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Things To Do with Kids in Orlando this Weekend: Zoo Boo Bash, Artoberfest, and Fall Festivals

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.

Need more ideas? Check out our full events calendar here.

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Things to Do All Weekend

Zoo Boo Bash at the Central Florida Zoo

Sanford
Celebrate Halloween at the fan-favorite Zoo Boo Bash, the perfect way for children and families to safely show off those Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat while enjoying the fun of the Zoo. The Zoo will have plenty of not-so-scary decorations, inflatables, a DJ with music for dancing, and trick-or-treat stations with candy that’s conservation-friendly. READ MORE

Gatorland's Gators, Ghosts and Goblins

Orlando
Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins returns for a 6th year of family-friendly fun and fright. Don’t be afraid to have a little fun in “Swamp Ghost’s Monster Museum,” where Cyrus the Gravedigger is ‘dying’ to teach you about the paranormal. Meet Gatorland’s own Florida Bigfoot, Skunk Ape, at the Cryptid Petting zoo, then hop aboard the Cryptid Express, where you can seek out hidden beasties like Moth Man, Chupacabra, Jersey Devil, and more. 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 toddler maze area and the many play structures available, and much more. READ MORE

Farm Festival at Hastings Ranch & Farm

St Cloud
Hastings Ranch & Farm Fall Festival includes a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, barrel train, face painting, gem mining, 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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