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4/28/24 - By Charlotte B

From Mother's Day to Memorial Day, we have fun things to do all month long—May the 4th be with you!

Soak up May's beautiful weather at these awesome Orlando events before the heat of summer arrives. May's calendar is packed with fun outdoor festivals, including theme park fun like Epcot's International Flower and Garden Festival and SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival, as well as a Hoedown in Hamlin, a Luau in Longwood, and a Family Fest in Altamonte. Enjoy great shows in Orlando this month, such as Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party; The Percy Jackson Musical; and Peter Pan, The Broadway Musical.

Plan for Mother's Day with Orlando Mother's Day Brunch Events and check out these amazing weekend getaways from Orlando for Memorial Day weekend, all courtesy of your pals at Mommy Poppins!

These are only some of our favorite May events for Orlando kids—we're adding even more activities to our Orlando Events Calendar every day so keep an eye out!

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Things to Do with Kids in Orlando, May 2024

SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival

Orlando
Select days through May 19, 2024
SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival includes more than 180 culinary options, both international and domestic, as well as live performances ranging from country, Christian, Latin, rock, and more. READ MORE

Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Lake Buena Vista
Through May 27, 2024
During the International Flower and Garden Festival, families can enjoy beautiful gardens and elaborate topiary displays, live entertainment, and creative dishes at the festival's outdoor kitchens. There are also interactive play areas, a butterfly house, and scavenger hunts for kids. READ MORE

Story Time on the Porch

Oakland - FREE
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Bring the kids to the porch of The Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center for Story Time on the Porch. Kids can listen to a children's book and participate in a free activity. READ MORE

Cinco de Mayo at SeaWorld Orlando

Orlando
May 2-5, 2024
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at SeaWorld Orlando with authentic music, delicious Mexican cuisine, and festive entertainment as part of the park's Seven Seas Food Festival. READ MORE

Eustis First Friday

Eustis - FREE
Friday, May 3, 2024
Visit the streets of downtown Eustis for a First Friday festival, with a different theme each month. This event features food, vendors, music, and more. READ MORE

Curry Ford West's Little Entrepreneur Fair

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Join Curry Ford West for the Annual Little Entrepreneur Fair, featuring vendors all age 18 and under alongside local CFW businesses. This event will give these young business owners exposure and recognition to grow their businesses with the support of the local community. READ MORE

Free Comic Book Day 2024

Multiple Locations - FREE
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Pow! Crash! Boom!  Getting comic books for free is...super! Free Comic Book Day returns on its usual first Saturday in May date. READ MORE

Hamlin Hoedown

Winter Garden - FREE
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Kick up your boots at the Hamlin Hoedown. Mosey on over for a free family-friendly event filled with pony rides, a barnyard petting zoo, and the  tunes of DJ Renee. Engage in crafts, games, and good ol' fashioned farm fun. READ MORE

Longwood Luau

Longwood - FREE
Saturday, May 4, 2024
This Hawaiian themed party features live Hawaiian music, hula dancers, fire knife performers, Hawaiian foods, hula hooping, limbo, and more. READ MORE

Nathaniel's Hope Make 'm Smile Orlando

Orlando
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Central Florida’s biggest event celebrating kids and adults with special needs features great performances, bounce houses, petting zoo, games, character parade, and more! READ MORE

Orlando Kite Festival

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, May 4, 2024
The Orlando Kite Festival offers a thrilling day of activities for all ages, including a kite decorating station, professional kite flyers, kite battle, local vendors, food trucks, and more. READ MORE

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party

Kissimmee
May 4-5, 2024
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party is coming to Kissimmee for the first time ever. Don’t miss the only opportunity to watch your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks – Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Demo Derby, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot, Gunkster, and the brand new HW 5-Alarm, the firetruck hero of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks. READ MORE

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

Orlando
Final weekend! May 4-5, 2024
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (Theatre for Young Audiences Edition) is a musical adaptation of the bestselling book in which teenager Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of a Greek god. Percy and his friends set foot on a journey to find Zeus' missing lightning bolt to prevent a war among the gods. READ MORE

Florida Flower Fest at Great Scott Farms

Mount Dora
May 4 & 11, 2024
Enjoy a flower filled day on the farm in the Florida sunshine. Experience a sunflower trail with photo ops around every corner, along with Upick flowers and a bouquet station. Plenty for the kids to do including a giant wooden playground, super slide, and jumping pillow. READ MORE

Baldwin Park Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Orlando - FREE
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Get ready to fiesta like there's no mañana! Visit Baldwin Park for a Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring mouth-watering Mexican food and refreshing drinks from Colibri, local vendors, and family-friendly activities. Groove to the beats of live music and a DJ. READ MORE

Cinco De Mayo Street Party at Sunset Walk

Kissimmee - FREE
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Join the Promenade at Sunset Walk’s 4th annual Cinco De Mayo Street Party and Celebration. The event features live music, street performers, specialty food and beverages, and more. READ MORE

Leu Gardens Free Entrance Day

Orlando - FREE
Monday, May 6, 2024
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

Storytime at the Central Florida Zoo

Sanford - FREE
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The Central Florida Zoo and Orange County Library System partner to provide a fun story time event where kids can listen to animal stories and meet one of the zoo's animal ambassadors. READ MORE

Baby Owl Shower at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey

Maitland
Saturday, May 11, 2024
This annual event includes crafts, games, a raffle, and meet-and-greets with the center's ambassador birds to celebrate baby season at the center.  READ MORE

Uptown Altamonte Family Fest

Altamonte - FREE
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Family Fest is an afternoon of fun for the whole family. Focusing on learning, kids are encouraged to think outside the box with STEAM activities and demonstrations. The event also includes animals, music and dance performances, games, crafts, emergency vehicle displays, and more. READ MORE

Celebrate Mom at Island H2O Water Park

Kissimmee
May 11-12, 2024
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Island H2O Water Park. Moms can treat themselves to a signature “Momosa” at Tag Shack, embark on a scavenger hunt adventure to win a prize, enjoy the relaxation of Private Domain, and enjoy a day of making unforgettable memories with their family at Island H2O Water Park’s Mother’s Day Celebration. READ MORE

Boxi Park Mother's Day

Lake Nona - FREE
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Celebrate mom with fun for the whole family, including live music, face painters, bouncy houses, balloon artist, & more.  READ MORE

Brevard Zoo: Free Admission for Moms

Melbourne
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Moms are treated to free admission to the Brevard Zoo on Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12). Parents must be accompanied by a paying child of any age. READ MORE

AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando Presents Peter Pan

Orlando
May 14-19, 2024
This high-flying musical has been delighting audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new production. The adventure begins when Peter Pan and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinker Bell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night. With a sprinkle of pixie dust and a few happy thoughts, the children are taken on a magical journey they will never forget. READ MORE

Apopka Spring Craft & Food Fest

Apopka - FREE
Saturday, May 18, 2024
At the Apopka Spring Craft & Food Truck Fest, shop with local vendors, enjoy delicious food trucks, vendors, crafters, and free activities. READ MORE

City of Ocoee Community Picnic

Ocoee - FREE
Saturday, May 18, 2024
The Ocoee Police Department hosts a day of fun for the entire family, with food, games, bounce house, music, face painting, and more. READ MORE

eSTEAMed Day 2024

Eatonville - FREE
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Browse STEAM resources and create fun STEAM projects with your family. Engage in STEAM activities, bounce in the bounce house, dance at the foam party, set the vibe with a DJ, and network with the STEAM industry. READ MORE

The Orlando Fringe: Kids Fringe

Orlando - FREE
May 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2024
The annual Kids Fringe Festival, part of the Orlando Fringe, features arts, crafts, shows, games, and more just for kids. Special children’s theater performances take place on the main stage. READ MORE

Sunset at the Zoo - Postponed

Sanford
Friday, May 24, 2024
Sunset at the Zoo features a different theme each month. Stroll the zoo and enjoy activities such as cultural vendors, food trucks, DJ, vendors, and themed crafts and activities. READ MORE

Sami's Park Pop-Up

St. Cloud - FREE
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Bring the kids to meet Sami the sandhill crane and enjoy bounce houses, surprise activities, and fun giveaways. READ MORE

Disney Springs Kids Club

Lake Buena Vista - FREE
Saturdays in May
Visit Disney Springs for a special Kids Club event each Saturday, featuring interactive family fun. Activities include Flight Crew: a high-energy dance party with jump rope routines and acrobatics; Wassalou Drum Circle: create music with this vibrant Afropop band; and play games like limbo and hula hoops with DJ "KD Queen." READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

The Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center
Dover Shores Community Center
OCPS Academic Center for Excellence
Colibri Mexican Cuisine
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Denton Johnson Community Center
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Various Parks in St. Cloud