature.

19 Amazing Playgrounds near Orlando for Family Fun

These great open-air play spaces delight Orlando kids of all ages.

Albin Polasek Museum Sculpture Garden complements the beauty of art with nature's beauty.

Vibrant Orlando Gardens to Discover Color and Beauty

Witness Mother Nature's great work at gorgeous Orlando gardens.

See the world's largest Crayola crayon at Crayola Experience Orlando.

The Amusement Park for Crafty Kids: Crayola Experience Orlando

Combine the creativity of art with the fun of a theme park!

Jump into fun at the City of Winter Park summer camp!

Best Free and Affordable Summer Camps Near Orlando

Affordable camps that are fun for your wallet AND fun for your kids!

Swim at the freshwater Juniper Springs in Silver Springs, Florida. US Forest Service photo by Susan Blake

Top 10 Natural Springs in Florida Near Orlando

A refreshing swim awaits at these natural swimming holes.

Universal Studios Florida in Orlando has epic rides and shows based on your child's favorite movies, shows, and characters. Photo courtesy Universal Studios

Top Attractions in Orlando: Best Things to See and Do with Kids

Orlando attractions welcome visitors from around the world. Learn why!

Fun Spot America is the perfect birthday party spot to celebrate your teen or tween's big day. Photo courtesy of the venue

Fabulous Orlando Birthday Party Spots for Teens and Tweens

Celebrate your teen's birthday at these awesome Orlando spots!

ICON Park is a true entertainment destination in Orlando.

Guide to ICON Park Orlando: An Icon of Entertainment

ICON Park is an icon of Orlando entertainment! Check out our guide of this amazing attraction.

Bubble Bus Orlando enhances any birthday party with bubbles...lots and lots of bubbles! Photo courtesy of Bubble Bus Orlando

Orlando Kids Will Love These Birthday Party Entertainers

Orlando birthday party entertainers bring a child's event to life!

Florida Mall Play Park is a free indoor playground for kids to let loose!

Free Indoor Playgrounds for Kids in Orlando to Have Fun

Let your kids run amuck at free indoor playgrounds in Orlando.

The Orlando Museum of Art offers free museum days the first weekend of each month, as part of the Museums on Us program. Photo courtesy of the museum

Free Museum Days in Orlando to Make Kids and Parents Happy

Open your child's world (and close your wallet) with free museum days.

Orlando Science Center’s all-inclusive party packages are designed to take the hassle out of planning your child’s party.

Top Places to Host Your Child's First Orlando Birthday Party

Remember your baby's momentous first birthday at these Orlando birthday party venues.

Orlando dinner shows, like Pirate's Dinner Adventure, satisfy kids' appetites and need for entertainment. Photo courtesy of show

Deliciously Fun Dinner Shows in Orlando for Kids

These Orlando dinner shows fill your child's appetite for food and entertainment.

Discover what is real and what isn't at Orlando museums like The Museum of Illusion. Photo by Jody Mercier

Fun Orlando Museums for Children to Explore Their Worlds

Orlando museums for children let even the youngest patrons explore their world. Here are our faves!

Florida's Legoland Pirate Island Hotel is a wonder of creativity. Photo courtesy author

Florida's Legoland Pirate Island Hotel: An Arrr-some Vacation

Ahoy landlubbers! Florida's Legoland Pirate Island Hotel is a treasure map to golden family fun.

Teens can go all day without that theme park meltdown.

Orlando with Teens: Top 20 Things to Do at the Theme Parks and Beyond

Theme parks in Orlando with teens means scarier rides, later nights, and less whining...hopefully.

River Falls Water Park at Orlando World Center Marriott opened in March 2022, just in time for guests to cool off this summer! Photo by Jackie Jones

10 Best Hotel Water Parks in Orlando

For the ideal Orlando vacation, just add water.

Camels in Florida? Who knew. Photo courtesy of Giraffe Ranch

75 Things To Do in Orlando with Kids Other than Theme Parks

Unique adventures and hardly any lines. Great times await.

Get in the driver's seat with these super cool Aquazone Wave Racers. Photo courtesy of Legoland Florida

The Top Water Parks in Orlando for Kids

Thrilling water slides, lazy rivers, and water playgrounds await at these parks.

Kids are bound to see all kinds of wildlife on a boat trip along the St. Johns River. Photo by author

6 Kid-Friendly Boat Trips in the Orlando Area

Swimming, fishing, or just a day trip on the water in Orlando: we've got you covered with some of...

Enjoy the white sands and water sports of Clearwater Beach. Photo courtesy of Visit St. Pete/Clearwater

Best Florida Beaches near Orlando for a Trip with Kids

Escape the theme parks with a trip to one of these family beaches.

The 7th Annual Florida Kids & Family Expo offers a full day of fun and discovery for Orlando families. Photo courtesy of the event

Dog Man: The Musical, Florida Kids & Family Expo, and More Fun Things to Do in Orlando this Weekend

Hang out with Dog Man this weekend in Orlando!

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Summer Fun for Orlando Families

Families can enjoy the thrill of waters sports within a supervised environment, like at Buena Vista Watersports Complex. Photo courtesy of Buena Vista Watersports Complex

Exciting Lakes for Water Activities and Water Sports near Orlando

Put on your life jacket--we're ready to dive into Orlando water sports!

The colorful gated splash pad at Champions Splash Park in Clermont is a hit with kids. Photo courtesy of Winter Garden Adventure

20 Great Splash Pads in Orlando Plus Sprinkler Parks and Spraygrounds, Too

Kids can cool down at these great Orlando splash pads.

Wild Florida airboat rides allow passengers close-up experiences with Florida's native wildlife and vegetation. Photo courtesy Wild Florida

Airboat Rides and Tours Near Orlando: Family Adventures Await

Watch for alligators during these exciting Orlando airboat rides!

Enjoy a day of fun at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. Photo courtesy of the hotel

Best Orlando Pools with Day Passes That Are Open to the Public

Here's where your kids can make a splash in Orlando!

Enjoy a night at the beach with the Sounds of Summer Concert Series at the Daytona Beach Bandshell. Photo courtesy of the event

Free Orlando Summer Concerts: Best Outdoor Music Festivals for Families

Get ready for fun at these wonderful outdoor music festivals!

Visit Orlando Watersports Complex for heat relief during the summer. Photo courtesy of the venue

25 Ways to Beat the Heat in Orlando: Heat Wave Indoor Activities and Outdoor Cool Fun

When a heat wave strikes Orlando, be prepared to cool off quickly!