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Moms enjoy a relaxing day complete with a massage, specialty mom-osas, & more at Island H2O Water Park's Mother's Day event. Photo courtesy of the park
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5/10/23 - By Charlotte B

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

Mother's Day is here —that makes it our special weekend, moms! Several Orlando businesses are celebrating Mother's Day with Fun Things to Do for Mother's Day in Orlando, including FREE admissions, tasty Mother's Day brunches, and more. A fun, family event in Orlando this weekend is Disney on Ice at the Amway Center for Encanto and Frozen fans of all ages. It's also the last weekend to visit Once Upon a Spring at Gaylord Palms and the Faith Assembly Spring Carnival!

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Families will love Disney On Ice Presents Frozen & Encanto at Amway Center. Photo courtesy of Disney
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Faith Assembly Spring Carnival

Orlando - Daily through May 14
Faith Assembly's Spring Carnival features more than 20 rides ranging from Kiddieland for little ones, to thrilling midway rides like the Ring of Fire.  READ MORE

Spring It On at Gaylord Palms Resort

Kissimmee - Daily through May 14
Enjoy a variety of spring festivities at Gaylord Palms resort, including pastel blooms throughout the garden atrium, a brand-new "Luminosity" light show, dive-in movie nights, oversized Easter eggs, and the Easter bunny making appearances on select days.   READ MORE

Movieola presents E.T.

Downtown Orlando - Friday, May 12
Bring the family to Lake Eola for a screening of the classic movie E.T. along with retro games, lawn games, kids activities, food, ice cream, and an '80s fashion dress code. READ MORE

Disney On Ice Presents Frozen & Encanto at Amway Center

Downtown Orlando - May 12-15
Disney On Ice skates into Orlando with its Frozen & Encanto show. Hosted by Minnie & Mickey, experience the stories of Disney's Encanto & Frozen, singing and dancing with Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Sven, as well as with Mirabel and the magical Madrigal family. READ MORE

Baby Owl Shower at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey

Maitland - Saturday, May 13
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

Bubble Run at Osceola Heritage Park

Kissimmee - Saturday, May 13
Run, walk, dance, and play through 3 miles of colored foam suds at Osceola Heritage Park. READ MORE

Snakes of Florida Program at Ed Yarborough Nature Center

Geneva - Saturday, May 13
Visit with live snakes at the nature center and learn about these often misunderstood creatures. Program concludes with a hike on the trails in search of wild snakes. READ MORE

Uptown Altamonte Family Fest

Altamonte Springs - Saturday, May 13
Family Fest focuses on STEAM activities and demonstrations for kids. There is also a scavenger hunt and fishing derby. READ MORE

Crayola Experience: Free Admission for Moms

Orlando - May 13 & 14
Enjoy a colorful Mother's Day weekend at Crayola Experience, where moms get free admission with a paid child admission. READ MORE

Make Way for Duckling at the Orlando REP

Orlando - May 13 & 14
Based on the book my Robert McCloskey, this musical introduces guests to Mr. and Mrs. Mallard as they search for a home and raise their new ducklings, along with the challenges of parenthood. READ MORE

Arab Festival Orlando

Orlando - Sunday, May 14
The Arab American Community Center of Florida presents its annual Arab Festival, featuring food, culture, music, family fun, kids activities, live entertainment, and vendors. READ MORE

Leu Gardens: Free Entrance for Moms

Orlando - Sunday, May 14
Leu Gardens offers free admission for moms each Mother's Day. Stroll through the 50-acre lush botanical gardens, smell the roses, or just relax in the shade of a beautiful oak tree. It's also the final day to visit the Glass in Flight 2 exhibit! READ MORE

Mother's Day Improv Show at SAK Comedy Lab

Downtown Orlando - Sunday, May 14
Treat mom to an afternoon of laughs at an improv comedy show appropriate for the whole family. There are three showtimes to choose from, and moms get free admission. READ MORE

Orange County History Center: Free Admission for Moms

Downtown Orlando - Sunday, May 14
On Mother's Day, moms (or any caregiver) get free admission to the four floors of exhibits at the Orange County History Center when accompanied by their loved one of any age. The exhibits cover more than 12,000 years of Central Florida history. READ MORE

Sesame Street Kids' Weekends at Busch Gardens

Tampa - Weekends through May 21
During Sesame Street Kids' Weekends, kids can enjoy dance parties, special activities, photo-ops with characters, and more. READ MORE

Celebrate Mom at Island H2O Water Park

Kissimmee - Weekends in May
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
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