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The annual Mardi Gras event at Universal Orlando is fun for the entire family. Photo courtesy of Universal

Universal's Mardi Gras, The Big Bounce America, and More Fun Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend

Start February off right with awesome Orlando events!

Check out some of our best indoor playgrounds and play spaces in the city!

Guide to Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces for Orlando Kids

Where to go when it's too hot (or humid) to play outside!

Bunny & Clyde Children's Boutique has adorable baby items to choose from. Photo courtesy of Bunny & Clyde

11 Best Baby Stores in Orlando

Take a look at the cutest baby stores in Central Florida!

Celebrate your child’s birthday with Snow White, Dopey, and Grumpy at Story Book Dining at Artist Point. Photo courtesy of Disney

10 Awesome Birthday Parties for Kids at Orlando Theme Parks

Celebrate birthday parties for kids at Orlando theme parks for epic fun!

Spend a few hours exploring Orlando with Winter Park Scenic Boat Tours. Photo courtesy of the company

Visiting Orlando with Kids Minus the Theme Parks: 3-Day Itinerary From a Local

Use this fun, three-day itinerary to explore Orlando and skip the theme parks!

Free Things To Do in Orlando with Kids

Find the best FREE activities for kids in Orlando.

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 free (literally) 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.

Meet animals from around the world at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Photo courtesy of Busch Gardens

Central Florida and Orlando Attractions Offering Free Preschool Passes

Florida residents get free preschool passes at Orlando attractions!

Don't be fooled by those tiny arms--the dinosaurs at Jurassic World Live Tour are terrifying! Photo courtesy Feld Entertainment

Dinosaurs Roar into Orlando with the Jurassic World Live Tour in January

The Jurassic World Live Tour comes to Orlando for a dino-happy crowd!

Celebrate the creation of art and cuisine at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Photo courtesy of Disney

Best of January: 18 Cool Things to Do in Orlando with Kids

In January, welcome 2023 with New Year's and MLK Day events in Orlando.

Find indoor activities and outdoor winter fun with our Orlando Winter Activities Guide.

Winter Activities Guide for Orlando Kids

Find the best things to do in Orlando this winter.

Kids can pick their own strawberries at Oak Haven Farms & Winery.

Where to Pick Strawberries Near Orlando: 9 Family-Friendly Farms

Make sweet memories at these kid-friendly strawberry farms in Central Florida.

Meet, mingle with, and help feed the gorgeous Caribbean flamingos at Discovery Cove. Photo courtesy Discovery Cove.

100 Things To Do in Orlando with Kids (Other than Theme Parks)

Unique adventures and hardly any lines. Great times await in Orlando!

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!

Cannery Park is an all-inclusive park with rubber pad surface, shade coverings, swings, and a soft landing pad at the end of all slides.

Fun Toddler Playgrounds and Tot Lots in Orlando

Orlando toddler playgrounds are safe and super fun!

Adventures await you and your little piggies at Rebecca Rabbit's Playground at Peppa Pig Theme Park: Photo courtesy of Legoland

30 Things To Do with Orlando Babies Before They Turn 1

There are many things to do in Orlando with babies--enjoy that first year!

At Parke House Academy, students study and discover the Spanish language. Photo courtesy of the Academy

Dual Immersion and Bilingual Preschools in Orlando

Developing language skills at a young age can have benefits later in life.

Even teens get swept up in the Disney magic!

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

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

When visiting Tampa Bay, head to Dinosaur World for prehistoric fun! Photo courtesy Visit Tampa Bay

6 Amazing Weekend Getaways from Orlando for Families

We've got our fave places for a weekend trip sure to make the family smile!

Host the bar mitzvah party of your child's dreams at awesome Orlando venues, like the Balmoral Event Center. Photo courtesy of Balmoral

Mazel Tov! Best Spots for Bar Mitzvahs in Orlando

Plan the ultimate bar mitzvah for your deserving teen at these Orlando venues!

Since babies and kids grow out of clothes so quickly, save money and shop at an Orlando consignment store like Once Upon a Child. Photo courtesy of the store

Top Kids Resale and Consignment Shops in Orlando

"Thrifting" is a cool (and responsible) way to shop for Orlando kids!

Pose with a favorite Lego character or a Lego zombie cheerleader!

Legoland Florida’s Brick-or-Treat: Building Halloween Fun Brick by Brick

Legoland Florida's Brick-or-Treat spoils families in the Halloween spirit!

Find soccer lessons and more classes for kids near Orlando!

Guide to Classes for Kids Near Orlando

Search for classes for kids by age, interest, and location!

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!

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!

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!

Florida boasts plenty of white-sand beaches with crystal-clear water. Photo courtesy of South Seas Island Resort

10 Best Florida Beach Vacations for Families

Escape the cold weather at one of these warm and sunny Florida beach vacation destinations.

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.

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.

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!

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At-Home Fun for Orlando Families

Build a toy parachute for a fun craft, science project with the kids.

How To Make a Toy Parachute

A few simple items turns out a special homemade toy.

A bowl of chili. Photo by Svitlana via Unsplash

Easy Recipes for Kids

Simple but delicious recipes for families.

Try a little freeze dancing, robot style! Photo courtesy of Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels

30 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving

These easy indoor exercise ideas get everyone moving, laughing, and tired out.

A coat of paint turns a simple plate into a work of art.

30 Easy Paper Crafts for Kids for an Arty Day at Home

Transform a simple paper product into animals, flowers, crowns, and more.

Create a water vortex for a simple experiment with exciting results!

This Tornado in a Bottle Experiment Is a Mind Twister for Kids

This simple experiment creates an underwater vortex.

Fight the restlessness of quarantine, join in for LIVE ONLINE YogiKids classes held every day, twice a day!!! Photo courtesy of Yogi Nation

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