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Zoo Boo Bash. Photo courtesy of the Central Florida Zoo
Zoo Boo Bash. Photo courtesy of the Central Florida Zoo
10/16/19 - By Katie LS

Orlando is a-buzz with things to do with kids this weekend, from spooky Halloween activities to pumpkin parties and more.

Some of our top picks for places to take the kids this weekend include The Central Florida Zoo's Zoo Boo Bash and the free Spooky Star Party at the Seminole State College Planetarium.

Looking for a break from Halloween and Pumpkin related activities? Be sure to check out the free ARToberFEST at Winter Springs.

Keep reading for details on the best kids activities happening in Orlando this weekend, and stay ahead every week by subscribing to our weekly newsletters.

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Zoo Boo Bash at the Central Florida Zoo

Sanford
Bring your little trick-or-treaters to the Central Florida Zoo's annual Zoo Boo Bash, where they can show off their costumes and get treats throughout the zoo. There will also be decorations and activities. READ MORE

Gatorland's Gators, Ghosts and Goblins

Orlando
Gatorland's Halloween event returns for its 5th year with the famous Skunk Ape, Swamp Ghost's Monster Museum, new haunt zones, photo opportunities, and a kids' costume parade with treat bags for all who participate. READ MORE

Club Lake Plantation Fall Festival

Apopka
Enjoy a day of family fun at Club Lake Plantation's Annual Fall Festival. Visit the pumpkin patch, navigate through the corn maze, take a hayride, lets the kids play their way through the newly expanded toddler maze area and the many play structures available, and much more. READ MORE

Fall Festival at Hastings Ranch & Farm

St Cloud
Hastings Ranch & Farm Fall Festival includes a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, barrel train, bounce house and more. READ MORE

Winter Springs Festival of the Arts

Winter Springs
The Winter Springs Festival of the Arts features live entertainment, a variety of art on display, a kids crafts tent, food vendors, and more. READ MORE

Things to Do on Saturday

City of Longwood's Truck or Treat

Longwood
The City of Longwood presents lots of Halloween fun for kids and families. Activities include bounce houses, games, food vendors, costume contests, and of course, "truck or treat" for candy! READ MORE

Boo 'n Brew at Seminole Towne Center

Sanford
Hosted by the Seminole Towne Center, this free community fall festival includes a pumpkin patch, kids zone, costume contest, corn maze, hay rides, food trucks, and beer sampling for the adults. READ MORE

Oktoberfest at Celebration Town Center

Celebration
During Oktoberfest at Celebration Town Center, families can enjoy a variety of live music, dancing, and hayrides. Kids will love the leaves falling in the streets at the beginning of each hour from 7:00pm - 9:00pm both nights. READ MORE

Spooky Star Party and Fright Lights Laser Fest at SSC Planetarium

Sanford
The Seminole State College Planetarium celebrates Halloween with an evening of candy, crafts and science activities, celestial observations and a Halloween-themed laser show! READ MORE

Winter Park Pumpkin Party

Winter Park
Bring the family to Mead Botanical Garden for a pumpkin painting party. The City of Winter Park will supply mini ceramic pumpkins, paint and stickers. READ MORE

Trunks, Treats & More at St. Luke's United Methodist Church

Orlando
Bring the family to St. Luke's for trunk or treating, kids costume contest, games, pumpkin patch and more, ending with a free “Candy, Sweets & Musical Treats” concert in the Sanctuary! READ MORE

Things to Do on Sunday

Spooktacular Teatime at American Girl

Orlando
Bring your child to American Girl for a Halloween Spooktacular teatime event, including a pumpkin craft and fall treats. Call or visit website to reserve your spot. READ MORE

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